A converted countryside barn for five people on the Attingham Park Estate.Severn Barn is one of five newly-converted barns in the quiet northern part of the Attingham Estate. It is surrounded by 4,000 acres of park, farm and woodland. Built in the first half of the 1900s to…
Grade II listed Summerhouse Cottage is thought to be a former hunting lodge, and sits in a secluded spot at the edge of Tyntesfield’s woodland.Enjoy lunch on the private patio overlooking the octagonal summerhouse and farmland beyond. Or, on a chilly day, cosy up by…
Fishlock’s is a cosy, attractive, detached cottage built in the late 18th-century. Located in the mystical village of Avebury on the border of the beautiful Marlborough Downs, the cottage makes the perfect romantic getaway. The cottage’s location is incredibly…
The Captain’s Quarter along with The Major’s and The Lieutenant’s Quarter and Tiffy's, sit high on St Anthony Head overlooking the sea. These special fomer officer's quarters were preserved after we bought St Anthony Head on the Roseland…
Burrowing amongst the trees, above the wild Penarvon Cove is this romantic little hideaway. You’ll be practically undisturbed on this small secret beach with only the sound of the waters lapping the shores breaking the silence. Inside the tiny wooden cabin reveals a…
Escape to a tidal island steeped in 16th-century history and stay in this mid-terraced cottage. Your pilgrimage to Holy Island will see you crossing the Northumberland coast by a narrow causeway that gradually gets washed away by the North Sea. One-bedroom Glen House is…
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.…
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…
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…
At the entrance to Greenway is The Lodge. This small, cosy holiday cottage boasts a private patio area as well as unprecedented access to the gardens of Agatha Christie’s beloved holiday home. Inside you’ll find a homely living room centred around a log burner and an…
Sitting in a dreamy position next to the still waters of Carminowe Creek, is this stylish barn conversion. It’s based on one floor where its 18th-century rafters and slate floors are met by cool interior styling, a bright double bedroom and a contemporary bathroom.…
Blakeney Lodge sits in the shadows of an old windmill, whilst on the edge of Blakeney National Nature Reserve. Inside reveals a compact but cosy space with high beamed ceilings and two colourful bedrooms. Just a short walk will lead you to the wild saltmarshes of Blakeney and…
Live out your own romantic fairy-tale in this Rapunzel-esque tower, once used as a reservoir in the 1860s. At four storeys high and yet with only one room on each floor, a stay at Trelissick Water Tower will be like no other. You’ll enter through arched barn doors and…
3 Cart Lodge Barn is a cosy converted farm building set over two floors on the Sheringham Park estate. Complete with exposed beams, a small grassed seating area with sea-views and situated on a working farm, the cottage is the ideal place for a romantic getaway.With Sheringham…
Peel Cottage is a sturdy single-storey cottage perfect for a couple and two dogs. It was built in the 1850s and a plaque above the door records its opening by the late Queen Mother. Just a stone’s throw from Hadrian’s Wall, this cosy holiday cottage is the…
Carolina Cellar boasts stunning sea views from the open plan living area across the inlet with its jewel-coloured water, polished pebbles and rock pools. With the slipway running alongside the cottage, you could not be nearer the sea. For wildlife lovers, wake to the sound…
Ticknall Lodge sits at the northern entrance to Calke Abbey and park. Built in 1806, this Grade II listed building has been refurbished as a holiday home but still retains a great deal of character. The most intriguing feature of the cottage is its unusual pentagonal shape. The…
This semi-detached, two bedroom cottage comes complete with its own private garden and a cosy log-burner. Surrounded by countryside this is the perfect place to explore the intimate Arts and Crafts-style gardens of the medieval manor and walk even further through the…
Stackpole Quay Cottage 2 is one of a pair of pretty semi-detached cottages within an enclosed shared garden close to Stackpole Quay. The holiday home has direct access to fantastic walking routes and a nearby beach.Wake up early and head out onto the Stackpole estate. Located in…
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!