You can't beat the Lake District as a holiday destination. Just ask the 15 million people who flock to the national park every year to escape into the majesty of its mountains and lakes. While some visitors love being remote and removed, others prefer the convenience of being close to its most famous sights. Fairoak is perfect for you if you want to see as much as possible during your stay. The three-bedroom self-catering holiday cottage is on a quiet street about 100 metres from Windermere's shops, cafes and restaurants and within easy reach of the train station and ferry. It sleeps five people and is excellent for families or couples. Perfect for three-generation family stays!
Once an intimate family-run hotel, Cameley Lodge is a spacious holiday home with excellent self-catering facilities, a vast garden with a hot tub, and nine ensuite bedrooms to accommodate up to 21 guests. Guests love the space and the layout, which is fully accessible on the ground and first floors, the amenities, and the friendly owners who make planning a family reunion, celebration with friends, wellness retreat, or business event so easy. It's in the Somerset village of Cameley with panoramic views of rolling countryside in all directions. For all its rural appeal, the house is only half an hour from Bristol and Bath, and you can drive to Glastonbury, Wells, Wookey Caves, Stonehenge and Longleat in an hour or less.
Somerset Manor is a big holiday home near Taunton. The owners have carefully restored original Georgian features, enhancing them with modern self-catering facilities over three kitchens, a games room, and a media room. It's a fantastic place to host your weekend house party, celebratory meal, family reunion, or residential workshop. Tucked behind electric gates with 28 private acres of gorgeous Somerset countryside, the grounds of the house feature a heated outdoor pool and terrace, a full-sized football pitch, an all-weather tennis court, an orchard, and ample off-street parking. Short bookings and extended stays are possible all year round.
If you wake every morning with the urge to pull the covers back over your head, it's time to book a self-catering holiday at Lakeside Cottage. The former gamekeeper's cottage sleeps four people and has a path to a private jetty on the lake. It's set within a nature reserve a 20-minute walk from Silverdale, where there are two pubs, a small supermarket and other amenities. Morecambe Bay, Kendal, Windermere, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, and Lancaster are all within easy reach, and there are beautiful walks and mountain bike trails from the cottage door.
Castle Hill Cottage is a contemporary holiday home located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and just 30 miles from London. Sleeping 14 people in six bedrooms, it features a heated outdoor swimming pool (open May to September), hot tub, sauna, bbq, pizza oven, open-plan layout, an outdoor kids play area and extensive grounds with far reaching views across the country side. The mix of bedrooms suits families or groups of friends, including those with children. There is plenty of scope for activities like walking, cycling and horse riding, with local attractions including country houses, gardens, and castles. Beachy Head and Brighton are 45min away of the self-catering holiday home to make a day at the beach another possibility.
Corn Close Barn is in an elevated position between Dent and Sedbergh, with jaw-dropping views of the Dentdale Valley from every angle. The former milking barn is now a spacious self-catering holiday home sleeping five people in three bedrooms with a huge open-plan living space and two bathrooms. It's ideal for families and friends who enjoy walking, mountain biking, fishing and spending as much time surrounded by beautiful scenery as possible. Kendal, Windermere and the southern Lake District is within easy reach, as is the long-distance Dales Way and the Howgill Fells.
Torbay Rise is a beautiful holiday home where families can gather comfortably to spend precious time together. The sizeable Victorian property is the owner's former home, and the sense of warmth and welcome is evident in every room. They have carefully refurbished the property to provide space for 15 people in eight bedrooms with two reception rooms, a big kitchen/diner for family self-catering, a cinema room, a games room, and a heated indoor swimming pool with a hot tub and a sauna. Guests enjoy panoramic views from the hilltop location with windows facing Torquay beach and the harbour. The seaside, shops, cafes and other amenities are within a ten-minute stroll.
Finkle Cottage is around the corner from Sedbergh Main Street, across the road from the church and a short walk from shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. It's an ideal self-catering holiday cottage for couples or individuals touring the western Yorkshire Dales and Lakes, giving easy access to superb walks, cycling routes, sights and attractions. The place is pet-friendly, with a cot available for guests travelling with an infant. Period features are brought up to date with comfortable furnishings and modern appliances, making this one-bedroom holiday home welcoming in all seasons.
Sitting quietly tucked away in a very impressive setting in the centre of Grasmere village near the River Rothay, Rowan at Grasmere is a luxury self-catering holiday home sleeping 6 guests in 3 ensuite bedrooms providing quality accommodation and landscaped gardens with stunning views. Grasmere is arguably the loveliest village in the beautiful Lake District Nation Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a short level walk to village shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants and other amenities and access to fantastic footpaths from our front door. William Wordsworth immortalised his love for Grasmere in his writing, calling it "...the loveliest spot that man hath ever found." Our guests say Rowan at Grasmere is exceptional. Once you stay we think you'll agree.
Birthday parties, luxury hen weekends and corporate events - it is all possible when you stay at Tatham House in Bishops Lydeard in Somerset. This big holiday house near Taunton sleeps 20 guests in ten ensuite bedrooms, offering a high standard of comfort and features that include an indoor swimming pool, games room, hot tub, cinema room, three reception rooms, and three acres of landscaped grounds. The kitchen is perfect for self-catering but is of a high enough standard that a private chef could step in and whip up a multi-course meal to mark a special occasion.
Barnard Castle is the perfect destination for a relaxed walking holiday. This Grade-II listed holiday cottage is in a quiet location close to the River Tees, the Castle and Bowes Museum. Great for cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants and shops, Barnard Castle is renowned for its diverse range of independent shops and the Town's Antiques Quarter. Riverdale Cottage sleeps two people in one bedroom (plus one child under 12) and is dog-friendly with accommodation entirely on ground floor level. Barnard Castle is in Teesdale, close to High Force and within easy reach of Durham, York, the Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines, and Lake District. Guests love the quiet location that is convenient for amenities, sights and attractions. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Chestnut Barn welcomes big families and groups of friends for relaxing self-catering holidays in Norfolk all year round. The spacious holiday home sleeps ten people in four bedrooms, potentially accommodating two more guests in folding beds and two infants in cots. Beautifully furnished interiors and landscaped gardens with games, table tennis, sandpit, bike storage, and a hot tub are perfect for your family holiday, hen-do, or catching up with friends over a long weekend. You're within a few miles of Cromer and other beaches and within walking distance of the village shop, green, and pub in Aldborough.
You won't have to settle for anything less than luxury when you stay at The Old Chequers. This former village pub in South Creake has been welcoming guests for centuries and is now a fantastic holiday home sleeping up to 14 people for a self-catering holiday in North Norfolk. Six ensuite bedrooms, an extremely well-equipped kitchen for self-catering, and a garden with a stream and a hot tub make it a favourite for guests of all ages. We've recently renovated and added a brand new games room with a pool table, flat-screen TVs and arcade games. The location is also ideal, close to Burnham, Fakenham, Holkham, and Wells-next-the-Sea.
Dolphin Cottage is a charming thatched holiday home on Marine Parade in Lyme Regis. Built around 1800, it has many original features and sleeps four people in two bedrooms with two bathrooms. You'll love falling asleep to the sound of the waves and having breakfast on the private waterfront terrace, being just steps from the sand and around 100 yards from shops, bars, and restaurants. The UNESCO Jurassic Coast and South West Coast Path are literally outside the door, making this self-catering cottage a firm favourite with families and couples in all seasons.
Peregrine Retreat is a chic holiday lodge in rural Herefordshire. Perfect for couples, it features panoramic views, high-quality furnishings, and a deck with an outdoor spa bath. The self-catering lodge is in Orcop Hill, within walking distance of the village pub and convenient for Hereford, the Wye Valley AONB and the Brecon Beacons National Park. It's a superb choice all year round for anyone who enjoys beautiful walks, fantastic views, outdoor activities, history, delicious food and drink, or a gorgeous setting where you can relax and enjoy the stylish and modern comforts that make it easy to relax, destress and recharge.
Step into a relaxing countryside escape at 2 Lumford House, a beautifully presented luxury cottage in the heart of Bakewell—perfect for a memorable Peak District getaway. Sleeping up to six guests across three thoughtfully designed bedrooms (including one ensuite), the cottage blends elegant country style with comfort and charm. Inspired by the age of the house and its stunning surroundings, the interiors feature warm tones, quality furnishings and a cosy, welcoming feel throughout. Set in a peaceful location overlooking the River Wye, 2 Lumford House offers a true sense of tranquillity, while still being just a short ten-minute stroll from Bakewell’s shops, cafés, restaurants and bustling market. Perfectly placed for exploring the very best of the Peak District, you’ll be within easy reach of local favourites including Chatsworth House, the scenic Monsal Trail, Buxton and Hardwick Hall—ideal for days out filled with walking, cycling and sightseeing. Whet
This large converted barn is perfect for a self-catering holiday in Somerset. Mowbarton Barn is on a private estate where the owners produce sparkling wine in an ancient tradition started 800 years ago by the monks of Glastonbury. The holiday home is within easy reach of Cheddar, Wells, Glastonbury, the Mendips and the north Somerset coast. It sleeps nine people in four spacious bedrooms, two with ensuites. Its layout offers plenty of living space for large groups and families.
If you're yearning for fresh air, big sky views, and a place where you, your family and friends can relax and catch up, Gardener's Cottage is it. Sitting in Netherton close to the national park and the Cheviot Hills, the three-bedroom holiday home is perfect for self-catering holidays in Northumberland in any season. There is space for seven people, with children and well-behaved dogs welcome. Take long walks and bike rides through the countryside or along the coast, visit stately homes and castles, and enjoy long pub lunches or picnics on a sunny day.
Treat yourself to a fantastic holiday at The Hideaway. The modern holiday home built in a traditional style is the perfect place for a self-catering holiday with family, extended family and friends. It's on the edge of Netherton village close to the Northumberland National Park, a quarter of a mile from The Star Inn pub and close to Alnwick Castle, Hadrian's Wall, Alnmouth, Holy Island and the Northumberland Heritage Coast. Dogs and children are welcome. Holiday bookings are available all year round, with short breaks possible depending on availability.
A house party needs a venue that encourages socialising yet allows people to retreat to their private space when they need to rest. Tone Dale House fits the bill perfectly. This elegant Georgian manor has been sympathetically refurbished to sleep 31 people in 15/16 bedrooms, featuring multiple reception rooms, a cinema/party room and over four acres of professionally landscaped grounds. It's a popular holiday home for group self-catering holidays in Somerset as it is convenient for the M5 and has a wide choice of activities and sights within easy reach. You can walk to the pub, supermarket, restaurants and cafes, or talk to the owner about brining the entertainment and catering in house.
