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.
Built in the 1800s as housing for fishermen in Craster's thriving kipper and herring industry, Harbourway has been sympathetically updated to offer comfortable self-catering accommodation for 21st Century families. The end-terrace holiday cottage sleeps eight people in four bedrooms and is close enough to Craster Harbour that you can hear the chug of the engine of the boats and the call of the gulls greeting them on their return. Windows look towards the harbour and catch the morning sun, and a picket fence encloses the front garden, so it's safe for children and dogs.
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.
Indulge yourself in the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales from the comfort of this 17th-Century manor house. Oughtershaw Hall is in a class of its own. Eight miles from Wensleydale, it sleeps 16 people in eight bedrooms and features four reception rooms, a games room, extensive grounds, and an indoor swimming pool and sauna. For all its pedigree and grandeur, the holiday rental feels like a home and is very well equipped for a group self-catering holiday with family or friends.
Mews Cottage stands out as a top-tier holiday cottage. Set amidst 20 acres of captivating gardens of the Bonython Estate near Helston on the Lizard Peninsula, it offers an excellent self-catering experience. Loved by families and friends alike, the cottage boasts indoor and outdoor spaces and is perfect for all ages. Its well-equipped kitchen ensures convenience, but the Wheel Inn is just a short stroll away for those craving a break. The mild climate of South Cornwall is perfect for exotic plants, showcased beautifully in the Bonython Estate Gardens, a must-see attraction known as one of Cornwall's Great Gardens. With proximity to breathtaking beaches, fun attractions, and the stunning South West Coast Path, Mews Cottage provides an unforgettable base for exploring the wonders of the Lizard Peninsula. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Kingsley Lake View has sweeping views over two acres of landscaped gardens to Chew Valley Lake. The big holiday house in Somerset sleeps 16 people in four bedrooms with a games room, indoor and outdoor self-catering facilities, a hot tub, and lots of luxurious touches to make you and your guests feel welcome and relaxed. You're close to Bristol, Bath and the Cotswolds, with miles of country lanes and footpaths for cycling and walking. The nearby Mendip Hills promise adventure, and there is a fantastic array of local attractions for all ages and interests.
The holiday home is in Iron Acton, tucked away behind electric gates on the edge of the village and within easy reach of Bristol, Bath and the Cotswolds. Big holiday houses rarely come as good as this. Wood View Barn is a beautiful conversion sleeping 20 people in six bedrooms with lots of luxurious touches, including a games room, a bar, and an outdoor hot tub. Everything is designed for comfort and easy self-catering, whether creating a delicious meal to serve in the formal dining room, enjoying crudites around the island as you cook, or searing locally reared meat on the barbecue.
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
With space for six people to sleep in three bedrooms and an onsite indoor pool, games room and play area, Heron Cottage is a popular family holiday home in North Devon. It's on Robin Hill Farm, two miles from Bideford and a short drive from Peppercombe Beach and Westward Ho!, offering a delicious blend of coast and countryside. Throw in proximity to favourite family-friendly attractions like The BIG Sheep and The Milky Way Adventure Park and verified 4-Star standard self-catering accommodation, and you won't be surprised to learn that guests of Heron Cottage make a stay here an annual highlight. 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
Swallow Cottage is on the first floor of a converted hay barn on the family-run Robin Hill Farm. The self-catering holiday home sleeps four people in two bedrooms, has a private garden, and far-reaching rural views. The layout suits couples and families, with guests loving the onsite facilities, including a children's playground, a huge games room, and a heated indoor swimming pool. Robin Hill Farm is two miles from Bideford and a ten-minute drive from Westward Ho! and the South West Coast Path. North Devon has excellent attractions, lots of walks, the traffic-free Tarka Trail, market towns, and picturesque villages. 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
Riversmeet is a beautiful beachfront holiday cottage in Instow. Recently renovated with a stylish modern coastal interior, fantastic views, and excellent self-catering facilities, it sleeps six people in three bedrooms. It is ideal for families, multi-generational families, and friends. Instow is a relaxed village convenient for beaches and attractions, including The Milky Way, Tarka Trail, and The Big Sheep. The beach is just over the road, and you're only a short walk from two excellent pubs and a village shop, deli and cafe. One well-behaved dog is welcome. Bookings are available all year round with a Saturday changeover.
Couples, families and friends are all welcome in Pippin Cottage. The lovely holiday home near Bamburgh sleeps four people in two ensuite bedrooms and is dog-friendly. It's in the quiet village of Lucker, three miles from the coast and within easy reach of attractions like Hadrian's Wall, Cragside, Lindisfarne, and Alnwick Castle. There is an enormous variety of footpaths, cycling routes and bridleways to help you enjoy the stunning landscape and the views for which Northumberland is famous. There's an excellent gastropub, restaurant and cafe all within a short walk should you want a break from self-catering.
Grey Heron Lodge has direct access to the dunes and a private beach at Budle Bay on the spectacular Northumberland Coast. The timber holiday cottage has an open-plan living area with a deck and can sleep six people in three bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room. It's great for families, including those with dogs, and has efficient heating and a log burner, so winter guests feel cosy and comfortable. Bamburgh is only a mile away, though the walk may take longer than you expect as you keep stopping to admire the view!
Bramble Cottage is a lovely farmhouse near Bamburgh with space for up to ten people. All four bedrooms are ensuite with one downstairs, making the layout ideal for big families, extended families or friends. The self-catering property is one of the Apple Row Holiday Cottage collection in Lucker, three miles from the coast and within easy reach of Hadrian's Wall, Alnwick Castle, Seahouses, and Holy Island Lindisfarne. The region is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding, with lots of golf, fishing and adventure sports opportunities. Bookings are available all year round.
Bullfinch Cottage is perfect for a family self-catering holiday in Northumberland. The three-bedroom holiday rental sleeps six people with an enclosed garden and an optional outdoor hot tub. Dogs are also welcome, and you can book cottages together to accommodate groups of extended families and friends. It's one of a collection of beautiful holiday rentals on a former farm in Lucker near Bamburgh, a short stroll from an award-winning gastropub and a beauty spa. Walking, cycling, horseriding, golf, fishing and sightseeing at Hadrian's Wall and Alnwick Castle and Gardens are possible in all seasons.
Why spoil an otherwise well-planned holiday by staying somewhere less than ideal? Roe Deer Cottage is in a gorgeous location near Bamburgh and within walking distance of an award-winning gastro pub. It sleeps six people in three beautifully appointed ensuite bedrooms with a layout that suits families, extended families and friends. Guests enjoy stunning walks and bike rides from the door of this self-catering holiday rental, an enclosed patio with a barbecue and a hot tub, and incredible night sky views. It's great in all seasons, especially for guests who enjoy historic sites like Alnwick, Lindisfarne, and Hadrian's Wall, all of which are within easy reach.
Guests rave about all of the properties at Broomhill Manor, but House Cottage is a favourite. Originally the housekeeper's cottage, the family holiday home sleeps five people in two bedrooms and has an enclosed garden and views of the manor house. It is less than a mile from Bude with on-site facilities that include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, play areas for toddlers and older children, games rooms, a tennis court, riding stables, and 16 acres of grounds. You can walk to the pub, the beach and the South West Coast Path, or stay at home and enjoy lazy days while the kids play. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
