Courtyard Stables offers single level holiday accommodation and enjoys a peaceful location amongst tranquil Cornish countryside (a haven for wildlife!), yet is within easy reach of Bude and its glorious beaches. A superb self-catering base for visiting North Cornwall's many attractions, walking, relaxing by the sea and an ideal romantic retreat for couples. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
SOUTHWARD a three bedroom ground floor apartment, with enclosed terrace is part of the Aberdovey Hillside Village holiday cottage and apartment complex with its indoor and outdoor facilities, a peaceful place with amazing panoramic sea views, in Aberdovey/Aberdyfi just a short walk to its beaches, shops, pubs and restaurants. Family and dog friendly, limited mobility and wheelchair accessible. Great for couples looking for a unique place to stay. Wonderful location to enjoy exploring the delights of Snowdonia and the west Wales coast. Aberdovey Hillside Village has also properties that sleep 3-8 in two to four bedrooms.
You can't get more waterfront than this holiday cottage in the Norfolk Broads. Yare Cottage is in Wroxham, with the marina on one side and the River Bure on the other. It sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is child and pet-friendly. You're close to shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, bike rental and boat hire. There are private fishing rights for anglers and a golf course nearby. Norwich and Great Yarmouth are only half an hour's drive from the self-catering property, giving you excellent access to the best of the Broads in all seasons.
Perfectly placed in the popular riverside Broadland village of Wroxham, Albion Cottage offers guests a waterside retreat with direct access (and mooring) to the river. Well situated for exploring the Norfolk Broads with pubs, boat hire, restaurants and shops a short stroll away and ideal for families, friends and couples (especially water lovers!).
Enjoy a relaxing holiday in this lovely barn conversion, which is on a private estate with direct access to the beautiful River Waveney. The pretty market town of Bungay is about a mile away, while the Queen's Head pub in Earsham is even closer. There are footpaths and bike rides from the door, and the cottage is within easy reach of the Norfolk coast, Norwich and attractions like the Flint Vineyard and the Norfolk and Suffolk Railway. Dragonfly Cottage has a spacious bedroom for couples.
Have you ever wanted to go back to basics and enjoy the simpler things in life? This Scottish retreat provides a 'unique' self-catering experience where you can enjoy complete peace and isolation. On the mainland, the cottage is only accessible by boat (provided as part of the rental) and once arrived, you can experience your own little slice of 'island' life.
224 Brambles Chine is in a beautiful south-facing position in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. It's on the edge of a quiet holiday park with nothing between you and fantastic views over Colwell Bay to The Needles on the Isle of Wight. The traditional holiday chalet sleeps four people in two bedrooms. It's only a two-minute stroll from the door to the beach and two miles from the ferry terminal at Yarmouth. Couples and families love the location and welcoming atmosphere of this holiday home, with many returning every year for their annual holiday on the Isle of Wight.
It's perhaps hardly surprising that over half the bookings for Lake Cottage each year are returning guests! If you’re looking to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of a traditional stone cottage at the very centre of the glorious Arnside & Silverdale AONB, with your own boardwalk meandering through reeds to a private jetty nestling amongst lilies on spring-fed Hawes Water lake… then Lake Cottage is your dream come true. Swim off our jetty in the crystal-clear water, fish for specimen roach, rudd and tench (or tiddlers every cast to keep children happy!) or just immerse yourself in the natural wonderworld that’s around you. We have resident otters, kingfishers, marsh harriers and even bittern, with deer and hedgehogs frequent visitors to the garden. You have a private cabin with covered veranda at the lake edge - perfect for birdwatching, reading and even dining as the sun sets over the lake. Lounge on the sunny lawn, BBQ in the gravel courtyard or enjoy the mile
Splashpoint is a period seaside holiday cottage in Sheringham. A mere 20 yards from the sea with no passing traffic to disturb the gentle noise of the waves, it's perfect in all seasons for couples and families, including those with dogs. There is space for four people to sleep in two bedrooms, the self-catering facilities are excellent, and there are lots of little touches that make it feel relaxed and welcoming. Guests rave about the location and the views. It's easy to explore the North Norfolk coast from here, but equally possible to stay within walking distance and still have a fantastic time.
A spacious family holiday home ideally situated in the popular fishing village of Porthleven, Cornwall. Just a short stroll from the harbours edge and long sandy beach making this perfect for a self-catering family holiday by the sea.
With views over spectacular countryside towards the Atlantic, and a huge private garden with a hot tub and a fire pit, The Folly is a favourite with families and friends. The three-bedroom cottage sleeps six people and is dog friendly. Bude, Widemouth Bay and the South West Coast Path are only a few miles from the house, and guests have access to three onsite coarse fishing ponds as well as woodland and meadows. It's idyllic in any season and a fantastic place for a relaxing holiday. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
This secluded Victorian single storey cottage on the Ashley Combe Estate, the historic Exmoor home of computer pioneer Ada Lovelace, sits across a bridge next to a stream and is surrounded by woodland a mile from Porlock Weir. It combines old world charm with modern living; fully centrally heated, an open fire adds a special glow to cooler days. Lovelace is a good base for local walks. Peace and tranquillity in the sheltered woodland encourage relaxation and are the perfect ingredients for forest bathing. Free wifi serves to stay in touch with a less enchanted world. Lovelace can accommodate three guests with two people occupying the main King bed and one the single bedroom. Alternatively, one guest could use the main bedroom and two guests can be accommodated in the second bedroom by making up the second single (truckle) bed.
Seaglass is a stylish holiday home sleeping four guests perfectly placed in the picturesque unspoilt Welsh seaside village of Little Haven on the Pembrokeshire coastline. Stunning beaches, pubs for a meal out, dog-friendly (by negotiation) and an open fire make this a popular self-catering choice for families and friends alike.
This charming waterfront holiday cottage is only steps away from Luce Bay with beautiful waterfront views. Craignarget Cottage has been in the same family for over 60 years and has recently received an update to include underfloor heating and a log burner. There is lots of space indoors and outside, with the main bedroom sleeping two people and the comfortable double sofa bed sleeping up to two more. Gorgeous beaches, hill walks, mountain bike trails and cycling routes are within easy reach, and the cottage is in the ideal spot for exploring the wider Dumfries and Galloway area. Short Term Lets Licence Number DG01086F EPC E
Longshore is a beautifully renovated 3 double bedroom detached house, easy 6/7 min stroll to Fowey, a year-round resort & 20 walk to Readymoney beach, an amazing small sandy beach with a year round cafe. Longshore is recently renovated, stylish, spacious & comfortable with 3 double bedroom & 2 bathrooms plus a downstairs toilet. There is a stunning huge sunny deck with beautiful views down to the river through the trees, and over to the Polruan hills. There is a good sized garden below the deck. Driveway parking for 2 cars (very rare in Fowey!), yet just a few moments stroll down to the picturesque and buzzing harbourside town of Fowey with its waterfront, wonderful independent & high-street shops, delicatessans, Inns, cafes & restaurants. Many other stunning wide sandy beaches with easy parking are just 5-10 minute drive. We are dog friendly and welcome up to 2 well mannered and very well behaved dogs (no larger than a labrador). Longshore is a detached house with a secure garden, in a quiet no-through road, so safe for the kids and animals and just a 6/7 minute stroll to Fowey's waterfront, shops, cafes & restaurants. Take in the huge deck with stunning views across the valley & the sparkling harbour through the trees with an ice-cold glass of Rose wine! Relax on the deck with a cup of fresh coffee... Stroll down to town for your morning bread and croissant, or stop off at one of the many cafes there for breakfast!
Beach Rise is a superb waterfront holiday cottage in Silverdale with incredible views over Morecambe Bay. It's perfect for families who want space and a peaceful location with beautiful walks and bike rides from the door. It's within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and only a few miles from Kendal, Windermere and the Lake District. The Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales National Park are also within easy reach, giving you miles of spectacular landscape to enjoy. Recently refurbished to a high standard, the house accommodates seven people in four bedrooms and is ideal for families.
Hele Barton Farm offers a choice of delightful self catering holiday cottages ideally situated close to the dramatic coastline of North Cornwall. Enjoy the many attractions of Cornwall with its stunning coastline (including nearby Bude) and return home to this tranquil wildlife haven to relax of an evening. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Guests of all ages love the comfort and facilities at Widcombe Grange. It's in the Blackdown Hills AONB, barely six miles from Taunton and half an hour from Lyme Regis and the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast. The big holiday home sleeps 24 people in 12 bedrooms with 22 acres of grounds, a walled garden with a heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, two lakes, and even an island gazebo licensed for weddings. The group self-catering property is popular for weddings, family reunions, luxury hen weekends, and corporate parties and events.
Enjoy a Highland fling at The Coach House. This pretty stone holiday cottage can accommodate up to four people in two bedrooms and is perfect for couples, families or friends who want to immerse themselves in the stunning Scottish Highlands. It is part of the Gruinards Estate and close to the River Carron and the village of Ardgay. Fishing, tennis, hill walking, mountain biking and golf are some of the more popular activities guests can enjoy locally, with Dornoch, Inverness and Loch Ness being under an hour by car for days out, shopping and sightseeing.
The Bolthead offers a high standard of self-catering for friends, families and couples and affords a spectacular position with panoramic views over the Salcombe Estuary and South Sands Beach on the doorstep. Perfect for those who want a holiday relaxing by the sea, this ground floor apartment sits on the outskirts of Salcombe in the popular South Hams area of Devon and is within easy reach of fantastic restaurants, shops and South West Coastal Path.
