Holme Wood Bothy offers basic accommodation in the most spectacular of locations, just a few metres from the shores of Loweswater. The six-sleeper bothy is effectively a stone tent with a few added comforts such as a wood-burning stove and a basic kitchen area. Its wild and…
This Art Deco apartment sits above the old ‘motor house’ in the luxuriant grounds of Coleton Fishacre. The one-bedroom flat is the perfect base for walkers and gardeners wanting to explore the nearby exotic gardens and subtropical coastline of south Devon. Rise…
This rustic stone cottage started life as a shepherd’s hut. Now it plays host to a snug hideaway in a secluded valley with views down towards the sea. It’s the perfect place to get away from it all. Inside there’s a modern open plan living,…
In the far corner of Studley Royal deer park, The Boot Room is our newest hideaway. Once used as part of an outbuilding by the estate gamekeepers, it has been converted into a compact holiday cottage. Inside, the cottage has been designed for practical comfort with a basic…
The West Wing is an elegant apartment located on the first-floor of Trerice, an Elizabethan mansion dating back to 1572. The property benefits from lovely views over the garden and surrounding countryside and a roaring open fire for those cooler evenings. Make the most of…
This surprisingly spacious cottage takes its name from Granny Whetter, the matriarch of a local farming family. The extensive bedroom occupies the whole of the first floor, while downstairs, a multi fuel stove makes it particularly cosy. Book your break during winter and…
This former military officer’s quarter may look stern on the outside, but inside it’s a cosy one-bedroom nook with a snuggle-worthy fireplace, a bright, modern kitchen and windows that boast sea views. Outside there’s a path that leads to a view point…
Nestling amongst meadows and working farmland is this pretty slate-hung cottage. It makes up one half of a former farm workers’ home on Triggabrowne Farm, the other half is occupied by Meadow Cottage. You’ll have your own garden, complete with a stone barbeque,…
Based on a former military fortification site, Tiffy’s started life as the workshop of the artificer or the ‘tiffy’. Now it plays host to a snug one-bedroom nook where sea views are aplenty. You’ll have your own little patch of grass just in front of the…
Follow the winding river up from the harbour and you’ll find this former pilchard cellar nestling on its banks. The white-washed building houses three holiday homes – The Clinker occupying part of the first floor. The highlight of this one-bedroom nook has…
A gateway to Dartmoor, this compact but cosy one-bedroom cottage sits on the eastern border of the National Park. Find a modern space inside where you can curl up by the log-burner or dine al fresco in its enclosed garden. It was once the entrance lodge to the Parke estate…
You’ll find charming Mohun tucked away in an idyllic setting behind the adjoining Farm House and next to Pont Creek Cottage in the tiny hamlet of Pont Quay, just off the river Fowey. The tidal creek laps quietly outside and for walkers there are footpaths to…
Willow is a cosy cottage located just a short stroll from the banks of Lough Erne. This traditional stone property, complete with wooden sliding sash windows and a large open fire, was once used to house farm workers. Take advantage of your unique location and explore some…
Aspen is a traditional stone building, complete with wooden sash windows, and part of a converted farm building complex located on the tranquil Crom estate. The cottage boasts a cosy open fire and views over a small woodland area. You may even catch a glimpse of the deer that…
Bodrugan, and neighboring Edgcumbe, are traditional stone barns on the edge of the old farming hamlet of Penare, now converted into spacious and comfortable accommodation. The cottage has a sitting room on the first floor making the most of the views over the countryside and…
2 Siloam is one of three traditional Welsh rural terrace cottages in a quiet lane on the Ysbyty Estate. The cosy cottage benefits from stunning mountain and moorland views, considered to be some of the best in the area, as well as classic country interiors that retain many…
Sitting at the end of a row of three cottages known as the Glebe cottages, Trinity is packed with charm and character. The accommodation is all on the ground floor, though there are small steps to the bedroom, bathroom and also to the kitchen. Inside you’ll find everything…
Built in the late 18th-century of ashlar limestone blocks, Carburton Lodge South is one of the earliest buildings to survive on Clumber Park and is full of character. It’s small and snug so is perfect for couples.This compact cottage is a delightful mix of historic…
Watendlath Bothy sits next to the tarn in the peaceful hamlet it shares its name with. You’ll be high in the valley with unparalleled views of the surrounding fells.Inside offers basic accommodation, with a few added comforts including the log-burner and a fully-equipped…
Alder is a cosy cottage located at the heart of the Crom estate. It’s part of a complex of rustic cottages that have had many uses over the years including farm workers accommodation, a piggery and toy factory. Warm up by the open fire after a day spent exploring 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!