Along with its neighbour Port Isaac, Port Gaverne is best known as the filming location of the fictional village Portwenn in the TV series Doc Martin. There’s plenty of history in these streets, and the cottage itself forms part of the old Rashleigh Cellars where fishermen…
Hidden away on a working farm in North Devon, this small, but perfectly formed cottage, is somewhere you’ll love coming back to time and time again. The surrounding area is a haven for wildlife with miles of footpaths to explore. Head out on foot or by bike and discover…
1 Castle Cottage has been decorated in a comfortable style, blending the conveniences of modern day living with antique furniture in keeping with a traditional country cottage. This cottage is ideal for families and couples who want a holiday that’s got everything from…
Lyveden Cottage sits in a secluded landscape, accessible via a lane. Stay here and step into a tranquil oasis of calm waters, ancient forests and green gardens, nestled in rolling farmland. On one side, a curving moat divides the cottage from the mounts and…
Only a mile away from the stunning Colby Woodland Garden, this remote and tranquil cottage is perfect for walkers, nature lovers and anyone who needs a break from their busy lives. Take time to discover otters frolicking in the water, toads slowly meandering by, rare wood…
Converted stables in the wooded foothills of Snowdonia.Yr Hen Swyddfa is one in a row of cottages in the old stable block of Craflwyn Hall, at the heart of a 200-acre estate in the care of the National Trust. The stable block backs onto woodland, and there are lots of walks from…
Converted stables in the wooded foothills of Snowdonia.Stabl Bach is one in a row of characterful cottages in the old stable block of Craflwyn Hall, built at the heart of 200-acre Craflwyn estate in the 1870s. Inside this unique cottage you’ll see the stable’s original…
Converted hilltop stables above the Wye Valley.The Kymin Stables were built more than 200 years ago and are now comfortable and cosy holiday accommodation. Close to the Kymin Round House at the top of the hill called the Kymin, the stables are tucked away in their own private…
A converted stone barn for 6 people, in a rural setting by the South West Coast Path.Porth Mear Barn was built in the 19th century at the heart of working farmland. Animals still graze in the surrounding fields, but the Barn is now a warm and comfortable holiday cottage on two…
A converted brick and timber barn on the Attingham Park EstateBuilt at Smethcote Farm in the 1700s, the Threshing Barn is now a comfortable countryside retreat for six people.The hallway leads to an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room area with a double-height ceiling,…
Explore the wilds of Exmoor with a stay at Carver Cottage, deep in the heart of the Doone Valley.Exmoor, remote and rugged, has changed little since RD Blackmore chronicled its tumbling rivers, ancient woodland and deep valleys in his 1869 classic novel, Lorna Doone. Situated in…
The green curving cliff tops nestle between the sea and the ground floor apartment. Like its former owner – prison guard Captain Herbert Latimer Conor who built Conor as his retirement home – you too can retreat here for a break of relaxation. Just above the…
These remote Cornish cliff-tops were once used for ground breaking wireless communication experiments, now they provide an unforgettable holiday experience. Stay in this Grade II-listed Wireless Station, built in 1900 by pioneering inventor Guglielmo Marconi, and you’ll be…
Once a Victorian dame school, now a holiday cottage with impressive original features. This romantic getaway in the heart of Bohortha has a large entrance porch, tall ceilings and a striking Regency Gothic window that overlooks fields and out towards the sea. Playtime can…
Cromer Lodge is a quirky cottage, part of the former gate lodge to Felbrigg Hall. The property was built in 1841 in a Jacobean style of architecture. It benefits from a secluded garden surrounded by woodland and an open fire in the lounge.Enjoy a bracing walk around the Felbrigg…
Rising out of the higgledy-piggledy lanes of Port Issac is this Grade II-listed, former cobbler's shop. Pentagonal shaped and three stories high, it peeks over its neighbours to provide views of the harbour. Its interiors are just as intriguing too, with its snug rooms,…
Diston’s Cottage was the home of the Diston family for three generations and now makes the perfect Cotswold country break for two. The pretty, end-of-terrace stone cottage boasts a wood burning stove, enclosed terraced garden and old fashioned stable…
Tucked away down a leafy footpath is this romantic, one-bedroom hideaway. A thatched roof, traditional stone exterior and a small garden add to its chocolate-box charm. You could just escape, pull up a chair and snuggle by its stove for a few hours or even days.But don’t…
Anyone with a hankering for a remote hideaway that's close to the beach will love this whitewashed cottage. It is an adventure to reach down a dusty and bumpy track that meanders through a wooded valley. It has an interesting story too – it used to house…
It makes up one half of a former farm workers’ home on Triggabrowne Farm, the other half is occupied by Triggabrowne Cottage. You’ll have your own garden, complete with a stone barbeque, picnic table and views across the countryside. Inside you’ll find all…
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!