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53.254881, -1.913189

Stay in the heart of fashionable Buxton in this boutique holiday home. Dolly Cottage is a short walk from bars, restaurants, shops, and other amenities you need for a self-catering holiday in the Peak District. It is perfect for a short break with spa treatments, golf, and great meals, but also ideal for a more extended holiday exploring the footpaths, sights and attractions that make this region a year-round favourite. Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Haddon Hall and Poole's Cavern are all within easy reach. The layout suits couples and small families. 

Weekly guide price:
£450 to £595
Short breaks from £80 per night

3  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 1 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

Helensdale

Last Minute Offer:Sat, 5th Sep 2026 for 6 nights, £750Save £75"Uninterrupted view over the Irish Sea, amazing sunsets form lounge window! pet friendly. Ideal base, away from the 'rat race' for exploring our quiet corner of Galloway."
54.699353, -4.891665

This holiday home in the south of the Rhins of Galloway has some of the best sea views in Scotland. You can look out over the Irish Sea towards Belfast from the windows and gardens at Helensdale, a three-bedroom self-catering property three miles west of Drummore. Walking, cycling, golf, fishing, boat trips, and bird watching are just a few ways to enjoy this gorgeous landscape in all seasons. You're only half an hour from Stranraer, and there's a pub, village shop and cafe in Drummore. Children and dogs are welcome. Short breaks are possible depending on availability. 

Weekly guide price:
£595 to £1100
Short breaks from £90 per night

6  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

Knockinaam House

Last Minute Offer:Sat, 4th Jul 2026 for 7 nights, £1150Save £50"Amazing views over open countryside. No near neighbours, only 5 mins drive from Portpatrick. Ideal base for exploring Rhins of Galloway. Pets welcome"
54.825130, -5.062393

The south-west coast of Scotland is one of the country's most picturesque places with mild weather and long hours of sunshine coupled with pristine beaches that are frequently deserted. Just 10 minutes from the friendly village of Portpatrick and only a quarter of an hour from Stranraer, Knockinaam House is perfect for families and friends. There is space for up to eight people to sleep in four bedrooms, and with three acres of gardens and no immediate neighbours, the kids can be as noisy and energetic as they like.

Weekly guide price:
£775 to £1300
Short breaks from £114 per night

8  |   4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

Beach Cottage

Last Minute Offer:Fri, 26th Jun 2026 for 7 nights, £735"7 miles of Sandy Beach, pub with restaurant and village shop within a few metres of Beach Cottage. Uninterrupted views over Luce Bay, ideal base for exploring the Rhins of Galloway. Pet friendly"
54.809393, -4.960016

Beach Cottage is a charming holiday cottage in Sandhead, Dumfries and Galloway, sleeping four guests in two bedrooms just 30 yards from the sandy shores of Luce Bay. This self-catering accommodation offers sea views, an enclosed garden and dog-friendly stays, making it a relaxing coastal retreat for couples or small families. Set in a peaceful village with a pub and shop within walking distance, this holiday rental in south west Scotland is well placed for exploring the Mull of Galloway, scenic coastal walks and nearby gardens, forests and historic sites.

Weekly guide price:
£545 to £850

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Friday

54.805713, -4.961897

Auld Schoolhouse is situated in the coastal village of Sandhead, with uninterrupted views over Luce Bay and the Galloway Hills beyond. The house is only a few metres from 7 miles of sandy beach and only 2 minutes walk from pub/restaurant, well stocked village shop and children's play park. It has an enlosed garden with outside patio area with garden furniture in the summer. It sleeps 7 in 3 bedrooms, all of which are on the 1st floor, it also has kitchen, sitting room with open fire, dining room, 2 shower rooms & 1 bathroom

Weekly guide price:
£675 to £1200
Short breaks from £95 per night

7+1  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

55.569058, -1.644425

This charming cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is perfect for families. It is on a 600-acre family-run farm that sits peacefully in between the coastal villages of Seahouses and Beadnell on the glorious Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beach is just across the road from the farm, and there are miles of footpaths and cycling routes offering uninterrupted views that will stay with you forever. Walk for hours along the beach, barely seeing another person, or wander through the lively lanes in Seahouses and window shop before enjoying a pint and freshly battered fish and chips. Admire the grandeur at Alnwick Castle, gallop on horseback along the beach or take a boat trip to the Farne Islands. There is so much to see and do around Annstead Farm that you, like other guests before, may find yourself happily returning year after year.

Weekly guide price:
£610 to £1294
Short breaks from £153 per night

6  |   3  |   Enquire  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

55.569058, -1.644425

The Farriers is ideal for families, although the layout with the ground floor master bedroom and en-suite bathroom also makes it comfortable for couples. The owners have transformed the period stone building into a welcoming and comfortable holiday cottage on their 600-acre farm, within walking distance of the beach, shops and pubs. The cottage is less than half a mile from Seahouses and Beadnell, close to The Farne Islands, Holy Island, Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle. Walking, cycling, golf, fishing, horse riding and surfing are just a handful of the many fun activities guests can enjoy during their stay.

Weekly guide price:
£610 to £1294
Short breaks from £153 per night

6  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

55.569058, -1.644425

Families love Gardener's Cottage not only for the space but for its proximity to the beach, which is a 2-3 minute stroll away. The three-bedroom cottage sleeps up to six people and is less than a mile from Seahouses and Beadnell. Walking, cycling, horse riding, golf, surfing, swimming and fishing are all favourite year-round activities, while nearby attractions include Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle, and the Farne Islands. Relax over alfresco dinners in summer and warm yourself in front of the open fire in winter. This lovely self-catering cottage is wonderfully welcoming and comfortable in every season.

Weekly guide price:
£610 to £1294
Short breaks from £153 per night

6  |   3  |   Enquire  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

55.569058, -1.644425

Stay in this charming period cottage a stone's throw from the beach. Mrs Fordy's Cottage is on Annstead Farm, where the Mellor family have farmed cattle, sheep and crops for 30 plus years after relocating from their previous farm at Alnwick. As part of the Northumberland Coast AONB, it is surrounded by gorgeous countryside, with the beach being just a few minutes stroll from the door. There are beautiful footpaths, cycling routes and bridleways leading to spectacular views, and miles of unspoiled beaches to discover. Seahouses, Alnwick Castle, and the Farne Islands are all within easy reach. The self-catering cottage sleeps up to five people in two lovely bedrooms and is ideal for couples or families.

Weekly guide price:
£541 to £1205
Short breaks from £135 per night

5  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

55.569058, -1.644425

If you're dreaming of a place where you can horse ride along miles of stunning coastline, walk for hours without seeing a soul or simply a quiet retreat where you can sleep late and relax all day, Dunes Cottage is perfect. This charming property sleeps up to four people in two rooms and is ideal for couples or families. It is a short walk from the coast and half a mile from both Seahouses and Beadnell, putting all the amenities and activities you would wish for within easy reach.

Weekly guide price:
£510 to £1086
Short breaks from £128 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

55.569058, -1.644425

Barn Cottage is a charming retreat on the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It is across the road from the Annstead Dunes Nature Reserve and the beach, and within walking distance of both Seahouses and Beadnell. This area is renowned for its unspoiled beauty and seeing the puffins and seals on the Farne Islands is just one of many unforgettable experiences you can have. Bamburgh, Alnwick and Berwick-Upon-Tweed are all within reach for a day out if you can manage to tear yourself away from the beach. The cottage is perfect for couples or young families. It sleeps two people in one bedroom, with a sofabed that can accommodate a child and room for a travel cot.

Weekly guide price:
£420 to £847
Short breaks from £105 per night

2+1  |   1  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

55.569058, -1.644425

Courtyard Cottage is a warm and welcoming retreat for anyone who yearns to escape the hustle and bustle for the calm, relaxed pace of the Northumberland Coast. Tucked away on a family-run farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the cottage is only half a mile from Seahouses and Beadnell, and just a hop, skip and jump from the beach and Annstead Dunes Nature Reserve. There is plenty to keep holidaymakers happily occupied at any time of the year, with beautiful walks, boat trips to the Farne Islands, and sights like Alnwick Castle, Holy Island, and Bamburgh all within easy reach for days out.

Weekly guide price:
£420 to £847
Short breaks from £105 per night

2  |   1  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

55.569058, -1.644425

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.

Weekly guide price:
£420 to £847
Short breaks from £105 per night

2  |   1  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

56.936686204680036, -5.857199114432259

Tucked away within the hillsides of Arisaig, Lochaber in the Scottish Highlands, Star na Mara is a private, yet accessible base for a Highland getaway. The house is perfect for families and suitable for those with limited mobility. 

Weekly guide price:
£1050 to £1700

6  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

54.116272, -0.125171

A holiday on the Yorkshire coast can include feature seaside attractions or peaceful coastal walks, busy beaches full of sandcastle-building fun or quiet coves with nesting seabirds, high-quality restaurants or fish and chips eating from the paper. Pebble Cottage offers all of this and more from a fantastic location in Flamborough village. The two-bedroom holiday cottage sleeps up to four people and is within walking distance of the coastal footpath, shops and pubs, and within easy reach of Filey, Scarborough and Bridlington.

Weekly guide price:
£330 to £490
Short breaks from £66 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.909621, -1.833828

Offering the perfect blend of rustic charm, cosiness with log burner and modern day conveniences to ensure a high standard of comfort, Barn Cottage sits on the outskirts of Alderholt in Dorset. A pretty village with pub for meals out, a mill serving cream teas at the weekend, and a shop for forgotten provisions, Alderholt is just three miles from the county town of Fordingbridge and a five minute car ride into the New Forest National Park with an abundance of forest tracks to satisfy the keenest of walkers, cyclists and horse riders. This welcoming holiday cottage is a perfect self-catering base for exploring both Dorset and Hampshire including the Forest and South Coast.

Weekly guide price:
£540 to £885
Short breaks from £105 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

55.67080513629234, -1.8036381533538046

An inviting and surprisingly spacious self-catering holiday cottage tucked away on Fiddler’s Green - close to all the village amenities and yet a stone’s throw from the beach. The cottage sleeps up to 5 people in 3 bedrooms and has a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable outdoor seating and a cosy sitting room with log burning stove.

Weekly guide price:
£995 to £1320
Short breaks from £195 per night

5  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

53.196177, -2.167120

This pretty one-bedroom self-catering cottage has everything you need for a romantic holiday. Tucked away in quiet rural village close to the Peak District National Park and within easy reach of Manchester, Chester and Alton Towers, couples can plan a holiday that includes countryside walks and bike rides, spa days, shopping, history and culture.

Weekly guide price:
£756 to £819
Short breaks from £120 per night

2  |   1  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

Whimsy by the Sea

Last Minute Offer:Mon, 13th Jul 2026 for 5 nights, £795"Non-refundable rate, includes cleaning, linen and towels. First dog stays free. Enquire direct to book, offer not available on my website"
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

54.536492, -1.050243

This pretty holiday cottage is steps from independent shops, cafes and pubs, yet still feels wonderfully peaceful. Priory Cottage is in the lovely market town of Guisborough at the top end of the North York Moors, with excellent access to fantastic walking and mountain biking. It sleeps up to five people in two bedrooms and is well suited to couples or families. Staithes and the beautiful North Yorkshire Coast is less than half an hour's drive, and there is a lot to see and do no matter what time of the year you stay.

Weekly guide price:
£500 to £980
Short breaks from £80 per night

5  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible