Gardeners Cottage,
Kington, Herefordshire, England




Pretty Herefordshire country cottage for 6 with large secluded gardens.







The Old Rectory,
Bridport, Dorset, England




Wonderful Georgian country house set in over an acre of gardens close to a gorgeous Dorset valley and near to the seaside, with a location and accommodation like this, this is a very special place.








Lavenders,
Holme next the Sea, Norfolk, England




Comfortable and welcoming holiday bungalow just a short stroll from a beautiful sandy beach in Holme next the Sea, pet-friendly and family-friendly, this is a fantastic cottage for a relaxing holiday by the seaside and is well located for discovering the beautiful North Norfolk coast.







The Tallow Factory,
Dedham, Essex, England




Unique 4 bedroom spacious country cottage that is a converted Tudor candle factory, in the heart of the idyllic village of Dedham in one the UK's designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the Essex/Suffolk border.







Blaenpant Mansion,
Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales




Impressive Grade II listed mansion house with an private hot tub, located in extensive gardens close to the Teifi Valley and just a short drive from lovely sandy beaches and the Cardigan Bay coastline, great house for get togethers, special celebrations (hen parties and stag parties welcome) and big family holidays.









Broadway House,
Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England




Fantastic large self-catering house which is both family-friendly and dog-friendly, offering a high standard of accommodation as well as countryside views in a rural location just 2 miles from Stow on the Wold in the Cotswolds.









Dons Barn,
Lavenham, Suffolk, England




A special romantic hideaway for two found on the Grove Farm estate in Suffolk, East Anglia, with orchard garden views and a wood-burning stove.








Skendleby Hall,
Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England




Fabulous 13 bedroom large country house located within extensive gardens in the Lincolnshire Wolds area, with a games room, sauna, indoor hot tub and a secluded location as well as country views, this unique house is ideal for large family groups, special celebrations and reunions (it's even possible to get married here as the house is licensed for civil ceremonies and intimate weddings for up to 50 people).










Symondsbury Manor,
Bridport, Dorset, England




Fine country holiday house with 11 bedrooms, set in two and a half acres of gardens in rural Dorset just one mile from the seaside, bookings welcome for weddings, special celebrations, family and group holidays.








Glansevin Mansion,
Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, Wales




Impressive Georgian Grade II listed large mansion house with a relaxing sauna, outdoor swimming pool and games room, nestled within 5 acres of gardens and grounds by the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, ideal for large groups and special celebrations.










Suran Y Coed,
Knighton, Powys, Wales




High quality 2 bedroom wooden holiday lodge with its own private hot tub and beautiful valley setting by hills and woodlands, ideal for a relaxing rural retreat break (set on a farm with fishing ponds on site).








The Colloquy,
Kington, Herefordshire, England




Impressive 5 star gold rated unique self-catering property sleeping up to 22 that offers a fusion of Victorian grandeur with 21st century facilities including access to an outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and squash court and a stunning one hectare landscaped walled garden.










Tudor Barn,
Lavenham, Suffolk, England




Unique Grade II listed holiday barn situated next to meadows and ponds in rural Suffolk with an attractive enclosed garden.








The Cottage at Great East Standen Manor,
Arreton, Isle of Wight, England




Pretty thatched country cottage with ample character and own garden where you can soak up the naturally beautiful surroundings and listen to birdsong, a delightful rural retreat.








The Lawns Luxury Apartment in Devon/Beautiful South Hams,
Modbury, Devon, England




Luxurious 5 star rated 2 bedroom holiday apartment located on the Colmer Estate in Devon where the excellent shared leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool, fishing lake, gym and extensive gardens.










Cossington Park Estate,
Cossington, Somerset, England




A gold award winning country house in the Somerset countryside with beautiful gardens and playing fields and table tennis room, sleeps up to 22 in 6 bedrooms in the main house and 3 bedrooms in the adjoining annexe, benefiting from an excellent location only 5 miles from Bridgwater and 11 miles from Burnham on Sea.









Old Guadaloupe Cottage,
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England




Fabulous romantic cottage, 4 star rated with its own secluded private hot tub, spoil the one you love on a special break to remember.









The Keepers,
Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland




A collection of five unique country cottages, each with its own private garden, located within the stunning scenery of the Upper Tay Valley in Highland Perthshire.







Granary Cottage,
Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England




Idyllic family-friendly and dog-friendly country cottage (all ground floor accommodation), located next to stunning Yorkshire countryside, well located for taking day trips to the North York Moors National Park and the stunning Yorkshire coastline.








Lower Northcott Farmhouse,
Bude, Cornwall, England




Idyllic holiday farmhouse with two hot tubs, a games room with pool table, a large garden and glorious valley and farmland views, just a short walk from Northcott Mouth beach and within easy reach of the gorgeous coast, ideal for large groups (hen party and stag party friendly), big families and special celebrations.









Lochead Cottage,
Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland




One of a collection of high quality cottages in a stunning setting with loch views in Argyll and Bute in Scotland, pet-friendly and sleeping up to 6 people.






Mill Lodge,
Solva, Pembrokeshire, Wales




Two bedroom family-friendly stone-built holiday cottage in the Solva Valley, close the coastal town of Solva, ideal for discovering the Pembrokeshire coast.







Garth Barns,
Llanidloes, Powys, Wales




Two luxurious barn-conversions set in magnificent Welsh countryside situated on a farm covering some 240 acres, excellent walks and wildlife watching opportunities available close by, leisure facilities include a gym and relaxing sauna.










Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold, Lovely clean Cottage in rural location with shared games room ,
Hereford, Herefordshire, England




5 star rated gold award winning luxury cottage with a traditonal yet modern feel set in rolling countryside with private enclosed gardens and amazing views over rural farmland yet just 15 minutes' drive from Hereford.









Weathervane Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,
Honiton, Devon, England




Three bedroom character cottage, both family-friendly and pet-friendly, with own garden in a peaceful location by the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Jurassic coast just a short drive away.







Old Hundredth,
Kingsbridge, Devon, England




Situated in a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming character cottage with exposed beams, open stone fireplace and secluded country garden is conveniently close to the unspoilt Devon coastline and tranquil countryside.






Spadgers Cottage ,
Long Melford, Suffolk, England




Romantic and cosy country cottage with open log fire in a historic and picturesque village setting with an attractive enclosed garden backing onto a footpath leading directly out over the fields and to the countryside beyond.





The Granary,
Dunster, Somerset, England




Idyllic, gold award winning, 5 star rated barn conversion with lawned gardens and relaxing hot tub, situated within a valley in Exmoor National Park, close to the Brendon Hills.









Ash Barton Estate with pool,
Braunton, Devon, England




Fine country house set amongst glorious Devon countryside, this property has 11 bedrooms, large gardens, a games barn, indoor heated swimming pool and even has an old romantic chapel, overall, a perfect holiday home for special celebrations, large groups and family holidays.









Hafod Grove,
Moylgrove, Pembrokeshire, Wales




Large group family-friendly and pet-friendly holiday home with 7 bedrooms, set in over half an acre of gardens and with breathtaking sea views, just a short walk from Ceibwr Bay and the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.







Woodlands Farmhouse ,
Glastonbury, Somerset, England




A unique and historic grade II listed 17th century farmhouse set in 100 acres of rolling countryside, luxuriously renovated yet retaining many of it’s original features such as the stunning inglenook fireplace, with a cinema room and shared access to a spa on site with an indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym, this is a wonderful holiday home.












Lower Hedge Farm ,
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England




A stunning large luxurious holiday house boasting unspoilt views over the open countryside with a private hot tub and games room complete with pool table and table tennis for fun times.









Briarcroft Fishery Lodge,
St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, England



Comfortable recently built timber holiday lodge with a fantastic setting right by the River Wyre, enjoy riverside walks, relaxing and fishing whilst enjoying a special holiday here (fishing is possible for two guests at nearby coarse fishing lakes).





Laundry Cottage,
Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England




Luxurious and featured in the Sunday Times ‘Coolest 100 cottages’ list, this one of a kind Jacobean character cottage is surrounded by a beautiful nature reserve and is filled with wonderful antique furniture such as an oak four poster bed and an amazing Breton bed built into the wall.






Wayside House,
Cullompton, Devon, England




Stunning gold award winning, 5 star rated country house in Devon boasting a swimming pool, a private hot tub and games room along with views of the Culm Valley and Blackdown Hills, ideal for big family holidays or groups of friends (hen weekend and stag weekend bookings welcome).











Trevase Granary,
Hereford, Herefordshire, England




Choose from two award winning 5 star rated luxury barn conversions, each sleeping up to 18 guests, close to the Wye Valley and with stunning countryside views, a private garden, games room and hot tub for relaxing holidays.










Ashdene,
Highworth, Wiltshire, England




Large holiday cottage which is both family-friendly and dog-friendly with a games room, a private hot tub and private indoor heated swimming pool to keep you entertained during your stay, all within private gardens from which you can enjoy countryside views.











All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Flint Cottage,
Saxmundham, Suffolk, England




Charming single-storey 2 bedroom holiday cottage in historic market-town of Saxmundham, just 8 miles from Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, one small pet dog welcome.







The Shooting lodge, Wrackleford Estate,
Stratton, Dorset, England




An ideal country retreat, this holiday lodge enjoys a fantastic rural setting high within the Dorset Downs and offers characterful accommodation along with fishing on the River Frome nearby.








Old Guadaloupe Farm House,
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England




Fantastic rural retreat, this family-friendly self-catering farmhouse enjoys a tranquil setting in Leicestershire and with views of the surrounding countryside, high quality accommodation, a gold award, a private hot tub and half an acre of gardens, has plenty to recommend it.










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