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55.936168, -5.591736

Overlooking the beautiful mouth of the Lochead Burn in a picturesque wildlife haven, Ellary Holiday Cottages offers a selection of self catering cottages, chalets and caravans. Get away from it all and relax in one of Scotland's prettiest glens within Argyll and Bute. The Lochead Cottage sits in a garden enclosed by fence from the road, making it ideal for families with dogs or children. French windows open out from the kitchen to the patio area, with outdoor seating. There is a small burn running through the bottom of the garden.

Weekly guide price:
£810 to £1180

6  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 7 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

51.238579, -2.446599

A delightful contemporary self catering cottage positioned by the side of the river on the fringes of the Somerset village of Coleford. Leat Cottage is ideal for walking, cycling, relaxing or visiting the many attractions this area has to offer.

Weekly guide price:
£750 to £1350

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 4 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.560855, -3.163636

Catbells Sunrise Cottage forms one of 3 buildings set in 8 acres of private ground named Fellside in Manesty, with direct access to the mountain path leading up to Catbells summit and Maiden Moore, part of Wainwright's Newlands Round. It only takes 8 minutes to walk to the shore of Derwent Water through the pleasant Manesty Woods. Keswick is 4 miles away by car, either by following the scenic Portinscale route, or through Grange onto Borrowdale Valley.  The cottage contains a well-equipped retro style kitchen, a bright and spacious lounge and a comfortable ensuite bedroom, providing an ideal base for a holiday packed with activities or a temporary home to unwind and enjoy the exceptional natural beauties the surroundings provides.  

Weekly guide price:
£1050 to £1100
Short breaks from £150 per night

2  |   1  |   2  |   No  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

Ty Gwyn

Last Minute Offer:Fri, 23rd Jan 2026 for 2 nights, £2990"Hot tub, Sauna with views over mountains and sea. Bar, Cinema & Games Room. 100m2 function room for parties or Yoga retreats - 3rd night £600."
52.662840, -4.086853

Create fantastic memories at the Big House By The Sea. Set in 4.5 acres of private grounds, this amazing house on the West coast of Wales, enjoys fantastic views over the sea and mountains and can accommodate up to 30 under one roof. The 100m2 function room can be your own nightclub with glitter ball and sound system for that special birthday, get together, Yoga retreat or wedding. There is also a Cinema, Bar, Hot Tub, Fire Pit and a 15 seat Wood-Burning sauna overlooking the bay. The house is a short walk to the local pub/restaurant, shop and beach below Llwyngwril village. Enjoy fabulous local walks and activities, and of course great sunsets over the water.

Weekly price:
Please enquire with owner
Short breaks from £1495 per night

30  |   13  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

52.696660, 1.469645

Orchid Lodge is steps from the River Bure with fantastic views of the marina. The self-catering holiday cottage in Horning is ideal for couples and families who want to experience the best of the Broads, including from the water. Orchid Lodge has a 21ft mooring right next to the house, perfect if you want to hire a boat for a couple of days. There is loads of scope for walks and bike rides beside the river and through beautiful countryside and boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The waterfront Ferry Inn pub is within a short walk, as are shops, cafes and other amenities. Despite its conveniently central location, guests will enjoy the peace and tranquillity that can only come from being beside the water. 

Weekly guide price:
£700 to £1000
Short breaks from £110 per night

4  |   2  |   Enquire  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

50.213109, -5.483845

With its beautiful beaches, mild weather and friendly community, St Ives should be on everyone's favourite holiday destination list. Bay Watch House is ideal for extended families or groups of friends because it is spacious and centrally located. The elegant Edwardian villa provides large group accommodation for up to 13 people in comfort, with beaches, pubs, shops, cafes and galleries all within walking distance. You can see the beach, headland and island from all of the rooms at the front of the house, and it is also close to top Cornwall attractions including St Michael's Mount, the Minack Theatre and The Eden Project.

Weekly guide price:
£1750 to £4150
Short breaks from £200 per night

11+2  |   6  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.466823, -5.031759

If you're heading to North Cornwall for your holiday, you'll love this stylish apartment overlooking Mawgan Porth. It's spacious enough for a family or four friends but cosy enough for couples, with lots of touches that make guests feel welcome and settled straight away. With the beach, cafe, pub and shop all within a short walk, you can ignore the car for the duration of your stay. If you want to explore further, then Newquay and Padstow are five and eight miles away respectively, and favourite attractions like Newquay Zoo, Flambards and St Michael's Mount are all within easy reach.

Weekly guide price:
£550 to £2050
Short breaks from £111 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

51.882849, -1.756418

Riverside is a prestigious Cotswold holiday home on the bank of the River Windrush in Bourton-on-the-Water. Built from the characteristically beautiful Cotswold Stone with mullioned stone windows and an AGA, it sleeps six people in three bedrooms with three bathrooms and a walled garden. The self-catering cottage is perfect for families or friends, including those with children. You're close to fantastic restaurants, pubs and independently owned shops and within easy reach of favourite Cotswold attractions, towns and villages for days out. 

Weekly guide price:
£2250 to £3550

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

Cerrigwen & Highbank Cottages

Last Minute Offer:Sat, 24th Jan 2026 for 7 nights, £425"2x Holiday cottages. Sleeps up to 4. 250 yards to beach, pubs, cafe & coastal walks. Off road parking, Central Heating & WiFi. Dog Friendly. 2 nights £199 / 3 nights £225 / 4 nights £275"
51.771877, -5.109673

A versatile holiday cottage well located in the picturesque seaside village of Little Haven on the Pembrokeshire coast in West Wales. With the beach just 150 yards away and pubs on the doorstep, sea lovers and walkers will love this coastal location. A haven for wildlife.

Weekly guide price:
£425 to £599
Short breaks from £99 per night

2+2  |   1  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

52.700427, 1.467055

In an enviable position, this large waterside holiday retreat is located in the beautiful Broadland village of Horning on the Norfolk Broads and is just a stones throw from the river's edge. Tracara affords lovely views over the river and is an ideal place for getting friends and family together for a relaxing break, celebratory weekend or just to use as a base for exploring the areas many attractions.

Weekly guide price:
£795 to £2195
Short breaks from £200 per night

4-12  |   5  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.829161, -4.702444

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

Weekly guide price:
£475 to £625
Short breaks from £90 per night

2+2  |   1  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 4 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

51.126245, -4.237918

Little Breakers is a large beach house in Croyde, sleeping up to 11 guests and sitting just moments from the sand. With sea views from much of the house, private gardens front and back, and a short footpath leading directly to the beach, this spacious self-catering accommodation makes coastal living feel easy and unhurried. Inside are four bedrooms, three bathrooms and generous shared spaces for eating, relaxing and spending time together. This welcoming holiday rental in Croyde works beautifully as a group holiday home for family, extended family and friends by combining space, comfort and one of North Devon’s best beachside locations.

Weekly guide price:
£1200 to £2100

9+2  |   4  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 7 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

51.721088, -5.144099

Sarah’s Cottage is a traditional coastal holiday cottage in Pembrokeshire on the coast path at Musselwick with private access to the shoreline below. Created from three former fishermen’s cottages dating back to the 18th century, the house sleeps eight and enjoys a secluded garden overlooking a calm, south-west-facing bay. The layout suits families and dog owners, with generous living space, a wood burner and easy access to beaches and rock pools. At low tide, the shoreline walk to Dale brings pubs, cafés and watersports within easy reach of this characterful self-catering retreat.

Weekly guide price:
£740 to £1500

8  |   4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

51.721088, -5.144099

Musselwick Bungalow is a large coastal holiday home in Pembrokeshire, set directly above a sheltered bay within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. With sea views from every room and private access down to the foreshore, this Victorian bungalow sleeps up to nine guests and is arranged largely on one level. The coastal path runs alongside the garden, while the sailing village of Dale can be reached on foot at low tide. Open fires, a wide sea-facing lawn and immediate access to coastal walking make this self-catering accommodation a quietly special place for relaxed seaside stays with family and friends.

Weekly guide price:
£1260 to £2760

14  |   7  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.982797, 0.968680

The Seashells is a seafront holiday home in Littlestone-on-Sea, Kent. It sleeps eight people in four en-suite bedrooms and offers uninterrupted views of the English Channel. The house is modern and spread over four floors, with three balconies facing the sea. There's a large kitchen-diner for shared meals and a top-floor lounge for relaxing evenings. You can walk to Littlestone Golf Club or stroll along the promenade towards St Marys Bay or Dymchurch, with Greatstone's sandy beach a few minutes walk in the opposite direction. The garage doubles as a games room with table tennis, darts, and table football for all ages. The house is dog friendly by arrangement and has secure courtyard parking plus storage for bikes, boards, and golf clubs. 

Weekly guide price:
£1450 to £2400
Short breaks from £250 per night

8  |   4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 5 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

55.939083, -5.581678

Lochead Chalets are attractively positioned and perfect for young families, or a couple (with or without a dog). Ideal for your first time at Ellary – try it out and you won't be disappointed!  The Lochead Chalets each have 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 bunk room (full sized single bunks). They have a shower room, and a comfortable living room with kitchenette off. The large windows in the living room give plenty of opportunities to watch the wildlife, and enjoy the views. They all have a verandah out the front too, and outdoor seating. They are especially popular with bird watchers, and anglers.

Weekly guide price:
£418 to £649

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

Granton Lodge

Last Minute Offer:Sat, 31st Jan 2026 for 7 nights, £795"Last minute availabilityw. 3/4 night short break options from Friday and Monday, please enquire."
54.341939, -2.933047

Exceptional both inside and out, this stylish well presented lodge sits in one of the most enviable positions in the Lake District, with a rural location close to Lake Windermere. Enjoy an alfresco meal on the terrace watching the sun set in the evening, and by day discover the many attractions of nearby Bowness and Windermere.

Weekly guide price:
£935 to £1845

4  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

52.034069, -1.869326

The Lower Mill Cottages are situated, just up a private road, with private off road parking, also having access to an EV Charger.  Set amongst very picturesque grounds with a stream running through, private parking and being dog friendly with an enclosed garden, these two Cotswold Holiday Cottages sit in an enviable idyllic quiet location just a few minutes stroll from the centre of Broadway - one of the Cotswolds most beautiful villages with an excellent choice of pubs, restaurants and independent shops. A great base for exploring Central England or simply relaxing.

Weekly guide price:
£685 to £945

4  |   2  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

50.722408, -2.007266

Welcome aboard our Classic Yacht Nadine, including a Hot Tub Jacuzzi on the upper deck, a Master Double Cabin with ensuite Bathroom, a Twin Bed Cabin with ensuite Shower Room, a spacious soulful Lounge, a Kitchen Galley, an Alfresco Dining Deck, a Sun Deck and a beautiful waterside sea view across the bay. There is also SuperFast BT Broadband, WiFi and SKY TV. 

Weekly guide price:
£1800 to £2400
Short breaks from £360 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 1 (off peak) | 1 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

Kingfisher Lure

Last Minute Offer:Fri, 23rd Jan 2026 for 7 nights, £473"Waterside Property with rowing dinghy. Fishing directly from the property."
52.710088, 1.411894

Kingfisher Lure is a riverside holiday cottage in the very heart of the Norfolk Broads in the popular village of Wroxham - an excellent location for fishing, sailing, bird watching and exploring both the magical waterways and areas many attractions.

Weekly guide price:
£423 to £1148

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri