Elbow Cottage was originally built as a gamekeeper’s house and is now an elegant two-bedroom holiday cottage. The stone and slate property sits next to woodlands on the Cotehele estate and is just a short walk from the quay. After an alfresco breakfast, make your…
Vineyard Farm is a pretty thatched cottage situated just below Corfe Castle. The cottage takes its name from the castle’s vineyard, which was located in field nearby. The cottage boasts wood burning stove and large, traditional inglenook fireplace. After breakfast,…
Millstream is part of an old watermill conversion with original exposed beams and an open plan layout inside. Overlooking the mill pool, close to Norfolk’s AONB coastline, it’s ideal for those after a peaceful stay on the fringes of the East of England. The north…
Forge is a traditional thatched cottage in the heart of Branscombe. This chocolate box holiday home is packed with original features, including an inglenook fireplace and exposed beams. You’ll love the pretty back garden. It’s the perfect place to relax, and…
You’ll find this welcoming Victorian cottage at the heart of the working farm in Purbeck, (the farmer and his three dogs live next door) perfect for a relaxed stay away from the crowds. Tractor lovers young and old will enjoy watching daily farm life unfold, and the…
Bog Cottage is a former 18th-century banqueting house located on the grounds of Upton House and Gardens. The cottage overlooks the bog garden, created in the 1930s, with its lush green plants and stream running through it. The large property has a spacious, open plan feel, with…
Nestling in the walls of the former entrance gates to Lodge Park is this two-bedroom cottage. Set just in front of the estate’s striking grandstand, Deer Park Lodge benefits from sweeping views over surrounding countryside and a large enclosed garden. Inside, it’s a…
This delightful two-bedroom Victorian stone cottage is perfect for a stay close to the beach. The living room is centred towards an open fire and the newly refurbished kitchen offers a bright space for cooking. It sits within its own walled garden with a shady patio area to…
Birdwatchers and walkers alike will adore this tranquil two-bedroom cabin retreat, where nature-spotting opportunities abound. Originally built in the 1930s for processing the oyster catch, today you’ll find a snug little bolthole with estuary views, and glorious walks…
A relaxed beach-side retreat awaits when you stay at this brilliant bolthole in surfer’s paradise, Croyde. This stylish apartment, perched on the first floor, is close to the waves for surfers, sandy beaches for families, and glorious walking and cycling routes all…
The Triumphal Arch is situated in one half of the entrance archway to Berrington Hall. Formerly a coachman’s home, and later a shooting lodge, this spacious holiday home, designed by Henry Holland, enjoys views across the Capability Brown gardens and parkland. There…
Sherborne West Lodge is a semi-detached former lodge cottage built at the turn of the century. It’s small and snug but perfect for couples. Elegant décor runs throughout the cottage and period features such as the fireplaces add a little historic charm.…
Draw back the curtains to an idyllic lake scene where sailing boats bob along the waters and towering mountains provide the backdrop. High Strawberry Gardens sits within metres of the west shore of Windermere, complete with its own jetty for you to watch the scenery unfold. Once…
2 Heathland Cottages is one half of a former isolation hospital. Now a well-equipped, quirky holiday cottage, the interior is clad in pitch pine and boasts a cosy open fire and tall ceilings. There are three bedrooms, one of which a stunning gallery bedroom, and enough room for…
Located at the entrance to the enchanting mansion and gardens of Plas Newydd, near the shores of the Menai Strait, this family-friendly cottage is ideally placed for exploring North Wales. Inside, the cottage is cosy and characterful, with bay windows, a log burner and the…
Yarncliff Lodge is situated in a beautiful part of the Hope Valley, backing onto Yarncliff Wood and grazing land and just minutes away from the spectacular Padley Gorge where Burbage Brook rushes through this stunning area of ancient woodland. The village of Grindleford…
Inglewidden Vean is one of a cluster of cottages overlooking the tiny fishing village of Cadgwith Cove. The views from the cottage are breath-taking and it even boasts a ‘loo with a view’. Warm up next to the wood burner after a day out walking. With a mild…
This cosy riverside apartment, Kingfisher Apartment, will give you a chance to disconnect from the world and unwind. It’s a stone’s throw away from a scenic bridge and ford, not too far from local shops and is surrounded by rolling Devon hills. It’s the perfect…
This traditional Cotswold stone building was once a bookshop. Although its exterior is modest and unadorned, inside reveals a three-bedroom house full of original features. Exposed beams, beautiful limestone fireplaces and wooden floors topped with antique rugs are just some of…
Town Head Barn is a converted barn, located in Upper Wharfedale in the small village of Buckden. The large property comfortably sleeps 14 guests and is comprised of a living room/dining room, well-equipped kitchen, two bunkrooms on the first floor and two bunkrooms and a…
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!