Torbay Rise is a beautiful holiday home where families can gather comfortably to spend precious time together. The sizeable Victorian property is the owner's former home, and the sense of warmth and welcome is evident in every room. They have carefully refurbished the property to provide space for 15 people in eight bedrooms with two reception rooms, a big kitchen/diner for family self-catering, a cinema room, a games room, and a heated indoor swimming pool with a hot tub and a sauna. Guests enjoy panoramic views from the hilltop location with windows facing Torquay beach and the harbour. The seaside, shops, cafes and other amenities are within a ten-minute stroll.
You won't have to settle for anything less than luxury when you stay at The Old Chequers. This former village pub in South Creake has been welcoming guests for centuries and is now a fantastic holiday home sleeping up to 14 people for a self-catering holiday in North Norfolk. Six ensuite bedrooms, an extremely well-equipped kitchen for self-catering, and a garden with a stream and a hot tub make it a favourite for guests of all ages. We've recently renovated and added a brand new games room with a pool table, flat-screen TVs and arcade games. The location is also ideal, close to Burnham, Fakenham, Holkham, and Wells-next-the-Sea.
Dolphin Cottage is a charming thatched holiday home on Marine Parade in Lyme Regis. Built around 1800, it has many original features and sleeps four people in two bedrooms with two bathrooms. You'll love falling asleep to the sound of the waves and having breakfast on the private waterfront terrace, being just steps from the sand and around 100 yards from shops, bars, and restaurants. The UNESCO Jurassic Coast and South West Coast Path are literally outside the door, making this self-catering cottage a firm favourite with families and couples in all seasons.
Peregrine Retreat is a chic holiday lodge in rural Herefordshire. Perfect for couples, it features panoramic views, high-quality furnishings, and a deck with an outdoor spa bath. The self-catering lodge is in Orcop Hill, within walking distance of the village pub and convenient for Hereford, the Wye Valley AONB and the Brecon Beacons National Park. It's a superb choice all year round for anyone who enjoys beautiful walks, fantastic views, outdoor activities, history, delicious food and drink, or a gorgeous setting where you can relax and enjoy the stylish and modern comforts that make it easy to relax, destress and recharge.
This large converted barn is perfect for a self-catering holiday in Somerset. Mowbarton Barn is on a private estate where the owners produce sparkling wine in an ancient tradition started 800 years ago by the monks of Glastonbury. The holiday home is within easy reach of Cheddar, Wells, Glastonbury, the Mendips and the north Somerset coast. It sleeps nine people in four spacious bedrooms, two with ensuites. Its layout offers plenty of living space for large groups and families.
This characterful Victorian holiday cottage is in Ventnor, a short walk from the beach and a mere stroll from shops, cafes, restaurants & bars. The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms. It has a south facing terraced garden with superb views over the town and bay, also benefiting from two off-street parking spaces one with EV charging. There's always lots to see and do with local attractions, including the Botanic Gardens, Blackgang Chine, the Donkey Sanctuary and Coastal Path It's a fantastic place for couples or families with children over the age of 10.
Luxuriate in elegant surroundings with stunning views in this Windermere lakeside holiday home. North Highfield was built as a gentleman's residence and boasts beautiful Victorian details with modern comforts. It sleeps 12 people in six well-appointed bedrooms, with four reception rooms, five bathrooms, and extensive grounds. It's a fantastic location for your next family reunion or get together with friends. Windermere village and Bowness-on-Windermere are both within easy reach, as are places like Scafell Pike and Orrest Head.
Groups love The Bevan for the 17 well-appointed ensuite bedrooms, which can either be superking or twin rooms, depending on your requirements, Hot Tub. and a location close to mountains, beaches, and the most famous Castle in Wales. The large group holiday home is part of the Plas y Bryn manor house in Bontnewydd, with beautiful views over the Menai Strait towards Anglesey. Caernarfon is only ten minutes away, and you're ideally located to explore Snowdonia, the Llyn Peninsula, and the coast of North Wales. The Bevan is child and pet-friendly, accessible for guests with limited mobility, and easily sleeps up to 34 people. Amenities include a games room, a private garden, and shared gardens and woodland.
Big groups love The Bluebell. The large holiday home is in the quiet village of Burton Agnes, barely six miles from the Yorkshire coast and less than an hour from York and Castle Howard. It's a former pub and hotel with space for up to 52 people to sleep in 20 bedrooms, most of them ensuite. Amenities include a catering standard kitchen, spacious living/dining space with a bar, games room with pool, table tennis, and air hockey, and parking for up to 30 cars. It's a fantastic venue for a family reunion, celebrating a milestone birthday, hosting a wedding, or running a work team-building event.
***Fully refurbished for 2024*** The mountains and coastline of Southern Snowdonia are best enjoyed from a welcoming holiday home like The Barn at Llwyngloddaeth. The three-bedroom stone cottage is in an elevated position less than two miles from Barmouth, with stunning views of the Mawddach Estuary. There's space for five people, and it's child and dog-friendly, so ideal for families who love walking, mountain biking, golf, fishing, and sailing. The Barn is available for holiday bookings all year round, with many guests returning year after year to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
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.
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.
If you're searching for a true escape - a place you can get away from crowds, noise and light pollution, you'll love Glaic Cottage. This Grade B listed blackhouse is on North Uist in the Outer Hebrides and has recently been restored and refurbished to provide luxury accommodation for one or two people. It's near Claddach Carinish with no nearby neighbours. The location is ideal for exploring the beautiful beaches, landmarks, and hills of North and South Uist, with day trips to other islands within easy reach. It's available for holiday booking all year round.
Settle back in style in this fantastic seaside Victorian mews house in Aldwick. Mews Cottage is on a private gated estate, metres from Bognor Regis promenade and beach, with space for six people to sleep in three bedrooms. It's perfect for a family holiday in any season as there is so much to see and do. Go windsurfing, SUPing and sailing, visit Goodwood and Arundel Castle. Shop in Chichester and Brighton, and sightsee in Portsmouth historic dockyard. The South Downs National Park is only a few miles away, and there are miles of spectacular coastline to explore.
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.
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.
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.
Treat yourself to an indulgent Northumberland escape. The Hoot is a wonderful stone cottage in Bilton, with incredible views over the Aln Valley. Alnwick and the Northumberland Coast are nearby, and you can access fantastic footpaths and cycling routes from the door. Within half an hour are places like the Northumberland National Park, Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle and Chillingham Castle, museums, heritage trains, amazing gardens, and nature reserves. York, Edinburgh and Newcastle are close enough for a day out by car or train. The Hoot has recently been refurbished to a very high standard to provide luxurious accommodation for up to six people in two bedrooms.
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.
The owner of Rest Ashore understands what families need for a relaxed and comfortable holiday by the seaside. This three-bedroom holiday home is a mere three-minute stroll from Bridlington's North Beach and within a short walk of shops, cafes, takeaways and family-friendly pubs. It sleeps five people in three bedrooms, with two reception rooms and French doors opening into the enclosed garden. Flamborough Head, the RSPB Reserve at Bempton Cliffs, Filey and Scarborough are all nearby. The cottage has secure bicycle storage and off-street parking.
