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55.576752, -1.666596

The Forge is a two bedroom two bathroom barn conversion on one level, set in a quiet development with private parking and a short walk into Seahouses Village and harbour, with its pubs, restaurants and shops, it offers spacious living accommodation, King size comfy beds, open plan well equipped kitchen dining area, lounge and enclosed garden, patio and is everything you would expect from a luxury holiday cottage. The Forge is perfect for exploring the Northumberland Coast line, and surrounding area's, with boat trips from Seahouses harbour to the Farne islands. The Forge is dog friendly, Welcome pack supplied, all bed linen, towels and other utilities provided.

Weekly guide price:
£1645 to £1855
Short breaks from £255 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

52.457246, -2.974598

A pretty character holiday cottage sitting in an idyllic tranquil position within the Shropshire Hills, Area of natural Beauty between Shrewsbury and Ludlow. Glorious moorland, farmland and wooded valleys provide stunning scenery and excellent opportunities for walkers with Offa’s Dyke and the Jack Mytton Way close by.

Weekly guide price:
£425 to £580

6  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

55.62665730812469, -1.8294926581284316

Escape to Thelma's House, a spacious single-storey holiday cottage on the coast near Belford, sleeping seven across four bedrooms. This exceptional self-catering accommodation sits on a working farm in North Northumberland's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, two miles from Ross sands, minutes from Bamburgh Beach and Holy Island. The group holiday home features modern amenities, enclosed garden with summerhouse, and easy access to coastal walks, Alnwick Castle, and Farne Islands wildlife trips. With private parking and WIFI, this holiday rental in Northumberland provides the perfect base for exploring dramatic coastlines, historic castles, and peaceful countryside without the usual cottage compromises on space. For 2/4 guests we can offer out of season discounts for Thelma’s, with 2 en-suite bedrooms available (the two additional bedrooms wouldn’t be accessible) 

Weekly guide price:
£775 to £1130
Short breaks from £162 per night

7  |   4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.380502, -2.856052

If you can't imagine a better time than a self-catering holiday in the Lake District, you'll love this Watermill Cottage in Ings. Recently refurbished and redecorated to a high standard with space for four people in two bedrooms, it's ten minutes from Windermere and Kendal and a stone's throw from the Windermere Brewery and Watermill Inn. Features include an enclosed garden, a balcony stretching the width of the cottage, and stunning Lake District views. The welcoming holiday home is ideal for couples, friends or families, including those with dogs. Non-resident breakfast can be ordered in the Pub at a cost of £16.00/person.

Weekly guide price:
£600 to £1100
Short breaks from £150 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

55.626657, -1.829493

Stay at The Martin's, a cosy welcoming family and dog-friendly holiday cottage in a rural location on the coast near Belford offering comfortable self-catering accommodation for six guests across three bedrooms with a wood burning stove. This single storey group holiday home at peaceful Elwick Farm provides modern amenities, private garden, and easy access to Northumberland's spectacular coastline 2 miles from Ross sands near Bamburgh Beach, Holy Island, and the Farne Islands. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this welcoming holiday rental serves as your gateway to exploring Alnwick Castle, coastal walks, and medieval villages for a hassle-free Northumberland coast escape.

Weekly guide price:
£775 to £1100
Short breaks from £160 per night

6  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

51.027522, -1.592932

A delightful holiday cottage in the picturesque Test Valley ideally placed on the borders of Hampshire and Wiltshire just ten minutes drive from the New Forest. A peaceful location with stunning countryside views. Presented to a high standard with an outdoor (shared) pool, this is a perfect place for a family holiday

Weekly guide price:
£700 to £1400
Short breaks from £155 per night

6  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

Whimsy by the Peaks

Last Minute Offer:Sat, 5th Sep 2026 for 5 nights, £665"Country walks from the door, dogs stay free. 3 bedrooms/sleeps 5. Includes linen, towels & cleaning. Use code DIRECT09 on my website"
53.138678417993326, -1.520834237918423

Whimsy by the Peaks is my dog-friendly stone holiday cottage in the Derbyshire Dales village of Tansley, just outside Matlock on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It sleeps up to 5 in 3 bedrooms and has a cosy sitting room with log burner, an enclosed garden with hillside views, high speed fibre broadband, private parking and a 7KW electric car (EV) charger. Two great pubs serving food are just a short walk away, and there are wonderful walks from the door, including routes through the dramatic Lumsdale Valley. Ideal for couples or small families, it’s a brilliant base for exploring the Derbyshire Dales, Chatsworth, Bakewell, and all the walking, cycling and scenery the Peaks have to offer. The cottage is managed direct by me, the owner. That means quick, accurate answers to your questions, as well as flexibility and the best rates. 

Weekly guide price:
£595 to £1195
Short breaks from £115 per night

5  |   3  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

Whimsy by the Sea

Last Minute Offer:Tue, 25th Aug 2026 for 2 nights, £375"Sandy beach 5 mins by car. Up to 5 people. Includes linen, towels and departure cleaning. First dog stays free, additional dogs £25 each. Only available via Independent Cottages, enquire to book."
51.794284, -5.092031

A cosy, dog friendly wood cabin in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, just a mile from safe, sandy Broad Haven beach along a woodland path. Enjoy wonderful views from the deck, country walks from the door, and easy access to the sea. Whimsy by the Sea has WIFI, a panoramic enclosed deck and private dining patio, two parking spaces, and use of 100-acres of private grounds. Train station 15 mins.

Weekly guide price:
£450 to £1300
Short breaks from £80 per night

5  |   3  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 4 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.007112, -2.222593

Badgers Cottage is an attractive holiday rental situated in Ribblesdale, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Ribblesdale is the best known walking area in the National Park and features Yorkshire's famous Three Peaks - Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent - offering challenging walks and amazing views. A series of long distance routespass through this area; the Pennine Way, Pennine Bridleway, Ribble Way, Pennine Journey and Dales High Way. This stone cottage sits with its attractive garden alongside the Ribble beck with a signed public footpath only 35 metres from its front door. It also has under cover bike storage and provides the perfect self-catering base to explore this wonderful area with so much to see and do.

Weekly guide price:
£479 to £639

4  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 4 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

51.019261, -2.005316

Indulge your country cottage dreams in this 16th Century thatched holiday retreat. The Blue Cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms. It is ideal for couples or families and has a modern kitchen and bathroom sitting harmoniously beside thick cobb walls and original oak beams. The detached holiday home has a wonderfully rustic charm and is surrounded by fields and gardens and only 300 metres from the welcoming Horseshoe Inn in Ebbesbourne Wake. It's part of the Cranbourne Chase AONB, and beautiful walks lead in all directions from the village. Shaftesbury and Salisbury are 10 miles away. Stonehenge is half an hour's drive, with Bath, Glastonbury, Longleat and the Dorset Coast also within reach for days out. 

Weekly guide price:
£485 to £975
Short breaks from £97 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

51.208779, -3.602400

A self-catering holiday apartment in Exmoor National Park with fantastic views over Porlock Bay. High Hanger affords a lovely quiet location to enjoy a relaxing holiday by the sea - the only sounds are the waves breaking on the beach!

Weekly guide price:
£550 to £750
Short breaks from £360 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

54.282715, -3.371244

With space for up to eight people to stay in four bedrooms, The Old House is ideal for large families and friends to relax and enjoy the beauty of the western Lake District National Park. The cottage is close to the coast and only a few miles from Ravenglass, within easy reach of Scafell Pike and Munster Castle. There are excellent opportunities for walking, mountain biking and fishing in an area renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. There is the lovely Byre cafe and also a bike rental 200 metres away. 

Weekly guide price:
£599 to £899
Short breaks from £85 per night

8  |   5  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.599341, -3.135646

Sunny Bank is a stylish two-bedroom holiday cottage in a quiet location within walking distance of the centre of Keswick. There is space for up to four people, so the self-catering Lake District cottage is ideal for couples or families who want a comfortable place to stay while exploring the Northern Lakes, climbing Skiddaw, walking the fells and sailing on Derwentwater and Ullswater. Cumbria and the Lake District National Park are a favourite holiday destination at any time of the year because the scenery is so amazing and there is plenty to see and do. Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£680 to £1300

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday | 4 Star

50.747997, -2.816861

Stay in this charming period cottage in the heart of West Dorset's beautiful countryside. Foxglove Cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is perfect for couples or families who love walking and cycling. It's at the end of a peaceful rural lane in North Chideock, close to the fantastic Hell Lane Holloway that leads through stunning scenery to Symonsbury and Seatown. The South West Coast Path is another favourite footpath, but there is such a wide variety that you'll never run out of options. Guests enjoy exploring West Dorset and the Jurassic Coast, mixing days at the seaside with sightseeing, fossil hunting and visiting local attractions like the Bovington Tank Museum and Abbotsbury Swannery.

Weekly guide price:
£575 to £985
Short breaks from £84 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 5 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

53.374755, -4.549440

Pen y Graig - The Front Wing is a spacious Welsh farmhouse holiday cottage in Church Bay, Anglesey, sleeping four guests plus a baby, less than half a mile from the beach. This self-catering accommodation combines original character features with contemporary comforts, including a wood-burning stove, panoramic sea views, and an enclosed garden. Located on Anglesey’s west coast, the property offers off-road parking and WiFi throughout. This holiday rental on Anglesey provides an excellent base for exploring the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path, South Stack Lighthouse, and Beaumaris Castle, with the beach, Lobster Pot restaurant, and coastal walks all within easy reach.

Weekly guide price:
£360 to £860
Short breaks from £90 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

54.323364, -0.792029

Stay in luxury at The Hayloft at Flamborough Rigg. Awarded 5 Gold Stars for its consistently high standards, the stone cottage near Pickering in the North York Moors National Park sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is popular with couples and families visiting the area. You can see Cropton Forest from the cottage and garden, and with Dalby Forest also nearby there are an excellent variety of footpaths and cycling trails to enjoy. The Hayloft at Flamborough Rigg is also within easy reach of the Yorkshire Coast, including Whitby and Sandsend. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

Weekly guide price:
£825 to £925
Short breaks from £135 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible | 5 Star Gold

50.607954, -3.465694

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.

Weekly guide price:
£560 to £770
Short breaks from £80 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.559811, -0.791758

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.

Weekly guide price:
£1400 to £1540
Short breaks from £170 per night

7+1  |   4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

55.939083, -5.581678

Lochead Chalets are attractively positioned and perfect for young families, or a couple (with or without a dog). Ideal for your first time at Ellary – try it out and you won't be disappointed!  The Lochead Chalets each have 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 bunk room (full sized single bunks). They have a shower room, and a comfortable living room with kitchenette off. The large windows in the living room give plenty of opportunities to watch the wildlife, and enjoy the views. They all have a verandah out the front too, and outdoor seating. They are especially popular with bird watchers, and anglers.

Weekly guide price:
£418 to £649

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

55.64701408731808, -5.3807526806699935

Sunnyside is a quaint cottage with ample room for 2 or more people. Dogs are welcome but best if only 1 at a time (or 2 very small ones). The kitchen is very well equipped and leads to a separate sitting room/dining room. The porch at the front of the property is a real sun-trap and very popular place to sit regardless of the weather. Wonderful sunsets over the hills of the Kintyre Peninsula can be enjoyed all year round. There is another sitting room where reading a book or watching TV and relaxing can be enjoyed while someone else is doing the cooking!

Weekly guide price:
£495 to £595
Short breaks from £85 per night

3/4  |   2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible