Birthday parties, luxury hen weekends and corporate events - it is all possible when you stay at Tatham House in Bishops Lydeard in Somerset. This big holiday house near Taunton sleeps 20 guests in ten ensuite bedrooms, offering a high standard of comfort and features that include an indoor swimming pool, games room, hot tub, cinema room, three reception rooms, and three acres of landscaped grounds. The kitchen is perfect for self-catering but is of a high enough standard that a private chef could step in and whip up a multi-course meal to mark a special occasion.
Knotts View is a superb new barn conversion in the Forest of Bowland on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. It sleeps six people in three ensuite bedrooms with luxuries like underfloor heating, an outdoor hot tub, and a layout that suits families or friends. This region is perfect for a self-catering holiday in all seasons, especially if you enjoy walking or cycling. The number and diversity of trails are as impressive as the views of Pen-y-Ghent and Ingleborough from the holiday cottage and garden.
You won't have to settle for anything less than luxury when you stay at The Old Chequers. This former village pub in South Creake has been welcoming guests for centuries and is now a fantastic holiday home sleeping up to 14 people for a self-catering holiday in North Norfolk. Six ensuite bedrooms, an extremely well-equipped kitchen for self-catering, and a garden with a stream and a hot tub make it a favourite for guests of all ages. We've recently renovated and added a brand new games room with a pool table, flat-screen TVs and arcade games. The location is also ideal, close to Burnham, Fakenham, Holkham, and Wells-next-the-Sea.
Dolphin Cottage is a charming thatched holiday home on Marine Parade in Lyme Regis. Built around 1800, it has many original features and sleeps four people in two bedrooms with two bathrooms. You'll love falling asleep to the sound of the waves and having breakfast on the private waterfront terrace, being just steps from the sand and around 100 yards from shops, bars, and restaurants. The UNESCO Jurassic Coast and South West Coast Path are literally outside the door, making this self-catering cottage a firm favourite with families and couples in all seasons.
Peregrine Retreat is a chic holiday lodge in rural Herefordshire. Perfect for couples, it features panoramic views, high-quality furnishings, and a deck with an outdoor spa bath. The self-catering lodge is in Orcop Hill, within walking distance of the village pub and convenient for Hereford, the Wye Valley AONB and the Brecon Beacons National Park. It's a superb choice all year round for anyone who enjoys beautiful walks, fantastic views, outdoor activities, history, delicious food and drink, or a gorgeous setting where you can relax and enjoy the stylish and modern comforts that make it easy to relax, destress and recharge.
This large converted barn is perfect for a self-catering holiday in Somerset. Mowbarton Barn is on a private estate where the owners produce sparkling wine in an ancient tradition started 800 years ago by the monks of Glastonbury. The holiday home is within easy reach of Cheddar, Wells, Glastonbury, the Mendips and the north Somerset coast. It sleeps nine people in four spacious bedrooms, two with ensuites. Its layout offers plenty of living space for large groups and families.
If you're yearning for fresh air, big sky views, and a place where you, your family and friends can relax and catch up, Gardener's Cottage is it. Sitting in Netherton close to the national park and the Cheviot Hills, the three-bedroom holiday home is perfect for self-catering holidays in Northumberland in any season. There is space for seven people, with children and well-behaved dogs welcome. Take long walks and bike rides through the countryside or along the coast, visit stately homes and castles, and enjoy long pub lunches or picnics on a sunny day.
Treat yourself to a fantastic holiday at The Hideaway. The modern holiday home built in a traditional style is the perfect place for a self-catering holiday with family, extended family and friends. It's on the edge of Netherton village close to the Northumberland National Park, a quarter of a mile from The Star Inn pub and close to Alnwick Castle, Hadrian's Wall, Alnmouth, Holy Island and the Northumberland Heritage Coast. Dogs and children are welcome. Holiday bookings are available all year round, with short breaks possible depending on availability.
Park View Cottage is opposite Sewerby Hall and a stone's throw from the beach and the pub. The self-catering cottage on the Yorkshire Coast sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is child and pet-friendly. Couples and families love the location, close to beautiful views and within easy reach of Bridlington, Scarborough and Filey. Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay and York are within an hour's drive to give you plenty of options no matter what the weather.
The sea views at Studio Cottage are simply outstanding and a treasure you won't want to miss. This enchanting stone built self-catering holiday home proudly stands alone on its exclusive 6-acre hillside estate, with the stunning Cornish coastline of Talland Bay as its backdrop. Private woodland steps lead down to a babbling brook and onwards to the café and two beaches below. The property offers ample space, within four comfortable bedrooms to easily accommodate up to ten people. The open-plan double-height design of the lounge and dining area allows families and friends to enjoy quality time together. Wander along the South West Coast Path to the charming fishing villages of Polperro or Looe, hire a sea kayak, bask in long, lazy beach days, or simply relax within the cottage grounds. There's off-road parking available for at least six cars too. It's a blissful retreat you'll want to revisit time and time again.
Luxuriate in elegant surroundings with stunning views in this Windermere lakeside holiday home. North Highfield was built as a gentleman's residence and boasts beautiful Victorian details with modern comforts. It sleeps 12 people in six well-appointed bedrooms, with four reception rooms, five bathrooms, and extensive grounds. It's a fantastic location for your next family reunion or get together with friends. Windermere village and Bowness-on-Windermere are both within easy reach, as are places like Scafell Pike and Orrest Head.
Big groups love The Bluebell. The large holiday home is in the quiet village of Burton Agnes, barely six miles from the Yorkshire coast and less than an hour from York and Castle Howard. It's a former pub and hotel with space for up to 52 people to sleep in 20 bedrooms, most of them ensuite. Amenities include a catering standard kitchen, spacious living/dining space with a bar, games room with pool, table tennis, and air hockey, and parking for up to 30 cars. It's a fantastic venue for a family reunion, celebrating a milestone birthday, hosting a wedding, or running a work team-building event.
***Fully refurbished for 2024*** The mountains and coastline of Southern Snowdonia are best enjoyed from a welcoming holiday home like The Barn at Llwyngloddaeth. The three-bedroom stone cottage is in an elevated position less than two miles from Barmouth, with stunning views of the Mawddach Estuary. There's space for five people, and it's child and dog-friendly, so ideal for families who love walking, mountain biking, golf, fishing, and sailing. The Barn is available for holiday bookings all year round, with many guests returning year after year to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Situated in the rolling Wiltshire countryside in the village of Upper Chute, Dairy Cottage has stunning views and its own south facing garden. It has been sympathetically renovated to a very high standard with great attention to comfort and detail. It sleeps four people in two double bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom and the other with a shower room. The hotel standard beds can be organised as super king size or twins. The spacious sitting/dining area has beautiful oak beams, a wood burning stove and a Smart TV. The designer kitchen is exceptionally well equipped and the cottage has underfloor heating throughout. There are miles of country walks directly from the door of Dairy Cottage and there is an award winning pub in Lower Chute. The old market towns of Marlborough and Hungerford are close by and the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are within easy driving distance as are the World Heritage sites of Stonehenge and Avebury.
Woodpecker Cottage is a wonderful holiday cottage for couples or families who want to be close to the South West Coast Path and the famous beaches of North Devon. The two-bedroom cottage sleeps four people and is beautifully presented, featuring a log burner in the living room, patio, and no immediate neighbours. It's in the village of Bucks Cross, in an Area of Outstanding of Natural Beauty and within walking distance of the village shop. Bideford, Barnstaple and Bucks Mills are all within easy reach, as are Westward Ho!, The Big Sheep, and The Milky Way Adventure Park. Pls note: Bookings run Friday to Friday (7 days) or Monday to Friday for weekend and mid-weekshort breaks.
Sea Vista is a spacious detached holiday home with a huge enclosed garden and space for six people to sleep in three bedrooms. The layout works for families, extended families and friends, and accommodation is over two levels with two bathrooms. The beach and bay plus shops, cafes, friendly pubs, and tasty takeaways are all within a five-minute walk, and there's a wide choice of attractions nearby, including gorgeous gardens, fun adventure parks, picturesque villages and the stunning South West Coast Path. Bookings are available all year round, with short breaks possible outside of peak season.
Hoolit Cottage is an eco holiday home sat in the grounds of Harelaw, a wildlife rich oasis in the beautiful Bowmont Valley. Harelaw is on the edge of the spectacular Northumberland National Park and only a stone's throw from the Scottish Border. In 2023 Hoolits owners achieved a Silver, Green Tourism award for operating their holiday let and surrounds sustainably and constantly looking at ways of reducing our impact on the environment. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the cottage sleeps four people. Because of its unique location Hoolit is perfect for either an action, packed family holiday or a peaceful getaway. As well as enjoying the wildlife on site, the cottage is an excellent base from which to walk, cycle, visit numerous historic sites and attractions and explore the amazing North Northumberland Herritage Coast. Bookings are available all year round.
Settle back in style in this fantastic seaside Victorian mews house in Aldwick. Mews Cottage is on a private gated estate, metres from Bognor Regis promenade and beach, with space for six people to sleep in three bedrooms. It's perfect for a family holiday in any season as there is so much to see and do. Go windsurfing, SUPing and sailing, visit Goodwood and Arundel Castle. Shop in Chichester and Brighton, and sightsee in Portsmouth historic dockyard. The South Downs National Park is only a few miles away, and there are miles of spectacular coastline to explore.
This romantic barn oozes character and charm and provides a luxurious 5 Star retreat right in the heart of the Lake District in the stunning Troutbeck Valley. Sleeping two guests in one king-sized bedroom, and located just a short stroll from Lake Windermere and an excellent pub, Townfoot Barn is the perfect retreat for couples looking for a slice of Cumbrian paradise. Dogs are welcome too. Sorry but short breaks are not available, just weekly or longer bookings taken throughout the year. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Escape to the mid-Wales countryside in this gorgeous holiday cottage. The Cowshed is a fantastic barn conversion sleeping four people in two bedrooms with a layout that suits couples and families. It's on a family-run farm in Adfa, close to Welshpool and Powys and has direct access to fantastic walks and bike rides. The local area has museums, castles, lively market towns, and a good choice of sights and activities to enjoy in all seasons. The cottage is available for holiday bookings all year round.
