The Shearing Shed boasts some of the most beautiful views in the Peak District National Park. It is on a family-owned farm five miles from Buxton, with walks and bike rides from the door. The owners raise a flock of alpacas for their wool and recently transformed the shearing shed from an agricultural building into a light, modern holiday cottage with space for up to six people to sleep in three bedrooms with space for two more on a sofa bed. The location is ideal for exploring with family and friends, being close to favourite attractions that include Chatsworth House, Bakewell market, and Poole's Cavern.
Overbrook Barn is in the heart of the Peak District National Park, five miles from the beautiful Georgian spa town of Buxton and within easy reach of Macclesfield, Bakewell and Chatsworth House. There are gorgeous footpaths and cycling routes from the door of the barn, which is on a family-run farm where the owners breed alpacas, chicken, ducks and sheep. The barn comfortably sleeps up to eight people in four bedrooms and is a gorgeous retreat for families and friends who want to stay in comfort while exploring this beautiful part of Britain.
Groups love The Bevan for the 17 well-appointed ensuite bedrooms, which can either be superking or twin rooms, depending on your requirements, Hot Tub. and a location close to mountains, beaches, and the most famous Castle in Wales. The large group holiday home is part of the Plas y Bryn manor house in Bontnewydd, with beautiful views over the Menai Strait towards Anglesey. Caernarfon is only ten minutes away, and you're ideally located to explore Snowdonia, the Llyn Peninsula, and the coast of North Wales. The Bevan is child and pet-friendly, accessible for guests with limited mobility, and easily sleeps up to 34 people. Amenities include a games room, a private garden, and shared gardens and woodland.
Big groups love The Bluebell. The large holiday home is in the quiet village of Burton Agnes, barely six miles from the Yorkshire coast and less than an hour from York and Castle Howard. It's a former pub and hotel with space for up to 52 people to sleep in 20 bedrooms, most of them ensuite. Amenities include a catering standard kitchen, spacious living/dining space with a bar, games room with pool, table tennis, and air hockey, and parking for up to 30 cars. It's a fantastic venue for a family reunion, celebrating a milestone birthday, hosting a wedding, or running a work team-building event.
Escape for the weekend to Cadwaladr just outside Caernarfon. Snowdonia National Park is on the doorstep, while Caernarfon Castle and town centre are less than a mile away. Located on the site of an elegant manor house, the accommodation is part of an extensive accommodation block and sleeps up to 30 people in 12 beautiful bedrooms - the perfect big self-catering property for groups of extended family and friends. Day trips can include seeing the peak of Snowdon, Anglesey and the Italianate village of Portmeirion, all of which are within easy reach, and there are lots of excellent footpaths and cycle routes nearby.
Newton Farm is a large holiday cottage near Bicknoller on the edge of Exmoor National Park, sleeping twelve adults and two children in six bedrooms. This welcoming Somerset holiday rental has plenty of room for families and friends to spend time together, with two log burners, generous living areas and views across open farmland. A ground-floor bedroom with zip-link beds sits opposite a shower room, useful for guests who prefer to avoid stairs. The West Somerset Steam Railway runs just beyond the fields, and steam trains are often seen drifting through the landscape. With the coast around ten minutes away and Exmoor nearby, Newton Farm works well for group holidays exploring Somerset.
This charming replica train carriage has been built to high standards using modern eco-friendly touches to provide a unique holiday home beside the heritage West Somerset Railway line. The two bedrooms sleep four people who enjoy luxurious features like an outdoor hot tub, underfloor heating and TVs in the bedroom. Dunster Castle, Exmoor National Park, the Quantock Hills and Taunton are all nearby, while Bristol is also within easy reach. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
You don't have to be a steam train buff to appreciate the high standard of accommodation of Railway Cottage, which sits beside the historic train line and has far-reaching views of the Quantock Hills. The Victorian cottage was built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel during the construction of the West Somerset Railway and sleeps six people in three bedrooms. The holiday cottage is a favourite with families and friends, is close to Exmoor National Park and Dunster Castle and available for short breaks all year round. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
This country bolthole is ideal for couples looking for an easy escape. The luxurious period holiday cottage has loads of charm together with lots of extras like an outdoor hot tub which have earned it a 5-Star Gold rating from Visit Britain. Two comfortable double bedrooms make it perfect for one or two couples, and there is also space for an extra bed to sleep a child or baby. Exmoor National Park, beautiful beaches and the Quantock Hills are all within easy reach. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
The owners of The Treehouse prove that it's possible to combine adventure and luxury. Fall asleep gazing at the Somerset skies, listening to the gentle rustle of leaves on the cedar shingle roof in this 5-star self-catering property, which sleeps four people in two bedrooms. The custom octagonal building is close to Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills AONB, within walking distance of Halse village and the New Inn pub, and only a short drive from beautiful Somerset and North Devon beaches. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
The Apple Tree House is a luxurious escape from the stress and bustle of daily life. The elevated three-bedroom holiday home sits close to the boughs of two mature lime trees, giving fantastic views in an incredibly peaceful location. A flexible layout sleeps six people and is ideal for families or friends such as those on a hen weekend or celebratory break, with guests benefiting from a location within easy reach of beautiful beaches, Exmoor National Park, Quantock Hills and Taunton. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
Finding somewhere that sleeps 12 people with a flexible layout, is close to beaches but also near countryside walks and good mountain bike routes, offers the luxury adults crave (including a hot tub and swimming pool for guests exclusive use!) with the space kids need, and which is suitable for family and friends is a walk in the park once you have discovered Lavender Barn. The 200-year old holiday home ticks all of the boxes, offering 5-Star Gold accommodation close to Exmoor National Park, The Quantock Hills AONB and beautiful beaches. There is a friendly pub within walking distance and plenty more places to eat, drink, shop and explore in the surrounding towns and villages. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
Treat your family to a holiday in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales that they will remember for a lifetime. The Old Vicarage is a gorgeous early-Victorian property that sleeps 9 people (10 by arrangement) in five bedrooms. Original features and antique furnishings are brought into the 21st Century with the addition of a high-quality entertainment system, WiFi and a 15-metre indoor swimming pool with a Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. Guests have plenty of space both indoors and out, with direct access to the River Swale and stunning views from every window. The owners have worked hard to create a space that is both welcoming and luxurious, earning a 5-Star Gold Award from Visit England. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
If you are searching for somewhere special for a romantic holiday in the countryside, then look no further than Partridge. This charming self-catering barn conversion offers guests 5-Star (Gold) accommodation in the heart of the Waveney Valley, with facilities including a games barn, gym and an outdoor hot tub. Wheatacre Hall Barns are close to Beccles, The Broads and beaches like Great Yarmouth, Southwold and Lowestoft making them a perfect choice for a holiday. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
This romantic barn conversion is perfect for couples, providing a 5-Star Gold standard of luxury in a fantastic location on a working dairy and arable farm in the Waveney Valley. Pheasant is one of a collection of eight luxury Norfolk holiday cottages at Wheatacre Hall Barns, giving guests access to a wide variety of amenities that include a games barn, Fitness Barn outdoor hot tub. Beccles is a few miles away while Norfolk, The Broads and Great Yarmouth are all within half an hour's drive. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
Sleeping up to six guests, Snipe affords fantastic amenities for your holiday that include a games barn, outdoor hot tub and a gym. Unsurprisingly, it is no wonder couples, families and friends all love this luxury self-catering cottage at Wheatacre Hall Barns. The location in the Waveney Valley is close to Beccles and the Norfolk Broads National Park and within easy reach of Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Southwold. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
There is space for everyone including the dog at Wheatacre Hall Barns. This collection of eight luxurious Norfolk cottages is on a family-run arable and dairy farm where guests can explore the farm and even watch the cows being milked in the parlour. Facilities include a games room and soft play area, lots of space to play outdoors and a sheltered outdoor hot tub, all in an idyllically rural location close to Beccles and The Broads, and just half an hour from Norwich and the coast at Great Yarmouth and Southwold. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
Wheatacre Hall Barns have everything you need for an amazing family holiday. The eight luxurious barn conversions are on a family-run dairy and arable farm in the Waveney Valley, a games barn and soft play room, gym and outdoor hot tub as well as lots of space to roam and play freely. The holiday cottages sleep between two and seven people and are within walking distance of the Wheatacre White Lion pub. Beccles is just a few miles away, with Norwich, The Broads and the coast a relaxed half an hour's drive. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Pack up the family and make your way to luxurious Wheatacre Hall Barns close to Beccles in the beautiful Waveney Valley. There are eight 5-Star holiday cottages on the 1,100-acre working farm, with guest amenities that include a games barn, gym, and an outdoor hot tub. Whether you are a couple escaping to the country for a quiet weekend with the dog, or you are searching for the perfect location for your annual self-catering holiday with your extended family and friends, you will love having so much space to spread out and have fun. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
This luxurious barn conversion is on a 1,100-acre farm in the beautiful Waveney Valley, close to Beccles and The Broads and less than half an hour from the coast. Coot has space for up to six people to sleep in three bedrooms, with the option of booking one or more of the other 5-Star Gold standard holiday cottages to accommodate groups of extended family and friends. The onsite facilities are superb and include a games room, exercise barn and an outdoor hot tub. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
