You might love your family and friends enough to go on holiday with them, but that doesn't mean you do not appreciate having your own space. Great Calva is perfect because not only is it in a stunning location in the Eden Valley and close to the Northern Fells of the Lake District, but it also has three separate bedroom suites that sleep up to 12 people so you can spend your days and evenings socialising, then withdraw in peace at night. The holiday cottage is part of Monkhouse Hill - a former Georgian farm near Caldbeck that has been successfully converted into nine award-winning holiday properties to accommodate everyone from couples to families and large groups. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
Brae Fell is a beautifully converted barn in a fantastic location. The owners of Monkhouse Hill have taken a 300-year old farm with far-reaching views of the Eden Valley and transformed the buildings into nine award-winning self-catering properties that are close to the Northern Fells of the Lake District National Park. There are miles of incredible walking and cycling routes in the area, and you can easily reach places like Carlisle, Penrith, Keswick, Bassenthwaite and the southern Lakes. Brae Fell can comfortably accommodate eight people in four bedrooms, making it ideal for large or extended families and groups of friends. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
Ideal for couples or families, Miller Moss is a beautiful barn conversion that sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms. It is one of nine superb self-catering properties at Monkhouse Hill near Caldbeck and the Northern Fells of the Lake District. Penrith is just a few miles away, and Keswick, Bassenthwaite, Skiddaw, Cockermouth and Carlisle are all within easy reach. The cottage is only 15 minutes from the M6 making it well located for exploring the southern part of the Lake District National Park as well. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
With space for up to 20 guests, The Manor Stables has wide appeal with a log burner, exclusive hot tub, lovely rural views, private patio area and the shared use of 70 acres of beautiful parkland with plenty of space including ponds, vineyard and Games Barn. Beautifully presented throughout, this superb holiday home is one of a collection of nine exclusive properties thoughtfully designed with large parties in mind and sits on The Cotswold Estate on the outskirts of the Oxfordshire village of Lew. The popular Lord Kitchener pub is within walking distance and the Cotswolds many attractions including the Cotswold Wildlife Farm, Oxford's dreaming spires and Blenheim Palace are all within easy driving distance. A perfect choice for anyone looking to get together with friends and family or celebrate a special occasion (hen parties and stag weekends welcome!). The owner is able to arrange fun activities including zorbing, clay pigeon shooting, team building events and mini-olympic games.
The Manor Wychwood is a delight in contradictions. The luxurious barn conversion is quiet and rural yet just a short drive from Witney, Woodstock, Blenheim Palace and Oxford. It can sleep up to 24 people in 10 bedrooms yet retains the welcoming feeling of a family home. The layout is ideal for getting together to celebrate milestone occasions, but there are also quiet corners where guests can retreat for peace and privacy. The Manor Wychwood is in the Cotswold AONB and managed as part of the Cotswold Manor Estate, so you know you and your guests will enjoy a high standard of accommodation with excellent facilities and support when planning the perfect holiday or celebratory break with extended family or friends.
If you are planning an annual catch-up with far-flung friends, getting the entire family together to celebrate Christmas or a milestone birthday, or you need a peaceful place for a corporate event, The Cotswold Manor Estate has everything you need. There are nine beautiful self-catering properties to choose from with each sleeping between 10 to 30 people which can be booked individually or together to accommodate bigger groups. Guests have use of the estate's 70-acres of private grounds and are close to Oxford and favourite Cotswold attractions for exciting days out.
The Cotswold Manor Estate is the perfect place for a holiday with extended family and friends or as a venue to celebrate a milestone event. The Manor Barn (sleeps 16) is one of nine beautiful properties sleeping between 10 and 30 people with guests having access to 70 acres of grounds that include parkland, ponds, a vineyard and woodland walks. The estate is within walking distance of the Lord Kitchener gastropub and close to Bampton village. Blenheim, Oxford, Bicester, and pretty Cotswold villages like Bourton-on-the-Water and the Slaughters are all within easy reach.
Whether you are planning a holiday for five people, 55 guests or even more, you will find everything you are searching for at The Cotswold Manor Estate. Manor Cottage sleeps up to 14 people in five bedrooms, with a spacious, open-plan living and dining area and lots of outdoor space including a hot-tub. Guests have use of 70-private acres where you can arrange fun activities everyone will love. There is an excellent pub, The Lord Kitchener, a mile away, with favourite sites and attractions including Bourton-on-the-Water, Blenheim Palace and the city of Oxford all within easy reach.
The Manor House is one of nine excellent properties on The Cotswold Estate, just outside of Lew and within walking distance of the renowned Lord Kitchener pub. The house comfortably sleeps up to 22 guests and can be hired together with other properties on the estate to accommodate larger groups if required. The 70-acre estate has beautiful gardens and woodlands and is within easy reach of attractions that include Blenheim Palace, the Cotswold Wildlife Farm and the beautiful city of Oxford, as well as picturesque Cotswold villages and towns such as Stow-on-the-Wold and the Slaughters. Perfect for a celebratory weekend including hen parties and stag weekends.
The Manor Court is perfect for groups of family or friends, with space for 24-30 people to stay in the beautifully renovated barn. It is one of the largest of the eight self-catering properties to rent on the Cotswold Manor Estate and ideal for special celebrations, reunions or even team building weekends. The 70-acre estate includes beautiful parkland and extensive gardens, a play barn and an outdoor hot tub, and is within easy reach of Oxford, Blenheim Palace and The Cotswold Wildlife Park.
The Manor Byre sits on the edge of the Cotswold Manor Estate. Nestling amongst extensive grounds of seventy acres, this beautifully converted barn with a hot tub sleeps sixteen to eighteen guests and enjoys lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Perfect for large families or friends gatherings, The Manor Byre is an excellent choice whether you are looking for a holiday or celebratory break away. Hen and stag parties are welcome, the estate is centrally located, short breaks are offered all year round and activities can be arranged to put a little extra fun into your time away.
If you are planning a fun get together for your extended family and friends, or you need somewhere to gather colleagues for a corporate event or girls weekend away, then Manor Lodge on The Cotswold Manor Estate fits the bill. The elegant house can comfortably accommodate up to 25 people in eight bedrooms, giving guests access to the Estate's 70-acre private estate with parkland, lakes and streams, an orchard and a bluebell wood as well as an indoor games room and a separate Events Barn. The peaceful village of Bampton is nearby, as are favourite attractions such as Blenheim Palace and the historic city of Oxford.
Sitting in a half acre garden (with hot tub!), The Manor Vineyard is located on the Cotswold Manor Estate. Nestling amongst seventy acres of private land, this well presented holiday home sleeps up to ten guests and is an ideal self-catering choice for a large family holiday, getting away with friends or a celebratory weekends (including hen and stag parties). Centrally located in the country, the manor house is easily accessible and available for short breaks all year round.
The Manor Hall is the largest of eight properties on the Cotswold Manor Estate. There is room for 24 (or up to 30 people with additional beds) in nine bedrooms, so it is perfect for getting away to catch-up or celebrate a special occasion with friends and family (hen and stag nights welcome). Tucked away at the end of a long, gated drive and surrounded by 70 acres of private land, Manor Hall feels peacefully rural yet is within easy reach of Oxford, the M4 and M40, and only an hour from Heathrow Airport. The owners are happy to help you arrange special extras and different activities to help make sure your time at The Manor Hall is as perfect as you wish it to be.
With a log burning stove for cosy winter breaks and a hot tub that allows you to sit back and soak up the beautiful surrounding Scottish countryside, Railway Crossing Cottage is a popular self-catering retreat at any time of the year. Perfect for families and couples (one or two), the cottage is nicely sandwiched between the pretty historic fishing villages of Crail and Anstruther, and a good base for discovering the beauty of the East Neuk area of Fife.
Lover's Retreat is just as the name suggests, a characterful romantic luxury retreat just for two. The perfect place to escape away for some rest and recuperation, this gorgeous holiday cottage is located at Poppinghole Farm and nestles amongst the glorious rolling countryside of East Sussex close to Robertsbridge. Rye, Hastings, Battle, Camber Sands and Tunbridge Wells are all within easy reach for day trips out. Alternatively, stay put and enjoy lovely walks, bike rides and the excellent facilities at Poppinghole Farm with a fabulous on-site indoor swimming pool, spa for pampering and fishing lakes.
Offering the perfect mix of country charm and modern style, Old Spot is a popular retreat for couples, families and friends and sits in a picturesque setting at Poppinghole Farm within an AONB amongst glorious East Sussex countryside. Close to Robertsbridge, the luxury holiday cottage is within easy reach of Rye, Battle, Hasting and Tunbridge Wells and has superb walking and cycling on the doorstep, along with on-site fishing and spa facilities that include a fabulous indoor pool, Jacuzzi, plunge pool and pamper room for treatments - what more could you ask for in a relaxing holiday?
Sleeping 10 people in 4 bedrooms (plus the games room), Barton Rock is a spacious luxury cottage with a private hot tub and confined garden. Bring the dog along on your coastal escape as you relax and unwind in the open plan ground floor with a kitchen, dining and lounge area.
Perfect for couples (one or two) and families, Corner Cottage has two en-suite bedrooms (one on the ground floor) and enjoys the benefits from being nicely tucked away from the other cottages on Corffe Estate, whilst having use of the excellent facilities including an indoor pool and tennis. Sitting on the outskirts of the Devon village of Tawstock, Barnstaple is a short car ride away and the glorious beaches of Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Croyde and Westward Ho! are within easy reach, as is Exmoor National Park. The perfect self-catering retreat for a relaxing holiday in North Devon with an abundance of attractions within easy reach and excellent amenities on the doorstep.
Perfect for families, this welcoming self-catering retreat sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms (the twin en-suite room is accessed off the double, plus there is a separate double bedroom) and is perfectly placed on Corffe Estate in a tranquil setting in North Devon. Guests have the use of excellent on-site facilities including a fabulous indoor pool, tennis court, five acres of grounds (including play areas for children) and a hot tub - all the right ingredients for the perfect holiday! Exmoor National Park and popular beaches are within easy driving distance including Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Croyde and Westward Ho!
