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…
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…
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…
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…
Daron is a large, bright apartment located on the second and third floor of Henfaes house in the beautiful seaside fishing village of Aberdaron.Step outside of the holiday home and you’ll quickly arrive at an impressive sandy beach perfect for paddling and surfing.…
Stay in this timeless Grade II listed farmhouse where rustic original features are complimented with modern updates. You’ll be cooking in a glossy kitchen, climbing a 16th-century spiralling staircase and sleeping next to grand oak cupboards; it’s a real mix of…
Hen Dy is the old stone built farm house on the Hafod y Llan estate where it is said that Llywelyn the Great resided when he wrote to King John to form their alliance. The cottage is cosy and comfortable and a great retreat after a day spent exploring Snowdonia.After a hearty…
Forge is a traditional thatched cottage in the heart of Branscombe. This chocolate box holiday home is packed with original features, including an inglenook fireplace and exposed beams.You’ll love the pretty back garden. It’s the perfect place to relax, and…
You’ll find this welcoming Victorian cottage at the heart of the working farm in Purbeck, (the farmer and his three dogs live next door) perfect for a relaxed stay away from the crowds. Tractor lovers young and old will enjoy watching daily farm life unfold, and the…
Birdwatchers and walkers alike will adore this tranquil two-bedroom cabin retreat, where nature-spotting opportunities abound. Originally built in the 1930s for processing the oyster catch, today you’ll find a snug little bolthole with estuary views, and glorious walks…
A relaxed beach-side retreat awaits when you stay at this brilliant bolthole in surfer’s paradise, Croyde. This stylish apartment, perched on the first floor, is close to the waves for surfers, sandy beaches for families, and glorious walking and cycling routes all…
Yarncliff Lodge is situated in a beautiful part of the Hope Valley, backing onto Yarncliff Wood and grazing land and just minutes away from the spectacular Padley Gorge where Burbage Brook rushes through this stunning area of ancient woodland.The village of Grindleford…
This cosy riverside apartment, Kingfisher Apartment, will give you a chance to disconnect from the world and unwind. It’s a stone’s throw away from a scenic bridge and ford, not too far from local shops and is surrounded by rolling Devon hills. It’s the perfect…
The only holiday cottage on the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve.Wicken Rose Cottage is uniquely placed at the heart of the National Trust’s oldest nature reserve and England’s most famous fen. With an abundance of wildlife and walks from the doorstep, this semi-detached cottage…
A storybook country cottage for four people, on a secluded Cotswold estate.Lion Lodge is a pretty gatehouse at the entrance to the Newark Park Estate, with countryside views, woodland walks and garden strolls from the doorstep.There’s a sitting room, dining room with a cosy…
Converted stables in the wooded foothills of Snowdonia.Llety Mawr is an end-of-row cottage in the newly renovated stable block of Craflwyn Hall. The stables were built at the heart of the 200-acre Craflwyn estate in the 1870s, and now offer comfortable, characterful holiday…
A newly-converted farmhouse with valley views from the first-floor living space.On Cloud Farm by Badgeworthy Water, Cloud Farmhouse is a light and airy semi-detached cottage with the picturesque Doone Valley on its doorstep. It shares this idyllic, wildlife-rich spot with…
Town Head Barn is a converted barn, located in Upper Wharfedale in the small village of Buckden. The large property comfortably sleeps 14 guests and is comprised of a living room/dining room, well-equipped kitchen, two bunkrooms on the first floor and two bunkrooms and a…
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!