Irex feels exceptionally cosy, especially when a storm is brewing on the horizon and the fire crackles inside. It’s one in a row of former coastguard cottages high on the cliffs of Totland Bay surrounded only by sea views, sheer chalk cliffs and open…
St Gabriel's Elm Cottage is the largest of a handful of holiday homes that make up St Gabriel’s cottages, a large thatched farm house on the site of an old hamlet. Located on the Golden Cap estate, the views from the property are outstanding. Your family will love…
Who knew an old linhay could make such a cosy and inviting holiday cottage? Black and white photographs from the late 1800s show the farm building in its heyday, with a horse and carriage passing by. Now after a careful restoration, Gordon’s Cabin has been brought…
Set over two floors, 2 Cart Lodge Barn is located in an historic converted farm building on the edge of Sheringham Park. Boasting exposed beams, rustic flint walls and a small private garden, this cosy cottage is the ideal romantic retreat. Listen to the sounds of the…
Get cosy in this three-bedroom country farmhouse with its warming log-burner and low beamed ceilings. Little Milford Farmhouse is set on the banks of the River Cleddau. Just follow the path down from the garden to the water’s edge. Follow the river for walks along its…
Oxburgh Chapel Lodge is an intriguing 19th-century Norfolk country cottage located in the grounds of Oxburgh Hall. The perfect get-away for two the cottage is surrounded by gardens and enjoys views over to the family chapel and the countryside beyond. Inside reveals a cosy…
Step through the bold red stable door of this cottage to discover the quirky internal layout. Take in the sea views from the bedroom or head outside to feel the sand between your toes on the wide sandy beach. Families, history enthusiasts and walkers will love the secluded…
The Old Smithy is a small single storey building tucked away in a peaceful corner of the tiny village of Buckden, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Stone walls and exposed beams add to the charm of this one-bedroom nook. Enjoy the cottage’s secluded location and…
Topped with a thatched roof, bordered by perfectly pruned gardens and encompassed by rolling countryside; Ivy’s is the epitome of an English country cottage. It sits in the quaint village of Selworthy with far-reaching views over Exmoor. Step inside the one-bedroom cottage…
Gwernouau is a pretty, 18th-century cottage and part of a working farm on the Ysbyty Estate. The cottage was renovated by the Penrhyn Estate in the late 19th-century and has many original beams and other features still in place. Wake up to the noise of the farm, and nothing…
Always dreamed of staying in one of those pretty river-side cottages with a perfectly pruned garden? Lock Cottage is just that, the very epitome of a Thames-side cottage with ivy-clad walls, pruned shrubs and a rustic interior full of charm. Step inside to knobbly stone walls,…
Situated in a picturesque valley, Wydcombe is a former farm labourer’s cottage with just a few other dwellings surrounding it. Boasting two wood burning stoves, this cosy cottage offers the perfect secluded escape. Breathe in a welcome dose of country air as you make…
South Wing is a second floor apartment within Hanbury Hall which was built in 1701 in the William and Mary style. You'll love the wooden beams wooden panelling and stunning views over parkland and gardens. Discover Hanbury Hall before the estate is open to visitors and…
Townplace is a cosy converted barn built from local serpentine stone and boasting a well-equipped kitchen and welcoming open fire. With a large private garden to the rear, the property is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle. Just below Townplace is the…
Coach House Loft is part of a converted coach house to the rear of Wainman House. This light and airy first floor apartment boasts rustic exposed beams and a secluded inner courtyard with a south facing outdoor seating area. As a guest of the cottage you’re entitled to free…
Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 3 is one of a row of traditional cob cottages built in the late 18th-century and accessed down an old, bumpy track through the wooded valley. The cottages' original function was to house officers of the Preventive Service, a group tasked…
Go back 150 years or so, and you’d find a Cornish miner living in this old stone cottage. After a careful and award-winning restoration, the cottage now hosts a beautiful holiday home with lots of character. Low-beamed ceilings, wood-panelled walls and a warming log-burner…
Heath End Lodge is a former gatehouse that sits at the southern entrance to Calke Abbey. Built in 1806, the lodge is Grade II listed and boasts an open fire and large lawn area. Its intriguing pentagonal shape and large windows create a bright and spacious interior where light…
Pull back the curtains, watch the river tumble past and hear the gulls squawk as this small fishing village comes to life. Just up from the harbour is this river-side, white-washed cottage. It’s a former pilchard cellar that houses three holiday homes – The Lugger…
Nestled by a densely-wooded bank, metres from the water’s edge, Pont Creek is an enchanting place to stay, perfect for walkers or water lovers. A former stable with a loft above, now converted to a two-bedroom cottage, if you look up you can still see the row of pigeon…
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!