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
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.
As you soak in the wood-fired hot tub with the Yarty Valley spread out before you, you'll wonder why you've never been to Castlebury Barn before. This gorgeous holiday cottage is on the edge of the East Devon village of Membury in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a few miles from Axminster and around 20 minutes from the South West Coast Path and the Jurassic Coast. Finished and furnished to a very high standard, it accommodates four people in two ensuite bedrooms, with space for two more guests to sleep on a comfortable sofa bed. The layout works well for couples, families or friends, with the same care and attention given to the outdoor space as the interior.
The Yorkshire Wolds are a great destination at any time of the year as they are within easy reach of The Yorkshire Coast including the resort towns of Scarborough, Filey & Whitby. Also within easy reach are The North York Moors National Park, The Howardian Hills and the ancient City of York. This beautiful barn conversion enjoys a central location in the lovely village of West Lutton overlooking the church. The Market town of Malton, known as Yorkshire’s Food Capital is just 11 miles away, and Pickering is an easy 30mins drive. The self-catering cottage sleeps up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms, and the owner is happy to accept bookings for families needing only 2 or 3 bedrooms at a reduced rate in all but Peak Season.
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
Little Hill Farm Villa is a large holiday home near the New Forest that sleeps eight guests in four bedrooms, with enclosed gardens, dog-friendly accommodation, and easy access to the coast, countryside, and family attractions in Hampshire and Dorset. This self-catering holiday rental near Ringwood is ideal for families or friends planning days out in the New Forest, Bournemouth beaches, Paultons Park, and the surrounding countryside. With generous living space, modern interiors and plenty nearby to keep everyone occupied, it offers a comfortable base for relaxed group holidays throughout the year.
Soak in the spectacular sea views from the lounge, south-facing balcony and terrace. “Little Byfield” is situated just 350 metres from beaches, Thurlestone village centre (with gastropub, shop and golf club) and SW Coast path in the beautiful South Hams. Occupying the top half of a large, detached house, it benefits from 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, free parking for 3 cars, fast wi-fi, indoor & outdoor dining and a fully-enclosed private garden with children's playground.
Modern, high quality, single story accommodation, nestled in the North Harris hills next to stunning Loch Seaforth. Located near the Isle of Harris and Lewis border, you are ideally placed to explore the whole island. Sleeps up to 4 with one king and one twin bed room. Walk in wet room, open plan kitchen, dining and living area with direct loch view. Set in the grounds of Mulag House and working Croft.
Lorton House is an elegant Victorian country house with loads of space for up to 18 people, multiple reception rooms and 16 private acres of grounds. It's a luxurious self-catering property for big groups in Weymouth, just three miles from the beach, harbour and town centre, and ideal whether you are getting together with friends to celebrate a milestone event or catching up with your extended family. There is a pub less than two miles away, and you don't have to leave the grounds to enjoy a leisurely walk through woods and parkland. Durdle Door, the SEA LIFE Adventure Park and Portland Bill lighthouse are all nearby, as is the Jurassic Coast and places like Dorchester and Lyme Regis. A self contained annex is also available at an extra cost of £100 per night bringing the total number of guests to 18. Accessibility - There are 2 steps up to the front door and a ramp is available for these. The ground floor bedroom has an en-suite shower room and there is a lip of 3 inches to enter the shower cubicle.
Large luxury 4 Star Gold Award North Devon cottage with huge indoor pool and hot tub. Bicclescombe Grange lies on the outskirts of the lovely seaside town of Ilfracombe within a private setting in large gardens. It's a very substantial Victorian residence, sleeping 26, with fantastic facilities including a 40' indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, full sized snooker and table tennis. Perfect for a large family gathering, hen do, stag do or any other special occasion.
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
An 18th Century listed barn conversion providing self-catering packed full of character. Sympathetically designed and stylishly furnished, to offer relaxed, spacious accommodation, Cothill Barn sits in the picturesque Golden Valley amongst beautiful rolling Herefordshire countryside on the Welsh borders, with the beautiful Black Mountains as a back drop. Hay-on-Wye and plenty of attractions are just a short drive away. On site games room.
Beehive Cottage has arguably the best views in the entire Exmoor National Park. The self-catering cottage, which was built in 1866 and sleeps four guests in two bedrooms, sits in a private location down a private lane, surrounded by fields with uninterrupted views down to Worthy Coombe and Porlock Bay. The South West Coast Path is only a few minutes' walk from the front door, while Porlock Weir and the Bottom Ship pub are just 1.5 miles away. Beehive Cottage is ideal for exploring Exmoor National Park's coast and country, giving easy access to beautiful attractions like the beaches at Lee Bay and Minehead, charming towns and villages such as Lynton and Dunster, and miles of paths, roads and trails for walking and cycling.
There's nothing like a sea view to relax your soul and revive your spirits. Tideswell at Coverack Headland is a superb Lizard Peninsula holiday home overlooking Mears Beach, steps from the South West Coast Path and the sand. It has uninterrupted ocean views from the living room, kitchen/diner and master bedroom, and the patio garden. A 15-minute walk along the coastal footpath takes you to the charming fishing village of Coverack with a village shop and pub. Helston is around half an hour's drive, while places like Truro, St Ives, St Michael's Mount and Falmouth are all less than an hour away. The ground-floor apartment is beautifully decorated and accommodates five people in two bedrooms, with pets welcome by arrangement. Tideswell is perfect for couples or families.
It can be difficult to find a self-catering holiday property for large groups that keeps everyone happy, but not at Granary Barn. Set in nearly 250 acres on a private farm in the north of the New Forest National Park, it is an idyllic venue with access to water meadows and fishing on the River Avon. There are eight bedrooms to accommodate 16 guests, with a sofa bed if you need to squeeze two more in, and the option to book one or more of the other self-catering cottages on site for larger groups. Fordingbridge is only a mile away, while popular New Forest attractions such as the National Motor Museum and Buckler's Hard are also within easy reach.
Duvale barn has 16 bedrooms able to accommodate up to 44 people. You can also hire 2 More additional bedrooms to take the total occupancy up to 48 people. Please make sure on your enquiry the number of People you wish to accommodate. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS, from November 2026 a beautiful stylish bbq hut. Also a summer house area, 7 seater hot tub, outside table tennis table, children’s climbing frame and a great property with tremendous amounts of space.
Fieldgate Barn sits in Bampton's quiet Lowther Valley and is a 16th-century stone barn that's been transformed into a holiday cottage for 14 people plus two extra children. Seven ensuite bedrooms make it work well for big families or groups marking special occasions like a wedding or a big birthday. You'll find exposed beams and original oak kingpins alongside modern additions like underfloor heating. The self-catering accommodation puts you close to Bampton village, with the Coast to Coast Walk and Ullswater both nearby. There's plenty of space outside for BBQs and parking. Penrith's shops and restaurants are ten miles down the road, making this holiday rental a good base for exploring the Lake District fells.
Lingmell is in a superb location at the southern end of Coniston Water, within a short walk from Lake Bank Jetty. It's a lovely holiday home ideal for extended families or friends, consisting of two self-contained floors that sleep up to seven people in three bedrooms. Guests have shared use of six acres of grounds with access to the lake and the owner's Canadian canoe and four kayaks. There's secure storage if you want to bring your SUP, mountain bike or other sports equipment. Child and dog-friendly, the holiday cottage is available for bookings all year round, with short breaks possible depending on availability.
The Granary at Oaks Barn Farm offers a taste of country life on a small working farm in a peaceful rural location, yet it is only ten minutes drive from Stratford-Upon-Avon. With a salt water hot tub as an optional extra, you can soak up the tranquility of the countryside by day, and by night, enjoy the clear star-filled skies watching the flickering flames of the Kandai fire bowl. Centrally located in England, The Granary is a great base for exploring the many attractions of Warwickshire as well as the nearby Cotswolds.
Kings Lodge is a lovely holiday cottage in the Norfolk Broads set in a meadow a short walk from Alderfen broad. Newly built, it was designed to suit the setting and make the most of the peaceful views. The Norfolk holiday home is perfect for families as it sleeps four people in two ensuite bedrooms. A third ensuite bedroom is suitable for a child, making the self-catering property available for up to four adults, a child, and two dogs. Neatishead's village pub and shop are 1.5 miles away, and you're also close to Wroxham, Wrayford and Horning.