Awarded Best Pet-Friendly Self-Catering Accommodation 2025 (Devon), by the Best of British Getaways, along with our other cottage, Dreamcatcher, this hideaway cottage nestles at the edge of Okehampton, 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 ensuite 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.
Staithes is a pretty village on the North Yorkshire coast with loads of character and some fantastic attractions. This lovely townhouse on the High Street is ideal for families and friends as it is light and spacious and has a deck, patio and great views of the beck. The cottage is within walking distance of shops, pubs, the harbour and beach, and within easy reach of favourite attractions on the coast and in the North York Moors National Park, including Port Mulgrave, Runswick and Whitby.
Inchview Beach House is a beachfront holiday home in Burntisland, offering self-catering accommodation for seven guests just 100 metres from the beach on the Fife coast. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, sea views, a log fire and an enclosed garden, this holiday rental puts the beach and Fife Coastal Path on the doorstep. Burntisland's cafés, pubs, golf course and leisure centre are within walking distance, while the railway station is around ten minutes away for 30-minute trains to Edinburgh. Spend your holiday swimming, walking and exploring Fife, head into the capital for the day, then come home to watch the light change across the Firth of Forth as you relax in the garden or in front of a cosy fire.
Great property - spacious, very comfortable and a fabulous location. A minute’s walk to the beautiful sandy blue flag beach at Broad Haven, and also the Pembrokeshire Coast path. A favourite destination with families and walkers.
Recently renovated to a high standard, Old Forge Cottage is in a quiet location close to the centre of Ross-on-Wye. There is space for up to eight people (plus infant) to sleep in four beautifully furnished bedrooms, with guests being only a short walk from the River Wye, historic Market House and the twice-weekly market, as well as shops, cafes and pubs. Accommodation is over three levels with the living areas feeling contemporary and open plan and quiet bedrooms that wrap you in comfort. Symonds Yat, the Forest of Dean, Hereford, Hay-on-Wye and Cheltenham are all within easy reach, as are the Black Mountains and Malvern Hills. Old Forge Cottage is an ideal self-catering choice for a holiday with families and friends of all ages.
Beach Rise is a superb waterfront holiday cottage in Silverdale with incredible views over Morecambe Bay. It's perfect for families who want space and a peaceful location with beautiful walks and bike rides from the door. It's within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and only a few miles from Kendal, Windermere and the Lake District. The Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales National Park are also within easy reach, giving you miles of spectacular landscape to enjoy. Recently refurbished to a high standard, the house accommodates seven people in four bedrooms and is ideal for families.
This spacious detached cottage is within walking distance of the beach, village shop and a popular pub in the friendly village of Weybourne on the North Norfolk Heritage Coast. There is a lot to see and do, including walking along the coast to Sheringham, cycling through the countryside to Holt, windsurfing, golf and beach fishing. Local attractions include the North Norfolk Railway Line, Muckleburgh Collection, and Cromer Pier. Shrimp Cottage is a welcoming self-catering holiday home sleeping five people in three bedrooms. Its space and layout suits families and friends, with children and dogs welcome.
For many, a holiday on the Isle of Skye is a once in a lifetime opportunity. For others, it's a regular joy. Whether you're a first time visitor or you know the island well, you'll find all the comforts of home in Otterburn Cottage in Lower Breakish. The modern detached holiday home has beautiful views over Inner Sound, with the shore less than 50 metres from the door. There is space for four people to sleep in two bedrooms with room for a travel cot, making it an excellent choice for families or couples.
You can't get more waterfront than this holiday cottage in the Norfolk Broads. Yare Cottage is in Wroxham, with the marina on one side and the River Bure on the other. It sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is child and pet-friendly. You're close to shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, bike rental and boat hire. There are private fishing rights for anglers and a golf course nearby. Norwich and Great Yarmouth are only half an hour's drive from the self-catering property, giving you excellent access to the best of the Broads in all seasons.
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
In a wonderful rural position with outstanding views across the Firth of Forth, The Old Barn Cottage provides a warm Scottish welcome and is located on a small family farm in Fife, Scotland. Close to St Andrews, the holiday cottage is perfect for those who enjoy a round of golf and exploring with plenty of attractions for day trips out and a great place to relax and unwind. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
The Bolthead offers a high standard of self-catering for friends, families and couples and affords a spectacular position with panoramic views over the Salcombe Estuary and South Sands Beach on the doorstep. Perfect for those who want a holiday relaxing by the sea, this ground floor apartment sits on the outskirts of Salcombe in the popular South Hams area of Devon and is within easy reach of fantastic restaurants, shops and South West Coastal Path.
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.
This comfortable early Victorian holiday cottage, with private off street parking, sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is a five-minute stroll from some of Stratford-Upon-Avon's favourite sights and attractions. It is perfect for families, especially those with a car, as it benefits from off-street parking. Spend happy days shopping, relaxing over a long lazy lunch, strolling beside the river and exploring Shakespeare's birthplace, seeing his grave, and discovering where his wife and daughter lived. Warwick Castle is only 20 minutes away, as is the north Cotswolds . 41 Shakespeare Street is a wonderful place to stay at any time of the year.
224 Brambles Chine is in a beautiful south-facing position in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. It's on the edge of a quiet holiday park with nothing between you and fantastic views over Colwell Bay to The Needles on the Isle of Wight. The traditional holiday chalet sleeps four people in two bedrooms. It's only a two-minute stroll from the door to the beach and two miles from the ferry terminal at Yarmouth. Couples and families love the location and welcoming atmosphere of this holiday home, with many returning every year for their annual holiday on the Isle of Wight.
The Stables at Black Hedges Farmhouse is the perfect antidote to your busy life. The award winning cottage is utterly idyllic and the ideal place to spend a romantic holiday. Located in West Meon in the South Downs National Park - voted the Best Village in Britain by The Times - The Stables is a few minutes' walk from village shops and an award winning pub and there are excellent walks, golf, and horse riding virtually on the doorstep. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
Garden Cottage is one of 5 welcoming holiday homes at Tregrehan. Well appointed, the self-catering cottages sit on the South Coast of Cornwall, perfectly sandwiched between the bustling harbour town of Fowey and Charlestown and within easy reach of the areas top beaches and attractions including The Eden Project.
Guillemot is a charming stone terraced dog-friendly holiday cottage in one of the oldest lanes in Seahouses on the Northumberland Coast. The owners have lavished it with love, which is evident in the beautifully welcoming interior that sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is perfect for families or couples. Seahouses is excellent for exploring north to Bamburgh, south to Alnwick, and east to the Farne Islands and Lindisfarne. You're only a stone's throw from the harbour, beach, and coastal footpath and a stroll from pubs, chip shops, and the oldest smokery in Northumberland.
The Wye Valley is a serene and beautiful setting. The River Wye stretches for 134 miles from mid-Wales to the Severn Estuary, and the area has some of the oldest forests in the UK. The Wain House at Trippenkennett Farm comfortable sleeps four people in two bedrooms, with a flexible configuration that makes it appropriate for couples, families or friends. The farm has two coarse fishing lakes, with more angling opportunities, as well as kayaking and canoeing, available on the river. Market towns such as Ross-on-Wye, Monmouth, Hay-on-Wye and Abergavenny are all nearby, and there are miles of footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths to enjoy. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Comfy and welcoming, this charming self catering holiday cottage sits in the traditional Cornish fishing village of Mevagissey on the South Coast of Cornwall and affords lovely views over the harbour and sea from the sun lounge, back bedrooms and terrace. A perfect destination for walking, enjoying the glorious beaches of the area, exploring South Cornwall with its many attractions, and simply relaxing!
