With its beautiful beaches, mild weather and friendly community, St Ives should be on everyone's favourite holiday destination list. Bay Watch House is ideal for extended families or groups of friends because it is spacious and centrally located. The elegant Edwardian villa provides large group accommodation for up to 13 people in comfort, with beaches, pubs, shops, cafes and galleries all within walking distance. You can see the beach, headland and island from all of the rooms at the front of the house, and it is also close to top Cornwall attractions including St Michael's Mount, the Minack Theatre and The Eden Project.
A delightful converted chapel providing a great base from which to explore the Lake District, Hadrians Wall and even the Scottish Borders. Located in the pretty peaceful Cumbrian village of Talkin, The Old Chapel is within walking distance of the village pub and close to Talking Tarn with lovely walks, fishing and boating.
Greens Norton House is perfect if you're looking for a spectacular location for your family reunion, milestone celebration, hen party, hosting wedding guests, or a corporate event. The extensive period farmhouse sleeps 18 people in 9 bedrooms but also has a 3 bedroom apartment available for a supplement. There is a games room, spacious living area, dining room seating 28, 2.5 acres of grounds, including a 6 seater hot tub, seating and barbecues plus a flat lawn for games and other activities. The holiday home is on the edge of Greens Norton village, within walking distance of the pub and 2 miles from Towcester. The M1 is only a few miles away to make it easy to reach and enjoy attractions like Silverstone and Althorp House and Gardens.
In a superb location by the sea, this self catering holiday cottage is only a stone's throw from miles of golden sands with magnificent views overlooking Holy Island. Ideal for a family holiday and a perfect base for exploring Northumberland's stunning Heritage Coastline, as well as the Cheviot Hills and the Scottish Borders.
Belle View cottage is set on the moors in the Durham Dales, a few miles from the villages of Weardale, with walks from the door. The cottage offers a peaceful retreat in a Dark Skies area, with amazing views and plenty of places to visit nearby. Dog friendly, free onsite parking, good WiFi. One child over 6 welcome.
The Peak District is the perfect place for your weekend getaway, reunion, hen celebration, yoga retreat, or corporate event. The Lighthouse Barn is a stunning property in an unspoilt and very private location, with its own long drive and huge secure tarmac car parking area for up to 20 cars, with dawn to dusk lighting. It has the flexibility of sleeping 16-20 guests in eight ensuite bedrooms when combined with Coach House (approx. 30 metres away). The beautiful multi-functional celebration or events venue has enviable panoramic views over the surrounding rolling fields with pretty stone walling typical of the Peak District. Boasting high-quality fixtures and furnishings, and ample space for all your fun plans. Guests rave about the area, how welcoming the property feels, and how easy the owners made it to plan their special occasion with a large group of family and friends. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Stay in a traditional Devon longhouse on a family-run farm close to Exmoor at The Cyder Barn. It's a charming mix of original features, like the stone inglenook fireplace with wood burner (all logs are provided at no extra charge)and wonky oak beams, with modern comforts that will make your stay relaxed and enjoyable. The cottage has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and is child and dog-friendly. Tracks around the farm lead to woods and streams and are ideal for dogs and walkers alike. Not only is Exmoor nearby but you are within easy reach of the coast. The self-catering Devon cottage is close to Tiverton, with tranquil views.
Nicely presented, this welcoming Yorkshire holiday cottage sits on a working farm amongst the East Yorkshire countryside between Thornton and Melbourne and is only thirteen miles from the historic city of York with its many attractions, excellent eateries and great shops. An excellent base for exploring not only York but the local canals, East Yorkshire countryside and slightly further afield, the stunning coastline.
A charming holiday cottage on a working farm in East Yorkshire between Thornton and Melbourne, just thirteen miles from York city centre. A perfect self-catering base for exploring the local canals, York and also the coastline further afield.
A holiday on the Yorkshire coast can include feature seaside attractions or peaceful coastal walks, busy beaches full of sandcastle-building fun or quiet coves with nesting seabirds, high-quality restaurants or fish and chips eating from the paper. Pebble Cottage offers all of this and more from a fantastic location in Flamborough village. The two-bedroom holiday cottage sleeps up to four people and is within walking distance of the coastal footpath, shops and pubs, and within easy reach of Filey, Scarborough and Bridlington.
Saltkettle is a big self-catering holiday cottage in North Norfolk. The five-bedroom detached house has a flexible layout to accommodate two to 12 people comfortably. It is in the lovely Norfolk village of Blakeney, a short walk from the quay, two pubs and the village shop. It's part of an AONB and on the edge of a river and a nature reserve home to the biggest grey seal colony in England and thousands of migrating birds. You'll feel wonderfully welcome when you stay here, whether you're escaping for a couple's getaway, meeting friends for a holiday filled with excellent walks and bike rides, or treating the kids to bucket-and-spade fun.
A large, characterful and comfortable one bedroomed annexe flat with private patio in the tranquil village of Marloes; an ideal base for visiting Skomer island, walking the coastal path or enjoying the magnificent beaches of Pembrokeshire. One well trained dog welcome.
Lake Cottage is a charming 200 year-old cottage with a private jetty on beautiful Hawes Water Lake, an unspoiled nature reserve teeming with birds and wildlife yet close to the village and seaside beaches at Silverdale and Arnside on Morecambe Bay. Enjoy miles of glorious walks right from the doorstep or take a short drive to the nearby Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria and Trough of Bowland in Lancashire. The sunny courtyard is perfect for summer barbeques with lawned gardens, wildflower sitting areas and small orchard leading onto a 100m boardwalk meandering through willows and reedbeds to emerge at the lake and jetty. Swim in crystal-clear water, relax with a book, have a fish, watch dragonflies or just immerse in the sounds of the swallows, buntings and warblers. The traditionally-furnished cottage with its farmhouse kitchen, inglenook range and log-burning stove is warm and cosy in autumn and winter and a delight in spring and summer. The recently refurbished bathroom has a
Charming two-bedroom character cottage in Far Sawrey, Beatrix Potter country. Original limestone floors, beamed ceilings, cosy log burner, and stunning views over Windermere. Large enclosed garden, off-road parking, and walks from the door. Multiple dogs welcome (up to 4). Dog-friendly pub just 100m away.
Storws is a sympathetically converted one bedroom stone barn. A cosy retreat for a couple nestled in the countryside of this tranquil part of Pembrokeshire in Wales. Storws has a topsy-turvy layout with the living area upstairs and bedroom and ensuite bathroom downstairs. Storws has been designed to be comfortable and luxurious base for exploring the beauty of Pembrokeshire.
Enjoy the sound of silence in this peaceful holiday cottage near the Preseli Hills and Cardigan Bay. Cartws is one of three superb Felin Wrdan holiday cottages located in the quiet village of Eglwyswrw, a short drive from Newport, Poppit Sand, and at least a dozen other spectacular beaches. Walking, cycling, fishing, golf and horseriding are popular, as are local attractions like Folly Farm, the Blue Lagoon at Bluestone, and St David's Cathedral. Cartws sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is well-equipped for family and couple self-catering holidays in Pembrokeshire.
In one of the best locations in Pembrokeshire, Fort 3 enjoys fantastic views overlooking Solva Harbour and St Brides Bay. The Quay is just a three minute walk along the Coastal Footpath. The cottage mixes contemporary and traditional design elements, with slate floors, exposed beams, a log burner and underfloor heating. The perfect couple’s retreat.
Caerwen Cottages are an excellent choice for those looking for a coastal holiday and are located in the pretty coastal village of Solva within the Pembrokeshire National Park. Enjoy lazy days on the beach, the adventure of coasteering, surfing or kayaking, walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Footpath or getting out and about exploring the areas many attractions including gorgeous beaches. There are a choice of pubs within walking distance for a meal out, making these 18th Century fishing cottages a superb choice for a seaside break.
Get away from it all and enjoy peace and tranquillity at this delightful crofter's cottage in the north western corner of Scotland. Duart Cottage overlooks Loch Nedd and the mountain of Quinag and enjoys far reaching sea mountain and views, making it the perfect spot to relax and recharge. Walk in the hills, enjoy days out at the beach, or soak up the history and culture of the local area. The self-catering cottage sleeps four guests in two bedrooms and is available for bookings from March/April to September/October.
Herdwick Barn is a stone holiday barn on a family-run farm near Leek and Buxton in the Peak District. Apart from the owners, your nearest neighbours are their small flock of white-faced, fluffy Herdwick sheep that thrive in these spectacular upland surroundings. The location is perfect for walking, mountain biking, fishing and visiting favourite attractions that include Chatsworth House and Alton Towers. Herdwick Barn sleeps four people in two bedrooms, one of which can have two single beds or one kingsize bed. The flexible layout is perfect for couples, families or friends, and the cottage welcomes guests all year round.
