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Last Minute Offer:Wed, 8th Apr 2026 for 7 nights, £770"Easter Holidays upto 17th, any 7 nights, or any 3/4 nights £350/£450. With sea views and log burner, in a peaceful countryside setting."
50.358684, -4.672639

An Eco-friendly holiday rental located in a rural position just three miles from the popular sailing town of Fowey and near to Polkerris beach. Close by to wonderful beaches, good restaurants, coastal walks and all the attractions of South Cornwall. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold

Weekly guide price:
£450 to £1000

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Friday | 4 Star Gold

54.720394, -3.184404

Please contact us directly if you'd like to discuss short breaks. Situated in a peaceful hamlet of Ruthwaite in the Northern fells of the Lake District, this holiday cottage affords lovely views and provides a perfect place for a relaxing holiday. The Granary is an ideal base from which to explore the Lakes and conveniently located fifteen minutes drive from the popular market town of Keswick. Beautiful views over Skiddaw and Caldbeck Fells and great opportunities for walkers.

Weekly guide price:
£500 to £950

5  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 7

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

54.180675, -0.322940

Families and friends love the space and facilities at Lucasland Holiday Cottages in Hunmanby near the Yorkshire coast. Sleeping 18 guests, the beautiful barn conversions are a great space for friends and family to reunite! The onsite private pub area offers the experience to pull your own pints, we are able to order kegs on your behalf from as little as £1.55 a pint! Walk along the coast, cycle through the Wolds or sit and enjoy the courtyard garden with a barbecue, outdoor hot tub and your own private bar. There is a cafe, takeaways, pub, small supermarket and an excellent deli within walking distance. Hunmanby Gap is just over two miles away, with Filey and Scarborough within easy reach. 

Weekly guide price:
£2450 to £4995
Short breaks from £650 per night

18  |   9  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

54.190078, -0.287468

Group self-catering by the sea has never looked so good! Bourne End House is between Filey and Hunmanby Gap in the quiet village of Primrose Valley on the Yorkshire Coast. The spacious holiday home sleeps 18 people in seven bedrooms with six bathrooms, two reception rooms, a private pub, and an extensive landscaped garden with an outdoor hot tub. There is plenty in the vicinity to keep everyone happy, from gorgeous beaches to family-friendly attractions, beautiful footpaths and cycling routes, and opportunities for golf and fishing. 

Weekly guide price:
£2200 to £4850
Short breaks from £600 per night

18  |   7  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

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

57.410567, -5.811842

Applecross Manse is at the edge of Camusterrach Bay on an elevated position looking across the Bay to the Cullin of Skye, Raasay and Rona. The rear of the cottage looks up to the Bealach na Ba mountain pass.   The cottage sits in 5 acres of grounds with a private gated driveway.   The ground floor consist of an entrance vestibule, lower hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Study, Bedroom and utility room with toilet. The Lounge and Dining room have sea views.   The First Floor comprises three double bedrooms, two ensuite with views to the sea and a third with a separate bathroom.   The grounds contain garden areas to the front and rear of the villa and a glebe to the side which provides large open space for games with spectacular views to the islands.   The front garden provides seating and a chiminea for log burning. The rear garden attracts wildlife visitors - a large selection of birds, the Pine Martin and The Badger.

Weekly guide price:
£950 to £1595
Short breaks from £225 per night

6  |   4  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

51.8057357359977, -2.5954429938680312

The Forest Lodge is a unique holiday cottage in the Forest of Dean, sleeping 12 in five ensuite bedrooms. Tucked away at the end of its own forest track, this dog-friendly holiday rental blends natural textures, wood, and greenery with modern comforts. There’s a huge kitchen-diner, cosy woodburners, and an enormous fire pit in the garden for everybody to sit round. Walk to The Gamekeepers Inn less than a mile away, explore Puzzlewood and the Sculpture Trail, or canoe the River Wye at Symonds Yat. With WiFi, plenty of parking, and acres of woodland on the doorstep, this self-catering accommodation is made for relaxed group stays.

Weekly guide price:
£3000 to £4000
Short breaks from £650 per night

12  |   5  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.992755, -0.963111

Escape to the tranquillity of the South Downs in this spacious holiday home near Petersfield. Upper House is perfect for a self-catering holiday with family and friends, sleeping 13 people in a mix of 6 rooms and 3 bathrooms with extensive gardens and a location convenient for walking, cycling, and local pubs. It's midway between Portsmouth and Haslemere, convenient for the A3 and less than an hour from London. The large living spaces and delightful architectural decor make it suitable for children and adults of all ages, with beautiful features like vaulted ceilings, open fireplaces, and a split-level master suite. 

Weekly guide price:
£2500 to £3500
Short breaks from £750 per night

13  |   6  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

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.

Weekly guide price:
£650 to £1130
Short breaks from £162 per night

7  |   4  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

54.395550, -2.921444

This charming cottage sits in an enviable location in the Troutbeck Valley located in between the popular towns of Ambleside and Windermere in the Lake District National Park. Dating back to the 1800s, Beck Cottage has been recently renovated to provide modern and comfortable accommodation for up to four guests in two bedrooms. Spend your days exploring the footpaths from the doorstep or try your hand at mountain biking, sailing, paddleboarding and canoeing. Other nearby attractions include The World of Beatrix Potter, The Lakes Aquarium and Go Ape in Grizedale Forest. Holiday bookings are available all year round. There is no EV charging point at the cottage and EV charging via the domestic supply constitutes a fire hazard and therefore is not allowed. There are charging points in the locality - please message the host if you require details. Storage of e-bikes and e-scooters is not allowed in the property as this constitutes a fire hazard. A shed in our garden area can be made available for this purpose on request and at no extra charge.

Weekly guide price:
£550 to £850
Short breaks from £120 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

53.88034677212647, -2.5971983223771966

Finalist in the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026, Cuthbert Hill Farm is a beautiful pet friendly house perfect for large groups or multi-generation family holidays or celebrations. Located in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape, the property has stunning panoramic views, large undercover hot tub, large well stocked games room, kitchen and comfy beds. EV Charging on site. Superbly located to enjoy Chipping Village with its local pubs, coffee shops, walks and cycle routes.

Weekly guide price:
£1000 to £2800
Short breaks from £1200 per night

12+2  |   6  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.427719, -3.008237

A luxurious holiday lodge ideally positioned in Loughrigg within the Langdale Valley under three miles from Ambleside in the Lake District National Park. With Coniston, Grasmere and Lake Windermere nearby, and the many amenities of Ambleside close to hand, this is a good base for exploring the areas many attractions, walking or simply relaxing in stunning scenery.

Weekly guide price:
£680 to £1200

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Friday

Hafod Cottage

Last Minute Offer:Mon, 6th Apr 2026 for 4 nights, £588Save £259"5* Beautiful open plan cottage in Cardigan Bay with Hot Tub & 2 miles from blue flag beach. Situated on the Ystwyth Trail so gorgeous walks from the door & dog friendly."
52.380641, -4.070716

Hafod Cottage is a stylish holiday home in the peaceful village of Llanfarian, three miles from Aberystwyth and within easy reach of the beautiful Ceredigion Coast and Cardigan Bay. It has a hot tub, good WiFi and lots of other features that make it a welcoming, luxurious place to enjoy a break - the perfect choice for families as it can comfortably sleep up to four people in two bedrooms, with the potential for a fifth person on a comfortable sofa-bed in the private downstairs snug if necessary, but equally welcoming for couples and friends. The dog-friendly cottage has beautiful walks and bike rides from the door and lots of opportunities for coastal and hill walking, road cycling and mountain biking, golf, swimming and surfing. Local attractions include Aberystwyth's Victorian seafront promenade and cliff-top railway, Devil's Bridge Falls, and dolphin spotting boat tours. 

Weekly guide price:
£565 to £1395
Short breaks from £150 per night

4+1  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

52.068133, -2.986821

A lovely self catering holiday cottage in a wonderfully rural location on the Herefordshire/Wales borders. Close to the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park, Bullen's Bank Cottage sits in an elevated position commanding breathtaking views extending for seventy miles! Perfect for those who want to escape away and relax in a tranquil country setting with lovely walks to enjoy as well as other outdoor activities and attractions (Hay-on-Wye is just three miles away). Tourist board rating: 3 Star

Weekly guide price:
£590 to £880
Short breaks from £120 per night

6  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Friday | 3 Star

51.303618, -1.834328

Duck's Cottage is in a quiet spot in the South Wessex Downs AONB and the beautiful Vale of Pewsey. The location is idyllic, being on the family-run arable and livestock Charlton Manor Farm on the edge of Charlton St Peter - one of many picturesque villages in Wiltshire. There are fantastic places to walk and cycle from the door, with attractions like Stonehenge and the stone circles at Avebury within easy reach. Swindon, Salisbury, Winchester and Bath are all under an hour's drive away, giving you the opportunity of mixing days pursuing country activities with days shopping, sightseeing and dining out. Duck's Cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms and suits families with children (travel cot and high chair available) and friends as well as couples who like a little extra space.

Weekly guide price:
£700 to £995
Short breaks from £78 per night

6  |   3  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Friday

55.598971, -2.104025

The Old Workshop is a gorgeous holiday cottage in Milfield, within walking distance of a 18th Century pub and close to the Cheviot Hills. The Northumberland National Park, Northumberland Coast and Scottish Borders are within only a few miles, giving you a huge variety of places to visit, activities to try, and sights to see. Walking, cycling, fishing the Rivers Till and Tweed, shopping in Wooler and Bamburgh, and day trips to Holy Island and Edinburgh area all possible when you stay in this welcoming holiday home, where five people can sleep in three bedrooms. 

Weekly guide price:
£750 to £1000
Short breaks from £150 per night

5  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

53.208243, -1.677818

NEW: We are now offering a 5% discount on any 7-night booking for groups of 1-2 guests. Hartshill is a modern stone holiday home located ten minutes walking distance from the centre of popular Bakewell. This small bustling market town is situated in the Peak District National Park and is perfect for visiting the many attractions of the area or enjoying outdoor activities.

Weekly guide price:
£572 to £979

5+2  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.255582, -3.668589

The Dairy offers family and dog friendly self-catering in an idyllic position within an AONB in South Devon perfectly sandwiched between Salcombe and Dartmouth. Full of character, this delightful 4 Star holiday cottage is ideal for parties of up to six and is less than a mile from Beesands village with a beach and superb pub. Easy access onto the South West Coastal Footpath and plenty of attractions for day trips out. Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£300 to £1695

6  |   3  |   Enquire  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: Enquire

Preferred arrival day: Friday | 4 Star

54.245065, -0.774766

Whether you're a frequent visitor to the North York Moors National Park or seeing it for the first time, you'll find 17 Hallgarth the ideal place to stay. The Grade II listed cottage is comfortable and welcoming and popular with families as well as couples. Pickering offers a great range of amenities and is only 15-minutes from Dalby Forest and Malton (with a mainline train station and excellent foodie scene). York, Whitby and Scarborough are all around half an hour's drive from the cottage making this a great base for exploring the North York Moors National Park.

Weekly guide price:
£410 to £610
Short breaks from £90 per night

4  |   2  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

51.736489, -2.640737

The Lodge Ground Floor Flat is a welcoming ground-floor holiday cottage in St Briavels, sleeping 4 + 2 and suited to families, couples or a small group. Part of a Grade II-listed building, the apartment has two double bedrooms and a sofa bed in the living area for additional guests. Outside, there’s a private enclosed garden with a hot tub, plus on-site parking. The village pub, castle and local walks are all within easy reach, while the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley sit close by. This self-catering accommodation offers a practical, comfortable base for exploring woodland trails, historic sites and riverside routes in this quieter corner of Gloucestershire.

Weekly guide price:
£500 to £900
Short breaks from £85 per night

4+2  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 4 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible