Built into the garden walls of Croft Castle, you’ll feel intertwined with nature in this dreamy 'gothic' style cottage. Green shrubs climb its walls and pruned lawns encompass the property. It’s no surprise that it was once home to the estate’s…
This semi-detached, two bedroom cottage comes complete with its own private garden and a cosy log-burner. Surrounded by countryside this is the perfect place to explore the intimate Arts and Crafts-style gardens of the medieval manor and walk even further through the…
Stackpole Quay Cottage 2 is one of a pair of pretty semi-detached cottages within an enclosed shared garden close to Stackpole Quay. The holiday home has direct access to fantastic walking routes and a nearby beach. Wake up early and head out onto the Stackpole estate. Located in…
A Cotswolds getaway wouldn’t be complete without a cosy cottage stay. Full of country charm, the two-bedroom cottage retains many original features from the large inglenook fireplace to the exposed beams. There’s a small seating area in the terraced garden, perfect…
Nestling in the magical wooded valley of the Aeron, Abermydyr, with its small arched windows and yellow façade, is thought to be designed in the early 19th-century by the architect, John Nash, who built Buckingham Palace. John Nash designed Llanerchaeron, for the Lewis…
Trelissick Old Lodge is a tiny grade II listed lodge built in 1825 to mirror the neo-classical mansion next door, Trelissick House. Step inside to a warm welcome from the open fire and elegant furnishings throughout. It has a small shrub-filled garden and it’s dog-friendly…
Hywyn is a bright, spacious apartment that occupies the ground floor of Henfaes house at the heart of Aberdaron. Rise early and enjoy a lazy breakfast before heading onto the nearby Aberdaron beach. The wide family bay is great for families and novice surfers…
North Cottage is a 19th-century extension attached to an older farmhouse. The cottage benefits from outstanding views across the reed bed and beyond, and is the perfect place for a romantic getaway. Wander down the gravel path that borders the other nearby holiday cottages…
Quin Cottage is one of two former fisherman’s cottages located just moments from the sea, where a tiny fjord reveals a beach at low tide. Inside, you’ll find bright and airy interiors with cool cream walls, wood flooring and a modern bathroom. The cottage has an…
For a city break with a difference, try this quirky medieval apartment. It sits in the historic city of York with views over the mighty York Minster. Brimming with character inside, you’ll find wonky beams, sloping floors and a Georgian staircase that was added at a later…
Stackpole Quay Cottage 1 is one of two semi-detached cottages situated a few minutes’ walk from Stackpole Quay. The small harbour nearby once served as a place to import coal and export local limestone. Enjoy an alfresco breakfast before heading out to explore the…
Penrhyn Mawr is a former farmhouse, located next to a working farm a mile from Cemaes Bay. The cosy cottage boasts stunning views out to sea and modern interiors that nod to its past. There’s plenty of downstairs living space and even an upstairs reading room for a little…
The gorgeous Cornish countryside is right on your doorstep when you stay at Hayrick, with a network of local footpaths taking in creeks, cliffs, woodland and open country waiting to be explored. Or simply stay in and enjoy the stunning view from the comfortable sitting…
Darfar is a characterful property sympathetically converted into a comfortable holiday home using traditional building methods. As tasteful as it is peaceful, the cosy cottage offers a welcome break from the hustle and bustle. Wake up early and enjoy a riverside walk. Explore…
Nestling in a small, secluded woodland village, just half a mile from Sheepscombe village is this traditional Cotswold stone cottage. It was built in the 19th-century for the owner of the nearby Ebworth estate, and displays much of its original character inside, including a…
Set back just 130 metres from the western shores of Lake Windermere, two-bedroom Tanner Brow is an idyllic lakeside retreat. It occupies the first floor of a beautifully rugged, semi-detached, stone cottage and is within walking distance of the ferry to Bowness. It was…
Located on the Golden Cap estate, Oak is one of St Gabriel’s cottages, a row of thatched holiday homes that sit on the site of a former hamlet. Oak Cottage is in a wonderfully secluded spot, the perfect place to get away from it all. Scale Golden Cap, the…
Small, but with everything you need for your stay, 1 Currendon Cottages is one of two former farm workers’ cottages built during the 1860s. To the north of the cottage is a vegetable garden; feel free to ask the gardeners for some fresh produce. With breath…
Bureside is a cosy semi-detached cottage with lots of character set in the tiny Norfolk hamlet of Itteringham Common on the Blickling estate. The two-bedroom cottage feels very homely inside with elegant décor and a log-burner in the lounge. Its highlight though, is…
Draw back the curtains to an idyllic lake scene where sailing boats bob along the waters and towering mountains provide the backdrop. Low Strawberry Gardens sits within metres of the west shore of Windermere, complete with its own jetty for you to watch the scenery unfold. Once…
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!