Originally believed to be stables, this early 18th-century converted barn offers a cosy and rustic stay for family and friends who want a place to go away together. What’s more, this holiday cottage is part of a new National Trust project to carefully bring to life 16…
Originally believed to be stables, this early 18th-century converted barn offers a cosy and rustic stay for family and friends who want a place to go away together. What’s more, this holiday cottage is part of a new National Trust project to carefully bring to life 16…
A newly-converted barn on the Attingham Park Estate.Wharf 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 late 1700s or early 1800s as a threshing barn, it is now a…
Perched on top of the sea wall on Yorkshire’s wild and rugged coastline, this converted loft space makes for a perfect coastal escape for two. Although it’s a one-bedroom loft, it feels spacious inside and benefits from uninterrupted views of the sea.Robin…
Wren Cottage has a fascinating history. Once a fodder store, this 18th-century farm building is full of character. The cottage boasts stone walls, exposed beams and a wood-burning stove. Its highlight though, is the large windows in the open place space that give way to views of…
Who knew an old linhay could make such a cosy and inviting holiday cottage? Black and white photographs from the late 1800s show the farm building in its heyday, with a horse and carriage passing by. Now after a careful restoration, Gordon’s Cabin has been brought…
Set over two floors, 2 Cart Lodge Barn is located in an historic converted farm building on the edge of Sheringham Park. Boasting exposed beams, rustic flint walls and a small private garden, this cosy cottage is the ideal romantic retreat. Listen to the sounds of the…
Oxburgh Chapel Lodge is an intriguing 19th-century Norfolk country cottage located in the grounds of Oxburgh Hall. The perfect get-away for two the cottage is surrounded by gardens and enjoys views over to the family chapel and the countryside beyond. Inside reveals a cosy…
The Old Smithy is a small single storey building tucked away in a peaceful corner of the tiny village of Buckden, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Stone walls and exposed beams add to the charm of this one-bedroom nook. Enjoy the cottage’s secluded location and…
Topped with a thatched roof, bordered by perfectly pruned gardens and encompassed by rolling countryside; Ivy’s is the epitome of an English country cottage. It sits in the quaint village of Selworthy with far-reaching views over Exmoor. Step inside the one-bedroom cottage…
Always dreamed of staying in one of those pretty river-side cottages with a perfectly pruned garden? Lock Cottage is just that, the very epitome of a Thames-side cottage with ivy-clad walls, pruned shrubs and a rustic interior full of charm. Step inside to knobbly stone walls,…
South Wing is a second floor apartment within Hanbury Hall which was built in 1701 in the William and Mary style. You'll love the wooden beams wooden panelling and stunning views over parkland and gardens. Discover Hanbury Hall before the estate is open to visitors and…
Like something out of a fairy tale, Durgan Wood Cottage sits on the edge of a small wood with views of the water peeking through the trees. The tiny, timber-built thatched cabin was once used as an apple store, and now after a careful restoration, makes a cosy one-bedroom nest…
As a former gatehouse, Rowthorne Lodge is located in a secluded spot on the edge of Hardwick estate. The one-bedroom cottage is the perfect couple’s retreat with each room tastefully furnished for a comfortable stay. The luxurious bathroom, comfy sofas and roaring fire are…
Stonechat is a first floor apartment at the Coastguard Cottages on Dunwich Heath. The apartment benefits from stunning views over the cliffs and beyond to the North Sea. The cosy holiday home offers the perfect getaway for two, with a beautifully restored open plan living,…
Watch the sailing boats drift along the harbour from the roof terrace of this stylish beach retreat. One-bedroom Moryn sits at the edge of the beach in the busy fishing village of Porthdinllaen. Inside, large picture windows overlook the sea and across to the mountainous…
Get cosy in this one-bedroom, open plan apartment. It’s located on the east side of the grand, 17th-century Felbrigg Hall with sweeping parklands and ancient woodlands unfolding from your doorstep. Inside the neo-Jacobean style apartment, high timber-cruck ceilings create…
Nightjar is a ground floor apartment at the Coastguard Cottages on Dunwich Heath. The apartment enjoys wonderful views across the heathland nature reserve and beyond. This open-plan, single level apartment offers a.beachside retreat with the golden sand dunes of Minsmere just…
Tucked into the low cliffs of Gerrans Bay, just above a stretch of sandy beach is this one-bedroom coastal retreat. It’s one of five cottages, consisting of Mowhay, Hayloft, Granary and Gwendra Wartha, housed in a collection of restored slate and stone farm buildings that…
Ideal for a romantic break, 18th-century Abbey Stores became a shop in the 1930s before being transformed into a cosy holiday cottage in the 1990s. With many original features intact, this characterful cottage, complete with wood-burning stove, is in a truly unique…
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!