Once part of Triggabrowne, a traditional Cornish farming settlement, Fortescue is now one of several holiday cottages on the site. Fortescue is a sturdy dwelling adjoining Hayrick Cottage. Also in the vicinity are Dairy Cottage,The Farm House and Tippett's. Just a short walk…
For a traditional Cornish farmhouse stay with added luxury and unrivalled sea views, head to Mowhay. It’s one of several holiday cottages, Granary, Hayloft, Gwendra Wartha and Dairy Cottage that make up the tiny farming hamlet of Gwendra on the Roseland Peninsula. Inside,…
There’s always something magical about staying in the midst of a forest; the eerie silence, the flittering of wildlife and carpets of spring flowers. Like the setting of a fairy-tale, this dreamy thatch cottage lies in the heart of the Ashclyst Forest, on the Killerton…
Horringer Park Gates is located just within the entrance to the 1800-acre Ickworth estate, and within Horringer village. Bordered by woodland, this one and a half storey Grade II listed gatehouse has changed little in two centuries, with recent renovations very much in keeping…
An idyllic holiday spot, this restored farmworkers cottage on the Wallington Estate is perfect for a peaceful getaway. Eskeleth has been recently refurbished and is a fine example of an 18th-century farmworker’s cottage. The cottage is light and bright and decorated in warm…
Tucked into the low cliffs, just above the long sandy beaches of Carne and Pendower, is this converted farm building. Inside hosts a bright interior and unparalleled sea views. The cottage is surrounded by lawns and it's just a short walk from the gently sloping beach.…
Fomerly occupied by some of the estate’s gardeners, you’ll love this cottage’s location in the estate, close to the old stables, shop and tea-room. With out-of-hours access to the wider estate it’s great for walkers, cyclists, families and couples looking…
Zennor Honor's House sits alone in a secluded valley, surrounded only by green fields and sea views. Located at the end of mile-long track, just inland from Zennor Village, the three-bedroom stone cottage offers simplicity, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.…
Who knew a former potting shed could make such a beautiful holiday cottage? The 19th-century stone and slate cottage hides amongst the trees, where views of the Helford River peek through a grassy glade. Inside reveals stylish interior with high ceilings and an open-plan living,…
Tan y Bwlch is a grade II listed traditional Penllyn crog loft cottage built in the early nineteenth-century. After a full restoration, its carefully preserved interior is a rare example of its type. The one-bedroom nook retains its original features including an inglenook…
Step inside The Bakehouse to a beautifully renovated country cottage. Wonky beams, a log effect gas stove, and a large upstairs bedroom with exposed timber cruck frames add to its rustic charm. Sitting in a former farmyard across from a 16th-century farmhouse, it boasts…
Located on the first floor of an old mill, Watermill Apartment boasts an atmospheric interior where high vaulted ceilings and a gallery room give a real sense of spaciousness. Finished with modern furnishings in the open plan living area, this two-bedroom apartment is ideal for…
Kyson is a large three-bedroom apartment based in Tranmer House, a place of fascinating history. It was here that its former owner, Edith Pretty, ordered the famous Sutton Hoo archaeological dig in which an Anglo-Saxon ship was discovered. You’ll have sweeping views…
Stay in one of the most iconic addresses in the UK, Arlington Row. The quintessence of a pretty English street, you’ll be staying in its only holiday cottage, No.9. Close the front door away from photo-snapping tourists to a special two-bedroom nest with stacks of…
Sitting in the heart of the Hardwick Hall estate is this former stableyard building. In contrast to its modest, linear exterior, elegantly finished décor runs throughout the three-bedroom house. It dates back to the 16th-century where the formidable ‘Bess of…
A fine example of a Victorian Arts and Crafts style house, Cragside Park Cottage makes for a pretty stay amid the sweeping parklands of the Cragside estate. It’s full of character inside with wood-panelled walls, antique furnishings and a pretty formal dining room. From…
Stay in the gate lodge of one of Suffolk’s oldest (and most intriguing) houses. This little lodge occupies the oldest part of the rambling 17th-century farmhouse, Thorington Hall, and retains much of it original character. The cottage has a rustic theme throughout…
The first thing you’ll notice about 1 Heathland Cottages is its unusual design. The cladded building was once home to nurses working at a former isolation hospital nearby. Inside the three-bedroom cottage, you’ll find carefully restored rooms where its vernacular…
Grade II listed, Trelissick New Lodge, was built in 1860 when a new entrance was created to give a grander approach to Trelissick House. With its rounded chimneys and latticed windows, it’s a fascinating example of the Victorian picturesque style of architecture.…
18th-century Lapwing Cottage originally housed livestock on the ground floor whilst the upstairs was used as a granary. The cottage is bursting with character and boasts stone walls, exposed beams and a wood-burning stove. Situated less than a mile from the world-famous Fountains…
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!