Lyveden Cottage sits in a secluded landscape, accessible via a lane. Stay here and step into a tranquil oasis of calm waters, ancient forests and green gardens, nestled in rolling farmland. On one side, a curving moat divides the cottage from the mounts and…
Groom’s is a quirky little holiday cottage located in the historic village of Corfe Castle. Once the home of the groom to a now converted medieval merchant house, to which the holiday home is attached, Groom’s Cottage sits in the shadow of the castle, towering above.…
Burrows Cottage is a simple, single-storey former forester’s cottage. Located in a secluded spot alongside a pine wood, the cottage benefits from a large private garden and is just a short walk to the beach. Inside, you’ll find traditional interiors complete with a…
Count House sits in the heart of Poldark Country, high on the cliffs of West Cornwall and surrounded by remnants of the mining industry. The small stone cottage was once a workshop for the mine's carpenter, and now hosts a cosy one-bedroom nook, with lots of character. Step…
Fortunately Mortuary Cottage never lived up to its melancholy name. It was once earmarked as a keeping place for air raid victims during WW2, but was never needed. Despite its name, it feels extremely homely and inviting inside with traditional slate floors, low beamed ceilings…
This stylish barn conversion sits on the edge of the Sheringham Park estate with views over the North Norfolk coast. Step inside to a truly atmospheric space where high beamed ceilings tower over a spacious open kitchen and living area. Just outside, there’s a small shared…
Only a mile away from the stunning Colby Woodland Garden, this remote and tranquil cottage is perfect for walkers, nature lovers and anyone who needs a break from their busy lives. Take time to discover otters frolicking in the water, toads slowly meandering by, rare wood…
Tal y Braich is in the perfect location for a secluded mountain stay, situated in Snowdonia and close to the Carneddau Range. It offers heaps of Welsh charm, with a cosy wood burner and other features you’ll love such as a stunning Welsh slate floor. Outside, this…
Stay in one of the England’s best preserved Tudor houses. With its intricate mullioned windows, arched doorways and stripped timber walls in the living area, Cotehele’s Hall Court has stacks of historic charm. It’s a one-bedroom apartment that sits on the first…
Ambrey Cottage is a beautiful, spacious holiday home set over two floors in a stunning location surrounded by woodland. With no-one around to spoil the silence, the cottage is perfect for a peaceful break for up to five people and two dogs. Get everyone up bright and early…
High Lidmoor is an 18th-century farmhouse that still retains much of its original character. Low beamed ceilings, barn doors and slate floors add to its rustic charm. The perfect, isolated holiday retreat, the cottage is surrounded by open moorland yet varied holiday facilities…
Rising out of the higgledy-piggledy lanes of Port Issac is this Grade II-listed, former cobbler's shop. Pentagonal shaped and three stories high, it peeks over its neighbours to provide views of the harbour. Its interiors are just as intriguing too, with its snug rooms,…
Diston’s Cottage was the home of the Diston family for three generations and now makes the perfect Cotswold country break for two. The pretty, end-of-terrace stone cottage boasts a wood burning stove, enclosed terraced garden and old fashioned stable…
Thrang has been enjoyed as a holiday home since the 1950s and although its interiors have been updated, the notion of it being a rural hideaway has remained the same. You’ll be tucked away amongst the fells and streams of the Duddon Valley, where access to the house is…
Tucked away down a leafy footpath is this romantic, one-bedroom hideaway. A thatched roof, traditional stone exterior and a small garden add to its chocolate-box charm. You could just escape, pull up a chair and snuggle by its stove for a few hours or even days. But don’t…
Anyone with a hankering for a remote hideaway that's close to the beach will love this whitewashed cottage. It is an adventure to reach down a dusty and bumpy track that meanders through a wooded valley. It has an interesting story too – it used to house…
Broad Ley is one of three adjoining holiday homes that form Mooredge Cottages, a former farmhouse on the border of the Killerton Estate. A stunning example of a traditional Devon farmhouse, the thatched cottage includes many original features from the open-beamed ceilings…
It makes up one half of a former farm workers’ home on Triggabrowne Farm, the other half is occupied by Triggabrowne Cottage. You’ll have your own garden, complete with a stone barbeque, picnic table and views across the countryside. Inside you’ll find all…
Swallow Cottage has been converted from an 18th-century farm building and was originally used as a cow shed to house a dairy herd. The cottage has been restored using traditional materials and retains its original character. Exposed beams, a brickwork fireplace and a wood-burner…
Trelissick Engine House originally housed the water pumps connecting the Water Tower to Trelissick House. After a restoration the utilitarian building has been transformed into a comfortable two-bedroom bungalow, with adapted facilities for guests with…
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!