Crabtree Cottage is a comfortable barn conversion, just outside the village of Carsington, located in the Derbyshire Dales, close to the Peak District National Park. It sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is ideal for active families who want to get out on nearby Carsington Water, walk and cycle the Monsal Trail, High Peak Trail and other fantastic routes. Explore the beauty of places like Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Tissington village or many National Trust properties, or experience the thrills of Alton Towers. There is no limit to the amount of fun you can have while staying in this welcoming home-away-from-home that is available for bookings all year round.
St Elmo is a detached holiday cottage in West Mersea, Essex, that sleeps five. It has an enclosed garden and private parking for up to four cars. This dog-friendly, self-catering home is ideal for couples or small groups visiting Mersea Island. Shops, pubs, and restaurants are all within easy walking distance. The cottage has a ground-floor twin bedroom and cloakroom, with a double en-suite and a single bedroom upstairs. You can spend your days at the beach, walking by the estuary, or watching boats in the harbour, then enjoy a barbecue in the garden. WiFi, bed linen, and towels are provided. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
It's hard not to be wooed by this idyllic romantic retreat set in beautiful rural surroundings on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park. Located in the charming village of Alderholt, Shepherd's Retreat is a cosy bolthole for two. The artisan built hut has everything you need for a self-catering holiday, including a hand built kitchen, wood burning stove, WiFi and a village pub just a short walk away. Enjoy walks and bike rides from the front door or lazy days on the beach, just half an hour away.
Chestnut Lodge is a beautiful timber holiday cottage in the Sussex village of Halnaker. Sited in it’s own grounds, it has a lovely, leafy outlook. Just over the garden fence is the South Downs National Park, with a vast network of footpaths, picturesque villages, country pubs and varied landscapes to enjoy. It is also close to Goodwood, Chichester, Portsmouth, and the coast for fun days out. The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, with a flexible layout to suit the needs of couples, families or friends. It has been designed with wide doorways, level flooring and a wheelchair accessible bathroom. There is parking for up to four cars and an EV charger.
Kingfisher is one our 3“Affordable Holidays” cottages -please see our website for full details. With 6 acres of grounds and gardens with stunning views and within the Blackdown hills AONB, the surroundings are rich in wildlife & history. Just 20 minutes from the World Heritage “Jurassic” coast and 3 miles from Axminster, our cottages lie hidden away in a network of narrow lanes and footpaths. Equipped with all you need to enjoy your break in a tranquil setting.
Sleeping up to six guests, this Grade II listed traditional Lakeland farmhouse dates back to the 17th Century and nestles amongst peace and tranquility in the Eskdale Valley. Offering seclusion and wonderful scenery the farmhouse is perfectly placed for exploring the Western Lake District as well as the Central Fells. Excellent for walking and climbing with Scafell nearby. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
A beautiful coastal holiday cottage with lots of character, The Boathouse sleeps five people in two bedrooms and is ideal for couples or families. The living room features a huge picture window with views down to Little Haven beach - just 30 seconds from the door - and a cosy log burner for cold weather. Three pubs and a cafe are within walking distance, with more amenities a mile away in neighbouring Broad Haven. Local attractions include St Davids Cathedral, Folly Farm and Skomer Island. The Boathouse has recently been refurbished and is available for bookings all year round. Please e mail regarding short breaks.
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.
This relaxed holiday cottage sits on nearly an acre of land, back from the road with no immediate neighbours. The views of the Galloway Hills from the house and the grounds are incredible and will spur you to lace up your walking shoes or jump on your bike every day to explore. Hollins Cottage is just over a mile from Balmaclellan, three miles from New Galloway, and within easy reach of Castle Douglas, Wigtown, and Kirkcudbright. Guests can enjoy a wealth of activities that include golf, fishing, Kayaking, mountain biking, and hiking. The holiday cottage sleeps five people in three bedrooms and is ideal for families.
Sitting in the High Weald of Sussex AONB, this comfy welcoming 5-star holiday cottage offers total seclusion, nestling amongst thirty acres of grounds with streams, woods and lawns for relaxing. The area has plenty of attractions including the seaside resort of Hastings, Battle, Tunbridge Wells and Glyndebourne, excellent country walks and lots of country houses and castles to visit in Kent and Sussex. Close to the South Downs National Park. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
A dog friendly 4 Star holiday home with a six foot fenced large garden and only ten minutes away from a canalside village where you can enjoy lovely canal walks and sample the tasty cakes at one of the many tearooms or enjoy a drink sitting by the canal. There are countryside walks straight from the front door which includes the 20 minute walk on a hardstanding link path to the Olde Jack Inn - an ideal self-catering rental to relax and unwind. Brown Moss Nature Reserve with woodland walks is a beautiful place to stroll round and near to this we have a 200 acre estate with no livestock and so perfect for walking your dogs. The bustling old market town of Whitchurch which is the oldest town in the country has fine dining including Docket 33 and the italian restaurant Enzo`s. The town has beautiful Tudor buildings and is renowned for its production of the Joyce clocks and its canalside walks.Chester and Shrewsbury are close by as well as Ellesmere with its scenic lakes. Chester Zoo and the Grosvenor Museum are worth a visit as well as a lovely stroll around the Chester Roman Gardens. We have quite a few places to visit on rainy days such as Dagfields Craft and Antique Centre and the Secret Bunker plus Bridgemere Garden World with its splendid gardens. The Dorothy Clive and Trentham gardens are this side of Staffordshire and well worth a visit or have a look at the Wedgewood museum and then go across to the JCB factory for a very interesting tour. The world is your oyster as we are very fortunate to be central to 4 counties which includes Wales. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
A delightful award winning holiday cottage with creature comforts sits in front of a wonderful wildlife pond in a peaceful tranquil position amongst countryside on the Shropshire/Cheshire borders. Perfect for escaping away from the crowds and providing the ultimate in relaxation. Chester and Shrewsbury are lovely towns to visit as well as the numerous gardens and attractions. There are wonderful walks from Sandstone Hills to easier walks along the canals of Audlem and Whitchurch with tearooms on route. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
A delightful Gold award winning detached dog friendly home from home country cottage on a working farm in North Shropshire. Oakpond sits in front of its own wildlife pond amongst its beautiful gardens and is perfect for bird spotting and relaxing in the tranquil location. Close to Chester and Shrewsbury with shops and pubs within a 10 minute drive. Idyllic walks along the canals and woodland trails. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
An 18th Century listed barn conversion providing self-catering packed full of character. Sympathetically designed and stylishly furnished, to offer relaxed, spacious accommodation, Cothill Barn sits in the picturesque Golden Valley amongst beautiful rolling Herefordshire countryside on the Welsh borders, with the beautiful Black Mountains as a back drop. Hay-on-Wye and plenty of attractions are just a short drive away. On site games room.
Trewithick is a traditional farmhouse close to the north Cornwall coast. The four-bedroom self-catering holiday cottage is in the tranquil hamlet of Trelights, a few miles from Port Isaac and beaches like Rock, Daymer Bay, and Port Quin. Padstow and Tintagel are an easy drive for a day of sightseeing and lunch, with shops and other amenities a few miles away in Wadebridge and Camelford. The detached holiday rental sleeps nine people and is furnished to suit families with children of all ages. Well-behaved dogs are welcome by arrangement. Bookings are available all year round, with long-weekends possible depending on availability.
The Norfolk coastline is stunning, with golden sandy beaches that stretch for miles in both directions. Brancaster is a fantastic example that you can easily enjoy when you stay at Crosswaye. The comfortable bungalow has recently been updated to provide a high standard of self-catering accommodation for up to four people. It is very popular with couples, families and friends who like that it is in a quiet location yet close to places like Wells-next-the-Sea, Holkham, Holme, Hunstanton, the Titchwell RSPB Reserve and The Wash Nature Reserve. It is a five-minute walk to The Ship Inn village pub, and a mile to Brancaster beach and dunes (twenty minutes or less on foot or bike).
Dairy Cottage provides the perfect place to escape to the Exmoor National Park. Sitting in a tranquil position and one of just a few holiday homes which were formerly farm buildings, this charming self-catering cottage nestles amongst pasture land where you will see an abundance of wildlife including hares, red deer and the famous Exmoor ponies grazing freely. With easy access out onto Exmoor's dramatic moorland just by walking up the hill, and the vibrant riverside town of Dulverton just two miles away, Dairy Cottage is a great base for exploring this beautiful part of Devon with Tarr Steps, Dunkery Beacon, Dunster with its medieval castle and Wimbleball Lake all close by.
Ty Log ("Log House", in Welsh) is a contemporary log cabin in a peaceful location with fantastic views and accessible accommodation for up to four guests in two bedrooms. It is part of a former working farm and guests have access to six acres of landscaped grounds which include ponds and a sensory garden. The cabin is less than 2 miles from Llangain, four miles from the coast at Llansteffan and only five miles from the ancient town of Carmarthen. The Gower, Pembrokeshire Coast and Brecon Beacons National Park are all within an hour's drive. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
The owners of Bwthyn Creigiau have turned a former Georgian piggery into a beautiful holiday cottage that sleeps six people in three bedrooms. Original beams and stone walls have been brought into the 21st-century with triple glazing and underfloor heating, and the family have used their experience to create a space that feels like home but which is accessible and wheelchair-friendly. The self-catering cottage is just outside the village of Llangain and a short drive from both historical Carmarthen and the Twyi Estuary and beaches, with the Gower and Pembrokeshire also accessible for a day out. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
A stylish riverside holiday cottage in an enviable position in the very heart of the Norfolk Broads sitting within a private garden right on the bank of the River Bure in Wroxham. With miles of magical waterways to explore and being just ten miles from the Norfolk coastline and the City of Norwich, Sandringham Cottage is the perfect self-catering base for up to four guests from which to explore Norfolk. The mooring and private garden area make this the perfect location for those wishing to enjoy all that the Norfolk Broads has to offer from boating, kayaking, fishing in season to bird watching and photography or just relaxing and watching the world go by.
