The Whim is a wonderful seafront holiday home on the Norfolk Coast. Sleeping 14 people in seven bedrooms, it suits extended families who want to stay close to the beach but not at one of the louder, more touristy spots like Cromer. The house enjoys incredible views, a big enclosed garden with a deck, and lots of space for everyone. You can walk to the Blue Flag beach, shops and pub in around ten minutes, or stay at the house and use the indoor swimming pool and sauna. The self-catering facilities are excellent.
Impress your guests with a stay at Hackford Hall. Dating from the 17th Century, this Georgian gem sleeps 28 people in 12 bedrooms and features an indoor swimming pool, gym, games room, and 32 acres of grounds, including a tennis court. It's ideal for your self-catering holiday with friends, family reunion, celebration, or retreat, with lots of space and a flexible layout that suits different activities. The big holiday home is in Norfolk, at the end of a private driveway on the edge of Reepham, with beautiful views and easy access to the countryside.
With its gracious proportions, lovely furnishings and features that include an acre of walled gardens, an indoor pool and a tennis court, it's no wonder that Edgar Farmhouse is a favourite for family reunions and holidays with friends. Whether you're a group of hens celebrating before a wedding or hosting your family for Christmas, this holiday home is ideal for a self-catering break. The farmhouse is in Walsingham, 14 miles from Norwich, within easy reach of the North Norfolk coast and popular attractions like Sandringham and beWILDerwood.
Families, extended families and friends are all welcome at Houghton Farmhouse. The period holiday home is in a lovely location on the edge of Walsingham and within easy reach of the coast. The acre-sized grounds include a heated swimming pool and a games room, while the main house accommodates up to 18 people in 7 bedrooms and has excellent self-catering facilities. You can happily spend all your time at home or explore the coast and attractions like the royal Sandringham estate and beWILDerwood.
Elms Farmhouse is located on the edge of Wangford, within walking distance of a popular farm shop and two friendly pubs. It's a fantastic location for this Grade II listed holiday home, which dates from the 15th Century and sleeps 18 people in eight bedrooms. Features include an authentic country kitchen well-equipped for group self-catering, a covered outdoor swimming pool, and a games room. You're only a few miles from Southwold, Beccles and the Norfolk Broads, so there's a wide choice of activities and attractions.
Mill Farmhouse is a luxurious four-bedroom holiday home set within two acres of private countryside near Beadnell on the Northumberland coast. Sleeping eight guests, with all bedrooms en-suite, it’s ideal for families or friends seeking style, comfort and space. Enjoy high-end interiors, a showstopping open-plan kitchen and dining area, and a peaceful patio with sweeping rural views. The beach is just a short stroll away, and local highlights include Bamburgh Castle, the Farne Islands, and Alnwick Garden. With EV charging, dog-friendly facilities, and exceptional design throughout, Mill Farmhouse is a refined base for exploring this stunning coastal region.
The Old Watermill is a beautifully restored five-bedroom retreat near Beadnell, just a short stroll from the sea. Blending historic character with high-end design, it features a stunning open-plan living space, elegant interiors, landscaped gardens, and views across the Northumberland countryside. Each bedroom has an en-suite, including a luxurious master with a freestanding bath. With a snug, games room, EV charging, dog-friendly amenities, and an enclosed garden, it’s ideal for families or groups of friends. Walk to Beadnell Bay, explore Bamburgh and Lindisfarne, or relax in complete comfort in one of Northumberland’s most luxurious holiday homes.
Driftwood is a scant 200 metres from Craster Harbour and has wonderful views down Haven Hill to the water. The former fisherman's cottage dates back over two centuries to a time when Craster was the nation's leading provider of smoked kippers. Today, it is a delightful holiday cottage sleeping four people in two ensuite bedrooms, with excellent self-catering facilities for couples, families and friends. You're moments from the Northumberland Coastal Path and close to Dunstanburgh, Alnwick, and Bamburgh castles. It's a fantastic spot for bird watchers, landscape photographers, hikers, cyclists and anyone else who loves being outdoors.
The owners of Craster Reach have taken inspiration from its coastal surroundings. Soft shades of blues and greys are complemented with timber and slate flooring, offering stylish self-catering accommodation without detracting from fantastic views. The holiday cottage sleeps six people in three beautiful bedrooms, with an open-plan living area, well-maintained gardens, and seating areas both front and rear. Craster Reach is a period mid-terraced cottage in the quiet village of Craster within strolling distance of a harbour, pub and café that also has a small selection of essential items. It's welcoming for couples, families and friends in all seasons.
The Reading Rooms was once the most important community building in Oughtershaw. It was built in the 1800s as a place where people could gather to share news, but it is now a gorgeous self-catering holiday cottage in the Yorkshire Dales. Rather than cover its rustic walls and humble origins, the owner has retained features like hand-hewn oak beams and the big stone fireplace, softening them with comfortable furnishings and attributes suited to 21st Century needs. There is a beck that runs along the bottom of the garden so children and pets should be supervised at all time.
The Old Malt House exudes period charm. Tucked away in the quiet village of Exton, the self-catering holiday home has direct access to footpaths and bridleways, offering secure bike storage and dog-friendly accommodation for four people in two bedrooms. It's perfect for couples or families who want to explore Exmoor National Park fully. The Somerset coast, Dunster Castle and Minehead are within easy reach, you're only a few miles from Dulverton and Tiverton, and there's an excellent pub half a mile away - just long enough to work up a thirst for a pint of locally brewed Somerset cider.
Families love the amenities at Robin Hill Farm, where all six holiday cottages have been awarded 4-Stars for their standard of self-catering accommodation. Puffin Cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms with a west-facing garden. Guests can use the onsite play area, huge games room, and indoor swimming pool, with 14 acres of fields and farmland between them and the nearest neighbour. Bideford is only two miles away and you're 10-12 minutes from Peppercombe Beach and Westward Ho! Cottages can be booked together for holidays with extended family and friends, depending on availability. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Gull Cottage is a family-friendly holiday home on Robin Hill Farm, two miles from Bideford and ten minutes from Westward Ho! It is a charming barn conversion with a modern kitchen for self-catering, panoramic rural views, and space for six people to sleep in three bedrooms. As well as their private garden, guests enjoy using the farm's indoor swimming pool, games room, children's playground, and a dog-exercise area. There are scenic walks from the cottage through the surrounding countryside to the coast, and you can access the 180-mile Tarka Trail nearby. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Wren Cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms with features that make it child and pet-friendly. It's one of six 4-Star holiday homes on the family-run Robin Hill Farm, two miles from Bideford and within ten minutes of Westward Ho! and the North Devon Coastline. Guests love onsite facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, huge games room, children's play area and dog exercise field. There are scenic rural walks from the door, with more in the surrounding area, including along the traffic-free Tarka Trail. The kitchen is well-equipped for a self-catering holiday for couples, family or friends. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Kingfisher is on the ground floor of a converted hay barn on Robin Hill Farm. Two miles from Bideford and a ten-minute drive from Westward Ho!, the self-catering holiday cottage sleeps four guests in two bedrooms and is ideal for couples or families. Onsite facilities include an indoor swimming pool, games room, children's play area, and a dog exercise field. There are six 4-Star cottages on the site you can book together for extended families and friends. Although the property sleeps four, it's best suited to families with children rather than four adults. Wren or Swallow Cottages are an option if you have more adults in your group. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Cottage 1 at New Yatt Farm is a luxurious Cotswold retreat. Once a dairy, it is now transformed with modern comforts like underfloor heating, ultra-fast WiFi, and Hypnos mattresses dressed in 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton linen. Sleeping four in a superking and twin bedroom, its cosy open-plan living area boasts a log burner for relaxing evenings. Part of a welcoming family farm, the cottage can be booked individually or with other on-site properties for larger groups. Nearby, North Leigh offers historic charm with its Roman villa and medieval church, while Blenheim Palace, Bicester Village, and Cotswold Wildlife Park provide endless exploration opportunities.
Emblestone View is a Northumberland holiday cottage in Embleton that sleeps four people in two double bedrooms. Set within a small group of converted farm buildings, it looks out across fields towards the sea and sits just a short walk from Embleton Beach. This self-catering accommodation is well placed for coastal walks, cycling and days by the water, with the route past Dunstanburgh Castle right on the doorstep. A comfortable holiday rental in Northumberland for couples or a small family wanting space, fresh air and easy access to one of the county’s best-loved stretches of coastline.
The Coastguard’s Snug is a characterful holiday cottage in Craster on the Northumberland coast offering self-catering accommodation for two guests within walking distance of the harbour and coastal paths. This stylish ground-floor holiday rental forms part of Coastguard Cottage and blends reclaimed wood fittings, a wood-burning stove and relaxed open-plan living. The village pub, The Jolly Fisherman, sits just a short stroll away beside the harbour. With Dunstanburgh Castle, Embleton Bay and sweeping coastal walks close by, this Northumberland holiday cottage is well placed for couples seeking a peaceful base for exploring the castles, beaches and wildlife of this remarkable stretch of coastline.
Coastguard Cottage sits right in Craster village, a stone's throw from Northumberland's stunning coastline. This four-bedroom self-catering cottage sleeps eight and has bags of character with reclaimed wood features and a crackling wood burner. You can walk straight onto the coastal path from the door, and Dunstanburgh Castle's dramatic ruins are just 1.5 miles along the cliff tops. The cottage has a ground floor double with en-suite, three more bedrooms upstairs, and a lovely deck overlooking the harbour. Craster's got a cracking gastropub and is famous for its delicious smoked kippers. This holiday rental puts you right where the action is.
Primrose Cottage, Embleton, Northumberland, is a converted farm cottage, ideal for couples or individuals and situated within a 2-3 minute walk of Embleton beach (voted best beach in the country by Mumsnet and Countryfile viewers!) The Cottage is perfect for beach lovers, nature and bird watchers, golfers, walkers and experienced paddle boarders and surfers.
