Set amongst acres of rolling farmland, this welcoming holiday home provides a peaceful retreat amongst Cornwall's beautiful countryside. Spend your days exploring the areas many attractions including the beaches and fishing villages of the South Coast, and return back to enjoy fantastic views whilst bubbling in the hot tub followed by supper on the veranda. All the right ingredients for a relaxing holiday! Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
Croft House Barn is a superb choice for families or friends. The Peak District holiday cottage has three ensuite bedrooms, one of which is downstairs and can be set up as a twin or a superking room to suit your needs. The modern Shaker kitchen is perfectly equipped for self-catering, but you're only a short stroll from the Red Lion village pub in Waterfall if you don't want to cook. Alton Towers, Chatsworth House, the Monsal and Tissington Trails, Bakewell, the museums of Derby and Stoke-on-Trent are just a few suggestions for fun days out. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
Beddgelert is a pretty Welsh village within the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, with a friendly community and welcoming pubs. A 20-minute stroll along a riverside path from the village centre, and surrounded by 48-acres of private grounds, Sygun Cottage is a wonderful holiday retreat for couples to unwind and relax. Guests can make the most of the stunning scenery with leisurely rambles, challenging hikes or thrilling mountain bike rides; delve into the magic of the Sygun Copper Mine and take fun-filled day trips to Porthmadog and Caernarfon.
As the name suggests, Stables Cottage was once the resting place for shire horses but today is a comfy resting place for those visiting Bedfordshire whether on holiday or business. With lots of original character, this welcoming holiday cottage sits in the picturesque village of Harrold with local shops and two good pubs. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
The whole family will love Groom Cottage. Sleeping six people in three rooms, the single storey stone cottage is one of several superb holiday properties on Doles Ash Farm which can be hired individually or depending on availability, hired together to accommodate larger groups. Doles Ash Farm is surrounded by private gardens and fields in the Piddle Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to Dorchester, Weymouth, Bridport and the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. Closer to home, there are miles of walks that lead from the property, although with facilities like an indoor swimming pool, games room, outdoor children's play area and animals to pet, you could quite easily spend a happy holiday without going much further than the front door.
A beautiful barn conversion (awarded 4 Star Gold) set within the grounds of a Winters Tale Farmhouse in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside. Lots of traditional features and an ideal relaxing retreat. The local area is a haven for wildlife with lovely walks, country houses to visit and plenty of attractions - a great base for exploring Central England. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
Light and airy throughout, Little Barn provides plenty of space for couples to relax in Four Star Gold accommodation, amidst peaceful Suffolk countryside, just moments from Southwold by the sea. A superb self-catering base for discovering the beauty of the Heritage coast, cycling, and exploring with Norwich and the Norfolk Broads within driving distance. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
Sitting on the edge of the picturesque coastal village of Boscastle on the north coast of Cornwall, this self-catering cottage sits on a quiet country lane and affords distant sea views. Just a mile from the South West Coast Path and a mile and a half from the village with its beautiful harbour, pubs and shops. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
A quaint 'bird box' for those looking for a romantic love nest on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Okehampton within easy reach of Devon and Cornwall's many attractions. Self-catering with a difference that is sure to offer an unforgettable fairy-tale holiday experience.
Converted from a fantastic old coach house, this charming holiday cottage is perfect for families and positioned in the pretty Bedfordshire village of Harrold. A choice of pubs for a meal out in the village and a good base for exploring Oxford, Cambridge, Milton Keynes and even the Cotswolds. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Exclusive hire of your own private country estate, only one hour from central London. The multi-award-wining property is ideal for hosting a retreat, business group or gathering of family and friends. Exclusive hire of the property includes homely, boutique bedrooms in ten separate buildings across the estate, each with their own private kitchen, dining and living space with the option for separate staff accommodation if required. Groups of family and friends can sleep up to 32 guests including couples. Business groups or retreat organisers can host groups of up to 17 guests, each with their own private lodge, cottage or double bedroom with en-suite, or up to 24 guests with some sharing twin bedrooms.
With two double bedrooms and a pretty English cottage garden, Sticky End is perfect for a romantic break or friends who want somewhere peaceful to stay while exploring Rutland and Middle England. Located in Cottesmore, a vibrant village with an amazing 27 listed buildings and an excellent pub, The Sun Inn, village shop and post office, and good chip shop. Rutland Water, Oakham, Uppingham and historic Stamford are all only a few miles away, and you can reach Leicester, Peterborough, Cambridge and Lincoln are all within a 50-minutes drive. Rutland is England’s smallest county, but it certainly doesn’t skimp on beautiful views, wonderful footpaths and cycle ways, fishing, golf, and horse riding, with Rutland Water being the jewel in the crown! Sticky End is the perfect place to start and finish every memorable day.
Sitting quietly in the peaceful village of Bloxworth, Old Kilns is a deceptively spacious holiday home that is ideal for families with older children and groups of friends who want to see the best that Dorset has to offer. Bloxworth is convenient for the Jurassic Coast beaches, like Weymouth and Studland Bay, and the Purbeck Heritage Coast, but it is also close to wonderful towns including Poole, Dorchester and Blandford Forum. Walk along the coastal footpath past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, or take the kids to one of Dorset’s top attractions like Bovington Tank Museum and Monkey World. Old Kilns is in the centre of it all, providing a restful haven at the end of a fun-filled day.
The beautiful Brecon Beacons are calling so answer them with a stay at Tyn Y Coed. The 300-year old stone holiday cottage is a fantastic mix of original features with contemporary conveniences and is perfect for families and friends who enjoy peace without feeling isolated. Sennybridge is less than two miles away, while Brecon, Tretower, Crickhowell and Abergavenny are all within easy reach. Walk to the top of Pen y Fan, beside the waterfalls in Ystradfellte, or through the underground world of Porth-yr-Ogof Caves and Dan-yr-Ogof Caves. With spacious gardens that feature an outdoor hot tub, there is nowhere nicer to relax.
Highwood is on the South West Coastal Path, in an elevated position above Looe and enjoying far-reaching views of Looe Island and Looe Bay. The beaches at Plaidy and Millendreath are only a five-minute walk from the cottage, with Polperro, Fowey, and Polkerris all within easy reach. The cottage can sleep up to six people in three bedrooms, with the owners having focused on the little touches that make this lovely holiday retreat feel like a relaxing home-away-from-home at any time of the year.
It's impossible not to love Apartment No. 6. This well-appointed ground floor holiday apartment built of local stone is entirely self-contained with an enclosed garden, sleeps four people in two-bedrooms and has lovely views of the Pennines. It's a short walk from the centre of Alston in Cumbria, an unspoilt town with independent shops and cafes in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Easy access to the Pennine Way, C2C plus many walking and cycling routes nearby. Hadrian’s Wall, the Lake District and Northumberland National Park are all within easy reach for days out and there is plenty to do locally ranging from adventure to art and heritage. The apartment welcomes guests all year round.
Located in the pretty hamlet of Moreton in Oxfordshire, Byre Cottage provides a warm welcome and enjoys a lovely peaceful setting from which to relax and explore Central England. With many original features, this cosy character cottage is conveniently placed within walking distance of the market town of Thame with a good range of amenities. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
The Old Dairy is a comfy welcoming holiday cottage in the pretty tranquil Oxfordshire hamlet of Moreton. Comfortably furnished with lovely character features and a peaceful setting to relax with the many amenities of Thame within walking distance, and an abundance of attractions in the nearby Cotswolds and Central England just waiting to be discovered. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Four spacious holiday cottages, comfortably furnished with exposed beams and original features providing a peaceful retreat within walking distance of the historic market town of Thame in Oxfordshire. Within easy reach of the Cotswolds for day trips out and a great self-catering base for exploring Central England. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Located on the southern fringe of the Ashdown Forest, this beautifully furnished holiday cottage is ideal for walkers, cyclists and horse riders and is an ideal base for exploring Sussex and Kent with their many attractions. As pretty as its name, Poppets Cottage is just perfect for a romantic break for couples and is within easy reach by car from Royal Tunbridge Wells and the coastal resorts of Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
