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, with private jacuzzi. 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. We have 2 lodges which sleep 6 that can be booked together to accommodate up t
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 deck and outdoor hot tub, two man kayak and stylishly furnished rooms. Green Woodpecker 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, tennis courts, table tennis pavilion and games room. Walking, cycling, fishing, and other watersports are all easily accessible, with equipment hire locally. Free use of a kayak on Windrush Lake is included. Please note we have 2 lodges which sleep 6, these can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.
A beautiful, private Yorkshire farmhouse estate for groups of up to 16, combining a spa-style outdoor experience with exceptional spaces for eating, relaxing and celebrating together. Perfect for friends, families, getaway weekends, sophisticated hen and birthday celebrations, and wellness retreats. The Long View Yorkshire has a private spa garden and wellness trail, with hydrotherapy hot tub, barrel sauna, cold plunge, and forest bathing zone - all with breathtaking views. Inside the house, there's large dining table big enough for your whole group, multiple sitting rooms, and an exceptional games and celebration room. This home from home is perfect for all ages. Outside are large secluded gardens with outdoor sofas, BBQ, and pizza ovens. Fantastic walking and cycling trails lead from the door, and there is bike storage. Set in wonderful unspoilt Yorkshire countryside near Hebden Bridge. Contacts for chefs, caterers, tapas delivery, cocktail classes, yoga, spa treatments and sound baths at the house. Nearby Alpaca walking, and wonderful day trips. This self-catering holiday home has a games / celebration room with large TV, games, and sofas. When evening falls it can also become a fabulous cocktail bar with pool table, karaoke and disco ball. The house sleeps up to 16, to accommodate groups of friends and extended families who love not only its space but also its fantastic spectacular hillside location near Heptonstall and Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire. Hebden Bridge is three miles away, and Halifax with its renowned Piece Hall with shopping and big name bands is also within easy reach. Offering wonderful privacy and seclusion, the house and the gardens have superb views that stretch for miles. The house is set in stunning and secluded Yorkshire countryside between Manchester and Leeds, in a central UK location so perfect for groups of friends and family meeting up from different places.
Treat yourself to a week of 5-Star luxury with spectacular views over St Bride's Bay. This holiday cottage is located in the coastal village of Little Haven and perfect for couples or individuals who don't want to compromise on the quality of their accommodation or their proximity to the beach. The sand, coastal footpath, there are three friendly pubs, all within a few minutes walk of Leet Cottage, which is just off a quiet country lane and surrounded by fields making it feel remarkably secluded. It's a fantastic place to stay, whether you want to settle back on a sun lounger and unwind or to try everything the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park has to offer, from castles to coasteering. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
This secluded contemporary holiday cottage is set in quiet woodland location, you would hardly believe it's less than a five-minute stroll to Little Haven's beach front, beach of Little Haven, pubs and cafe. The Annexe offers upside down accommodation with lovely valley views from the upstairs living area. Recently renovated to a very high standard, The Annexe 2 sleeps Two people in Two bedrooms with a layout that gives plenty of space for couples. You can walk from your front door to the famous Pembrokeshire Coast Footpath, taking in panoramic views over St Bride's Bay and enjoying one of Wales' favourite attractions, Walking, cycling, surfing, swimming, SUPing, coasteering, golf, and horse riding are all readily accessible, while local attractions include St David's Cathedral, Folly Farm, Pembroke Castle, and Barafundle Bay. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
This gorgeous 3 bedroom Detached Cottage is ideally situated in a little village between Pickering's Steam Railway and the TV hit programms Bangers and Cash at Thornton-le-dale and the Yorkshire Vet and Yorkshire Auction House at Kirkbymoorside. Malton is nearby with Castle Howard, Flamingoland and Dalby Forest on the doorstep too. There are uninterrupted views to the Moors from the secluded sunny courtyard and horses grazing in the field next door. You'll love Argil Cottage, so book now for a perfect stay in Yorkshire. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
Located in a peaceful position just outside of the village of Snainton close to the edge of the North York Moors with Thornton Le Dale village & Mathewsons "Bangers & Cash" 10 mins away.The Stables Cottage offers a luxurious place to stay while discovering the many delights of the Moors. There is space for four guests plus a travel cot 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. More information is available on the owner’s website.
This welcoming holiday cottage 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 all ground floor accomodation and sits on the edge of the North York Moors within easy reach of popular destinations including Malton, Scarborough ,Thornton-Le-Dale, 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.
Little Home Farm is a fabulous New Forest holiday home, half a mile from Lymington with fantastic views towards the Lymington River. It sleeps six people in three superb ensuite bedrooms and is ideal for families and friends. Walking, cycling, golf, sailing, and kayaking are readily accessible, while local attractions include Hurst Castle, Milford-on-Sea beach, and the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The welcoming cottage has recently been refurbished to a very high standard and features an enclosed garden with a seven-person hot tub. It's available for bookings all year round and is child-and-pet friendly.
Toadsmoor House is a grand Victorian residence in the wooded Toadsmoor Valley near Stroud, sleeping up to 21 in seven bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Three living spaces, a table for the whole party, a wood-fired hot tub, fire pit and pizza oven make it ideal for celebrations, family gatherings and group retreats. Pubs, a canalside taproom and valley walks are all close by.
This riverside holiday cottage is in a peaceful rural location only a mile (and a 15-minute walk) from shops, cafes and pubs in Stocksbridge. The Peak District National Park is only two miles away and, being in the Pennines means there are miles of gorgeous walks and cycling routes from the door of Unsliven Bridge Barn. This dog-friendly conversion sleeps up to seven people in three bedrooms. It is ideal for families all year round, with thick stone walls and underfloor heating that keep it warm in winter, and a riverside garden for lazy summer barbecues.
Leapings Cottage has been extensively refurbished to provide luxurious holiday accommodation for large groups of up to twelve guests. Sitting in Yorkshire, close to the Peak District, guests can enjoy superb opportunities for outdoor adventures and attractions for day trips, alongside a high standard of self-catering that is perfect for large families, groups of friends wanting to catch-up or those looking to celebrate a special occasion.
Aitken House has impressed guests for a century. The owners have given this stunning three-storey house a sympathetic facelift to provide a high standard of accommodation for up to 10 guests in five beautiful bedrooms, with extras including a games room and an outdoor six-seater hot tub. The house is in the pretty village of Millhouse Green, less than a mile from the village shop/café and pub, and only two miles from the Peak District National Park. The Trans Pennine Trail passes close by, and there are gorgeous walks and bike rides from the door.
This secluded contemporary holiday cottage is so quiet you'll hardly believe it's barely a five-minute stroll from Little Haven's beach, pubs and cafe. The Annexe offers upside down accommodation with lovely views from the living area. Recently renovated to a very high standard, The Annexe sleeps 2-4 people in two bedrooms with a layout that suits couples, families and friends. You can walk from the door to the famous Pembrokeshire Coast Footpath, taking in panoramic views over St Bride's Bay and enjoying one of Wales' favourite attractions. Walking, cycling, surfing, swimming, SUPing, coasteering, golf, and horse riding are all readily accessible, while local attractions include St David's Cathedral, Folly Farm, Pembroke Castle, and Barafundle Bay. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
www.sunrise-cottage.co.uk Special Offer 10% discount for stays of 5 nights or more. Delightful, escape from it all cottage in a beautiful location. One bedroom for two people, with a sumptuous superking-sized bed and stunning views in the North York Moors National Park. Hartoft is close to Rosedale Abbey and Pickering, within easy reach of Helmsley, York and Whitby and close to the coast. The cottage is ideal for couples or individuals who love walking, cycling, the coast, museums, country houses, sightseeing and eating well!
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.
Stay in a traditional Peak District farmhouse with an AGA, two log burners and an open fireplace. The Farmhouse and Annexe at Uppermoor Farm sleep 20 people in nine beautiful bedrooms, four reception rooms, fantastic self-catering amenities, and unforgettable views. It's wonderfully private, is set amongst 70 acres on a family-run farm 15-minutes from Ashbourne and within easy reach of favourite Peak District attractions, including the Tissington Trail and Chatsworth House. The big group holiday home is ideal for hosting a celebration, or any family and friends gathering or re-union.
The Peak District is the perfect place for your weekend getaway, reunion, hen celebration, yoga retreat, or corporate event. The Lighthouse Barn is a stunning property in an unspoilt and very private location, with its own long drive and huge secure tarmac car parking area for up to 20 cars, with dawn to dusk lighting. It has the flexibility of sleeping 16-20 guests in eight ensuite bedrooms when combined with Coach House (approx. 30 metres away). The beautiful multi-functional celebration or events venue has enviable panoramic views over the surrounding rolling fields with pretty stone walling typical of the Peak District. Boasting high-quality fixtures and furnishings, and ample space for all your fun plans. Guests rave about the area, how welcoming the property feels, and how easy the owners made it to plan their special occasion with a large group of family and friends. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Welcome to our Grade 2 listed barn conversion set in the stunning Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales. This contemporary and inviting haven is suitable for a large group of family or friends wishing to escape to the countryside with plenty of space, luxury and comfort. The property has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, an expansive open plan kitchen/dining/living area, a games/studio room, snug, extra loos, a boot room, utility room and 2 external communal areas that includes an outisde kitchen, dining table/chairs, and comfortable seating. Surrounded by mountains and forests, beaches and castles, there is plenty to see and do in this Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Mutton Barn provides luxurious holiday accommodation with a wood-fired Hot tub and boasts a wonderful rural location with breathtaking views of Warwickshires spectacular countryside. A haven for wildlife, this impressive barn set in the Heart of England Forest is just 7 miles from Stratford upon Avon and is an ideal base for exploring Central England including Warwickshire and the Cotswolds.
Whether you' re looking to treat your partner to a romantic weekend away in a luxury lodge or want to give the family a holiday they won't forget, Independent Cottages has a wide selection of luxurious self-catering holiday cottages available throughout the UK. Many are Five Star rated and those that aren't have photographs that speak for themselves. Booking direct with the owner through Independent Cottages avoids unnecessary booking fees. You pay the best possible price allowing you to enjoy luxury at more affordable prices!
We have large luxury houses for celebrating a special occasion and if you are worried about the cost, you will be surprised how affordable it is to sample a taste of the 'high life' when you split the cost with friends. For animal lovers, we also have a great choice of pet-friendly accommodation at the luxury end of the market, so there is no need to compromise on quality, just because you are taking your four legged friend away with you.
If you are a discerning traveller or just fancy staying somewhere that offers that little something special, take a look at our luxury self catering accommodation.
Tips: Everyone's idea of 'luxury' is different so make sure the property ticks all your personal 'luxury' boxes before booking. You will be amazed how well equipped luxury properties are - fluffy bathrobes, capsule coffee machines and luxury toiletries are just a few little extras that may be provided, so find out what is offered to save taking unnecessary items from home. If you are booking pet-friendly accommodation, make sure you confirm the number of pets before booking and find out if there are any 'house' rules that your pet is expected to adhere to whilst in the cottage.
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