Garden Bank Cottage sits in a pretty tranquil setting on the Scottish Borders near to the popular town of Kelso. Great walking and fishing, superb places for a meal out, plenty of historic sites to visit and wonderful shopping are just some of the reasons to visit (along with the use of a tennis court!). Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Set in a peaceful corner of an organic farm and only two miles from Kelso, Eden Hideaway is a wonderful holiday chalet for up to four people, with beautiful views of the Eden Valley and the Cheviot Hills. The owner has taken great care to ensure guests can relax and enjoy themselves from the moment they arrive, whether it is by lighting the cosy log burner or heating the wood-fired outdoor spa to sit under the stars and let the warm water soothe tired muscles. There are fantastic footpaths and mountain bike routes nearby, as well as favourite attractions including Roxburgh Castle, Floors Castle and Kelso Abbey.
Stay on a family-run farm in the gorgeous countryside near the Yorkshire coast. Partridge Cottage is on Magdalen Grange Farm in Gristhorpe, half a mile from the Bull Inn pub, only a few miles from Filey beach, and a short drive from Scarborough, Cayton, and Hunmandby Gap. The self-catering holiday cottage sleeps five people in two bedrooms and suits families and couples. It's child and pet-friendly, with guests having good access to footpaths like the Wolds Way and the Cleveland Way.
Alfred’s Barn, a stunning timber-framed thatched barn dating from 1740, with open plan kitchen sitting and dining area, sitting TV room, games room, and 4 bedrooms (2 ensuite), is full of original details with a contemporary style and sleeps up to 8. This amazing conversion is extremely spacious, full of light and furnished with a pleasant mix of classic and contemporary style. Located in an idyllic rural setting at Grove Farm with its extensive gardens and surrounded by farmland, woods, an orchard, and ponds, it provides the perfect holiday escape. For larger groups who choose to also stay in the other properties at Grove Farm, the dining area seats up to 27 people (with extra tables and benches) under the unique globe chandeliers.
A cosy, 4 Star holiday cottage with log burner ideally placed between Salcombe and Dartmouth in an AONB in South Devon. Just a mile from Beesands village with beach and excellent gastro pub and with easy access onto the South West Coastal Path, The Trap House is a popular self-catering choice for families and couples looking for a holiday by the sea. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Fantastic high quality holiday home with ground floor living (inc bedroom and bathroom) ideally located in a rural location in Herefordshire, providing an ideal retreat for a get together with friends or family. Five bedrooms, four bathrooms and just ten minutes drive from Hereford City with great shopping, restaurants and attractions. Two pubs within less than a half an hour walk (or five minute drive). There is a large enclosed garden. This is a Luxury property in Herefordshire countryside. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Located within the Lake District National Park, this holiday cottage is less than five miles from Coniston Water and six miles from Windermere. On the fringes of a pretty village, Hill Top Farm enjoys a peaceful secluded location from which to explore the area and enjoy everything it has to offer including its many attractions and fabulous walks. Close by to local pub and shops. Facilities include chickens, field pond, greenhouse raised bed and fruit, bike shed, games room bbq, veranda, gazebo,secure large gardens and car park
On a 1000 acre estate within the heart of Exmoor National Park, this beautiful impressive holiday home is ideal for large groups of friends or family, celebration weekends, corporate hospitality - sleeping up to ten guests in five bedrooms (three en-suites). Sitting in large gardens, this delightful retreat offers plenty of space both inside and out, and affords wonderful views and fantastic riverside walks from the front door.
A newly converted holiday home on a working farm in a wonderful part of Wiltshire in the pretty village of East Grafton (AONB). An ideal base for exploring the areas many attractions including Savernake Forest, the Kennet and Avon Canal, Stonehenge, Salisbury, Devizes, Avebury and Marlborough to name a few. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Formerly the stable block, this recent conversion provides modern well presented self-catering accommodation for families and friends who want to enjoy a taste of country living. Surrounded by glorious Wiltshire scenery in the picturesque village of East Grafton within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Hen House sits on a working farm. An excellent base for exploring the many attractions of the area including world famous Stonehenge, Salisbury, Avebury stone circles, Savernake Forest, Devizes, Marlborough and the Kennet and Avon Canal. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
Sitting right in the heart of the North York Moors National Park, this comfy welcoming barn is just a mile from Wainwright's Coast to Coast and surrounded by spectacular scenery. With wide appeal and flexible accommodation, it is every bit as popular with large groups of up to ten as it is for couples taking advantage of the mid-week reduced rates.
STB 5-Star Weiroch Lodge provides truly memorable accommodation. Affording a spectacular position and surrounded by stunning Speyside scenery in picturesque Morayshire, this gorgeous Scottish Lodge is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and for those seeking a peaceful getaway. In the heart of Whisky country with the Cairngorms close by, the area has an abundance of attractions. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
If you dream of a holiday where you can sit back in a hot tub and enjoy far reaching views over stunning countryside and star-lit skies at night, then Penblaith Barn could be for you. This fantastic barn conversion has been finished to the highest specification, and with room for up to 18 guests in eight en-suite bedrooms, there is plenty of space for you to gather your family and friends together for a truly memorable holiday. Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye are just a few miles away and have a good variety of shops, cafes and pubs; while Symonds Yat, the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Parks provide a wealth of choice for walkers and mountain bikers. There are dozens of nearby castles, from the romantic ruins of Chepstow to the gorgeous gothic-revival interior of Cardiff Castle. With wonderful Herefordshire and Monmouthshire towns and villages to happily occupy your days, and a games room, hot tub and vast gardens to entertain you at home, Penblaith Barn makes it possible for everyone in your group to Tourist board rating: 5 Star
The country meets the coast at Dale Farm Cottage. This beautiful period holiday home sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is perfect for families (sorry but no children under 7) and friends. It is just outside Hunmanby village, three miles from Hunmanby Gap and five miles from Filey town and beaches. Scarborough and the Yorkshire Moors National Park are also nearby, offering lots of fun and family-friendly ways to enjoy this beautiful part of Britain. The owners have put a lot of thought and effort into furnishing the cottage, creating somewhere that is luxuriously and comfortable where you can all relax and enjoy yourself. The kitchen is very well equipped and there is a barbecue for relaxed outdoor family meals where everyone can catch up and enjoy being together.
Wharfedale Lodge is ideal for groups of 4-20 people who want space and peace in beautiful surroundings. Whether you are on a walking or cycling holiday with family or friends, need somewhere away from the office where you can your colleagues can clear your head and plan for future success, or are running a retreat or workshop, the spacious living and dining area, beautifully maintained grounds and nine bedrooms are ideal. The venue is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, in between Grassington and Kettlewell and within easy reach of Skipton.
Live the Highland dream at Glencarron Lodge. This wonderful Victorian shooting lodge has been sympathetically modernised to comfortably accommodate groups of up to 18 guests in ten bedrooms looking for self-catering. The 12,000 acre estate - which is less than an hour's drive from Inverness - offers fishing, shooting, clay pigeon shooting, deer stalking, hiking, mountain biking and as much space and serenity as you and your party could desire. Take a day trip to the stunning beaches on the west coast or the Isle of Skye, or spend your holiday discovering charming villages. The Highland welcome is always warm and genuine at Glencarron Lodge.
Surrounded by acres of private grounds with magnificent views of gardens and woodland fells, Manesty Dairy is a beautiful romantic holiday retreat. The northern part of the Lake District National Park and the Borrowdale Valley have some lovely walks, many of which are accessible from the front door of Manesty Dairy. Keswick is only five miles away, with a wealth of places to shop, eat and drink, as well as museums, a theatre, cinema and boat trips on Derwent Water. The converted Edwardian dairy is perfect for couples who are on their own or who are staying at Manesty as part of a larger group.
Whether you are escaping for a long weekend, a week, or even longer, you will find that Cocklety How Byre is the ideal base for your Lake District holiday. The cottage, which is one of a collection of fantastic self-catering properties at Manesty, sits peacefully at the foot of Catbells with stunning views towards Skiddaw, Blencathra, Falcon Crag and Brown Dodd. The cottage is less than a mile from Grange village and the southern shore of Derwent Water, and five miles from Keswick, so it is perfect for couples who want somewhere quiet yet convenient to stay.
Cocklety How Stable Loft is part of a fantastic collection of self-catering Lake District cottages at Manesty in the beautiful Borrowdale Valley. Nestled at the foot of Catbells, the apartment enjoys lovely views in all directions and is close to favourite Lake District attractions including Derwentwater, Keswick and Whinlatter Forest. There is space for up to five people to sleep in three bedrooms, with the potential to increase the loft to sleep seven people by combining it with neighbouring Cocklety How Studio.
Manesty is a wonderful period farmhouse in the northern part of the Lake District that sleeps up to seven people in three bedrooms. Derwentwater is under a mile away while the vibrant market town of Keswick is only a few miles further, and there are footpaths from the door leading to places like Catbells and the ancient stone circle at Castlerigg. Guests can climb mountain peaks, fish, sail and cycle, or sit in the peaceful garden and enjoy the beautiful views towards Skiddaw, Blencathra and across the Borrowdale Valley. All the right ingredients for the perfect holiday!