Mary Dann is an excellent choice for couples (and small families) who want to stay right in the heart of the popular coastal town of Padstow on Cornwall's stunning north coast. Stroll out in the morning for your paper and freshly baked bread to enjoy on the patio, spend your days walking the coastal path, visiting the areas many attractions or relaxing on the beach; and by night, enjoy gastro dining in top quality restaurants or a more casual supper and a Cornish pint in one of the pubs. One dog welcome.
A stylish first floor self-catering apartment right in the heart of the popular seaside town of Padstow in North Cornwall. Enjoy fine dining restaurants, pubs, cafes and a great choice of shops on the doorstep; stunning beaches for lazy days; miles of coastal walks and cycling the Camel Trail. Perfect for couples wanting to getaway for some sea, relaxation and gastro indulgence.
Clanaborough is a quintessential thatched cottage in Devon and a fantastic place to stay. The cottage is so comfortable and conveniently located to explore Devon's beautiful beaches and countryside that the owners enjoy regular repeat bookings from families who have been visiting for years - sometimes generations! Lovely countryside walks lead from the front gate, and the coast is just four miles away at Bigbury-on-Sea. Dartmoor National Park is close, as are Kingsbridge, Modbury, Salcombe, Totnes and Plymouth. With space for up to seven people in three bedrooms and loads of unique and original features, Clanaborough is excellent for families and friends. Tourist board rating: 3 Star
The Lake District is renowned for the staggering beauty of its natural landscape, with none more so than Coniston Water and the surrounding area. Located on the edge of Coniston village just a few minutes walk from five pubs and excellent cafes and shops, Mountain Cottage enjoys an elevated position with fantastic views. The peak of the Old Man of Coniston is around two and a half miles from the doorstep, and you can quickly reach the Cumbrian Way, Tarn Hows and the Wrynose Pass. The mature gardens feature a gorgeous reading room with some of the best views in the region, and with space for up to five people, Mountain Cottage is the ideal self-catering holiday home for families and friends.
Edge Cottage is perfect for guests who love being outside in the fresh Peak District air. With Curbar Edge, Froggatt Edge and Baslow Edge all nearby, you are spoilt for choice of footpaths and cycling routes, while attractions like Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall will appeal to less active guests. Bakewell, Buxton, Castletown, Edale and Hathersage are all other excellent destinations for a day out, with a variety of shops, museums, entertainment and places to eat and drink.
Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Derwent House, Matlock 1. A beautiful Georgian House designed for togetherness. Derwent House blends period elegance with modern comfort, offering generous social spaces where groups can cook, dine, relax, and celebrate. From the large dining room to the cosy lounge with its log burner, it’s a home that brings people together effortlessly. 2. Perfect for groups, gatherings, and special occasions. Sleeping up to 12 guests across six stylish bedrooms, the house is ideal for family reunions, milestone birthdays, walking weekends, and friendship getaways. Guests love the sense of privacy and exclusivity — your group has the whole house to yourselves. 3. A prime Matlock location with the Peak District on your doorstep. Set just moments from Matlock’s independent shops, cafés, and riverside walks, Derwent House is also a superb base for exploring the Peak District. Chatsworth, Bakewell, and iconic walking routes are all within easy reach, making it perfect for adventure and relaxation alike. 4. Thoughtful touches that make stays feel special. From the well‑equipped kitchen to the luxurious beds, quality linens, and welcoming extras, every detail is designed to enhance comfort. Guests consistently comment on how easy it is to settle in and feel at home. 5. Exceptional hospitality and local knowledge. Your hosts are passionate about creating memorable stays. Whether it’s recommending scenic walks, or helping plan a celebration, the support is personal, warm, and genuinely attentive — the kind of hospitality that keeps guests returning year after year.
Perfectly placed in the popular riverside Broadland village of Wroxham, Albion Cottage offers guests a waterside retreat with direct access (and mooring) to the river. Well situated for exploring the Norfolk Broads with pubs, boat hire, restaurants and shops a short stroll away and ideal for families, friends and couples (especially water lovers!).
With a gorgeous garden for outside relaxing and socialising, a country-style kitchen and a cosy sitting room with log burner, Gardener's Retreat is an excellent choice for a holiday with family or friends. Sitting in an idyllic position just a short stroll from the Hampshire village of Burley in the New Forest National Park, this beautifully presented self-catering cottage is perfect whether you want to explore the areas many attractions or simply relax and unwind.
Surrounded by glorious Cumbrian countryside, Granary Cottage is an excellent base for exploring the Lake District National Park and the Cumbrian Coast. Sandwiched between Cartmel and Newby Bridge, close to the southern tip of Lake Windermere, the cottage is surrounded by stunning scenery with wonderful walks, cycle rides and a wealth of attractions within easy reach. A popular choice for families and friends at any time of the year with a large garden, dining sun room and log burning stove for cosy winter breaks.
Nestled in beautiful countryside near the Cumbrian village of Dent in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and within easy reach of Windermere and the Lake District National Park, Gibbs Hall Barn is ideal for families and friends who want to spend as much time as possible walking and cycling during the day, with the opportunity to relax in a hot bath and stretch out in front of a roaring fire in the evening. The cottage has been skilfully converted and sleeps up to seven people in three bedrooms. It is less than three miles from Dent, and close to regional attractions that include the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes, Settle-Carlisle Railway and The White Scar Cave Tour. Windermere & The Lake District National Park is less than 30 miles to the West.
With its own private hot tub, The Tack Room is one of Fullers Hill's most popular holiday retreats. Like the others it is stylish and modern throughout and offers self-catering of a high standard. Sitting in a rural position amongst the glorious countryside of South Cambridgeshire, guests have the best of both worlds with an abundance of outdoor pursuits to enjoy on the doorstep and Cambridge city centre just fourteen miles away. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
Offering single level self-catering that is fully wheel-chair accessible, The Stables is perfect for couples having one bedroom, as well as families happy to use the sofa bed. Stylish throughout, The Stables has been beautifully presented to a high standard and sits amongst glorious countryside in South Cambridgeshire. Fabulous local walking, cycling and horse riding and just fourteen miles from Cambridge City centre. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
The Old Dairy is one of the stylish holiday apartments available at Fullers Hill nestling amongst glorious South Cambridgeshire countryside. Perfect for families and friends, sleeping four guests (or six with the use of a sofa bed), the surrounding area offers all the right ingredients to relax and unwind with plenty of space inside and out (including a hot tub in the garden for guest use), fabulous walking, cycling, horse riding and attractions including Cambridge city centre just fourteen miles away. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
Sitting in one of Devon's most enviable positions, Seven Ocean Reach is just perfect for two couples or families and is a stylish architect designed holiday home with magnificent sea views on the South Coast of Devon. Nestling within the popular South Hams area, this stylish holiday home is close to Hope Cove, Bolberry Down and Salcombe, and within easy reach of Dartmoor National Park. Wonderful coastal walks, beautiful beaches and an on-site bar and restaurant for meals out/take-aways - all the right ingredients for a relaxing holiday by the sea.
The largest of all of Fullers Hill's fabulous holiday cottages, The Granary sleeps up to six guests in two en-suite sumptuous bedrooms and has an exceptionally large social living area for a cottage of this size where large groups of up to fourteen can dine around one table. Sitting in a tranquil position amongst the South Cambridgeshire countryside, this stylish holiday retreat is a popular choice for families, friends and large parties (when hired with other cottages) and offers dog friendly self-catering of a high standard with the use of a communal hot tub in the grounds. Only fourteen miles from Cambridge City centre. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
The Farm House at Rowling End sits in an oasis of calm in the picturesque Newlands Valley, in the heart of the Lake District close to Derwent Water (fifteen minute walk) and Keswick (four miles). With fabulous walks straight from the front door (many which are favourites of Wainwright!), The Farm House is an excellent choice for walkers as well as those looking to explore the many attractions of the National Park or simply relax in a stunning setting.
A cosy bolthole for two perfectly placed in a tranquil setting with amazing views up and down Dentdale within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Sitting in the tiny hamlet of Gawthrop, Ellerbank Cottage offers all the right ingredients to relax and unwind, with fabulous walking and cycling, and is just a half mile walk along the river (or across the fields) to the pretty cobbled village of Dent with real ale pubs and cafes. Great self-catering base for exploring the Dales and Cumbria (including the nearby Lake District National Park).
If you dream of a holiday where you can sit back in a hot tub and enjoy far reaching views over stunning countryside and star-lit skies at night, then Penblaith Barn could be for you. This fantastic barn conversion, with state of the art Cinema Room with tiered seating, surround sound, access to Netflix, Sky, Sky Cinema and Sky Sports, has been finished to the highest specification, and with room for up to 18 guests in eight en-suite bedrooms, there is plenty of space for you to gather your family and friends together for a truly memorable holiday. Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye are just a few miles away and have a good variety of shops, cafes and pubs; while Symonds Yat, the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Parks provide a wealth of choice for walkers and mountain bikers. There are dozens of nearby castles, from the romantic ruins of Chepstow to the gorgeous gothic-revival interior of Cardiff Castle. With wonderful Herefordshire and Monmouthshire towns and villages to happily Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Whether you're travelling with your kids, extended family or a group of friends, everyone will love Gould's Farmhouse. Four large bedrooms, three bathrooms and three sitting rooms, together with a spacious country kitchen and fantastic garden mean you can enjoy being together while still having your own space. It's on a quiet lane in Milborne St Andrew, within walking distance of a great pub (The Royal Oak), the village shop and a kids playground, and close to the vibrant market towns of Dorchester and Blandford. The Jurassic Coast, Weymouth and Poole are all a short drive away, and there are beautiful National Trust properties like Hardy's Cottage to enjoy. Footpaths, including the South West Coast Path, bridle ways and cycle paths are plentiful so you can be as active as you like, or simply recline on a lounger in the garden with a good book and enjoy not having to please anyone but yourself. Ideal for those with limited mobility as there is a lift to the upstairs.
Live the Highland dream at Glencarron Lodge. This wonderful Victorian shooting lodge has been sympathetically modernised to comfortably accommodate groups of up to 18 guests in ten bedrooms looking for self-catering. The 4,000 acre estate - which is less than an hour's drive from Inverness - offers fishing, clay pigeon shooting, photo stalking, hiking, mountain biking and as much space and serenity as you and your party could desire. Take a day trip to the stunning beaches on the west coast or the Isle of Skye, or spend your holiday discovering charming villages. The Highland welcome is always warm and genuine at Glencarron Lodge.
