These three Scandinavian style lodges in a loch-side Scottish setting are a match made in heaven. Each cabin sleeps 2 to 8 people, sitting in a peaceful holiday park in Sandhills, within walking distance of the beach. They can be booked on their own or in combination to accommodate everyone from couples on a romantic break to extended families and groups of friends who want to make the most of the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway coastline. The area offers plenty in the way of attractions and activities, while the holiday park provides guests with amenities that include a heated indoor pool and onsite bar and restaurant. Tourist board rating: 3 Star
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
A luxurious countryside break in the heart of Somerset? Why not! The Cottage is ideal for couples or small families who love spending time outside. There is breathtaking scenery nearby in the Mendips, Quantocks, Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Blackdown Hills, with miles of footpaths and cycle routes on which to explore. The Jurassic Coast beaches and fossils are also within easy reach, as are beaches like Burnham-on-Sea. With a fantastic heated indoor pool and 4-Star Gold quality accommodation, this delightful holiday cottage is somewhere you will want to return to. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
The Barn at Lower Harton Farm comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests in four bedrooms, each of whom enjoys fantastic views and exclusive access to a heated indoor swimming pool and a games room. There is plenty of space to relax and socialise with your family and friends, with the 16 acres of grounds including a huge deck and pond. The Barn is near Lustleigh in the Dartmoor National Park with direct access to footpaths and cycling routes and close to beautiful beaches and favourite attractions that include Paignton Zoo and Exeter Cathedral.
Space, luxury and incredible views await lucky visitors to West Soar, which combines the convenience of a hotel with the privacy of self-catering. This 5-star holiday home boasts incredible ocean views and is only a short walk away from the sandy shore of Soar Mill Cove, within easy reach of Salcombe and Dartmouth. The house is next to the Soar Mill Cove Hotel and guests have free use of the hotel's leisure facilities, including a tennis court and indoor swimming pool. They also enjoy discounted rates at the hotel's spa and highly rated restaurant and the option of room service. There is space for up to ten people in five bedrooms, and the potential to accommodate up to twenty two when booked together with the hotel's Ocean View Villas. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Pres du Val is a fabulous holiday home on the Isle of Guernsey in the Channel Isles with plenty of space for family or friends and a well-tended garden with heated outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace. Ideally located in the highly desirable area of St Martin, guests can enjoy all the right ingredients for a relaxing holiday on this beautiful island with the convenience of a pub and shops for provisions within walking distance.
Eastwoods is a New Forest holiday home where you can re-connect and celebrate spending time with family and friends. It's incredibly spacious yet wonderfully welcoming and homely, with space for 14 people to sleep in six bedrooms and expansive grounds that include an outdoor pool. Eastwoods is a mile from Sway, where there is a good choice of shops, a mainline train station, and four friendly pubs. Lymington, Brockenhurst and the Hampshire coastline are all within a few miles. Short breaks and more extended stays are available all year round.
If you are looking for a large venue to celebrate a special occasion then take a look at this impressive country house. Underley Grange exudes classic charm and is just perfect for a milestone event, wedding or simply spending time with special people. The flagship of the Underley Estate, guests can enjoy a true taste of country life when they stay at Underley Grange with miles of wonderful walks, fly fishing and clay pigeon shooting on the doorstep, as well as golf and a host of attractions in the nearby Lake District National and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
The collection of self-catering apartments at The Old Rectory makes it ideal for a holiday for everyone from couples to large groups of family or friends. Its location on the edge of Lanreath village is private and peaceful, yet only 100 metres from the village shop and two miles from the Jubilee Inn at Pelynt. The beaches at Looe and Polperro are ten minutes away, while favourite attractions like the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Monkey Sanctuary are all easily accessible by car. An outdoor swimming pool is available from May to the end of August.
Laurel Cottage is set on an acre of grounds and boasts stunning Snowdonia views, as well as a private outdoor hot tub and a heated indoor swimming pool. It's near to the village of Eglwysbach, three miles from National Trust Bodnant Gardens and within easy reach of Conwy and Llandudno. This area is packed with ways to have fun, whether you're the sort who enjoys scaling mountains, bouncing around on subterranean trampolines, wandering around stately homes and gardens, or dining daily on fresh local produce. Laurel sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is child and dog-friendly. It's available for bookings all year round.
Prescelly View is perfect for holidays with family and friends. With 4,000 square feet of interior space together with a large garden, it can easily accommodate up to eight people in four bedrooms. The house enjoys wonderful views across the Pembrokeshire countryside to the Prescelli Hills and benefits from an indoor swimming pool and outdoor hot tub. Narberth, Tenby and Haverfordwest are all nearby, as are beautiful beaches and attractions like Folly Farm and Oakwood Leisure Park.
A relaxing holiday in the Peak District is just what you need. This one-bedroom holiday apartment is a short walk from the centre of Glossop on the edge of the national park, with excellent access to bars, shops and cafes. It's a fantastic area for walking and cycling as there are so many beautiful paths and cycling routes nearby, including the long-distance Trans Pennine Trail. Bakewell, Buxton and Eyam are within easy reach, while Manchester is less than an hour by car or train. Local activities include fishing, mountain biking and sailing. There is a small gym and a swimming pool on site.
A historic large holiday home that accommodates up to twenty two guests in ten en-suite bedrooms offering excellent facilities including an outdoor heated swimming pool and grass tennis court for large group gatherings. Located in a country village in Warwickshire and close to Stratford upon Avon, Evesham and The Cotswolds, the central location of Coughton Lodge makes it a perfect self-catering venue for big groups and celebratory events.
Whether you are catching up with your university friends and their families for a fun summer holiday, or are gathering the extended family together for a traditional Christmas in the country, Spring Farm is the perfect venue. The flexible layout comfortably accommodates up to 12 people in six bedrooms, and with several living areas, an indoor swimming pool, sauna and a games room, there is room for everyone to relax. Spring Farm sits on nine acres of private land which includes a big patio, several fields, woodland and an all-weather tennis court. Waldron village and the Star Inn are around a 20-minute walk away, while Brighton and the Sussex coast, 1066 country, and the South Downs National Park are all within easy reach for fun-filled days out.
Combine the space and privacy of a self-catering cottage with the luxury and convenience of a spa-hotel stay at Driftwood Lodge. This modern two-bedroom cottage is in the grounds of Trenython Manor near Fowey, with guests having access to the hotel's grounds, spa facilities, bar and restaurant. It is available all year round, putting visitors within easy reach of beautiful beaches and attractions such as Lanhydrock, Eden Project, the sailing town of Fowey and the historic harbour at Charlestown. The cottage sleeps up to four people and has a layout that suits couples and families.
With Alton Towers just twenty minutes away by car, the Peak District National Park on the doorstep and superb on-site facilities to keep the children and adults entertained, Callow Top Holiday Park is an excellent self-catering choice for a family holiday. There is a restaurant and outdoor pool on-site.
Within easy reach of the spectacular World Heritage Coast, this historic Grade II listed holiday home sits in the wing of a farmhouse and affords excellent facilities including the use of a hot tub and swimming pool. A remote picturesque position only two miles from Abbotsbury and perfect for discovering the natural beauty of Dorset.
Relax against the backdrop of 200-acres of prime Cornish farmland. Kingfisher Cottage is on Waterloo Farm, a few miles from Launceston and within easy reach of Bodmin Moor, Bude, Crackington Haven, Boscastle and Tintagel. It's one of six welcoming holiday cottages on the farm. It is accessible for wheelchair users with accommodation entirely on the ground floor and a level entrance from the parking area. Guests can fly or coarse fish, swim in the heated outdoor pool (from May to September), play in the sandpit play area, spot birds and wildlife from the hide, and challenge each other in the games room.
Harrier Lodge is a fantastic family holiday home on the desirable Lower Mill Estate in the Cotswold Water Park. It's next to Clearwater Lake, with spacious balconies overlooking the water and light-filled open plan living areas. The house accommodates up to eight people in four bedrooms, with guests having access to the excellent onsite amenities that include play areas, a bar and restaurant, and a spa. The Cotswold towns of Cirencester, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Bourton-on-the-Water are only a few miles away, and Bath, Cheltenham, and favourite attractions like the Cotswolds Farm Park are all within easy reach.
