If you wake every morning with the urge to pull the covers back over your head, it's time to book a self-catering holiday at Lakeside Cottage. The former gamekeeper's cottage sleeps four people and has a path to a private jetty on the lake. It's set within a nature reserve a 20-minute walk from Silverdale, where there are two pubs, a small supermarket and other amenities. Morecambe Bay, Kendal, Windermere, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, and Lancaster are all within easy reach, and there are beautiful walks and mountain bike trails from the cottage door.
Torbay Rise is a beautiful holiday home where families can gather comfortably to spend precious time together. The sizeable Victorian property is the owner's former home, and the sense of warmth and welcome is evident in every room. They have carefully refurbished the property to provide space for 15 people in eight bedrooms with two reception rooms, a big kitchen/diner for family self-catering, a cinema room, a games room, and a heated indoor swimming pool with a hot tub and a sauna. Guests enjoy panoramic views from the hilltop location with windows facing Torquay beach and the harbour. The seaside, shops, cafes and other amenities are within a ten-minute stroll.
Finkle Cottage is around the corner from Sedbergh Main Street, across the road from the church and a short walk from shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. It's an ideal self-catering holiday cottage for couples or individuals touring the western Yorkshire Dales and Lakes, giving easy access to superb walks, cycling routes, sights and attractions. The place is pet-friendly, with a cot available for guests travelling with an infant. Period features are brought up to date with comfortable furnishings and modern appliances, making this one-bedroom holiday home welcoming in all seasons.
Birthday parties, luxury hen weekends and corporate events - it is all possible when you stay at Tatham House in Bishops Lydeard in Somerset. This big holiday house near Taunton sleeps 20 guests in ten ensuite bedrooms, offering a high standard of comfort and features that include an indoor swimming pool, games room, hot tub, cinema room, three reception rooms, and three acres of landscaped grounds. The kitchen is perfect for self-catering but is of a high enough standard that a private chef could step in and whip up a multi-course meal to mark a special occasion.
Chestnut Barn welcomes big families and groups of friends for relaxing self-catering holidays in Norfolk all year round. The spacious holiday home sleeps ten people in four bedrooms, potentially accommodating two more guests in folding beds and two infants in cots. Beautifully furnished interiors and landscaped gardens with games, table tennis, sandpit, bike storage, and a hot tub are perfect for your family holiday, hen-do, or catching up with friends over a long weekend. You're within a few miles of Cromer and other beaches and within walking distance of the village shop, green, and pub in Aldborough.
You won't have to settle for anything less than luxury when you stay at The Old Chequers. This former village pub in South Creake has been welcoming guests for centuries and is now a fantastic holiday home sleeping up to 14 people for a self-catering holiday in North Norfolk. Six ensuite bedrooms, an extremely well-equipped kitchen for self-catering, and a garden with a stream and a hot tub make it a favourite for guests of all ages. We've recently renovated and added a brand new games room with a pool table, flat-screen TVs and arcade games. The location is also ideal, close to Burnham, Fakenham, Holkham, and Wells-next-the-Sea.
Peregrine Retreat is a chic holiday lodge in rural Herefordshire. Perfect for couples, it features panoramic views, high-quality furnishings, and a deck with an outdoor spa bath. The self-catering lodge is in Orcop Hill, within walking distance of the village pub and convenient for Hereford, the Wye Valley AONB and the Brecon Beacons National Park. It's a superb choice all year round for anyone who enjoys beautiful walks, fantastic views, outdoor activities, history, delicious food and drink, or a gorgeous setting where you can relax and enjoy the stylish and modern comforts that make it easy to relax, destress and recharge.
If you're yearning for fresh air, big sky views, and a place where you, your family and friends can relax and catch up, Gardener's Cottage is it. Sitting in Netherton close to the national park and the Cheviot Hills, the three-bedroom holiday home is perfect for self-catering holidays in Northumberland in any season. There is space for seven people, with children and well-behaved dogs welcome. Take long walks and bike rides through the countryside or along the coast, visit stately homes and castles, and enjoy long pub lunches or picnics on a sunny day.
Treat yourself to a fantastic holiday at The Hideaway. The modern holiday home built in a traditional style is the perfect place for a self-catering holiday with family, extended family and friends. It's on the edge of Netherton village close to the Northumberland National Park, a quarter of a mile from The Star Inn pub and close to Alnwick Castle, Hadrian's Wall, Alnmouth, Holy Island and the Northumberland Heritage Coast. Dogs and children are welcome. Holiday bookings are available all year round, with short breaks possible depending on availability.
A house party needs a venue that encourages socialising yet allows people to retreat to their private space when they need to rest. Tone Dale House fits the bill perfectly. This elegant Georgian manor has been sympathetically refurbished to sleep 31 people in 15/16 bedrooms, featuring multiple reception rooms, a cinema/party room and over four acres of professionally landscaped grounds. It's a popular holiday home for group self-catering holidays in Somerset as it is convenient for the M5 and has a wide choice of activities and sights within easy reach. You can walk to the pub, supermarket, restaurants and cafes, or talk to the owner about brining the entertainment and catering in house.
Park View Cottage is opposite Sewerby Hall and a stone's throw from the beach and the pub. The self-catering cottage on the Yorkshire Coast sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is child and pet-friendly. Couples and families love the location, close to beautiful views and within easy reach of Bridlington, Scarborough and Filey. Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay and York are within an hour's drive to give you plenty of options no matter what the weather.
This characterful Victorian holiday cottage is in Ventnor, a short walk from the beach and a mere stroll from shops, cafes, restaurants & bars. The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms. It has a south facing terraced garden with superb views over the town and bay, also benefiting from two off-street parking spaces one with EV charging. There's always lots to see and do with local attractions, including the Botanic Gardens, Blackgang Chine, the Donkey Sanctuary and Coastal Path It's a fantastic place for couples or families with children over the age of 10.
Luxuriate in elegant surroundings with stunning views in this Windermere lakeside holiday home. North Highfield was built as a gentleman's residence and boasts beautiful Victorian details with modern comforts. It sleeps 12 people in six well-appointed bedrooms, with four reception rooms, five bathrooms, and extensive grounds. It's a fantastic location for your next family reunion or get together with friends. Windermere village and Bowness-on-Windermere are both within easy reach, as are places like Scafell Pike and Orrest Head.
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.
***Fully refurbished for 2024*** The mountains and coastline of Southern Snowdonia are best enjoyed from a welcoming holiday home like The Barn at Llwyngloddaeth. The three-bedroom stone cottage is in an elevated position less than two miles from Barmouth, with stunning views of the Mawddach Estuary. There's space for five people, and it's child and dog-friendly, so ideal for families who love walking, mountain biking, golf, fishing, and sailing. The Barn is available for holiday bookings all year round, with many guests returning year after year to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Woodpecker Cottage is a wonderful holiday cottage for couples or families who want to be close to the South West Coast Path and the famous beaches of North Devon. The two-bedroom cottage sleeps four people and is beautifully presented, featuring a log burner in the living room, patio, and no immediate neighbours. It's in the village of Bucks Cross, in an Area of Outstanding of Natural Beauty and within walking distance of the village shop. Bideford, Barnstaple and Bucks Mills are all within easy reach, as are Westward Ho!, The Big Sheep, and The Milky Way Adventure Park. Pls note: Bookings run Friday to Friday (7 days) or Monday to Friday for weekend and mid-weekshort breaks.
Enjoy the beauty of South Devon from this charming holiday cottage in Kingsbridge. The one bedroom Victorian property is a stroll from the quay, where you can connect with buses taking you to Dartmouth, Totnes, Plymouth and Salcombe. Bars, tea rooms and shops with wonderful walking, cycling, sailing SUP boarding and sightseeing opportunities. It comes with off-street parking, a huge plus in the busy summer season, and has a picturesque cottage front garden and living room with a log burner. Salcombe, Dartmouth and Dartmoor National Park are nearby, as are the Rivers Dart and Avon. Gardeners Cottage welcomes couples and independent travellers all year round.
Settle back in style in this fantastic seaside Victorian mews house in Aldwick. Mews Cottage is on a private gated estate, metres from Bognor Regis promenade and beach, with space for six people to sleep in three bedrooms. It's perfect for a family holiday in any season as there is so much to see and do. Go windsurfing, SUPing and sailing, visit Goodwood and Arundel Castle. Shop in Chichester and Brighton, and sightsee in Portsmouth historic dockyard. The South Downs National Park is only a few miles away, and there are miles of spectacular coastline to explore.
This romantic barn oozes character and charm and provides a luxurious 5 Star retreat right in the heart of the Lake District in the stunning Troutbeck Valley. Sleeping two guests in one king-sized bedroom, and located just a short stroll from Lake Windermere and an excellent pub, Townfoot Barn is the perfect retreat for couples looking for a slice of Cumbrian paradise. Dogs are welcome too. Sorry but short breaks are not available, just weekly or longer bookings taken throughout the year. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
