A delightful period stone cottage ideal for large gatherings of friends or families in a quiet street in the heart of the ancient Cotswolds market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. Great shops, pubs and restaurants on the doorstep and a host of attractions within easy reach.
The Main House at Stainsborough Hall offers comfortable, spacious and stylish accommodation for large groups looking to escape to the countryside together. There's plenty of room for large groups at Stainsborough Hall. On the ground-floor there is a fantastic kitchen that is literally at the heart of the home. It comes fully-equipped with everything you need to make delicious meals for large groups. This leads onto a dining area with seating for up to 20 people. There are two living rooms (one with a TV and one with a piano) which both have a large number of sofas, and log-fires. While there is also a games room with pub-sized pool table. We have two cloakrooms downstairs so you don't have to keep nipping up stairs for the bathroom. The first floor is home to six bedrooms and three bathrooms. All rooms are spacious with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. There are a further four bedrooms and three bathrooms on the top floor.
Swallow cottage is homely and welcoming, in a quiet position and wonderful for all ages and well behaved pets. A few yards from the cottage is a beautiful National Trust Combe, leading a mile down to a lovely natural beach which is dog friendly, as is The Donkey Sanctuary, which children love, and is free to enter. The Sanctuary is just a few minutes walk away and has a good cafe overlooking the donkeys and combe to the sea, as well as eight miles of walkways. Sidmouth has lovely shops, and Branscombe, Beer and Lyme Regis are all within easy reach. The local Coast Path walking is spectacular.
Fancy staying in a thatched holiday cottage by the coast? Ship Inn Farmhouse is a gorgeous Grade II listed property in Crantock, less than 500 metres from the sand, cafes and a pub serving food if you don't feel like using the self-catering facilities. It sleeps eight people in four bedrooms and is great for families and friends. Guests love the original features updated with modern comforts and its proximity to the beach. Newquay is only two miles from the door, and you're within walking distance of the South West Coast Path.
This lovely holiday cottage is in the pretty village of Swerford and surrounded by rolling Oxfordshire countryside. Guests are within walking distance of a great pub and only a stone's throw from the Cotswolds AONB and the shops and restaurants of Chipping Norton. Favourite attractions like Blenheim Palace, Banbury and Charleston House are all nearby, while Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Slaughters and Bourton-on-the-Water are also within easy reach. The 200-year old cottage has been sympathetically modernised without losing its period charm and can sleep up to five people in three bedrooms.
The perfect retreat just for two within easy reach of Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door on Dorset's World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. Right in the heart of Purbeck, this stylish holiday home provides all the right ingredients for a relaxing break and a great self-catering base for exploring the areas many attractions. The RSPB Nature Reserve at Arne, from where the BBC Springwatch is broadcast, is very close by.
With world class attractions like Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door just a few miles away and incredible walking on the doorstep, this stylish contemporary holiday apartment just for two provides a superb base for relaxing and exploring. Located on the Isle of Purbeck, the Jurassic Coast, Poole and Wareham are all within easy reach. The RSPB Nature Reserve at Arne, from where the BBC Springwatch is broadcast, is very close by.
A charming sunlit cottage providing comfortable and attractive holiday accommodation close to the wonderful Dartmoor National Park. Located right beside the river in the picturesque Tamar valley, it has a log burner and a special 'vibe', making it ideal for couples seeking a relaxing, romantic getaway.
Well located brick and flint former farm building, this spacious Norfolk cottage provides the perfect holiday retreat for families, friends and couples who want to explore the Norfolk Coast. Just a mile and a half from Mundesley with its glorious sandy award winning beach, and within easy reach of an abundance of attractions and lovely coastal and countryside walks.
High on a hill, surrounded by fields with no neighbours or passing traffic, Honeysuckle provides a romantic rural holiday retreat ideal for relaxing or exploring the many attractions that Devon has to offer. An adjacent fishing pond is available for guests' use. Recently refurbished with a wood burner, new kitchen, and utility room. One bedroom with king size bed, plus a sofa bed in the lounge. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Varden House is a welcoming barn conversion in rural Worcestershire, close to Pershore and within easy reach of Worcester. There is a wealth of things to do during your stay from fishing onsite to walking through ancient woodland, mountain biking in the Malvern Hills AONB, admiring abbeys, castles and heritage buildings, or exploring historic places like Stratford-Upon-Avon. Birmingham and Cheltenham are easy to reach by car, as are Cotswolds towns like Broadway and Chipping Campden. The holiday cottage sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms and has a layout that suits families, extended families and friends.
A delightful 19th Century self-catering stone holiday cottage located in a quiet position in a lane off the High Street in the village of Langton Matravers, 5 North Street provides comfortable and relaxing accommodation about a mile and a half inland from the clifftops of the Dorset coast and a few minutes drive from the seaside town of Swanage.
This characterful 18th Century, Grade II listed fisherman's cottage is perfectly situated at the end of a cobbled street overlooking Staithes beach and harbour, within walking distance of shops, cafes and pubs. Accommodation is spread over three floors with space for up to six guests to sleep in four charming bedrooms, and the living room has a log burner and window seats. It's perfect for families and friends who want direct access to the beaches and footpaths of the Yorkshire Coast, as well as the wider North York Moors National Park.
Rosewall Cottage is a beautifully presented, dog‑friendly retreat for couples in the picturesque village of New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway. With a wood‑burning stove, enclosed patio and walks from the door, it’s perfectly placed for exploring coast, forest and the iconic Criffel. A pub, tea room, historic water mill and Sweetheart Abbey are all a short stroll away, making this an idyllic base for discovering one of Scotland’s most scenic regions.
Old Bald Peg is a cottage with a pedigree as impressive as its Thoroughbred namesake. The Victorian terraced former estate cottage has been refurbished to provide a charming holiday home sleeping four guests in two bedrooms, with two well-behaved dogs welcome by prior arrangement. Situated in the quiet village of Wass, in the North York Moors National Park, within an easy stroll of two great gastropubs and the ancient ruins of Byland Abbey and close to the market towns of Helmsley, Thirsk and the historic city of York. Other local attractions include Rievaulx Abbey, Castle Howard, Sutton Bank and the Kilburn White Horse. Explore the Cleveland Way, the North Yorkshire Heritage Coast and the wild beauty of the moors.
When you stay at Brow Top you can enjoy the magnificence of Lake Windermere from the moment you wake up until the sun sets. The property, which is on a quiet cul-de-sac, is within walking distance of both Bowness and Windermere and enjoys commanding views across the water and surrounding mountains. It is extremely well furnished with every consideration given to guests' comfort. The Lake District National Park is beautiful whatever time of year you visit and Brow Top provides a wonderful home-from-home to stay in while you explore lakes, fells, mountains and popular attractions like Beatrix Potter World.
For those in the know, Llandudno has never been out of fashion. The stylish Victorian seaside resort has two beautiful beaches and excellent amenities, making it ideal for a family holiday by the coast in all seasons. Farsite is a spacious holiday cottage sleeping six people in three bedrooms. It's metres from West Shore's Blue Flag Beach and no more than a 10-minute stroll from North Shore and Llandudno's elegant Victorian pier. The cottage enjoys beautiful water and mountain views from indoors and the garden and is finished and furnished to a high standard.
A two bedroom holiday cottage in the centre of Mundesley village is an ideal location to base yourself for a holiday on the North Norfolk coast. Luxury linens, Simba mattresses, Nespresso coffee machine... even Wi-Fi and a printer if work can't be totally left behind. Just a few minutes walk to the shops, park, beach and pub. Small dogs welcome so no one need stay at home.
Surrounded by beautiful Shropshire countryside, The Gatehouse is a lovely retreat for two. Located close to Clun, this gorgeous detached stone holiday cottage is a good choice for those who want to walk, tour the area or simply relax in a picturesque rural setting! Walks start from your front door with access to miles of quiet woodland walks. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
Perfect for couples (one or two) and families, Corner Cottage has two en-suite bedrooms (one on the ground floor) and enjoys the benefits from being nicely tucked away from the other cottages on Corffe Estate, whilst having use of the excellent facilities including an indoor pool and tennis. Sitting on the outskirts of the Devon village of Tawstock, Barnstaple is a short car ride away and the glorious beaches of Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Croyde and Westward Ho! are within easy reach, as is Exmoor National Park. The perfect self-catering retreat for a relaxing holiday in North Devon with an abundance of attractions within easy reach and excellent amenities on the doorstep.
