Margate is an excellent choice if you're planning a holiday with your extended family or friends. The owners of this beautiful Victorian townhouse have created a large holiday home that is packed with family-friendly features including a dining room with a table to seat up to 18 people and a playroom for the youngest guests, using skilled craftspeople and high-quality furnishings complimented by up-cycled pieces to give it a quirky unique edge. Magical Margate Townhouse sleeps up to 16 people in eight beautiful ensuite bedrooms with multiple reception rooms and a layout spread over five floors. It is in a quiet conservation area just a few minutes walk from the beach and promenade, shops, cafes and attractions.
Get away from it all and enjoy peace and tranquillity at this delightful crofter's cottage in the north western corner of Scotland. Duart Cottage overlooks Loch Nedd and the mountain of Quinag and enjoys far reaching sea mountain and views, making it the perfect spot to relax and recharge. Walk in the hills, enjoy days out at the beach, or soak up the history and culture of the local area. The self-catering cottage sleeps four guests in two bedrooms and is available for bookings from March/April to September/October.
Crummock Cottage is a 5-Star Gold holiday cottage in a stunning Lake District location. It sleeps four people in two bedrooms, with guests having superb views towards Low Fell, Grasmoor and the Lorton Valley. It's ideal for couples or families who want easy access to some of the best walking and cycling the area can offer. Crummock Water and Loweswater are nearby as are Buttermere, Scale Force and dozens of other beautiful locations for which the Lake District is famous. The owner offers secure storage and bike cleaning facilities, and pets are also welcome. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
Angela's Cottage is an 18th-century stone holiday cottage in Old Ambleside, sleeping two, just a three-minute walk from the village centre. This 4-Star self-catering retreat features oak beam ceilings, an inglenook fireplace, and a super-king bed (or twins), so is great for couples, friends, or solo travellers. The property sits in Chapel Hill, Ambleside's quietest corner, with a private patio overlooking Loughrigg and Wansfell. Lake Windermere lies less than a mile away, while fell walks start from the front door. The owners, who are hugely knowledgable about the area and its most beautiful spots, live next door in the house once belonging to Wordsworth's friend and family doctor, giving you a unique perspective into the story of one of the Lake District's favourite writers. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
A superb holiday home that is perfect for large groups. Just one mile from Ingleton village, Warth House sits on the Lancashire/Yorkshire borders on the fringe of the Yorkshire Dales with a wealth of attractions within easy reach. A great place to get together with friends or family. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
This charming holiday cottage is only five miles east of the ancient city of York, in the friendly village of Dunnington. The local pub and shops are within walking distance while the plentiful attractions of York are within easy reach, as are the Howardian Hills AONB, North York Moors National Park and the coast. Local attractions include Castle Howard and the Yorkshire Air Museum as well as the Jorvik Viking Centre and York Lavender Farm. The one-bedroom cottage is perfect for couples or solo travellers who appreciate space and privacy without sacrificing the convenience of village life. There is a local Bistro, Bakery, Kebab/Pizza takeaway and a Sports Club.There is regular local bus service into York every 30 minutes and there are many very good restuarants and bars within a short distance. There are many local short walks in the area as we are on the Route 66 cycle path, also locally Hassacarr Pond and Hagg Wood.
Full of character, this self-catering holiday cottage is located within the boundary of the Dartmoor National Park and provides a perfect place for those who enjoy outdoor activities with fabulous walking and horse riding on the moors from the front door. Peter Tavy with a very good pub is close to The Shippen and there are lots of attractions throughout Devon and East Cornwall for day trips out. Tourist board rating: 3 Star
Sleeping up to ten guests in a high degree of comfort and style, The Coach House provides an ideal retreat to relax and unwind for either a short break or longer holiday with friends or family. It sleeps up to ten, has plenty of space inside with five bedrooms, and outside with garden and additional 'chill-out area' with hot tub, sauna pod and BBQ hut. Sitting in the Tanat Valley on the Shropshire/Powys border, there are an abundance of attractions to visit nearby. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Cottages available for 2-6 in Nordham, North Cave and in Hotham, East Yorkshire. Cottages in NORDHAM: 5*Gold (Accessible) The Old Stablesx4 with 2 ensuite rooms (dog :) 4*Gold Horseshoex6 4*Bay Treex2, 4*Apple Loftx2 (dog :) In HOTHAM: 4*LUX Bakers Cottagex6 (dog :) LB. 4*LUXRuth’s Cottagex6 (dog :) LB. 4*Hideawayx2. One parking space/cottage. *Ruth's has on street parking-no charge. *LB:LogBurner.
Coastguard Row Cottage in West Cornwall is a former coastguard cottage transformed into a charming holiday home with stunning sea views and easy beach access. This cherished family holiday cottage in Mousehole has been welcoming visitors for 40 years, offering a tranquil retreat next to Mousehole Harbour, The Ship Inn, and popular eateries like the Old Coastguard Hotel. It sleeps four in two bedrooms, with an optional studio increasing capacity to six. Mousehole, a picturesque fishing village, has winding lanes, quaint cafes, and vibrant local culture. Enjoy coastal walks to Penzance, hire an e-bike to explore, or engage in water sports and wildlife tours. The area is also famous for the Mousehole Lights, a festive display that illuminates the village each December.
The Large Family Glamping Pod at Meadow Falls near Ingleton is a dog-friendly glamping accommodation in the Yorkshire Dales with space for up to five guests. Designed with families in mind but equally suited to couples seeking extra room, the pod has a private terrace, a fire pit, and views stretching towards the Forest of Bowland. Children are close to the play area and fairy trail, while walkers, cyclists and outdoor adventurers have easy access to the Yorkshire Three Peaks, Ingleton Waterfalls Trail and White Scar Cave. This self-catering glamping accommodation in North Yorkshire combines a sociable campsite atmosphere with peaceful evenings and exceptionally well-kept facilities.
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.
If you're bringing friends and family together from around the country then you will love The Hollies, which has been welcoming guests for more than 200 years. It is within easy reach of Coventry, Leicester, Rugby and Birmingham Airport and has space for 18 people to sleep in six bedrooms. This large holiday house is in the rural village of South Kilworth, next to The White Hart pub, and has lots of interior space as well as half an acre of mature gardens and ample off-street parking.
Your whole family, including the dog, will love this welcoming cottage, which is steps from Penrhyn Bay beach and only a few miles from Llandudno, Conwy and the Snowdonia National Park. It comfortably sleeps up to five people in three bedrooms, with an enclosed garden and off-street parking. The cottage is close to favourite attractions like Conwy Castle and the Snowdon Mountain Railway, as well as golf courses, footpaths and cycling routes, including Sustrans Route 5 which goes past Colwyn Bay and Conwy, and the Wales Coast Path.
How can you resist staying in this charming Cotswold cottage? Windsor Cottage is just steps away from Winchcombe High Street with its great pubs like the Plaisterers Arms and the Lion Inn, shops and restaurants. The property can sleep up to four and is popular with families or couples who want the benefit of staying in a pretty village without being overrun by tourists. The Cotswold Way and Gloucestershire Way are just two of seven waymarked footpaths that run through the village, which is a short drive or cycle from well known Cotswold places including Cheltenham, Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Campden and Broadway. Sudeley Castle is nearby, and the village has a good local museum and lovely church with interesting features. Staying at Windsor Cottage is a wonderful way to experience the charm of the Cotswolds in comfort, with the convenience of a central location in a village favoured by locals but as yet undiscovered by day trippers.
The Welsh Borders are famous for stunning views, fantastic food and a rich history. Wye View Lodge, being just four miles from the beautiful book town of Hay-on-Wye, provides the ideal place to stay while exploring it all. Offa's Dyke Path, the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains are all nearby to offer endless opportunities for wonderful walks or bike rides, while the River Wye and Llangorse are great for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and sailing. The self-catering lodge has space for up to five guests and is perfect for couples, families and friends who will quickly discover that however long they stay, it will never be enough!
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
Located on the edge of the Dorset village of Alderholt is this pretty holiday cottage for two with log burner and romantic double bedroom. The Hampshire riverside county town of Fordingbridge is just three miles away and the New Forest National Park is five minutes in the car with miles of forest tracks and trails for cyclists, walkers and horse riders.
There are so many reasons to book a self-catering holiday in Oxfordshire. It's beautiful, with scenic country walks, charming villages and fantastic attractions like Blenheim Palace and Oxford's museums, yet it is straightforward to reach. The Gilletts Cottage is in the picturesque village of Charney Bassett, half an hour from Oxford and within easy reach of Swindon and Reading. Formerly two semi-detached homes, the holiday cottage sleeps eight people in five bedrooms and is ideal for friends or families, including multi-generational family holidays. It has a private garden and off-street parking and is in a quiet location on the grounds of a historic medieval manor house.
