For the ultimate in relaxation and romance, treat your nearest and dearest to an extra-special holiday with a hot tub! Imagine the feeling of bliss as you sit back and unwind in a hot tub, as the warm water soothes your body after a fun-filled day. Let the bubbles of the hot tub work their magic to leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed. Plus, dogs are welcome at all of these self-catering holiday cottages.
2,326 properties found
Hereford, Heart of England
10 5 5 Yes
Soak in the hot tub and gaze out towards the Black Mountains when you stay at this impressive group holiday home near Madley. Sleeping ten guests, the luxurious, five-bedroom abode, which is 7.5 miles from Hereford, is a perfect base for exploring the borderlands of England and Wales. With a games room, gym and beautiful garden, there is something here for everyone in your party to enjoy during their stay. Make your way in to find spacious, elegant accommodation. Light the wood burner in the capacious lounge then play games together. Wander through to the expansive garden room to take in the far-reaching views. While away evenings together in front of a good film in the cinema room. The chefs in your party will find everything they need to cater for your group in the kitchen/diner. Perch on a chair at the breakfast bar with a glass of wine, then call everyone to the table to dine. There is also a pantry, utility room and WC downstairs. Four of your sumptuous bedrooms and bathrooms are upstairs. These include three super-king-size, one with an en-suite bathroom and another that can be set up as a twin by prior arrangement. There is also a king-size bedroom, with an en-suite shower room, a family shower room and a family bathroom here. The fifth bedroom, also a super-king-size that can be made up as a twin, is in a detached barn. This has its own bathroom and snug, plus the gym, and games room. Spill out into the glorious garden on sunny days. Cook on the BBQ and pour glasses of chilled fizz under the stars. Venture 10.5 miles to the picturesque Wye Valley National Landscape to follow footpaths and canoe on the river. Visit the National Trust’s beautiful Weir Garden, 4.5 miles away.
Weekly prices from £2,719.00
Nether Wasdale, The Lake District and Cumbria
10 5 3 Yes
Set in a stunning spot just a couple of miles west of Wastwater, this elegant and tastefully furnished property makes a wonderful getaway for up to ten guests. Offering stunning views – and a telescope to view them through – this beautiful retreat has plenty of features including a soothing hot tub, extensive gardens and a fully equipped games room. The property is perfectly positioned for keen walkers, climbers, cyclists and nature lovers exploring the woodlands, fells and lakes of the western part of the Lake District, with the spellbinding Cumbria coastline just a few miles away. With the peak of Scafell Pike to the east, this fresh and stylishly designed property provides an ideal hideaway for larger families seeking an idyllic break, and for groups of friends getting together for a special occasion. Entering the property via a flight of external steps, an inviting hallway leads you through to the bright, spacious open-plan lounge/diner. This refreshing and relaxing space is perfect for everyone to get together and unwind at the end of a fantastic day exploring Wasdale. The room features large windows offering stunning views over the garden and towards Wasdale Screes, as well as a TV, plenty of seating and a telescope for stargazing on clear nights. The wooden dining table is ideal for everyone to gather around to mark a special occasion. This floor also has a stylish and fully equipped kitchen with sleek worktops and a handy breakfast bar. Downstairs, the lower ground floor offers a charming en-suite twin bedroom, a shower room and a games room which has SkyTV, an additional TV, PS4, pool table, jigsaw table, dartboard and a child’s high sleeper bed. Heading to the upper ground floor you will find the four remaining, lightly decorated bedrooms, each with SkyTV: one king-size, a double, a single and a family room with both a double and single bed. The property also has an invigorating family bathroom. Outside you can sit back on the decked balcony to enjoy a morning coffee. Heading back down the steps, there’s plenty to discover in the extensive gardens including a relaxing hot tub, several lawn areas, and a secret bamboo garden.
Weekly prices from £1,532.00
Barnstaple, Devon
10 5 5 Yes
Book a group stay at this beautiful barn conversion near Brayford in Devon. Situated in rural surroundings, approximately 6.5 miles from Barnstaple and less than 2 miles from the edge of picturesque Exmoor, the impressive property sleeps 10 guests, plus one four-legged friend, in five bedrooms. Enjoy country walks or go to the beach. Return home to steam in a hot tub out in the enclosed garden. Wander into this exceptional holiday home at ground-floor level, where two super-king-size bedrooms are located, both with en-suite shower rooms and Smart TVs. One of these can be arranged as twins in advance. Climb the glass and ash staircase to the first floor, to find the lounge, where you can watch the Smart TV together as the wood burner crackles. Head into the open-plan kitchen/diner, with its breakfast bar, to prepare a hearty feast. Find a utility room and separate WC close by. Gather round the long table in the dining room and take in the far-reaching rural vistas over each happy holiday meal. Climb another flight of stairs to another super-king-size room, which can be set up as twins in advance, and has a Smart TV and en-suite shower room. There is also a king-size room, with dressing room, Smart TV and en-suite bathroom. Access the final king-size room externally and find it also has a Smart TV and en-suite shower room. Make the most of the great outside space whenever the weather is fine. Light the BBQ and soak in the hot tub. Find secure storage for cycles and other equipment, plus parking for five cars, at the barn. Plan day trips to the beach at Croyde, 16.5 miles away. Take the children to Exmoor Zoo, 4 miles away, or the theme park at Watermouth Castle, 13.5 miles from the barn.
Weekly prices from £1,730.00
Durham, Northumbria
10 5 5 Yes
Bubble in the hot tub then sit out around the fire pit with your friends and family and take in the fabulous views as the sun goes down at this sizeable holiday home in County Durham. With picturesque, rural surroundings, the sumptuous, five-bedroom property sleeps up to ten guests and a pair of delighted dogs. Set just over 0.5 miles from the village of Lanchester and 8 miles from the historic city of Durham, the property is also about 7 miles from the fringes of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its myriad of walks and beauty spots. Also pick up footpaths and trails close to the house, including the 12-mile Lanchester Valley Way and the 5-mile Lanchester Roman Walk circular walk, which crosses the site of Longovicium Roman Fort. Let yourselves into the inviting, open-plan kitchen/dining room and put the kettle on to enjoy a cup of tea with a stottie cake you have bought on a trip out. Find everything you need to prepare holiday meals for your party with your own ingredients, as well as a Smart TV and a wine fridge. Dine in here or set the table through in the conservatory/dining room for special, celebratory meals. Find you have a choice of lounges, each with a Smart TV, to spread out into. Also at ground-floor level, are a play bedroom for children, a WC and a utility room, with a washing machine and dryer. Climb the stairs to discover two king-size bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom and Juliet balcony and the other with a bath in the bedroom and an en-suite shower room. There are also three super-king-size bedrooms, with en-suite shower rooms. These can be arranged as twins if discussed in advance; one has a Juliet balcony and another has a day bed for an extra guest. Spill out into the extensive gardens when the sun shines. Fire up the hot tub, sizzle supper on the BBQ and light the fire pit in the evening as you gaze out over your surroundings. Find parking for three cars at the house.
Weekly prices from £1,548.00
Preston, Yorkshire Dales
10 5 3 Yes
Immerse yourself in fine country living at this beautiful, stylish home set on a working farm in Lancashire. Sleeping ten people over five bedrooms and welcoming one canine companion, it’s the ultimate rural retreat for families or groups of friends looking for a truly chic place to celebrate a special occasion. Spend your days hiking in the Forest of Bowland, strolling the beach at Lytham St Annes or enjoying all the thrills and spills of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, all within 20 miles of the cottage. When evening comes, you could rub shoulders with the locals in the village pub, host BBQ dinners in the property’s beautiful garden, or take a well-earned soak in the private hot tub. Step inside and you’ll feel instantly welcomed in the bright and airy entrance hall - the perfect place to leave muddy boots and sandy shoes after a day of exploring. Move on through to the stylish, contemporary kitchen/diner to cook up a feast for your group. You’ll find everything you need to cook, and you can gather the whole gang together around the oak dining table to eat. Alternatively, head outside to the large, enclosed garden and fire up the charcoal BBQ on the patio. Enjoy an al fresco diner with your loved ones before you treat yourself to a well-earned soak in the private hot tub or a game of pool in the garage. The views over the farm from the hot tub are lovely. Alternatively, head to the living room to slip onto a sofa and warm your toes by the wood burner while you catch up on your favourite TV shows. When it’s time for bed, you’ll find three beautifully-styled bedrooms on the first floor and two more on the second floor. In the morning, take the opportunity to enjoy your freshly-brewed coffee in the beautiful garden room. With its lovely garden views and double doors that open out onto the patio, it’s the perfect place to start the day.
Weekly prices from £1,991.00
Bude, Cornwall
10 5 3 Yes
Occupying a quiet village location only a mile from the stunning North Cornwall coastline, this luxurious property is the perfect coastal retreat. Friends and families can enjoy a wonderful reunion or special holiday together with the property sleeping ten people over five bedrooms. Located in Poughill, on the outskirts of the popular seaside town of Bude, you have the South West Coast Path on your doorstep, a selection of beaches to choose from and many shops and eateries nearby. After an exhausting day of walking, surfing and building sandcastles, head home for a relaxing soak under the stars in your private hot tub. Exquisitely finished, this property effortlessly blends contemporary design with the occasional piece of traditional furniture or period feature. There’s an abundance of light and space throughout. At the heart of the home, the open-plan kitchen/diner is well-equipped with all the mod-cons, with views across the garden. When it comes to relaxing, you have a choice of spaces: the garden room with bi-folding doors leading outside; the cosy lounge with its wood burner; and the sunroom with vaulted ceilings, wood burner and bi-folding doors. Upstairs, there are five well-presented bedrooms, two of which are en-suites, and a family bathroom, whilst outside offers a spacious terrace with dining furniture, a large lawn, a hot tub and a games room. Bude (1.5 miles) is popular with visitors as it has two beaches, a canal with boats to hire, stunning clifftop walks, a sea pool and a bustling town full of independent shops and eateries. You can also explore the coast in either direction with the dramatic Hartland Heritage Coast to the north and popular coastal villages such as Boscastle and Tintagel, with its King Arthur connections, to the south (both within 20 miles). You can also head inland and enjoy peaceful, rural walks amongst Devon’s Ruby Country.
Weekly prices from £2,039.00
Ilminster, Dorset and Somerset
10 4 4 3
Atherstone Farmhouse is a 17th Century retreat in the Somerset countryside with a picture-perfect thatched roof and wisteria-covered walls
Weekly prices from £2,890.00
Watergate Bay, Cornwall
10 4 4 1
This architecturally designed beach house is just minutes from the coast and features sweeping views across Watergate Bay
Weekly prices from £1,950.00
St Ives, Cornwall
10 4 3 3
This period cottage is a superbly located, easy-to-reach base from which to explore St Ives and the surrounding coastline
Weekly prices from £1,076.00