Oozing character and charm, and steeped in history and heritage, this meticulously restored pretty cottage has everything you need for a romantic getaway to the glorious Dorset countryside. Snuggle up by the woodburning fire, enjoy lazing in the roll top bath then turn back the centuries in the nostalgic bedroom having perhaps star gazed with a glass of something fizzy in the garden room. Enjoy day trips to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, explore the local footpaths or browse the boutique shops in the local towns. Whatley Cottage sleeps two guests in one king-size bedroom and holidays are available all year round. Rated 5 Star Gold with a Rose award from Visit England. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
For a big family holiday or weekend away with friends, recently renovated Portland House c1870 is the perfect holiday house with beautiful views from the sitting and dining rooms where everyone can be seated together. To celebrate a special birthday or anniversary you can hire a chef, book an afternoon tea party or create cocktails in the bar games room. Enjoy beautiful ensuite bedrooms, sunny BBQ area with outdoor seating, summer house by the water fountain and a private car park. On the edge of Matlock Bath, you are ideally located next to the Derwent River in the World Heritage Site with boat hire, wonderful walks and cycling. Take a short walk into the village for Victorian cafes, CAMRA pubs, restaurants and the famous tourist attractions of The Heights of Abraham and Gullivers Kingdom with Chatsworth House only a short drive away. If you’re looking for a super stylish historic home in a great location with lots of things to do from the doorstep then this is the best place to Tourist board rating: 5 Star
A 17th Century character cottage located in an enviable position on a quiet foopath leading down to the Abbotsbury's Swannery and Chesil beach. Overlooking St Catherine's chapel. Own parking bay. Abbotsbury has excellent amenities including a village shop, pubs, farm shop, tea rooms, fishing tackle shop, artisan studios, pick your own flowers are all a short stroll away. The award winning Sub-Tropical gardens are a must. A walkers paradise. SW coast path, Macmillan Way and the Ridgeway on your doorstep or find your own way along the many local footpaths.The beaches of Weymouth and West Bay are within 9 miles and Lyme Regis and Bournemouth a little further afield. Bridport and Dorchester are within twenty minutes by car. Tourist board rating: 3 Star
Situated in a tranquil location, Budds Farm provides comfortable self contained holiday accommodation that is within easy reach of the North Cornwall coastline and its many attractions including the glorious beaches of Widemouth Bay and Bude. An ideal base for relaxing and exploring North Cornwall and Devon with their stunning coastline, countryside and abundance of other attractions.
This charming cottage is on a family-run farm on the beautiful Northumberland Coast, just across the road from the Annstead Dunes Nature Reserve and miles of beautiful coastline. Seahouses and Beadnell are both just half a mile away. There is an excellent choice of shops and pubs within walking distance in Seahouses, while favourite attractions like Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle, the Farne Islands and Holy Island are all within easy reach. The self-catering cottage sleeps up to two people in one spacious bedroom with a private patio garden and off-street parking.
Sparrow's Nest is a semi-detached cottage with lovely country views near to beaches at Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. Nearby: Summer ferry to Exmouth and boat trips from Dawlish, South West Coast path and Exe Estuary Cycle trail. You will be welcome to make use of our field for games, walks and wildlife-watching. Buses to Dawlish and Exeter within 2 minutes' walk. Trains from Starcross, Dawlish Warren or Dawlish are close. Dawlish ,with The Brook at its centre, with its famous black swans and plenty of tea rooms has a spectacular setting with red sandstone cliffs and a seawall walk to Dawlish Warren beach and Nature reserve.
If you want the whole Haworth experience, stay in this Haworth Holiday Cottage. Dating from the first half of the 1800s, it would have been new when the Brontes arrived in 1820 and a familiar sight to them. Follow their footsteps up Main Street to the Bronte Parsonage and Haworth Parish Church, continuing onto the Yorkshire Moors. Shops, cafes and amenities are within a short stroll of the Grade-II listed property, which sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is excellent for couples or families. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Eggesford Barton is a large group holiday home in Devon sleeping up to 30 people in 13 bedrooms, perfect for multi-generational families, retreats and special celebrations. Surrounded by 30 acres of gardens, woodland and pasture, this self-catering property near Chulmleigh offers easy access to the Tarka Trail, River Taw, and both Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks. Facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, dining for 30, a games room, an EV charger, and dog-friendly accommodation. Whether you're planning a big birthday, a peaceful walking holiday or a weekend away with friends, Eggesford Barton provides the perfect base in the heart of Devon.
A charming Grade II listed Cotswolds stone house ideally situated on the Lower High Street of the beautiful Cotswolds town of Chipping Campden. Sleeping ten, this is an ideal self-catering place for friends and families to enjoy time together with excellent amenities on the doorstep, and an abundance of attractions within easy reach.
Round Table Cottage is more than 300 years old and has been carefully modernised to retain its metre thick walls and ancient wooden beams while also being a wonderfully comfortable base for a holiday. As one of our guests said: "We loved staying at this warm, cosy and charming place. We felt right at home the moment we walked in!" Round Table has stunning views of Lake Windermere from the house and the pretty cottage garden. Round Table is equally appealing for one or two families and is within easy reach of the Lake District's many attractions. Lovely walks from the front door and an exceptionally good pub within fifteen minutes walk. The Cottage also has access down a private lane to the lake shore. Round Table Cottage is in the heart of the Lake District National Park in Beatrix Potter country, between Far Sawrey and the Windermere Ferry. It's 5 minutes drive and 15 minutes walk to the car and foot ferries to Bowness, and just 10 minutes' drive to Hawkshead which as well as a Co-Op and a deli, has shops runs by Grasmere Gingerbread and Hawkshead Relish as well as a National Trust second hand bookshop.
Corrairigh is a comfortable croft house on the Isle of Tiree, sleeping six in three en-suite bedrooms close to Balephetrish Beach. The house has been fully refurbished, bringing together its original character and the practical touches needed for relaxed self-catering accommodation. Views stretch across open croftland towards big Atlantic skies, and the beach is only a short walk or drive away. This holiday cottage in Tiree suits guests who want a slower pace: beach walks, island history, wildlife watching, or simply time out in one of Scotland’s most open and peaceful landscapes.
The Romney Marshes are a favourite holiday destination not only for their proximity to London (the train from St Pancras takes around an hour) but for their natural beauty. The salt marshes, wetlands and gorgeous coastline are appealing at any time of the year, especially when you stay somewhere as welcoming as The Mount. This Tudor house may retain many original features but, far from being a museum, it is a welcoming and comfortable holiday home for modern visitors. There is space for up to 12 people to sleep in 7 bedrooms, and it is only a mile from Rye and three miles from Camber Sands.
Eskmeals House is an impressive country holiday home in the Lake District national park, sleeping up to twenty one guests in nine bedrooms. Plenty of space inside and out with seven acres of grounds, and an ideal base for exploring Cumbria's lovely coastline and the whole of the lake district
Soak in the spectacular sea views from the lounge, south-facing balcony and terrace. “Little Byfield” is situated just 350 metres from beaches, Thurlestone village centre (with gastropub, shop and golf club) and SW Coast path in the beautiful South Hams. Occupying the top half of a large, detached house, it benefits from 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, free parking for 3 cars, fast wi-fi, indoor & outdoor dining and a fully-enclosed private garden with children's playground.
The Shippon is a gorgeous stone holiday cottage close to the Yorkshire Dales and within easy reach of the North York Moors. The one-bedroom holiday home sits on two acres of gardens with panoramic views and boasts the sort of peace and tranquillity of which most people can only dream. It is only four miles from the welcoming market town of Bedale, with easy access to fantastic footpaths, sweeping cycling routes and thrilling mountain bike trails. The twin bedroom sleeps two people and is ideal for couples, friends or individual travellers who love the views and the comfortable 4-Star accommodation that is welcoming all year round.
This pretty holiday cottage is in a peaceful location within walking distance of two village pubs, the Rodney Stoke Reserve and the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms and guests have access to beautiful gardens that include a four-acre apple orchard. The cottage is in a peaceful location within easy reach of places like Wells and Glastonbury and under an hour from Bath and Bristol. Beautiful walks and bike rides are accessible from the door, and there is a wealth of fantastic attractions nearby. Available to rent from April to October.
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
Home Farm is only a ten-minute walk from Weybourne Beach and offers a variety of beautiful self-catering holiday cottages to accommodate between two and seven guests, all of whom enjoy access to a heated indoor swimming pool, games room and beauty salon. Situated in the North Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to attractions like Cromer, Titchwell, the Muckleburgh Military Museum, Holkham Hall and the royal Sandringham Estate, Home Farm is ideal for everyone from couples to families and groups of friends who yearn for somewhere they can relax and enjoy spending time together. Narroogal is a large detached house with three bedrooms. On the ground floor is the king, lounge/diner, kitchen and utility. the utility has a walk in shower with pull down stool. W/c. Upstairs is the main bathrooms, triple and double bedroom. Outisde is an enclose patio with seating and BBQ.
Sexton's Cottage in Norfolk is the country house of a well known artist. It has many unusual features and comfortably sleeps five guests with a charming garden and orchard. Situated in Thornage village, this historic Norfolk holiday rental reflects over 200 years of family life, only three miles from Holt and with good access to attractions and amenities. Explore the medieval All Saints parish church and enjoy the picturesque surroundings. Just a ten-minute drive away, Blakeney and Cley offer scenic seaside views and activities like birdwatching and angling. The cottage garden and orchard are the perfect spot to peruse local maps and information provided by the owner to plan your next day trip.
