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3 Bedroom Bed in Near and Far Sawrey (LLH24), Hawkshead
3 Bedroom Bed in Near and Far Sawrey (LLH24)

Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria

5 3 2 Yes

Book a truly wonderful stay at this splendid apartment at Far Sawrey, 7 miles from Ambleside in the Lake District. Sleeping five people and also welcoming one dog, the three-bedroom holiday home is set on the first floor of an impressive Victorian Gothic mansion. Step out from here to enjoy the beautiful, shared gardens or to stroll off on scenic walks. Wander about 1 mile up a footpath to impressive Claife Heights and take in the picturesque panoramas from here across Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. Make your way into the striking property via the ornate reception hall and follow the carved wooden staircase up to the first floor. Wander inside to discover a generous lounge/kitchen/diner, with its magnificent picture window pulling the Lakeland vistas right inside. Settle on the sofas to watch the HD Smart LED TV, with built-in Freeview, plus DAB Radio, CD player and DVD. Light the open fire in the kitchen area then set about preparing dinner to enjoy together at the table. As night falls, make your way through to the queen-size sumptuous bedroom, with its own Smart TV and en-suite shower room with WC. Wake up to stunning views in here or choose between the twin room, which can also be arranged a super-king-size if discussed in advance, or the single room, situated inside a tower. There is also a family bathroom. Spill out into the picturesque, shared grounds to bask in the sunshine with a cup of tea or your book. Venture into Ambleside to potter in the shops, dine out or wander around 0.5 miles down to Waterhead to board a cruise out on Lake Windermere. Have a day out to Wray Castle, 4.5 miles away, on the banks of the lake.

Weekly prices from £655.00

2 Bedroom Bed in Outgate and Tarn Hows (LLH27), Hawkshead
2 Bedroom Bed in Outgate and Tarn Hows (LLH27)

Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria

5 2 1 Yes

Rustic charm abounds at this former bobbin mill just outside the village of Hawkshead. Sitting in a secluded valley, this heritage property is packed with delightful period features. Sleeping five people over two bedrooms and welcoming three canine companions, it’s the ideal rural retreat for small families or groups of friends who want to get away from it all and make the most of country living in the Lake District. Spend your days canoeing on Coniston Water, and your evenings warming your toes by the property’s wood burner. Access to this property is via an iron gate that brings you into a field. Cross the field, step inside the property and kick off your walking boots in the hallway before checking out the spacious lounge/diner. Make yourself at home, whip up some dinner in the rustic kitchen and gather around the dining table in the lounge/diner for a sociable meal. After dinner, take a stroll through the property’s wild gardens and along the mill stream. Alternatively, cosy up on the sofas in front of the wood burner and chat the evening away. At the end of the day, a slate staircase leads you up to the first bedroom, which has twin beds, a small double bed and a working fireplace. Another step leads you up to the spacious double bedroom, which has a door leading out to the garden. Head to Coniston Pier (3.5 miles) and take a cruise on the National Trust’s Steam Yacht Gondola. Pack up a picnic and alight at any of the stops along the way for an al fresco lunch. Or head into the market village of Hawkshead (1 mile) to visit the famous Old Grammar School where William Wordsworth went to school, or treat yourself to a traditional cream tea in one of the cosy tearooms.

Weekly prices from £654.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Wray (LLH38), Hawkshead
3 Bedroom Bed in Wray (LLH38)

Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria

5 3 1 Yes

Packed with old-world charm, this delightful stone cottage is surrounded by private gardens and has plenty of walking opportunities available from your doorstep. Sleeping five guests across three bedrooms, you’ll be well-positioned for exploring the village of Wray with its mock-Gothic castle and easy access to the beautiful Lake Windermere. Weary from your travels, light the wood burner and snuggle up under a blanket with your favourite brew and a film on the TV. Cosy, characterful and boasting many period features alongside traditional furniture, your accommodation is a treat from the moment you ascend the steps and slip in through the front door. The stone hearth houses a wood burner that crackles invitingly in the timber-beamed lounge/diner, creating a sanctuary for relaxing. There’s a kitchen for rustling up delicious meals to savour around the breakfast table, and the large, enclosed garden outside is ideal for dining alfresco whilst basking in the rural setting. Upstairs, the three bedrooms share a generous bathroom with a shower over the bath. Head to Ambleside (4 miles) and enjoy delicious home-baked treats in a cafe, browse the shops and venture further into the countryside to discover a landscape that inspired William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Hawkshead, 2 miles away, is a favourite destination to learn more about these literary geniuses and appreciate the cobbled streets speckled with shops, inns and tearooms. Grizedale Forest, 5 miles away, offers an enchanting place to visit on foot or by bike, or why not take to the treetops for an aerial adventure with Go Ape?

Weekly prices from £676.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Hawkshead Village (LLH39), Hawkshead
3 Bedroom Bed in Hawkshead Village (LLH39)

Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria

5 3 2 Yes

Enjoy an escape with five friends or family at this pretty property, close to amenities and in the heart of stunning Lake District. Whether you like water sports, fell hiking or scenic shoreline strolls, there is plenty close by to whet everyone’s appetite. Enter this welcoming property into the lounge/diner. Settle down on the comfortable sofa in front of the warming wood burner or take a seat at the dining table and play a competitive board game. Cook up a storm in the contemporary, well-equipped kitchen which has plenty of storage and surface space. When you are ready for some rest, head upstairs to one of three characterful bedrooms. Choose from a cosy king-size bedroom with en-suite, a pretty twin or a single bedroom. Enjoy an evening tipple on the seating area outside the front of the cottage, or the picnic bench to the rear. The village has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. Across the road is the National Trust’s Beatrix Potter Gallery, housing original drawings by the children’s author, or visit William Wordsworth’s school, The Old Grammar School. Head 2 miles to the picturesque Tarn Hows nature reserve and lakes where you can enjoy peaceful walks or challenging climbs. 1 mile south of the property is Esthwaite Water, great for fishing. Alternatively head to Lake Windermere (4 miles) where you can hire a boat, try out kayaking or take a waterside walk. The bustling town of Ambleside is 5.5 miles away with a large selection of shops, restaurants and pubs.

Weekly prices from £599.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Hawkshead Village (LLH48), Hawkshead
3 Bedroom Bed in Hawkshead Village (LLH48)

Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria

5 3 2 Yes

Retreat to this attractive holiday home, situated between Lake Windermere and Coniston Water in the picturesque Lake District. Sleeping five guests, plus a pair of happy hounds, the three-bedroom cottage looks out across glorious, verdant surroundings from within Hawkshead. This village has museums, where visitors can learn more about William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, as well as some pubs and shops. Strike out from here on lake and fell walks or head into bustling Ambleside, 5 miles away. Take a couple of steps up into the Cumbrian cottage, then from the hall make your way into the lounge. Stoke up the wood burner in here, switch on the Smart TV or DVD and unwind together after your exhilarating excursions. Stroll through to the kitchen to find everything you need to help you create exciting holiday dishes for your family and friends with produce you have bought. Sit down to eat together in the dining room, while another wood burner crackles gently in the background, or the French doors are opened up on warm evenings. Stay at the table to play a game before bed. Find you also have a downstairs utility room and WC. Make your way up to the first floor to discover a twin bedroom, a double and a single, plus the family bathroom. Sit outside in the courtyard garden, with a book and cup of tea, whenever the weather permits. Find space to store cycles securely and parking for two cars. Venture into Ambleside to while away an afternoon or two shopping or having tea out in a cafe. Take a horse-drawn carriage 0.5 miles to Waterside Pier to catch a launch out on Lake Windermere. Head 3 miles to Coniston Water to embark upon the 14-mile circuit right around the lake, with its impressive views.

Weekly prices from £575.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Leominster  (50507), Bromyard
3 Bedroom Bed in Leominster (50507)

Bromyard, Heart of England

5 3 2 Yes

This elegant converted barn on an established working fruit farm is perfect for a family or group of five friends, plus three canine companions, who want to enjoy a quiet getaway in the Hereford countryside. With castles, quaint rural towns and two national landscapes within reach, you’ll have plenty to do during your getaway. In the evenings, you can socialise in the open-plan living space, wander around the expansive grounds and dine alfresco in the garden. As you enter the property, you’ll notice the original hand-carved beams in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with country-style decor and a pop of red and purple throughout the neutral-toned space. The well-sized ‘U’-shaped kitchen with white cabinets and granite worktops boasts a peninsula with a breakfast bar. Beside the floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors is a round dining table with five chairs. Continue into the lounge area to find a comfortable sofa in front of the Smart TV. Climb the wooden stairs to reach a family bathroom plus three boutique-style bedrooms – an en-suite super-king-size zip-and-link, a king-size with countryside views and a single bedroom. Outside is an enclosed garden with furniture and a BBQ. Start your day with a dog walk around the waymarked paths through the farm, which sits on the fringes of Pencombe village – here, you can find a dog-friendly, traditional countryside pub (1.5 miles). Visit Bodenham Lake (5.5 miles), which is near Hampton Court Castle (6 miles) and the canine-welcoming Queenswood Country Park Gruffalo Trail (7.5 miles). Spend an afternoon in the market town of Ludlow (21.5 miles) and see the imposing Ludlow Castle. Head east to reach the panoramic hilltop trails of the Malvern Hills National Landscape (12 miles) or south for the forests of the Wye Valley National Landscape (12 miles).

Weekly prices from £691.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Aberfeldy  (50619), Dunkeld
3 Bedroom Bed in Aberfeldy (50619)

Dunkeld, Perthshire, Angus and Fife

5 3 1 Yes

Located in the tiny hamlet of Amulree, with its historic kirk dating back to 1784, this charming three-bedroom cottage is ideal for families seeking a rural retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Explore the picture-postcard town of Aberfeldy (11.5 miles), stroll the quaint streets and stop for a visit at Dewar’s distillery for a tour and tasting. Discover historic Dunkeld (10 miles) with its magnificent cathedral, ancient houses and quirky wooden bridges. Further afield, the riverside town of Perth (21 miles) and the vibrant city of Dundee (45 miles) are within easy reach. Surrounded by open countryside and enjoying views across to the distant Highlands, this detached bungalow offers spacious accommodation and is tastefully decorated in neutral tones with contrasting soft furnishings. Windows look out onto the mountains and surrounding verdant glens, creating an incredibly relaxing atmosphere throughout the property. Take the short flight of stairs to the front door and into the hallway, ideal for leaving outdoor clothing and walking boots. After a day of outdoor adventures, curl up on the cosy sofas and relax. The well-equipped kitchen is great if you’re eating in and the large dining table is great for gathering around. Off the hallway you will find the three well-appointed bedrooms, a king-size, a twin and a single, all enjoying either garden or mountain views. There is also a stylish shower room with WC. Venturing outside, there is both a front and rear garden, as well as a cycle store. Enjoy al fresco dining on the decked area watching the colours change on the mountains or spread your blanket out on the lawn for an evening of stargazing in the clear shies above.

Weekly prices from £573.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Brixham (BX004), Brixham
3 Bedroom Bed in Brixham (BX004)

Brixham, Devon

5 3 1 Yes

A bright, nautical property which utilises its hillside location to offer remarkable views of the English Riviera. Stylishly designed and conveniently thought out, the property comfortably sleeps five and affords the group plenty of space to relax and rewind after a long day of exploring coastal Devon. The living, dining and kitchen space features large French doors which open out onto a balcony, meaning you can let the refreshing sea breeze through the property whilst you relax. Being an open-plan living area, you can cook a meal whilst planning the day ahead with all your party. Large windows throughout let natural light flood in, creating a bright and airy feel to the cottage. Heading up the unique 1960s open-tread staircase, a king-size master bedroom features a sea view that you’ll dream of waking up to long after your holiday ends, and a twin bedroom and compact single offer the rest of the party a restful place to sleep. The highlight of the home is the third-floor roof terrace, where an AstroTurf area has garden furniture for dining alfresco, with views across the Torbay coast stretching as far as the town of Exmouth, 36 miles away. You’ll want for nothing throughout your stay here, only 1 mile from Brixham’s town centre and harbour. From the harbour you can take a ferry across the bay to the popular seaside resort of Torquay (9 miles), so you don’t need a car to be able to explore all that Torbay has to offer. Whilst there, check out the Agatha Christie Mile, a tour of the famous authors’ favourite South Devon spots, and relax on Meadfoot Beach (8.5 miles) in the temperate English Riviera sun. Alternatively, stick around Brixham and visit the Berry Head Nature Reserve (1 mile), which offers coastal walks alongside limestone cliffs and remarkable views of the English Channel.

Weekly prices from £526.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Brixham (BX030), Brixham
3 Bedroom Bed in Brixham (BX030)

Brixham, Devon

5 3 2 Yes

This traditional fisherman’s cottage is located in the heart of Brixham, enjoying fantastic views of the harbour and out to sea. Sleeping up to five guests in three bedrooms, this delightful property would perfectly suit a holidaying family or couples looking for a romantic retreat. With the town centre, harbour and beaches all within walking distance, this home is the ideal base whether you’re looking to explore the English Riviera on land or water. A warm welcome awaits as you enter this beautiful home, which has been styled with a shabby-chic theme throughout. The open-plan living space gives a light and airy feel, with comfortable sofas that are perfect to snuggle up on as you sit back and enjoy the views of the bay. On colder evenings, the cosy wood burner gives the room a lovely homely feel, which is perfect for relaxing in front of your favourite film. Make use of the well-equipped kitchen to rustle up a tasty dinner with the freshly caught seafood you’ve picked up during the day, before enjoying a family meal at the dining table. When eyes are feeling heavy, head upstairs to the restful bedrooms, which are on the first and second floor. Enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep before waking up to those spectacular views across the bay. From Brixham, follow the South West Coast Path to Berry Head National Nature Reserve (1.5 miles), where you might be lucky enough to spot dolphins, harbour porpoises and grey seals. Leave the car behind and hop on the ferry, to enjoy a daytrip to the popular resort of Torquay. Slow the pace on Breakwater Beach, which is a few minutes from the cottage. It’s also a popular scuba diving spot and there are a number of local dive schools, if you fancy having a go.

Weekly prices from £435.00