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54.683263, -3.194855

Rivendell is a family-friendly holiday cottage in the Lake District village of Bassenthwaite, sleeping six people in three bedrooms. The recently renovated farmhouse is close to Bassenthwaite Lake and the Skiddaw range with lots of indoor and outdoor space. Guests enjoy a wide variety of activities that include fell walking and mountain biking and easy access to places like Keswick, Penrith, Ullswater and Windermere. A holiday in the Lakes can be as relaxing or adventurous as your heart desires, yet it will always leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. 

Weekly guide price:
£650 to £1200
Short breaks from £300 per night

6  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Friday

51.028016, 0.999638

Springhaven is a fantastic holiday home for large or extended families. It sleeps 11 people in five large bedrooms, those on the top floor having sea views. You can take a 3D walkthrough of the house to experience the space here. The house is next to the beach at Dymchurch and two minutes from a great pub. It is just a 10-minute walk along the seafront to the village where there are shops, cafes and an amusement centre. Hythe and New Romney are within a few miles, with local attractions including Port Lympne Zoo and the heritage Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. 

Weekly guide price:
£1995 to £3600
Short breaks from £390 per night

11  |   5  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

51.362425, 0.891420

The Farmhouse is a spacious and homely retreat tucked away in peaceful Harty, on the Isle of Sheppey. Sleeping up to 21 guests across eight bedrooms, it’s the ideal setting for large family gatherings, milestone celebrations, or a relaxed getaway with friends. There’s room for everyone to unwind, with generous living areas inside and wide open spaces outdoors — all framed by glorious countryside views. From the doorstep, you can stroll to the coast, explore nearby nature reserves, or head over to the award-winning Ferry House restaurant. The Farmhouse is one of five welcoming holiday cottages on Mocketts Farm and is available for bookings all year round, offering a proper escape to the heart of the Kentish countryside. Please note, The Ferry House will close for regular dining from April 2026, reopening on select dates for special events. Private dining for larger groups may be offered, subject to availability – please contact us for further details. In-cottage catering will still be available.

Weekly price:
Please enquire with owner
Short breaks from £1899 per night

21  |   8  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 1 (off peak) | 1 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

51.362425, 0.891420

Harrier’s Nest is a cosy, wood-clad cottage tucked away in peaceful Harty on the Isle of Sheppey. Sleeping 4+ across two comfortable bedrooms, it’s a lovely spot for couples or families looking for a break that feels far from everyday life - but is still within easy reach of London. Wake up to views across open fields, take a slow stroll to the nearby Ferry House for lunch or a sundowner on the terrace, and return to your own private garden for a quiet evening under the wide Kent skies. Guests also have access to the shared grounds at Mocketts Farm, including picnic spots, an enclosed duck pond and a games room. Harrier’s Nest is dog friendly, with a fully fenced, dog-safe garden, and access to our on-site dog exercise paddock - free to book for all cottage guests. Whether you're looking for a midweek recharge or a weekend escape, Harrier’s Nest is a little slice of countryside calm just over an hour from London.

Weekly price:
Please enquire with owner
Short breaks from £339 per night

4+  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 1 (off peak) | 1 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

51.362425, 0.891420

Marsh View is a spacious and welcoming countryside cottage on Mocketts Farm in Harty, tucked away on the Isle of Sheppey and just a short stroll from the award-winning Ferry House restaurant and the coastline. With room for 8+ guests across four bedrooms, it's an ideal choice for families, multi-generational groups or friends getting together to relax and recharge. The layout is flexible and easy, offering generous living space and everything you need to feel at home. From the doorstep, there are beautiful walks and bike rides across the marshes and along the coast, and you’ll be perfectly placed to explore Elmley and The Swale nature reserves, peaceful beaches, and the wider Kent countryside. Though it feels wonderfully off the beaten track, Marsh View is still only around 30 minutes from Maidstone, under an hour from Canterbury, and just over an hour from London, making it a fantastic year-round getaway spot. Please note, The Ferry House will close for regular dining from April 2026, reopening on select dates for special events. Private dining for larger groups may be offered, subject to availability – please contact us for further details. In-cottage catering will still be available.

Weekly price:
Please enquire with owner
Short breaks from £797 per night

8+  |   4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 1 (off peak) | 1 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.217548, -1.420793

Tucked beside our farmhouse, this beautifully finished two-bedroom cottage offers a peaceful country escape with a touch of luxury. French doors open onto a private patio with fire pit, perfect for relaxed evenings under Yorkshire skies. Enjoy on-site fishing lakes and scenic rural walks. Beyond the garden lies the UK’s third-largest parrot sanctuary — vibrant by day, peaceful by night — creating a truly unique stay. 

Weekly guide price:
£800 to £1000
Short breaks from £130 per night

3  |   2  |   3+  |   Enquire  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.244247, -0.811684

Heron View is a 4-Star holiday cottage on the edge of Pickering in North Yorkshire, close to the North York Moors National Park and North Riding Forest and within easy reach of beaches like Scarborough and Robin Hood's Bay. It sleeps eight people in four bedrooms and is well suited to big families, extended families or friends. Excellent on-site amenities include an indoor swimming pool, playground, 10 acres of grounds that include woodlands, fields and a river. The cottage is one of seven superb self-catering Yorkshire cottages at Low Costa Mill. It is available for bookings all year round.  Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£975 to £2100
Short breaks from £265 per night

8  |   4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri | 4 Star

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

Thresher Cottage is a dog-friendly, two-bedroom self-catering cottage near Pickering. It sleeps up to four people and is perfect for couples or families at any time of year. The cottage is at Low Costa Mill near Pickering, with excellent onsite amenities that include an indoor swimming pool, bike washing and secure storage, and 10 acres of woodland, gardens and playing fields. The North York Moors is on the doorstep, with miles of footpaths and cycling routes through moorland and around coastal towns like Whitby and Scarborough. Thresher Cottage can be booked with other cottages at Low Costa Mill to accommodate extended families and groups of friends.  Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£580 to £1185
Short breaks from £142 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri | 4 Star

54.244247, -0.811684

Farrier's Cottage is at Low Costa Mill near Pickering, where amenities include woodland walks, an indoor swimming pool, 10 acres of grounds, duck ponds and a children's play area. The dog-friendly cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is ideal for couples or families. Pickering is only 1.5 miles away, with a weekly market, a great choice of shops and places to eat and attractions that include Pickering Castle and the Beck Isle Museum. From here, you can easily explore the North York Moors National Park, Dalby Forest, and coastal towns like Whitby and Scarborough.  Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£525 to £1125
Short breaks from £140 per night

4  |   2  |   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

54.244247, -0.811684

Leat Cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, providing 4-Star accommodation for families, couples and friends. It is one of seven cottages at Low Costa Mill, with guests having use of a swimming pool, 10 acres of grounds, a children's playground, and a big lawn for playing ball games. The estate is on the outskirts of Pickering, within easy reach of the North York Moors National Park and North Riding Forest. It's perfect for cycling and walking, with the cottage having secure bike storage with walks and bike rides from the door.  Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£635 to £1275
Short breaks from £155 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri | 4 Star

54.244247, -0.811684

Perfect for couples, Carters Cottage is well-equipped to a 4-Star standard and offers guests the use of excellent on-site facilities that include an indoor swimming pool and 10 acres of grounds. With a log-fire, the holiday cottage is a welcoming bolt-hole for two at any time of the year and sitting on the edge of Pickering, it has excellent amenities close to hand and is within easy reach of the North York Moors National Park and North Riding Forest. A great choice for those who enjoy walking, cycling, exploring or simply relaxing whilst on holiday. Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£400 to £650
Short breaks from £100 per night

2  |   1  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri | 4 Star

53.216585, -1.515705

Wasp Nest Cottage is perfect for couples, friends or small families seeking to escape to the peace and beauty of the Peak District. The period holiday cottage is on the edge of Holymoorside, close to the national park and with stunning walks over the moors accessible from the door. There is an excellent village shop and two pubs within walking distance. Favourite Peak District attractions like Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Bakewell, and the Heights of Abraham are all within a 15-20 minute drive. The two-bedroom self-catering cottage sleeps four people and features furniture, art and pottery from local artisans.

Weekly guide price:
£735 to £854
Short breaks from £105 per night

4  |   2  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

51.362425, 0.891420

Fleet Lodge at Mocketts Farm is a peaceful countryside escape tucked away in the tiny hamlet of Harty on the Isle of Sheppey. This modern barn-style cottage sleeps 6+ across three bedrooms, making it a lovely spot for families or friends looking to slow down and reconnect. One of five cottages on Mocketts Farm, Fleet Lodge is just a short stroll from our award-winning Ferry House pub and surrounded by open skies, coastal paths and cycle routes. It’s also dog friendly, with a secure garden and access to a shared dog exercise paddock. Whether you're enjoying breakfast in the garden or watching the sunset with a glass in hand, Fleet Lodge offers a proper break from the everyday - yet it's still just over an hour from London.

Weekly price:
Please enquire with owner
Short breaks from £491 per night

6+  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 1 (off peak) | 1 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

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

52.902727, 0.490579

The North Norfolk Coast has something for everyone in every season including beautiful beaches, nature reserves, stately homes and gardens, pretty villages, and charming market towns. This cottage is in a quiet residential area 10 minutes from the beaches at Heacham and within easy reach of Hunstanton and Kings Lynn. Local attractions include Norfolk Lavender and the royal estate of Sandringham. There is good access to footpaths and cycling routes, including the Norfolk Coast Path. Gidley Retreat sleeps six people in three bedrooms and has a flexible layout that suits families and friends. 

Weekly guide price:
£425 to £795
Short breaks from £85 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

51.836136, -2.750283

Party like a rock royalty in this amazing large group self-catering property on the border between Wales and England. Monnow Valley Studios has hosted legends such as Tom Jones, Oasis, and Ozzy Osborne, who all stayed here while recording. Now you, your family and your friends can enjoy the same facilities that include 11 bedrooms to sleep up to 24 people, huge grounds with wild swimming and fishing potential, a cinema/games room, and a soundproof party room. Monnow Valley Studios is two miles from Monmouth and within easy reach of the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean and the Brecon Beacons. It's available for bookings all year round, with well-behaved hen and stag parties welcome. 

Weekly guide price:
£5850 to £6950
Short breaks from £1825 per night

26  |   11  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 3 (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