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Hereford, Heart of England
6 3 3 Yes
Gaze out towards the beautiful Black Mountains when you stay at this attractive retreat in the borderlands of England and Wales. Sleeping six guests, the sumptuous, three-bedroom abode is situated in Longtown, 10.5 miles from Abergavenny and enjoys views out towards Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as the Brecon Beacons, just over 1 mile away. Return from your trips out to bubble in the hot tub and bask beside a crackling wood burner. Let yourselves into this hideaway and from the hall head into the lounge to light the wood burner and perhaps watch some TV. Relax in the snug instead if you fancy a little quiet time with your holiday novel or wish to enjoy something different on TV. Unpack any shopping you have bought in the spacious kitchen/diner. Make dinner here too and pour yourself a glass of wine to sip as you set the table for dinner. A cloakroom area, utility room and WC are also downstairs. When eyelids begin to droop, venture upstairs to the first floor where your beautiful bedrooms are situated. These include two super-king-sizes with en-suite shower rooms and a twin. There is also a family bathroom. Spill out into the gorgeous, mature garden to dine in the sunshine or head over to the games room to play table tennis. Fire up the hot tub and take in the views. Pull on your walking boots and stroll 0.5 miles to see the remains of Longtown Castle. Famous Grosmont Castle, one of the renowned Three Castles of Gwent is just 8.5 miles from your base. Follow a section of Offa’s Dyke Path, which runs along much of the border of England and Wales. Plan a day out to the foodie town of Abergavenny to browse in the shops and stock up on delicious Welsh produce.
Weekly prices from £1,406.00
Bridgend, Pembrokeshire and the South
6 4 1 Yes
Elegant and traditional cottage interiors combined with sea views make this two-storey property an excellent choice for a tranquil coastal break with a group of up to six human guests and one canine companion. Boasting two lounge areas, a garden and a dining room, there’s plenty of space for socialising or spending time alone. Explore the nearby sandy beaches, nature reserves and lively Welsh towns while staying in Ogmore By Sea. As you enter the property, you’ll find yourself on the first floor, which offers a reception lounge with sea views, a wheelchair-friendly shower and a double bedroom. Down half a flight of stairs is the ground floor, which houses a graceful pink lounge with more sea views, chandelier lighting, tasteful art and an open fire. Across the hallway is a bright ‘U’-shaped kitchen with coastal colours and shaker-style cabinets. After cooking a feast for your loved ones, tuck in around the wooden table in the dining room. There is also a utility room on this level. Find the remaining three bedrooms on the second floor – consisting of two doubles and a single with an additional pull-out bed. To the rear of the property is an enclosed patio with furniture and sea views. During your stay in Ogmore-by-Sea, you’ll have a cafe and restaurant nearby (less than 0.5 miles) while also being less than 1 mile away from the golden sandy Ogmore By Sea Beach – which is dog-friendly all year round. Take Fido for a sniff around the remains of the Norman stone Ormore Castle (2 miles) and wander along the River Ogmore. Stop by the Pant Mari Flanders Mediaeval Well (2 miles) and discover the various hiking trails on your doorstep – like The Bunny Run (1.5 miles) and Vantage Point (1.5 miles).
Weekly prices from £776.00
Woolacombe, Devon
6 3 2 Yes
Offering attractive accommodation for up to six guests, this idyllic holiday retreat is situated in a beautiful secluded spot just a few of miles from the glorious golden sandy beach at Woolacombe. Ideal for exploring Devons glorious northern coastline, the cottage is also perfectly placed for keen walkers and cyclists looking to discover the spectacular landscapes of Exmoor National Park (11 miles). This light and spacious property is great for a family seeking a quiet and relaxing getaway in tranquil surroundings. Stepping into this friendly property you will find the spacious and welcoming open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. With bi-folding doors leading into the garden, the lounge is an ideal space to relax in, complete with a Smart TV and plenty of seating. The airy dining area is perfect for enjoying a family meal, which you can prepare in the stylishly designed kitchen. Going upstairs there are three cosy bedrooms and a delightful bathroom. Stepping outside you can relax with a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine in the charming enclosed patio with seating and a BBQ. Theres plenty of storage space for bikes and surfboards, and the property backs onto the famous Tarka Trail. The beautiful beach at Woolacombe is perfect for families and is great for first-time surfers. More practised surfers can head to the stunning beaches of Croyde (5.5 miles) and Saunton (7.5 miles). Also, along the coast is the charming resort of Ilfracombe (4 miles), which is home to attractions including Damien Hirsts Verity, the Landmark Theatre and Tunnels Beaches as well as a host of great places to eat and drink. You can also take a boat trip out the picturesque island of Lundy or head east into Exmoor.
Weekly prices from £706.00
Dingwall, Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn, Highlands
6 3 3 Yes
This former cow byre and grain store is now a contemporary home nestled into the stunning countryside of the Scottish Highlands. Friends and families will enjoy spending quality time together in this spacious property and exploring the abundance of natural beauty and wildlife in the area. Whether you enjoy walking, cycling, fishing, golf or other outdoor activities, you will find something to suit you in this beautiful part of Scotland. Despite its remote rural location, the village of Evanton on the Cromarty Firth is only 3.5 miles away with its shops and eateries, and you’re only 21 miles from the capital of the Highlands, Inverness, with its compact city centre and airport. Sympathetically restored to an extremely high standard throughout, guests will appreciate the seamless blend of contemporary design with original features and natural materials. Wood, slate and stone come together to create a stylish, comfortable home. On entering the property, you will see that the large hallway opens up into the open-plan living area. The dining area has double doors leading out to the patio, so you can easily enjoy some al fresco dining. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you’ll need and has a large island so that cooking can be a sociable activity. The high vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and an exposed stone wall add character to the lounge, whilst the focal point is the modern wood burner – perfect for snuggling up in front of. The ground floor also consists of a handy utility room, a beautiful super king-size zip-and-link bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and an en-suite shower room. Upstairs, there are two further bedrooms: both super king-size rooms (which can be made up as twins on request) with en-suite bathrooms. Outside, there is a beautifully finished patio area with dining furniture and a large lawn. The far-reaching views are breathtaking. There is ample off-road parking.
Weekly prices from £1,665.00
Bideford, Devon
6 3 2 Yes
Situated under half a mile from the beach and the divine Northam Burrows Country Park, this delightful abode is perfect for your southwest de-stress. Ride wild waves with the North Devon Surf School (0.5 miles) and lower handicaps at the magnificent Royal North Devon Golf Club (1 mile), Englands oldest course. Visit charming Appledore (3.5 miles), with its excellent maritime museum and lovely pubs, eateries and galleries. Bideford (4.5 miles) is blessed with superb independent shops, restaurants and arts and crafts boutiques. At low tide, Instow beach (5.5 miles) is blissful for dog walks or sunset pub soirees; from April-October theres a ferry from Appledore. Kids will love the Big Sheep theme park (2.5 miles). Inside youll find a light, fresh and vibrant interior, with a jaunty nautical feel. Gather for gregarious nights or bright mornings in the beautifully minimal lounge/diner and spill out into the enclosed garden to reminisce with a glass of wine or plot new excursions over hot coffee and croissants. The bright, tiled kitchen has sweet mid-century styling and theres a handy ground-floor WC. The first-floor king-size bedroom is a relaxing haven and up in the second-floor crows nest, the master king-size bedroom is a maritime dream, washed in shades of sand and sea and crowned with a wonderful en-suite. Beach and ocean views from the top floors are sublime. Find sumptuous sands at Saunton and Braunton Burrows (18 miles), Croyde (21 miles), Woolacombe (23 miles) and Ilfracombe (24 miles). Clovelly (12.5 miles) is an exquisite fishing village, frozen in time, tumbling down cobbled streets to the sea. Explore the wild Hartland Peninsular (17 miles), with its lighthouse, abbey and quay. Catch trains from Barnstaple (11 miles) to Exeter, Newquay, St Ives and Penzance. Adventures await!
Weekly prices from £604.00
Dorchester, Dorset and Somerset
6 3 1 Yes
This delightful, Grade II listed thatched cottage is one of two character properties tucked away close to East Chaldon village green. Inside, the accommodation has been beautifully updated and modernised to create light, spacious and contemporary living spaces while retaining plenty of original charm through exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace with wood burner and cottage doors. With a games room, Wendy House and large garden with BBQ, this property offers something for all ages and is just 1.5 miles from the South West Coast Path. A stable door opens into a kitchen/diner, which displays a charming farmhouse style with a Purbeck stone floor, oak worktops, chunky dining table and plenty of natural light. The lounge/diner retains exposed beams, a large inglenook fireplace with original bread oven, flagstone floor and window seats, with the later additions of a wood burner, Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker and cosy sofas. A door opens onto a sunny patio area with plenty of seating for summer BBQs and the large lawn beyond is bordered by fruit trees and roses. While guests of all ages will enjoy a competitive game of table tennis or darts in the thatched games room, little tots can spend happy summer afternoons playing in the delightful Wendy House nearby. There is private parking. Surrounded by rolling Dorset countryside, this property is just 150 yards from the local pub, Sailor’s Return. The dramatic Jurassic coastline lies just 1.5 miles away, where the South West Coast Path can be joined to reach the iconic geological structures at Durdle Door and the stunning white pebble beach at Lulworth Cove. Nearby Winfrith Newburgh hosts an award-winning village store and Post Office, while a little further afield the riverside town of Wareham (10.5 miles) offers a wider selection of shops and eateries.
Weekly prices from £760.00
Ipswich, East Anglia
6 3 1 Yes
Set within four acres of the owners land with close by rail links, this is a fantastic base for exploring the area, located between the market towns of Stowmarket and Needham Market, which has a direct rail link into London. Cyclist and walkers will love exploring the miles of winding country roads, taking in the beautiful views the Suffolk countryside boasts. Harry Potter fans will no doubt want to visit the close by De Vere House in Lavenham which was used in Deathly Hallows Part One and fans of Tomb Raider will also love Elveden House which was home to Lara Croft in the movie. Bury St Edmunds has a stunning cathedral, an array of shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants. The stunning coastline is an hour away and Dunwich, Southwold and Aldeburgh are all a must see. Located on the owners grounds, guests enter this property and arrive in the open-plan lounge/diner. The airy and spacious lounge provides a comfortable place to kick back and rest those tired legs after a busy day out with its two comfortable sofas where you can sit back and either watch or stream your favourite shows on the Smart TV, with French doors leading to a patio area overlooking the owners garden. The kitchen area has everything you need to prepare a light snack or dinner, with an integral oven and hob, combi microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge with ice compartment and freezer. The tastefully designed bathroom with large walk in shower, double washbasins and Bluetooth mirror can also be found on the ground floor alongside the first bedroom consisting of a king-size bed and views of the horses. The remaining two bedrooms are on the first floor, a king-size and a super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request), which is open plan to the landing area. Enjoy a spot of al fresco dining and a cocktail or two on the patio while you watch the sun go down. Off road parking for several cars.
Weekly prices from £499.00
Beaworthy, Devon
6 3 2 Yes
This charming five-star luxury lakeside cottage is set in peaceful countryside in rural North Devon, between Dartmoor National Park (16.5 miles) to the east, and the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (15 miles) to the west. It’s ideal for guests who love nature, with access to a private lake, woodland, and wildflower meadow for leisurely strolls with four-legged friends. And you’ll find a shop and a pub nearby (2 miles), with further amenities in the pretty Devon market town of Holsworthy (5.5 miles). Step inside this charming property where you’ll be greeted with contemporary-style interiors in inky hues and sunny tones, while plush furnishings, a warming wood burner, and underfloor heating create an inviting ambience. Gather for morning coffees around the kitchen island, rustle up delicious meals in the well-equipped kitchen, and enjoy BBQ evenings on the sunny patio. After a day’s jaunt on the moors, or market town shopping, sink into your bubbly hot tub on the decked balcony. When night falls, you’ll find two cosy bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom on the ground floor, and cottage-style stairs leading to a luxurious king-size bedroom en-suite with a walk-in wardrobe. Visit the market town of Okehampton (16.5 miles) in Dartmoor National Park which hosts a summer garden festival on the Coombe Trenchard country house estate. Or plan ahead to see Hatherleigh’s November carnival with an ancient fire procession. Discover Georgian elegance at National Trust Lawrence House in Launceston (10 miles). Sporty guests can ride the waves in Sandymount Bay (18.5 miles) and Widemouth Bay (18 miles), or dip into Bude Sea Pool (15 miles) for a salty swim. Strike out on a walk on Bodmin Moor (17 miles) or through Devon’s Tamar Valley (15 miles).
Weekly prices from £1,325.00
Kingsbridge, Devon
6 3 2 Yes
This five-star luxury property with an enclosed garden lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s ideal for families who enjoy coastal views, walking trails and family-friendly attractions. You’re within half a mile of a 16th-century village pub, a mile from the beach; and a short drive from the shops, shore, and amenities of popular Bigbury-on-Sea (4.5 miles). The spectacular surroundings of Dartmoor National Park (12.5 miles) and the vibrant port city of Plymouth (13.5 miles) are also within reach. Step inside this historic country-style cottage which sleeps six guests plus two dogs in the most stylish of surroundings. Sink into cosy sofas and watch films on the Smart TV, or enjoy family games by the warmth of the toasty wood burner. Rustle up delicious meals featuring local ingredients in the well-equipped kitchen. Dine alfresco in the enclosed cottage garden where you can breathe in the fresh air and floral aroma as you catch up on the day. You’ll find the pretty bedrooms upstairs, and there’s a TV snug room in the loft, accessed by cottage-style stairs from the single bedroom, great for older children looking for their own space to relax. Join the South West Coast Path which stretches from Somerset to Dorset. The South Devon coastline offers spectacular views from towering clifftop trails, and pretty coves to discover along its shores. Venture north on Devon’s ‘coast-to-coast’ path from Wembury (17.5 miles), to Lynmouth in North Devon. Tee off on the fairways of Bigbury golf club (3 miles). Or enjoy family-friendly fun at Woodlands Family Theme Park (14 miles), where children can meet meerkats at the petting zoo farm, and hop on thrilling funfair rides.
Weekly prices from £701.00