For those in the know, Llandudno has never been out of fashion. The stylish Victorian seaside resort has two beautiful beaches and excellent amenities, making it ideal for a family holiday by the coast in all seasons. Farsite is a spacious holiday cottage sleeping six people in three bedrooms. It's metres from West Shore's Blue Flag Beach and no more than a 10-minute stroll from North Shore and Llandudno's elegant Victorian pier. The cottage enjoys beautiful water and mountain views from indoors and the garden and is finished and furnished to a high standard.
Glas y Dorlan is a wonderful stylish barn conversion in a gorgeous setting between the Llyn Peninsula and southern Snowdonia mountains. Criccieth and beaches are two miles away, while Porthmadog and Portmeirion are 10 and 15 minutes by car. There is coarse and trout fishing on-site and excellent access to footpaths and cycling routes. Y Wyddfa (Snowdon), Zip World and Bounce Below are all within half an hour's drive. The cottage is dog friendly and sleeps up to four guests in two bedrooms. It is very popular with couples but also suits families and friends.
Perfect for active families and couples, this quiet holiday cottage sleeps up to five people in three comfortable bedrooms. The interior is spacious with lots of natural light through windows that frame woodland views. There is plenty of space outside as well, with both the house and garden being child and pet-friendly. Aonach, which has accommodation all on one level, is in the Cairngorms National Park, three miles from Kingussie and within easy reach of Aviemore. Beautiful walks and mountain bike trails lead from the door, with the cottage having secure bike storage and off-street parking.
Buttercups and Hayloft is a combination of two cottages. Buttercups sleeping 10 guests and 2 infants across 6 bedrooms and Hayloft sleeping 6 guests across 3 bedrooms. Dining for 16 however, is located in Buttercups with comfortable dining for all with oak chairs and wooden dining table, perfect for a large gathering of friends and family. Buttercups has 6 bedrooms, all on the first floor but with a downstairs cloak room. The bedrooms are accessed via two staircases. The staircase to the left of the cottage takes you to a Double Bedroom with en-suite Shower room, a Double Bedroom and a Single Bedroom that are serviced by a good sized family bathroom. The staircase to the right takes you to another large Double Bedroom with an en-suite Shower Room, a Single Bedroom and a Twin Bedroom that are serviced by a good sized family bathroom. Hayloft has a Master Bedroom with King Sized bed and an en-suite bathroom, a Double Bedroom with family bathroom opposite & a delightful Bunk Bed bedroom with full sized beds.
Emma's Dairy is a charming self-catering cottage located at Alkington Grange Barns, a few miles from the charming market town of Whitchurch in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. It sleeps up to five guests in three comfortable bedrooms, providing facilities that include an indoor heated swimming pool, a multi-use sports court, toddler's adventure playground, woodland picnic site, BBQ's and a private garden. The cottage is dog friendly. Close to many excellent local attractions including Chester Zoo, Hawkstone Follies, Park Hall Farm, Bewilderwood and the wonderful Aqua Park at Alderford Lake. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Stay in the heart of the beautiful Shropshire countryside in this lovely barn conversion which sleeps up to 10 people in five bedrooms & is also Pet Friendly. With Guests having access to a wide range of on-site facilities including use of a heated indoor swimming pool, sports area, toddler playground, a woodland picnic site, Bike Store, BBQ's and much more. Bursting with many local attractions from Chester Zoo, Bewilderwood, Hawkstone Follies & Park Hall farm to Hack Green Nuclear Bunker, Alderford Lake Aqua Park and Iron Bridge Gorge. Oliver's Mill is close to the charming market town of Whitchurch, which is filled with a wide range of artisan shops & cafes, Grindley Brook and the Llangollen Canal, and within easy reach of Shrewsbury, Chester, and Liverpool. It's ideal for big families or groups of friends who are celebrating a special occasion or just catching up over a relaxed few days in the countryside. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
If you're searching for a fantastic self-catering property with plenty of space for up to 12 people, a quiet rural location and activities on the doorstep, then James' Parlour is for you. The gorgeous five-bedroom holiday retreat is located at Alkington Grange Barns, close to the charming market town of Whitchurch which is filled with artisan shops, cafes, bars & restaurants. Guests have use of superb on site amenities that include a heated Indoor Swimming Pool, Under 5's Play Area, Multi Sports Court, Football Field (seasonal) BBQ's, Picnic Area, Bird Watching & Star Gazing Areas, Oak acre Avenue, Bike Store and on site parking. The local area is brimming with attractions right on your door step, perfect for keeping large groups entertained from days out to Bewilderwood, Chester Zoo, Park Hall Farm, The Crocky Trail, great walking at Hawkstone Follies to Pottery Parties at Doodle Alley and enjoy the Inflatable Aqua Park at Alderford, as well as their brilliant Escape Islands. There is excellent golf locally with McDonald Hill Valley and Hawkstone Park Golf club as well as Quik Padel, which is a 5 min walk from your cottage. Excellent walking & cycling on your doorstep with The Shropshire Way running through the farm, as well as the Mercia cycle way running past the farm. An excellent cottage & location for a Multi Generational Holiday or group get together. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Aitken House has impressed guests for a century. The owners have given this stunning three-storey house a sympathetic facelift to provide a high standard of accommodation for up to 10 guests in five beautiful bedrooms, with extras including a games room and an outdoor six-seater hot tub. The house is in the pretty village of Millhouse Green, less than a mile from the village shop/café and pub, and only two miles from the Peak District National Park. The Trans Pennine Trail passes close by, and there are gorgeous walks and bike rides from the door.
This character property is within walking distance of Thurlstone and its award-winning pub. The owners have carefully retained original features, like the gorgeous weaver's windows that let in lots of natural light, in the transformation of this building from utilitarian to luxurious with features like underfloor heating, a games room and an outdoor hot tub. Four lovely bedrooms sleep up to eight people, and the layout is ideal for families and friends. Thurlstone, Penistone and the Peak District National Park are all close, and there is a wealth of beautiful walks and bike rides from the door.
Relax with your favourite people in this spacious luxury holiday house which dates back to the 1600s and blends modern features and luxurious touches that appeal to contemporary guests. It is close to the Peak District and a mile from Stocksbridge, giving visitors easy access to shops, cafes, pubs and stunning footpaths and cycling routes through the Pennines and the national park. There is space for up to 15 people to sleep in seven beautiful bedrooms, six of which are ensuite. Unsliven Bridge Farm is a warm, welcoming large holiday rental for extended families and friends, providing the perfect getaway at any time of year.
You, your family and your friends will love their stay in Oak Bank Farm. The spacious house features all of the extras you expect in a modern home yet has been built to a traditional style and using local materials so it looks as if it has stood in place for centuries. There is space for up to 14 people to sleep in six huge bedrooms, with a park, cafes, a village shop and three pubs only a 10-minute walk away in Ribchester. Beautiful walks to some of the Ribble Valley's most famous spots, including Beacon Fell and Longridge Fell are close, as is the Forest of Bowland. With Hidden Oaks spa on site, you'll never want to go home!
There's nowhere like the Ribble Valley with its fells and forests that are stunning in every season. Whitewell Cottage is near Ribchester, within a relaxed 10-15 minute stroll from a park, village shop, cafes and pubs, and close to fantastic walks leading to Longridge Fell and Bowland Fell. This eco-friendly accessible holiday cottage sleeps up to four people in two gorgeous bedrooms, with a layout that suits couples, friends or families and luxurious touches like underfloor heating and an outdoor hot tub. It's a fantastic choice for a walking or cycling holiday, spa breaks and ideal for sightseeing in places such as Clitheroe and Whalley.
A charming eco-friendly cottage in the Ribble Valley built to a high specification with space for up to four people to sleep in two bedrooms. Ribchester is a 10-15 minute walk away, with cafes, pubs, a park and a village shop. There are beautiful walks in the vicinity, including routes to Longridge Fell and Beacon Fell, and the Forest of Bowland National Landscape is only a few miles from the door. Dinkley Cottage is ideal for couples, small families and friends.
An eco-friendly holiday cottage half a mile from Ribchester and within walking distance of a park, shops and pubs. There are four ensuite bedrooms to sleep up to eight guests, making this an ideal choice for families and friends who want to be able to explore the beautiful Ribble Valley with ease. Hidden Oaks spa and pool is onsite, offering treatments and exclusive hire options (booked separately.) Clitheroe and Whalley are both within a 20-minute drive from the cottage, with nearby attractions including Stonyfell College, Beacon Fell, the Brockholes Nature Reserve, and the Bowland Wild Boar Park.
Whether you're organising a get-together with far-flung friends or searching for the perfect place for a special family celebration, Duddle Cottage is perfect. This gorgeous stone holiday cottage is finished and furnished to a high standard and can accommodate up to ten guests in five ensuite bedrooms. It is in the beautiful Ribble Valley, half a mile from Ribchester and with easy access to wonderful footpaths and cycling routes leading to places like Beacon Fell, as well as through the nearby Forest of Bowland and beside the River Ribble. There's also a spa with pool on site so you'll never want to leave!
Sherburne Cottage is in the beautiful Ribble Valley, only half a mile from Ribchester Village with panoramic views over the countryside and luxurious spa and pool on site. There is space for up to four people to sleep in two ensuite bedrooms, make it perfect for couples and families who want a convenient, comfortable holiday cottage from which to explore. Fill your days with adventure and spend your evenings relaxing under the stars in your outdoor hot tub. There are excellent footpaths, cycling routes and bridleways, and local attractions that include Clitheroe Castle, Whalley abbey and the Ribchester Roman Museum.
This stylish cottage is on the outskirts of Ribchester in the Ribble Valley, only half a mile from the village shop, playground, cafes and pubs. The owners have used traditional materials with modern eco-friendly touches to ensure that guests are warm and comfortable all year round, staying somewhere that helps to protect this beautiful environment for future generations. There is space for up to seven people to sleep in four ensuite bedrooms, with lots of space to relax indoors and outside. Bailey Cottage is perfect for families and friends who want a home-away-from-home from which they can enjoy what is arguably one of the most picturesque parts of England.
Couples and families love charming Crumbleholme Cottage. The two-bedroom eco-friendly cottage offers a high standard of accommodation for up to four people, in a location just half a mile from Ribchester and within walking distance of pubs, shops and a playground. It is so convenient for countryside walks and mountain bike rides, with the opportunity to play golf, horse ride and fish in the River Ribble. Clitheroe, Longridge and Whalley are all nearby, making this a fantastic place to come and relax at any time of the year.
Relax in luxury in this modern country house which can sleep up to 16 people in eight beautiful ensuite bedrooms, with features including a cinema room, games room, outdoor hot tub and sauna. The cottage has a timeless appeal with high-quality furnishings and special touches like thick bathrobes and a choice of family-friendly games as well as luxurious spa and pool onsite. Somerwood is only half a mile from the Ribble Valley village of Ribchester, within a 10-15 minute stroll from shops, a playground and friendly pubs. It's ideal for extended families and groups of friends.
Woodfield Farm is a luxurious, seven-bedroom holiday house with space for large groups of up to 16 people to stay and play right in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley. The three-storey property is packed with fantastic features, including a cinema room, pool table and table tennis, while outside is a hot tub and a tennis court. It is close to Ribchester village with shops, cafes and the friendly Black Bull pub. Walking, cycling and sightseeing at places like the Ribblehead Viaduct and nearby Clitheroe are all favourite pastimes, adding to the appeal this house has for extended families and friends gathering to catch up, holiday together or celebrate a special occasion.
