Booking holiday cottages online

Find a holiday cottage for this summer and book online for a self-catering holiday in England, Ireland, Wales or Scotland.

The easiest way to find a cottage that you like is the either search by occupancy, or to check Late availability if you require a cottage within the next couple of months, check our Last minute cottages page for the latest cancellations, or browse generally by amenities and types of self-catering properties using the Feature pages on the left. Here you will find pet-friendly cottages, cottages with swimming pools, remote cottages and others grouped according to their character.

Either phone the owners to check availability or send them an email, include your phone number and they will call you back.

If you add the cottages you like to a shortlist as you browse, you will be able to send one email that is sent to all on your shortlist.

Country cottage just for 2 people - book online for this summer

Mistletoe cottages is a charming red brick 18th century cottage is set in pretty gardens providing a quiet and peaceful retreat in rural Suffolk. Here the use of your own patio, BBQ and garden furniture can be enjoyed.

The sitting room with its traditional wood burner (all logs provided), exposed beams, and tasteful decoration create a cosy atmosphere. Quality soft furnishings provide a warm feeling giving the room the relaxed comfort and style of period living.

Mistletoe Cottage with its two adjacent neighbours Rose Cottage (sleeps 3 plus cot) and Apple Tree Cottage (sleeps 2), can sleep 7 in total plus a cot. Together they comprise Owl Leisure. Sorry, no smoking and no pets.

It's the ideal cottage to escape to in the country to leave the troubles of the world behind you and simply enjoy the moment.

Telephone 07711 526252 or click on image for details.

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2 bedroom house - sleeps 2-6 in Essex, 30 minutes Southend, Colchester

This new neat self-catering house of a high standard is in the pleasant and friendly riverside town of South Woodham Ferrers in Essex.

This 2 bedroom house offers open-plan lounge/kitchen, utility room and downstairs toilet. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside leads to a small gravel garden.

The town centre is within easy walking distance where there is a good selection of Indian, Chinese and other restaurants, a 24 hour Asda superstore, a small range of shops and various leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, gyms, tennis courts, badminton courts, snooker hall, park with skateboard ramps, and library. The house is available for flexible lets from a few days to several weeks.

• Distance to Chelmsford is 11 miles or 20 minutes drive
• Maldon about 20 minutes
• Southend on Sea, Lakeside shopping centre and Gray's is 30 minutes drive

There are numerous excellent visitor attractions nearby including the largest antiques centre in Essex, a family farm and country park, sailing, a butterfly farm and playpark, RHS Hyde Hall gardens, and the Essex coast - Southend-on-Sea is only half an hour's drive away. A traditional seaside resort, Southend-on-sea offers all the fun of the fair, fish and chips and the Uk's longest pier.

Constable Country with pretty villages like Dedham is just 45 minutes away.

Click on photograph to find out how to book this self-catering accommodation.

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Cottages in Scotland

Available during July .   There are castles and whisky distilleries to visit, Highland Games to watch, traditional festivals, beaches, golf, and parks to enjoy.  The new Archeolink Centre near Insch is a brilliant place to take the family, especially if your family has Scottish roots.  Take a look at the cottages in Grampian and other parts of Scotland to see what's on offer.

Wonderful setting for summer holidays - in Scotland

Our Gamekeepers Lodge and Norwegian chalets at Loch Monzievaird offer four star standards of self catering comfort, in beautiful, mature and extensive grounds of oak and beech. 

The chalets are private and well spread out, and all take advantage of differing elevated positions to enjoy the magnificent views over the loch. There are a variety of sizes, each sleeping 2-8 people. Do click on the image to explore this superb location with its wonderful views. If you are looking for peace, seclusion and privacy, then you will find it here.

Telephone: 0176 465 2586 or click on image for more details and photographs.

Luxurious log cabins in the Scottish Borders, sleep 2-4 people in 2 bedroom lodges

Beautiful stylish interiors in these luxury log cabins

Lazyday Cottages offers two luxury log cabins for self-catering accommodation in the Scottish Borders, between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Kelso: Bunnahabhain and Strathisla.

Privately owned and tucked away in the Scottish Borders countryside, you couldn't ask for a more secluded and relaxing setting. With a cosy and ambient feel only found in a log cabin yet with the interior that a small boutique hotel would be proud of.

Each of our Scottish Borders log cabins boast two luxury double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms as well as an open plan kitchen, dining and chill out room. The outside space is vast with front garden and open countryside.

A huge side patio with barbeque affords enough space while offering you the privacy to make it feel your own. A traditional Finnish sauna provides an opportunity to unwind after an active day. The sauna stands alone from the lodge and is heated to around 80°C. Excellent laundry and freezer facilities, Sky Freeview are available.

Why not give your loved one a romantic weekend log cabin break?

Please click on log cabin photographs for more information and prices.

Click here for more cottages in Scotland for July and the school holidays.

Holiday cottages in Ireland for July

The beach, Kerry, Ireland	Conservatory views of sea	Lios Dana - self-catering

Lios Dana Lodge - a large self-catering country house near the sea sleeps up to 18, is ideal for families, parties, groups, re-unions, corporate events, school or college summer camps or university field trips. The Lodge comprises a day area downstairs with large activity room (600 sq. ft.), sun lounge, conservatories, dining room, large kitchen, all with full services, and upstairs 8 bedrooms 2 with en-suite bathrooms and 6 twin bedrooms all with sinks and fitted carpets throughout. To keep you warm there is central heating and a peat burning stove.

Telephone Michael Travers on +353-66-9158189.

Sunnybak House on the west of Ireland - fabulous for holidays in July

Sunnybank House is a nineteenth century Period House of immense character whose history is part of the history of Clifden Town itself. It is uniquely situated in its own mature gardens yet only 100 meters from Clifden town centre. A lovely house for families or extended groups - it can sleep uo 17 people.

The Drawing room is the main room in the House, adorned with paintings and antique furnishings. The gracious room is made intimate by its large roaring turf fire around which friendships are made and stories are told as visitors relax and drink tea or read a book in the evenings.

The bedrooms are all individually decorated with a combination of antiques and modern day conveniences such as tv, direct dial telephones, central heating, large Kingsized orthpaedic beds where possible and ensuite bathrooms. The Gardens with their blend of rockeries, lily ponds and mature plants offer a calming respite after a long days sightseeing. Our outdoor heated swimming pool is open from June 1st to September 20th. There is also a sauna and tennis court.

Places to visit include unspoilt beaches, the Connemara National Park.

Click on photograph for details about holidaying in Ireland during July or the school holidays.