Luxury and 5 Star Holiday Cottages

Create your own classic British tale in Haviland Cottage, named after Charles Dickens's famous characters inspired by his own holiday in Bonchurch. This picturesque village on the edge of Ventnor and close to the beach, pub and shop, is as appealing today as it was 150 years ago. You and your family will love staying in this luxurious Isle of Wight holiday home, where the owners have combined period features with modern luxuries and keen attention to detail. They have thought of everything to ensure all their guests have a relaxing holiday, from the impressive decor and hot tub in the garden to the decadent Dog Bedroom for four legged family members. All you have to do is turn up with your beach towel and a holiday mindset and start enjoying yourself. The four-bedroom property sleeps seven people, offers a high degree of comfort and style and is child and dog friendly. So dog friendly in fact it has just been awarded Silver for Dog Friendly Business of the Year for 2022/23 by the prest Tourist board rating: 4 Star

This gorgeous 3 bedroom Detached Cottage is perfectly situated in a little village between Pickering's Steam Railway and the TV hit programms Bangers and Cash at Thornron-le-dale 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 where guests call it their home 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 ground floor accommodation 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. 

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.

The Locks is a superb holiday home with excellent access to Cardiff and the Brecon Beacons and amazing features behind its gated drive. Make an international rugby or golfing weekend extra special by choosing a place where your friends and all the generations of your family can relax and have fun. You're only 20 minutes from Wales' capital city and arguably its most spectacular National Park, but why leave home when you have a heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub and games room with a bar, a cinema room, and seven bedrooms (six with an ensuite) to sleep up to ten guests with ease. 

Stay in luxury at The Hayloft at Flamborough Rigg. Awarded 5 Gold Stars for its consistently high standards, the stone cottage near Pickering in the North York Moors National Park sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is popular with couples and families visiting the area. You can see Cropton Forest from the cottage and garden, and with Dalby Forest also nearby there are an excellent variety of footpaths and cycling trails to enjoy. The Hayloft at Flamborough Rigg is also within easy reach of the Yorkshire Coast, including Whitby and Sandsend. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

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The Forge is a two bedroom two bathroom barn conversion on one level, set in a quiet development with private parking and a short walk into Seahouses Village and harbour, with its pubs, restaurants and shops, it offers spacious living accommodation, King size comfy beds, open plan well equipped kitchen dining area, lounge and enclosed garden, patio and is everything you would expect from a luxury holiday cottage. The Forge is perfect for exploring the Northumberland Coast line, and surrounding area's, with boat trips from Seahouses harbour to the Farne islands. The Forge is dog friendly, Welcome pack supplied, all bed linen, towels and other utilities provided.

Oakview is a contemporary barn built using traditional materials and techniques to sit gently in its environment. The holiday cottage has been furnished to a high standard, featuring a wall of glass overlooking rolling fields and woodland, a copper bath in the bedroom and a luxurious outdoor hot tub. It's peaceful location is perfect to unwind and relax with your favourite person and dogs are welcome too. It's only two miles from Newtown and within easy reach of Welshpool and Llanidloes.  Local attractions include Powis Castle, the Forest Rally Driving School in Carno, and Glansevern House and Gardens. Walking, cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing and golf are just a few of many activities you can try. 

Celebrate a special occasion in this magnificent country house just two hours from London, close to Aldeburgh and only a short drive from the pretty market town of Woodbridge. Pettistree House is an early Georgian country house in which the owners have carefully restored original features like big sash windows and wall panelling, hiding away modern comforts like underfloor heating. Pettistree House provides the perfect place to host your country house party, with 15 stunning bedrooms sleeping up to 30 people and 13 private acres of parkland. The house feels like a luxurious boutique hotel, yet guests enjoy space and convenience of staying in a private residence.

The Peak District National Park is one of the nation's favourite holiday destinations not only for the stunning scenery but for the friendly towns and villages like Chelmorton, where James Cottage is located. This charming holiday home sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms, with a layout that is ideal for couples, families or friends. It's a short walk from the excellent local pub, five miles from Buxton and within easy reach of places like Bakewell and Chatsworth House. James Cottage is available for short breaks and longer stays all year round.

A collection of six award winning holiday cottages (rated Five star Gold) with views across the Yorkshire Wolds just two miles from the vibrant market town of Beverley. PRICES RELATE TO A 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE. Cosy cottages to sleep two or four and larger barn conversions that sleep up to twelve, all have a private garden and free WIFI. An ideal self-catering base for visiting the areas many attractions and wildlife reserves – there are walks from the door with pubs and restaurants close by. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

Gather your family and friends for a relaxed holiday at Hurstone House. This big holiday cottage is in Waterrow in Somerset, half an hour from the coast and close to Taunton and popular attractions like Sheppy's Cider Farm, Dunster Castle and Knightshays. The house, which is only half a mile from the river and village restaurant/pub, is dog friendly and accommodates 14 people in 7 bedrooms and has the potential to sleep two more in a separate annexe. Spacious and welcoming, guests have lots of space inside and out and enjoy amenities such as a games room with a pool table and an outdoor hot tub. Family celebrations, relaxed weekends with friends, retreats to clear your mind, soothe your soul and lift your spirits are what Hurstone is all about. 

Enjoying a peaceful location with amazing views and fabulous dark skies, this charming and award-winning holiday cottage is set in 17 acres of private woodland and gardens. Situated near Llandovery in the stunning Cambrian Mountains, this gorgeous rural retreat is perfectly located to explore Wales’ much-loved countryside. Basel Cottage sleeps up to four people and it is perfect for couples, families and friends alike and two dogs are welcome free of charge.  There is a family Games Room and extra activities available on site now include Archery and Target Air Rifle Shooting with a qualified instructor. Winner of Best Dog Friendly Business in Carmarthenshire at The Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards 2024. Tourist board rating: 5 Star

  Ivy Cottage sleeps five guests in three bedrooms with private parking & a large totally enclosed garden & terrace. One king 5' wide double, bedroom 2 is a double, bedroom 3 is a good sized single bedroom.  Located in a quiet & peaceful corner of Dent with and coffee shops, pub & Dent Stores all within a 2 minute walk. With unspoilt countryside perfect for walking, cycling and for exploring both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Check out the special weekly rates.

There's nowhere like the Ribble Valley with its fells and forests that are stunning in every season. Whitewell Cottage is near Ribchester, within a relaxed 10-15 minute stroll from a park, village shop, cafes and pubs, and close to fantastic walks leading to Longridge Fell and Bowland Fell. This eco-friendly accessible holiday cottage sleeps up to four people in two gorgeous bedrooms, with a layout that suits couples, friends or families and luxurious touches like underfloor heating and an outdoor hot tub. It's a fantastic choice for a walking or cycling holiday, spa breaks and ideal for sightseeing in places such as Clitheroe and Whalley.

Hawley Farm is in a fantastic location close to Dalwood and Axminster and within walking distance of the friendly Tucker's Arms pub. There are three beautiful self-catering cottages on the farm, each sleeping between four and seven people and enjoying far-reaching views. Guests can enjoy countryside walks from the door, and because the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is only ten miles away, days at the seaside as well. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold

Beautifully presented to a high standard of comfort and style, this delightful 5 Star coastal retreat is perfectly placed along a private drive just a short walk (200 yards) from the fantastic sandy beach of Broad Haven in the Pembrokeshire National Park. Miles of coastal walks, an abundance of marine/wildlife, good pubs and lovely Blue Flag beaches on the doorstep. Tourist board rating: 5 Star

Stylish throughout, Dog House offers modern 5 Star self-catering accommodation on Pembrokeshire's stunning coastline in the National Park. Sitting along a private drive, this coastal retreat is just two hundred yards from Broad Haven's fabulous golden beach with miles of coastal footpath to explore for those who like walking, water sports, incredible wildlife, pubs for meals out and Blue Flag beaches for lazy days on the doorstep. All the right ingredients for a seaside holiday. Tourist board rating: 5 Star