Luxury and 5 Star Holiday Cottages

A delightful detached holiday cottage in the heart of rural North Yorkshire in the little hamlet of Great Barugh nicely sandwiched between Pickering and Malton. Sitting in the Vale of Pickering on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, the area offers plenty to see and do. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold

Why would you even consider going abroad for your holiday with the beautiful Cotswold Water Park as an option? The 40-square mile nature reserve boasts over 150 lakes and has been carefully developed to protect the natural habitat for birds and wildlife while still being superbly comfortable for holidaymakers. Grey Heron Lodge is a waterfront holiday home with ample space for up to six people, with three comfortable bedrooms, an open-plan living area and a huge wrap-around deck. Guests have use of onsite facilities that include watersports, play areas, and a bar and restaurant. They can fish next to the lodge, and the owners have provided a two-person kayak for them to use on Windrush Lake. Dogs and children are very welcome, making Grey Heron Lodge a firm favourite with families and friends, as well as couples who appreciate a great location, pet friendly accommodation and extra space.

This welcoming holiday cottages sits in the ground of a 100-year old granary, offering a high standard of accommodation for up to four guests in two bedrooms. Granary Cottage offers ground floor accommodation and sits on the edge of the North York Moors within easy reach of popular destinations including Malton, Scarborough, Pickering, Whitby and York. Picture yourself in the summer, enjoying an evening glass of wine as you gaze across countryside views towards the North York Moors, or in winter, relaxing in a cosy sitting room with a proper open fire. Just outside of the village of Snainton and within walking distance of a pub, Granary Cottage is a favourite all year round.

Located in a peaceful position just outside of the village of Snainton close to the edge of the North York Moors, The Stables Cottage offers a luxurious place to stay while discovering the many delights of the Moors. There is space for five guests to sleep in two bedrooms (both with en-suite bathrooms), so the cottage is a favourite with couples as well as families who enjoy being close to beautiful countryside and friendly towns including Pickering, Helmsley, Scarborough and Whitby.

Sitting on the North Coast of Cornwall, this beautifully presented holiday cottage nestles amongst Cornish countryside and has the sandy beach of Portreath within walking distance. Picturesque St Ives, Newquay with its great surfing beaches, Falmouth and the Roseland Peninsula are all an easy drive away. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

The perfect blend of style and character, this cosy 5-Star (Gold) holiday cottage is just perfect for two with an immense amount of character and charm. Surrounded by rolling Cornish countryside and with the golden sands of Portreath within walking distance, guests can enjoy easy access to many of Cornwall's top beaches, attractions and fishing villages when they stay at Mowhay. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

With a welcoming sitting room with beams and log burner, stylish kitchen and two beautifully presented bedrooms, Trengove Wing is an excellent self-catering choice for families and also couples (one or two). Affording an idyllic position with some of Cornwall's finest beaches within easy reach (including Portreath which is just twenty minutes walk), you can spend your days lazing on the beach, walking or discovering the areas many attractions. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

Mixon View is a newly renovated barn with all the 5 Star luxuries couples look for in a romantic holiday cottage. It's within the courtyard of Lane Head Farm – one of the oldest farms in Onecote in the Peak District National Park. Leek, and the stunning sights and attractions that make the Peak District one of Britain's favourite holiday destinations, are all within easy reach. You'll love the views of fields and farmland from both the house and the garden and the gorgeous footpaths and bike routes from the door. The one-bedroom cottage has been finished and furnished to a very high standard. It's a stunning spot for your next holiday.  Tourist board rating: 5 Star

The Cotswold Water Park is a perennial favourite for its superb amenities and beautiful surroundings. You'll love this waterfront holiday home facing Isis Lake, with its huge deck and outdoor hot tub and stylishly furnished rooms. White Swan Lodge sleeps six people in three bedrooms and has a versatile layout that suits families and friends. You can stroll to South Cerney village with its well-stocked village shop and friendly pubs or stay on-site and make the most of the park's restaurant, play areas, sports courts, and games room. Walking, cycling, fishing, and other watersports are all easily accessible, with equipment hire and tuition available. 

Crabtree Barn is the perfect rural retreat in all seasons. This beautifully converted, character-filled Victorian barn conversion is in the quiet area of Scammonden in the South Pennines. It's a tranquil place where up to four people can sleep in two ensuite bedrooms, with a layout that suits couples or families. Walk or cycle for miles, enjoying stunning views of rural Yorkshire or spend days discovering places like Haworth, Skipton and York. 

Families love this luxurious Peak District Cottage, which mixes 17th Century rustic charm with 21st Century style to create a relaxing space that sleeps five people in three bedrooms with beautiful views. Hilldale cottage is in Earl Sterndale, a two-minute walk from The Church Inn pub and within easy reach of Buxton, Chatsworth House, and other favourite Peak District attractions. There are gorgeous walks from the door, and the cottage has secure bike storage so you can bring your bicycle to ride the Monsal Trail, Tissington Trail, and other fantastic routes. 

A large detached holiday cottage with off road parking, recently extended and refurbished to a high standard. Ideally placed in the Cumbrian village of Dent in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Methodist Manse Cottage makes a fantastic self-catering base for exploring the Dales and the Lake District and is perfect for extended families and large groups wanting a walking or cycling holiday.

With river views from the garden and a location that is just a short walk to the village with shop and two great pubs, Ty Garan is the perfect holiday retreat for families. It sleeps eight people in four bedrooms, so there is plenty of room for everyone, and because Visit Wales has awarded it 5-stars for its standard of self-catering accommodation, you know your stay will be comfortable. Pembrokeshire has 186-miles of coastline and beaches, including Tenby just four miles away, as well as popular attractions like Pembroke Castle, St David's Cathedral, Folly Farm, The Dinosaur Park, Heatherton, Manor House Wildlife Park and Carew Castle. Tourist board rating: 5 Star

Corlan Cottage is a stylish holiday home with fantastic features that appeal to 21st Century guests. You can expect a hot tub, games room and bar, underfloor heating, good WiFi and lots of other features that make it a welcoming, luxurious place to enjoy a break with family and friends. The four-bedroom holiday home sleeps nine people and is less than three miles from the seaside town of Aberystwyth in the tranquil village of Llanfarian, with gorgeous rural views. It's a fantastic location for relaxing, walking, cycling and discovering the many and varied attractions of the Ceredigion coast and countryside.

Hafod Cottage is a stylish holiday home in the peaceful village of Llanfarian, three miles from Aberystwyth and within easy reach of the beautiful Ceredigion Coast and Cardigan Bay. It has a hot tub, good WiFi and lots of other features that make it a welcoming, luxurious place to enjoy a break - the perfect choice for families as it can comfortably sleep up to four people in two bedrooms, with the potential for a fifth person on a comfortable sofa-bed in the private downstairs snug if necessary, but equally welcoming for couples and friends. The dog-friendly cottage has beautiful walks and bike rides from the door and lots of opportunities for coastal and hill walking, road cycling and mountain biking, golf, swimming and surfing. Local attractions include Aberystwyth's Victorian seafront promenade and cliff-top railway, Devil's Bridge Falls, and dolphin spotting boat tours. 

Sitting in the High Weald of Sussex AONB, this comfy welcoming 5-star holiday cottage offers total seclusion, nestling amongst thirty acres of grounds with streams, woods and lawns for relaxing. The area has plenty of attractions including the seaside resort of Hastings, Battle, Tunbridge Wells and Glyndebourne, excellent country walks and lots of country houses and castles to visit in Kent and Sussex. Close to the South Downs National Park. Tourist board rating: 5 Star

Daisy Chain is a super holiday home on the desirable Lower Mill Estate in the Cotswold Water Park. It's right next to Somerford Lagoon with uninterrupted water views from all three levels. The house sleeps nine people in five spacious bedrooms, two of which have their own waterfront sundeck. Guests can use the estate's facilities that include a spa with a gym and swimming pools, tennis court and sports court, restaurant and village shop. The owners have provided a Canadian canoe with life vests, and there are lots of footpaths and cycling trails from the door. Cirencester is around a 15-minute drive away. 

The Cider Mill is a luxury holiday cottage in the Herefordshire countryside, with beautiful views of a cider apple orchard and a location within walking distance of the traditional Portway Inn pub. It sleeps six people in three ensuite bedrooms and has a flexible layout that suits families, extended families or friends. The cottage is eight miles from Hereford and within easy reach of Ludlow, Ross-on-Wye and Hay-on-Wye. The Brecon Beacons National Park and Wye Valley are close, making this a fantastic holiday destination for anyone at any time of the year. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

Monnington House and Garden Cottage offer spacious holiday accommodation for large groups in Herefordshire, close to the Wye Valley and convenient for the M5 and the M50. The beautiful holiday retreat sleeps up to eighteen guests and has been awarded 5-Star standard. Guests have two acres of grounds that include playing fields and outbuildings with games rooms. The house and cottage are at the end of a country lane with no passing traffic making it an ideal place to escape away with friends or family to catch up or celebrate a special occassion. Tourist board rating: 5 Star

Mutton Barn provides luxurious holiday accommodation and boasts a wonderful rural location with breathtaking views of Warwickshires spectacular countryside. A haven for wildlife, this impressive barn is just 7 miles from Stratford upon Avon and is an ideal base for exploring Central England including Warwickshire and the Cotswolds.