Rumps is one of four spacious apartments that occupy Doyden House, a large home built in the early 20th-century for retired prison governor Captain Herbert Latimer Conor.Soak up the sun on the extensive shared lawn that surrounds the property or warm up by the fire on days…
Glebe Cottage sits at the mouth of the Helford River in the pretty village of Mawnan Smith. Once a rectory barn, this romantic old building has masses of character, including a galleried landing that looks down into a beamed open-plan living area. Take advantage of your…
Tri-A-Hanner is the ultimate couples retreat for those after sand, sea and (hopefully) sun. Located in the unique and beautiful fishing village of Porthdinliaen on the Llyn Peninsula, this cottage will be a favourite amongst those who want to wake up to the sound of the sea, as…
Pretty in pink, this romantic retreat hides among the trees in the Dolmelynllyn estate of Snowdonia. Originally built as a 19th-century observatory, you can gaze upon the stars from its veranda as night falls. And when the sun rises, spectacular views across the valley unfold.…
Stay in the Yorkshire hall where Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother once resided. This two-bedroom apartment sits in Fountains Hall and displays fine historic detailing. Discover period features in all its rooms, from the oak doors to the wood panelling, as well as…
Hanbury Lodge is the original late 18th century front lodge to Hanbury Hall. This listed building has original features such as false windows and doors to show its grandeur, but inside has a very homely and cosy feel with low ceilings and quaint rooms, with an open fire in…
Proctor is located on the third floor of the 16th-century Fountains Hall, a building constructed using stones from the nearby abbey. The house has a history of distinguished guests including Charles 1, Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother. It has two large bedrooms and…
Once a Victorian gardener’s lodge, this cosy two-bedroom nook sits at the top of a little-used driveway, accessed from the A39, behind elegant wrought-iron gates.Originally planned to be the grand entrance to the estate, it looks out over the woodland and wildflowers…
Ash Cottage sits in a refreshingly secluded spot on the Golden Cap, one of England's World Heritage Sites. At the far end of a row of cottages that were once a single farmhouse, Ash is a traditional thatched dwelling, typical of the cottages found in this part of Dorset. It…
Surrounded by trees and immersed in tranquillity, sits this traditional, white-washed cottage. It was built in the early 19th-century as the mine office for Wheal Calstock, which later became the Danescombe Valley Mine. Now it’s one of the quietest and remote…
Sitting pretty in a romantic woodland garden, accessed only by a wooden footbridge over a stream, is this dreamy chocolate box cottage. With its rose-clad walls and small peeping windows, Old Mill Cottage feels like a fairy-tale hideaway. It dates back to the 15th-century and…
The smaller part of the original farmhouse, pretty Trescore with exposed beams and a snuggly sitting room, is attached to Porth Mear Cottage.With its high vantage point, enjoy views from the large, grassy garden down to Porth Mear cove. In the distance you’ll be able to…
This white-washed cottage stands at the landward end of the Souter Lighthouse, built in 1871 to ward ships from the dangerous rocks at Whitburn Steel. The lighthouse keeper and his family would have lived in this sea-view cottage which, after a careful restoration, has been…
Woodford is one of a collection of traditional stone farm buildings located on the Crom estate that now function as cosy holiday homes. This pretty cottage boast stunning views over a small woodland and a welcoming open fire. Set on one of Ireland’s best conservation…
Orchard View sits in a line of terraced cottages just metres from the shores of the Lough Erne on the Crom estate. It used to house the farm workers of the estate and has now been restored into an inviting, three-bedroom holiday home, complete with an open fire and large…
Go behind the scenes of Game of Thrones and step into a medieval fantasy when you stay in this two-bedroom stone cottage. It sits on the historic farmyard of Castle Ward, which provided the backdrop for Winterfell in the first series. Key scenes from the drama will unfold…
Stay in a Lake District beauty spot, once voted Britain’s best view. Wasdale Hall Lodge sits just yards from the south-western end of Wastwater, England’s deepest and most tranquil lake. You’ll be nestled in the remote valley in a sturdy stone cottage…
Open the French doors of this two-bedroom bungalow to a green oasis filled with shrubs, a small lawn and a tumbling stream. Colby Rose Cottage sits in an idyllic location, adjacent to a quiet country lane and just 20 metres from Colby Woodland Gardens.As a guest you’re…
Nestling in the lush grounds of a medieval castle, you’ll love the special setting of this cottage. With out-of-hours access straight into the castle grounds, you can stroll the award-winning gardens and extensive parkland, right from the cottage’s front…
Little Milford Lodge is a single storey apartment built in the 1950s as accommodation for workers on the Little Milford Estate. It nestles in the Cleddau Woodlands, with the tidal estuary running close by. Wake up early and take a morning stroll in the woodlands. In the…
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!