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50.984097, -4.356979

Woodpecker Cottage is a wonderful holiday cottage for couples or families who want to be close to the South West Coast Path and the famous beaches of North Devon. The two-bedroom cottage sleeps four people and is beautifully presented, featuring a log burner in the living room, patio, and no immediate neighbours. It's in the village of Bucks Cross, in an Area of Outstanding of Natural Beauty and within walking distance of the village shop. Bideford, Barnstaple and Bucks Mills are all within easy reach, as are Westward Ho!, The Big Sheep, and The Milky Way Adventure Park. Pls note: Bookings run Friday to Friday (7 days) or Monday to Friday for weekend and mid-weekshort breaks.

Weekly guide price:
£425 to £950
Short breaks from £95 per night

4  |   2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

51.207253, -4.033192

Sea Vista is a spacious detached holiday home with a huge enclosed garden and space for six people to sleep in three bedrooms. The layout works for families, extended families and friends, and accommodation is over two levels with two bathrooms. The beach and bay plus shops, cafes, friendly pubs, and tasty takeaways are all within a five-minute walk, and there's a wide choice of attractions nearby, including gorgeous gardens, fun adventure parks, picturesque villages and the stunning South West Coast Path. Bookings are available all year round, with short breaks possible outside of peak season.

Weekly guide price:
£750 to £1435
Short breaks from £150 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.283300, -3.778796

Enjoy the beauty of South Devon from this charming holiday cottage in Kingsbridge. The one bedroom Victorian property is a stroll from the quay, where you can connect with buses taking you to Dartmouth, Totnes, Plymouth and Salcombe. Bars, tea rooms and shops with wonderful walking, cycling, sailing SUP boarding and sightseeing opportunities. It comes with off-street parking, a huge plus in the busy summer season, and has a picturesque cottage front garden and living room with a log burner. Salcombe, Dartmouth and Dartmoor National Park are nearby, as are the Rivers Dart and Avon. Gardeners Cottage welcomes couples and independent travellers all year round.

Weekly guide price:
£450 to £600
Short breaks from £95 per night

2  |   1  |   2  |   No  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

52.940735, 1.113398

Violet Cottage Kelling is a seductive beauty in a quiet village location close to the Norfolk Heritage Coast. It's perfect for couples and families with older children, as it sleeps four people in two bedrooms but, because it has two bathrooms, it also works well for friends. The cottage is in Kelling, three miles from Holt and within easy reach of the beautiful coast at Weybourne and Salthouse. There is plenty to do whether you want to explore the varied North Norfolk coastline, cycle through the quiet countryside, shop in pretty market towns, enjoy local attractions at Wells-next-the-Sea, Cley, Sheringham or Cromer, tour stately homes and parks or visit Norwich for a day out. The cottage is available for bookings from March to December; we welcome children aged 7+ and up to two medium-sized dogs.

Weekly guide price:
£695 to £1200
Short breaks from £110 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.630647, -1.182214

Stay in this fantastic first-floor holiday apartment in an elegant Victorian property in Shanklin. The seafront, sandy beach, esplanade and pier are a short stroll from the door, as are shops, cafes, restaurants and other amenities. Shanklin Olde Town and the beauty of Shanklin Chine are also nearby, and you're within easy reach of Ventnor, Sandown, and a spectacular coastal footpath. Shanklin gets eight hours more sunlight than the weekly British average, so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy cycling and walking through the countryside, sunning yourself on beaches, sailing in the Solent, and admiring popular attractions like Osborne House and Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Elizabeth Apartment is a lovely one-bedroom apartment for couples or individuals. 

Weekly guide price:
£448 to £826
Short breaks from £111 per night

2  |   1  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

50.630647, -1.182214

It might be part of England, but there's something about crossing The Solent to reach the Isle of Wight that makes it feel like you're escaping to an island paradise. This lovely holiday apartment is a short stroll from the golden sands of Shanklin beach and within walking distance of the cafes, shops and attractions. Walk along the coastal footpath to Sandown or Ventnor, or hire a bicycle and explore over 200 miles of cycling routes.   Garden Apartment boasts a Private Courtyard & Conservatory, has original beamed ceilings and sleeps three in two bedrooms, perfect for couples, friends and small families searching for fun in the Jewel of the South with bookings available all year round. With on-site parking and  Shanklin train & bus station within 5 minutes walk this lovely apartment is the perfect choice whether traveling by car or on foot.

Weekly guide price:
£504 to £889
Short breaks from £114 per night

3  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

54.867618, -4.446348

This comfortable and contemporary bungalow, located in Scotland's National Book Town of Wigtown on the south west coast of Scotland, is perfect for families and friends wanting to escape to a peaceful and beautiful corner of the UK. Couthie Brae has been recently renovated and sleeps up to six guests in three comfortable bedrooms. With a large garden, plenty of bike storage and dogs welcome too, there is no need to leave anyone behind whilst on holiday here! Enjoy fantastic walks and bike rides, secluded beaches and pretty harbour towns. Bookings are available all year round. Discounts are available for singles and couples holidaying on their own outside of peak times…please contact the owner.

Weekly price:
£950 all year
Short breaks from £140 per night

1-6  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

51.153459, -2.888632

The owners at Rosary Cottage have really thought of everything to ensure you have a happy and relaxing holiday in this beautiful spot on the Somerset Levels. Located in the rural village of Chilton Polden, this recently refurbished holiday cottage sleeps six guests in three bedrooms. Enjoy lazy summer evenings at 'the bar' in the summer house, or snuggle up in front of the log burner during the cooler winter months. With walks from the front door, days out at the beach and a variety of family friendly attractions and activities close by, there is plenty to keep big and little kids entertained whilst on holiday here. 

Weekly guide price:
£700 to £1169
Short breaks from £120 per night

6  |   3  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.113262, -2.040604

Wharfedale View is the perfect holiday home for couples or families to escape to the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. Set within two acres on the edge of Kilnsey and surrounded by fields and farmland, the cottage is only 200 metres from the Wharfe and Skirfare and within easy reach of Grassington, Kettlewell and Skipton. There are fantastic opportunities for walking, mountain biking and road cycling from the door, with the owner providing bike cleaning and secure storage facilities. Wharfedale View sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is fantastic for a relaxing holiday at any time of year.  

Weekly guide price:
£1200 to £1800
Short breaks from £150 per night

4  |   2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

52.930632, 1.295590

Cromer Flint Cottage is a traditional Norfolk flint holiday cottage located in the popular seaside town of Cromer. Sleeping four guests in two bedrooms, and with the beach just a short walk away, it is perfect for families, friends and couples looking for a self-catering holiday by the sea. It’s just a three-minute walk to the town centre and with fantastic walking trails, National Trust properties and gorgeous gardens just a short drive away, you couldn’t be in a better place to explore the beautiful county of Norfolk.

Weekly guide price:
£460 to £910
Short breaks from £116 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

54.145018, -2.767862

The Stables is ideally placed in the centre of Warton, a village with connections to George Washington, with two public houses serving real ale and home-cooked food, an independent micro brewery and Warton Crag which is perfect for walks and to see glorious coastal views. Within an easy drive, you can be strolling around the coast of Morecambe Bay, sailing on Windermere, hiking through the fells or climbing a mountain. The Stables is a delightful stone holiday cottage on a quiet street in the village, a short walk from all the action with a walled courtyard garden and space to sleep six people in three bedrooms (plus one additional person on a sofabed in the sunroom). Families, couples and friends love it here because of it's relaxed, community feel, with lots to see and do throughout the year.

Weekly guide price:
£560 to £900
Short breaks from £140 per night

6+1  |   3  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 5 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

52.560228, -3.148413

Treat your family and your friends to a holiday in this fabulous self catering rental in the heart of Montgomery in the Welsh Marches. The Old Post Office has been beautifully restored and modernised yet still retains its original Georgian elegance and charm. Accommodation includes four bedrooms and two bathrooms on the upper two floors and a huge, open plan living/dining and kitchen area on the ground floor. There are fantastic walks around Montgomery, with more walking and cycling opportunities in the nearby Shropshire Hills. It's perfect for lazy summer holidays and equally wonderful for a cosy stay in winter and over Christmas. 

Weekly guide price:
£800 to £1200
Short breaks from £112 per night

8  |   4  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

54.244247, -0.811684

Harvester Cottage has everything families need for a fun and relaxing self-catering holiday in North Yorkshire. In addition to sleeping five people in three bedrooms, guests at the dog-friendly cottage have excellent amenities that include an indoor swimming pool, secure bike storage, and 10 acres of grounds with woodland, an adventure playground, and a gently flowing beck. It is one of seven superb self-catering cottages at Low Costa Mill, 1.5 miles from Pickering's shops, cafes, bike hire and attractions like Pickering Castle and the Beck Isle Museum. The region is famous for its fantastic footpaths and sensational cycling. You can't help but fall in love with the landscape.  Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£635 to £1275
Short breaks from £154 per night

5  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri | 4 Star

54.244247, -0.811684

The Granary sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is ideal for families. It is one of seven fantastic self-catering properties at Low Costa Mill near Pickering, giving guests excellent access to the North York Moors and Dalby Forest for walking, cycling and sightseeing. On-site amenities include an indoor swimming pool, 10 acres of woodlands and garden, a children's play area, and secure bike storage. It's a fantastic choice for a holiday in any season as there is so much to see and do within a small radius.  Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£795 to £1525
Short breaks from £200 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri | 4 Star

54.961714, -4.482969

You can fish from this riverfront cottage's patio, which is within a 5-minute walk of shops, cafes, relaxed pubs, and supermarkets in Newton Stewart. Otter Cottage sleeps two guests in one bedroom, with a light, spacious open-plan living area that makes the most of beautiful views of the River Cree. It's close to the Galloway Hills, Loch Trool, The Merrick, and 7Stanes Glentrool, with plenty of fishing and golf options. Holiday accommodation is all on the ground floor level, and the self-catering cottage is available for bookings all year round. It's perfect for couples or solo travellers. 

Weekly guide price:
£630 to £770

2  |   1  |   No  |   No  |   Yes

Min nights: 7 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

50.646994, -1.355047

A rare opportunity to holiday in an elegant Jacobean property with lots of original features. Little Northcourt sits in the west wing of a substantial manor house with a private south-facing walled garden, sunroom and terrace. All of the rooms are wonderfully spacious and comfortably furnished with a mix of antiques and modern pieces to create a holiday home that is both beautiful and comfortable. The house accommodates six people in three ensuite bedrooms, with a flexible layout that works well for families or friends. Northcourt House is in the quiet village of Shorwell on the south-west of the Isle of Wight, within walking distance of the village shop and pub and close to favourite sights and attractions. 

Weekly guide price:
£2300 to £5450
Short breaks from £925 per night

16  |   7  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.182458, -5.009973

Relax by the water in this contemporary architect-designed property with fantastic views over St Just Creek. Sandbar is in St Just in Roseland on the Roseland Peninsula, close to St Mawes and within walking distance of beautiful beaches. It sleeps up to six people in two bedrooms (plus double sofa bed) and is perfect for couples, families or friends, especially those who enjoy walking, cycling and exploring the region's beautiful gardens. These include the Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan and National Trust Trellisick Gardens. Falmouth, Truro and St Austell are also within easy reach.

Weekly guide price:
£1050 to £1470
Short breaks from £150 per night

4+2  |   2  |   Enquire  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

50.236807, -3.837032

Enjoy some of the best views in South Devon from this stunning first-floor apartment on Bolberry Down. Guests staying at Ten Ocean Reach enjoy fantastic ocean views and direct access to the South West Coast Path which leads to nearby Hope Cove and Soar Mill Cove. The one-bedroom holiday home is ideal for couples or individuals and is pet-friendly. There is also a 'small double size' sofa bed in the open plan living area suitable for 2 children to share or an extra adult. It is one of only three stunning holiday apartments in this exclusive development, which also includes a popular bar and restaurant. Salcombe, Dartmouth and Plymouth are all in within reach for days out, as is Dartmoor National Park.

Weekly guide price:
£325 to £990
Short breaks from £100 per night

2 + 2  |   1  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

50.236807, -3.837032

Treat yourself to a fantastic holiday at Nine Ocean Reach. The gorgeous ground floor apartment enjoys spectacular ocean views and a location close to Hope Cove and the South West Coast Path. It offers a superb standard of accommodation for couples, individuals or young families and is also pet friendly. Salcombe and Totnes are all close by, and you can see Burgh Island from the window. Plymouth and Dartmouth are within reach for a day out, and there are miles of fantastic footpaths within easy reach, including the South West Coast Path. Short breaks are possible, depending on availability, and the holiday apartment is available all year round.

Weekly guide price:
£325 to £990
Short breaks from £76 per night

2 + 2  |   1  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

53.254089, -1.913544

This charming holiday cottage is in a quiet location only a few minutes' walks from Buxton's shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. It's perfect for couples or groups of four who want a central place from which to explore the Peak District's favourite attractions like Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, with easy access to stunning walks and breathtaking views. Bakewell, Matlock, Alton Towers and Poole's Cavern are all close, and guests can hire bikes in town to cycle the Monsal Trail and other local routes. Buxton's position as the highest town in England means the views are always incredible. With a full calendar of fun events, it's always a great time to visit and enjoy a stay in Hummingbird Cottage. Netflix has recently been added so even if the weather is not fit to explore the fabulous Buxton, then entertainment is still available in the cottage! 

Weekly guide price:
£450 to £545
Short breaks from £70 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   No  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible