Pack up the family and make your way to luxurious Wheatacre Hall Barns close to Beccles in the beautiful Waveney Valley. There are eight 5-Star holiday cottages on the 1,100-acre working farm, with guest amenities that include a games barn, gym, an outdoor hot tub and river frontage for fishing. Whether you are a couple escaping to the country for a quiet weekend with the dog, or you are searching for the perfect location for your annual self-catering holiday with your extended family and friends, you will love having so much space to spread out and have fun. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
This luxurious barn conversion is on a 1,100-acre farm in the beautiful Waveney Valley, close to Beccles and The Broads and less than half an hour from the coast. Coot has space for up to six people to sleep in three bedrooms, with the option of booking one or more of the other 5-Star Gold standard holiday cottages to accommodate groups of extended family and friends. The onsite facilities are superb and include a games room, exercise barn and an outdoor hot tub. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
You and your family can stay in complete comfort at Mallard Barn. This fantastic cottage is on a 1,100-acre farm in the heart of the Waveney Valley, close to the Norfolk Broads National Park and within easy reach of Norwich and the coast. There is space for seven people to sleep in three bedrooms, with an open-plan living area that has been designed and furnished with socialising in mind. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
Treat your family to a holiday in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales that they will remember for a lifetime. The Old Vicarage is a gorgeous early-Victorian property that sleeps 9 people (10 by arrangement) in five bedrooms. Original features and antique furnishings are brought into the 21st Century with the addition of a high-quality entertainment system, WiFi and a 15-metre indoor swimming pool with a Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. Guests have plenty of space both indoors and out, with direct access to the River Swale and stunning views from every window. The owners have worked hard to create a space that is both welcoming and luxurious, earning a 5-Star Gold Award from Visit England. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
The current Ashbourne Hall is modern compared with the original medieval house. Dating from the 1780s, this spacious Georgian manor overlooks Ashbourne Park and sleeps 22 guests in 10 luxurious bedrooms. It's ideal for a holiday with your extended family, hen parties, and work functions. The property is on the edge of the Peak District, a short stroll from Ashbourne's superb bars and restaurants.
Live the luxurious life of a star at Hollywood House. The substantial holiday house sleeps 40 people in 16 bedrooms with 14 bathrooms. It's the perfect group accommodation for hen parties, work events, retreats, and unforgettable celebrations. Amenities include a casino, dining room/conservatory with a bar, a games room, and five acres of grounds with a spa pool, hot tub, and secret cabin in the woods. Hollywood House is two miles from Belper and just over half an hour from Chatsworth House and Alton Towers.
If you're planning a hen party, family reunion, or work retreat, look no further than Shepherd's View Lodge. The owners have taken a character barn in a stunning location and transformed it into a beautiful holiday home with excellent self-catering amenities and space for 16 people to sleep in seven ensuite bedrooms. It's a wonderfully peaceful location three miles from Ashbourne and only a mile from the Red Lion pub in Kniveton, between the Peak District National Park and Carsington Water. Chatsworth House, Alton Towers, and many other Derbyshire attractions are all within easy reach.
This fabulous holiday retreat gives guests an opportunity to stay in the studio of the pre-Raphaelite artist, Valentine Cameron Prinsep. The Studio is only 50 metres from the shingle shore of Pevensey Bay, where William the Conqueror landed in 1066, and within walking distance of pubs and cafes. Pevensey Castle and Herstmonceux Castle are both nearby, and Eastbourne is just a few miles along the coast. The Studio has been renovated to a high standard to offer very comfortable accommodation for up to seven people in four bedrooms. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
Has an escape to the country ever looked as good as The Nest? The welcoming 19th-century cottage has been sympathetically restored to offer a luxurious stylish standard of accommodation for up to four people, making it ideal for couples or families. The peaceful location just outside Lincomb and close to Stourport-on-Severn and Kidderminster is within easy reach of the River Severn, Wyre Forest and the ancient city of Worcester, as well as attractions like Hanbury Hall and Arley Arboretum.
A large group of people need a spacious property, and Hollytree House is ideal. This large holiday home is on the River Wye, close to Symonds Yat and within walking distance of three popular pubs including The Saracens Head which you can reach via a hand-pulled ferry across the river. With nine bedrooms and eight bathrooms, there is easily enough space for up to 22 guests to sleep in comfort, while the peaceful location at the end of a quiet lane means you won't be disturbed by passing traffic. Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth are both within easy reach, with nearby activities including hiking, mountain biking, climbing, fishing, whitewater rafting and sightseeing.
Party like a rock royalty in this amazing large group self-catering property on the border between Wales and England. Monnow Valley Studios has hosted legends such as Tom Jones, Oasis, and Ozzy Osborne, who all stayed here while recording. Now you, your family and your friends can enjoy the same facilities that include 11 bedrooms to sleep up to 26 people, huge grounds with wild swimming and fishing potential, a cinema/games room, and a soundproof party room. Monnow Valley Studios is two miles from Monmouth and within easy reach of the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean and the Brecon Beacons. It's available for bookings all year round, with well-behaved hen and stag parties welcome.
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
Edge Cottage is perfect for guests who love being outside in the fresh Peak District air. With Curbar Edge, Froggatt Edge and Baslow Edge all nearby, you are spoilt for choice of footpaths and cycling routes, while attractions like Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall will appeal to less active guests. Bakewell, Buxton, Castletown, Edale and Hathersage are all other excellent destinations for a day out, with a variety of shops, museums, entertainment and places to eat and drink. The beauty of the Peak District National Park lies not only in its landscape but also in its heritage and communities. Discover it today.
Shippon Barn is beautifully presented throughout and enjoys a lovely position on a quiet lane in the Derbyshire village of Great Longstone close to the church. Right in the heart of the Peak District National Park, this beautiful barn conversion sleeps up to eight people and is perfect for the discerning guest with an exceptionally high standard of presentation throughout. Two superb pubs are within walking distance, Bakewell is just three-miles away and the areas many attractions are within easy reach.
Sitting in a quiet lane near the church in Great Longstone, Top Shippon is a fantastic find. This gorgeous property sleeps up to six guests in a former barn that has been expertly converted to provide a superior standard of accommodation. Two excellent pubs, The Crispin and The White Lion, are less than five minutes' walk from the front door, while Bakewell is a three-mile drive, walk or cycle away. Explore Buxton, be awed by Chatsworth House, challenge yourself on the Monsal Trail and marvel at the natural beauty of the Peak District National Park. Top Shippon is at the heart of it all, providing a welcoming cocoon of comfort to which to return at the end of a fun-filled day.
If you're after a comfortable cottage that's rural without being isolated, look no further than No 1 Church View. It is in the charming village of Taddington, just a five-minute walk from The Queens Head pub and a short drive to both Buxton and Bakewell. Attractions like The Monsal Trail, Chatsworth House and Park, Haddon Hall and the Thornbridge Brewery are within easy reach, and there are a wealth of walking and cycling trails nearby. With space for up to six guests in three rooms, it is the ideal choice for couples, families and groups of friends who want to stay in a top-quality home-away-from-home that is luxurious enough to feel unique yet with an easy charm that lets you relax.
You would normally expect to have to sacrifice the convenience of staying in town if you have a large party or want a peaceful location, which is why The Barns is such a fantastic find! Expertly converted from two derelict farm buildings less than a five-minute walk from the centre of Bakewell, it is a luxurious property that sleeps up to ten guests in five bedrooms. In addition to a large garden and a private spot off a quiet lane, The Barns also has off-street parking for three cars which is exceedingly rare in a town as popular as Bakewell. All of Bakewell's shops, pubs, restaurants and history are on the doorstep, with places like Ashford in the Water, Buxton and Matlock being not much further. You can walk or cycle the Monsal Trail, imagine yourself as lord or lady of the manor at Chatsworth House, or simply lace up your boots and head off for a day of walking the beautiful countryside in the Peak District National Park.
Tweedle Dee Cottage is a romantic couple’s retreat where you can wake up in a hand-carved four poster bed made up with sumptuous Egyptian cotton sheets, and wrap yourself in a plush bathrobe and relax in front of the wood burner with a glass of wine after a day’s fun and exploration. The cottage is in on a quiet road in Youlgreave, an exceptionally pretty village with three good pubs and a general store all within walking distance. With prime Peak District attractions like Bakewell, Chatsworth House, Eyam and Haddon Hall nearby, as well as fantastic walks and mountain biking trails leading from the village, it is perfect for an enjoyable holiday for two.
The Roost is a fantastic holiday cottage in the heart of Hawkshead, within walking distance of shops, cafes and pubs yet peaceful thanks to its spacious garden with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside that includes Grizedale and Latterbarrow. The period cottage has received a modern facelift to offer a high standard of accommodation for up to six people in three bedrooms, with facilities including a games room and a master bedroom with a big TV. It's the perfect Lake District cottage for families and friends who want to be close to everything while still enjoying space and privacy.
The Lake District is renowned for the staggering beauty of its natural landscape, with none more so than Coniston Water and the surrounding area. Located on the edge of Coniston village just a few minutes walk from five pubs and excellent cafes and shops, Mountain Cottage enjoys an elevated position with fantastic views. The peak of the Old Man of Coniston is around two and a half miles from the doorstep, and you can quickly reach the Cumbrian Way, Tarn Hows and the Wrynose Pass. The mature gardens feature a gorgeous reading room with some of the best views in the region, and with space for up to five people, Mountain Cottage is the ideal self-catering holiday home for families and friends.
