Serpentine is a converted barn set high above Cadgwith Cove with sweeping views out to sea. One of five simple holiday cottages, guests at Serpentine will be pleased to see the property includes a cosy wood burning stove, making it a warm retreat from the elements. It has its…
Wake up to wonderful views of rolling countryside at 2 Compton Farm. It’s one in a pair of former farm workers’ cottages that perch on the edge of a down. It’s just a short stroll to one of the most beautiful beaches on the Isle of Wight, Compton…
Longmeadow is one of three adjoining thatched cottages housed in what was once a single farmhouse. A classic example of traditional Devon building techniques, Longmeadow boasts open-beamed ceilings, an inglenook fireplace and latticed windows. Spend your morning exploring…
Stay in this charming fellside cottage, once owned by Lake District devotee, Beatrix Potter. The 17th-century cottage has changed little since it was in her ownership, with the cottage range still providing warmth to its rooms and original exposed beams running throughout. It…
Sitting at the heart of an old farmstead and commanding views over the rolling countryside, is this slate-hung farmhouse. It’s been converted into three holiday cottages, Triggabrowne Farm House, Tippets and Triggabrowne Dairy Cottage – perfect for get-togethers…
Butler’s Apartment served as living quarters for the male servants at Florence Court, the 18th-century mansion next door to the holiday home. This atmospheric first floor apartment overlooks the laundry courtyard and adjoining woodland garden. Inside, you’ll find…
Nestled within the tranquil beauty of Kent, this cottage is the place to stay for those wishing to explore the surrounding countryside and visit the historic Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens. This beautiful cottage once formed part of an original stable block for Bettenham Manor…
This charming 17th-century cottage with its low beams, narrow staircase and flagstone flooring is as picture perfect as you’d imagine, nestling into an open field in the slopes of Snowdonia, a world away from the hustle of everyday life. Once you arrive at the cottage…
For a romantic Cotswold getaway that oozes rustic charm, stay at Spring Cottage. Inside the one-bedroom nook, original low beamed ceilings, wood burner and mosaicked floors add to its country cottage character. It sits in the secluded, but pretty village of Snowshill, where…
Enjoy a fairy-tale break in this cosy first-floor apartment with out-of-hours access to the grounds of Tattershall Castle, a magnificent 15th-century red-brick castle surrounded by moats. Decorated in a comfortable and contemporary style, this two-bedroomed apartment is ideal for…
Whitegates Cottage is a cosy, two storey cottage constructed of traditional mud and stud walls. The thatched holiday home has been carefully restored and retains many original features including doorways, floors and low beamed ceilings. Head out from the cottage on a short drive…
A few years ago this Grade II listed barn was nothing but a romantic ruin. Now, after a careful restoration, it’s been converted into a two-bedroom rural retreat that oozes rustic charm. Inside you’ll find intriguing original features from its agricultural past.…
Varvassi is one of a row of holiday cottages that once housed the area’s coastguards. Simple yet comfortable, Varvassi benefits from stunning views out to sea and character features including a wood burner. Take advantage of the cottage’s stunning location and enjoy a…
Stay in a traditional Devon farmhouse complete with a thatch roof, low-beam ceilings and an ingle-nook fireplace. Mattress Cottage is one of three holiday homes that make up this large medieval cottage. It sits on the border of the Killerton estate and shares its garden with the…
Butter Hill Barn offers simple, but comfortable, accommodation for up to six guests on the dramatic North Devon coast. Located a stone’s throw from the South West Coastal Path, the barn is ideally placed for exploring North Devon. For a pleasant walk follow the River Lyn…
Be part of Cotehele Engine Cottage’s eclectic history when you spend a holiday here. The quirky stone building was built in the early 19th-century to house a Cornish beam engine and was later reused as a blacksmith's shop on the ground floor, with a miner's dry…
Barn Owl Loft occupies the east wing upper floors of the Grade II listed Itteringham Manor. This cosy apartment is the perfect romantic retreat for two and retains a great deal of character including exposed beams in both the main apartment area and the double bedroom. It has…
The Chalet at Tan yr Ogof is located in a secluded woodland in Hafod y Llan. The cosy property is perfect for two, and a great base from which to explore SnowdoniaHead out into the working farm that surrounds the chalet and discover some of the wonderful wildlife. For a…
Stackpole Byre 1 is a cosy cottage for two located on the Stackpole estate just metres from the sea. One of a collection of converted farm buildings, the cottage benefits from original stone walls and wooden beams. Take advantage of your unique location and enjoy an early morning…
Surfers, ramblers and retro buffs alike will want to be seen in this stylish 70s hang-out. It was built as a guest annex of modernist house, Chert and sits high on a wooded cliff, so guests can kick back to views of the sea from its lounge. It’s filled with 70s…
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!