Couples love Hillside Cottage not only for its proximity to fantastic Peak District walks but for its Victorian charm and contemporary comforts. The owner has taken great care to ensure that the holiday cottage provides everything you need for a self-catering holiday, including a great night's sleep in a beautiful kingsized bed. The cottage is a ten-minute walk from the centre of Wirksworth and it is easy to reach shops, cafes and pubs like the Royal Oak. Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Matlock, Derby, and Buxton are all within a 30-minute drive, making this an ideal place for a Peak District holiday.
This secluded Victorian single storey cottage on the Ashley Combe Estate, the historic Exmoor home of computer pioneer Ada Lovelace, sits across a bridge next to a stream and is surrounded by woodland a mile from Porlock Weir. It combines old world charm with modern living; fully centrally heated, an open fire adds a special glow to cooler days. Lovelace is a good base for local walks. Peace and tranquillity in the sheltered woodland encourage relaxation and are the perfect ingredients for forest bathing. Free wifi serves to stay in touch with a less enchanted world. Lovelace can accommodate three guests with two people occupying the main King bed and one the single bedroom. Alternatively, one guest could use the main bedroom and two guests can be accommodated in the second bedroom by making up the second single (truckle) bed.
Barnard Castle is the perfect destination for a relaxed walking holiday. This Grade-II listed holiday cottage is in a quiet location close to the River Tees, the Castle and Bowes Museum. Great for cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants and shops, Barnard Castle is renowned for its diverse range of independent shops and the Town's Antiques Quarter. Riverdale Cottage sleeps two people in one bedroom (plus one child under 12) and is dog-friendly with accommodation entirely on ground floor level. Barnard Castle is in Teesdale, close to High Force and within easy reach of Durham, York, the Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines, and Lake District. Guests love the quiet location that is convenient for amenities, sights and attractions. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
The Old Joiners Shop is a welcoming holiday cottage in an enviable position in the pretty village of Middlesmoor with pub nearby, close to Pateley Bridge on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. A peaceful rural self-catering retreat with fantastic views and superb for walkers. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Sitting on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park within the Nidderdale AONB, this delightful stone holiday cottage is perfect for walkers and has a wealth of attractions within easy reach. Sawmill Cottage is one of three holiday homes sitting in the pretty village of Middlesmoor with its quaint cobbled streets and pub for a meal out close to Pateley Bridge. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Seahouses is a friendly fishing village on the spectacular Northumberland coast. Close to the harbour and within walking distance of the Black Swan Inn, this lovely dog-friendly holiday cottage has room for up to four people to sleep in two very comfortable bedrooms. Accommodation is mostly on the one level so you can tire yourself out on fantastic coast and countryside walks and not have to worry about climbing the stairs to bed. The location is excellent for exploring the region with local attractions including Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle and the Farne Islands.
Stay by the seaside in this gorgeous stone fisherman's cottage. Oystercatcher Cottage is on a quiet street that is just a two-minute walk from the harbour and a five-minute walk from the beach at Seahouses, putting guests within easy reach of the many amenities, as well as the coastal footpath. Spend your day taking boat trips around the Farne Islands and marvelling at the variety of marine and bird life, or cross the causeway on a pilgrimage to Holy Island, the birthplace of Christianity in England. The self-catering cottage sleeps four guests in two beautiful bedrooms and is ideal for couples, families or friends (1 dog welcome).
Waterside Retreat is a welcoming holiday home with views over Morecambe Bay to the mountains of the Lake District. It is in the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within easy reach of the southern shore of Windermere, the Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The property sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is ideal for couples or families, being just across the road from the water and enjoying spectacular views. The owners have recently refurbished the house, decorating it with a subtle nautical theme to suit the environment.
A welcoming holiday cottage sitting in the Cheshire village of North Rode just a five minute drive from the Peak District National Park and within easy reach of Alton Towers, Chatsworth House, the cities of Chester, Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent and a host of other attractions. Lovely walks from the front door.
A self-catering holiday in North Norfolk is something everyone deserves at least once, especially if you're staying somewhere as lovely as Wisteria. The holiday cottage sleeps four people in two ensuite bedrooms in the rural village of Briningham, close to Holt and beautiful beaches. You're ideally based to enjoy everything from coastal walks to seal-spotting boat tours and a wander around Norwich's narrow medieval lanes. Stately homes, RSPB and nature reserves, family-friendly attractions, country parks, specialist museums, and farmers' markets are just a few of many things to add to your itinerary. Holiday bookings are available all year round.
Myrtle’s Barn, named after the owner’s grandmother, is in rural Norfolk a few miles from Holt and within easy reach of Wells, Cromer and Holkham beaches. The barn, once used as a potato store on the owner’s farm has been recently converted. It is now a self-catering holiday home furnished to a very high level. It is well suited to families and friends, sleeping six people in three ensuite bedrooms with a private garden. Harold’s barn is adjacent to Myrtle’s Barn and they can be booked together for extended families or holidays with friends.
** Summer short breaks available from 4 nights minimum stay - full details on owner’s website, or contact owner for price **. On the edge of Okehampton and less than an hour from both the north and south coasts of Devon, this gorgeous barn conversion is a favourite holiday rental all year round. It can sleep up to four people in two lovely bedrooms, and is ideal for couples, friends or families with older children. The wealth of local footpaths and cycling routes make it easy to enjoy Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside, while its idyllic location on a non-working farm affords guest the peace and privacy they crave.
Couples and families love Grebe Cottage, which offers 4-star accommodation in 230 acres of private farmland in the north of the New Forest National Park. There is space for four people to sleep in two bedrooms, and the holiday cottage can be booked on its own or reserved with one of several other lovely cottages on Burgate Manor Farm to accommodate larger groups of family and friends. Fordingbridge's medieval arched bridge and The George pub are only a mile away, while popular New Forest attractions like Beaulieu and Moors Valley Country Park are nearby. There are miles of beautiful footpaths, cycling trails and bridleways to help you explore the New Forest and enjoy being close to nature in this incredible ancient landscape. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Relax in the beautiful surroundings of the countryside, just a few miles from the coast. Cow Parsley Cottage is perfect for couples who want to enjoy the best sights of North Norfolk, including places like Wells-Next-the-Sea and Holt. The traditional cottage is in the peaceful village of Kettlestone, close to Fakenham and a short drive from the beach. There are miles of nearby footpaths and bicycle routes to enjoy, as well as National Trust properties, country parks and coastal walks. Historic Norwich is within easy reach so you can mix country, beach and city all in one incredible holiday.
A romantic hideaway with wood-fired hot tub located centrally within the Cotswolds on a hill farm amongst beautiful scenery, offering a taste of country life and panoramic views over woodland and the countryside of Gloucestershire. A great base for exploring the areas many attractions or simply relaxing in a tranquil setting with plenty of fresh air, wonderful walks and a pub within walking distance for long lazy lunches.
An idyllic retreat for large groups of up to ten in a tranquil country setting just four miles from Tavistock and within easy reach of Devon's many attractions including Dartmoor National Park. Ideal for a holiday with friends or family with an outdoor heated pool (May - Oct), heaps of charm and modern conveniences.
Ideally placed in the very heart of the Cornish fishing village of Newlyn, Seabreeze Cottage is just a short walk from a great choice of pubs, a Micheline Star restaurant, the harbour with its famous fish market and the South West Coastal Path. Close to Mousehole, Penzance (where you can catch a ferry to the Scilly Isles), St Michaels Mount and within easy reach of the areas many attractions including St Ives, the Minack Theatre and Lands End. One dog welcome and great for walkers and those with a passion for outdoor adventures, as well as relaxing by the sea.
A stylish holiday lodge affording a waterside position alongside the river in a tranquil spot in the village of Clunton within easy reach of Clun and also Ludlow and Shrewsbury. Ash Lodge is an ideal self-catering retreat whether you want to simply relax in a peaceful setting or explore the many attractions of this beautiful part of Shropshire.
Courtyard Stables offers single level holiday accommodation and enjoys a peaceful location amongst tranquil Cornish countryside (a haven for wildlife!), yet is within easy reach of Bude and its glorious beaches. A superb self-catering base for visiting North Cornwall's many attractions, walking, relaxing by the sea and an ideal romantic retreat for couples. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
The Boat House sits at the waters edge with views stretching down Loch Aline. Sleeping 5 and dog friendly, the property is cosy in winter with a centralised log burner and the perfect spot to wtach the boats sail by in Summer.
