Cottages with beautiful interiors for luxury self-catering holidays

Large country house with beautiful interiors

2 The Bays near Aldeburgh in Suffolk is beautifully decorated with a relaxed country feel.  The kitchen with Aga is really charming and the house has a comfortable feel throughout -lots of thought has gone in to making this beautiful house a great place to relax and enjoy time with family or friends.  This beautifully furnished cottage sleeps up to 10 in 5 bedrooms and also benefits from beautiful views of the Meare lake - a fabulous view for those summer evenings or for any time of year in fact.  Click on the photo to see more photos of this beautiful cottage.

A stunning new cottage in rural Herefordshire - beautiful inside and out

Little Canwood House is a beautiful 4 bedroom self catering holiday cottage situated in rural Herefordshire. Recently refurbished, Little Canwood House, has been sympathetically restored to create a traditional yet modern feel, offering 5 Star Tourist Board rated, self catering, accommodation suitable for families and groups. It sleeps up to 8 people.

In a country location just 15 minutes from Hereford City centre and 20 minutes from the M50 motorway means that the accommodation is easily accessible. In addition, there are two stables, grazing and use of an indoor riding school which can be offered at an additional cost. The riding country is spectacularly beautiful with miles of bridle paths and quiet countryside lanes to take advantage of. Transport of horses can also be arranged to allow you to take your own horse on holiday with you.

Kitchen with AGA, woodburner in the lounge, beautifully furnished and comfortable. Click on the photograph to view the beautiful interior.

The Stables - 2 bedroom luxury cottage in Oxfordshire

Sleeps up to 4 people

The Stables luxury barn conversion at Ashtree Farm is the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of modern day living.

Set in glorious countryside, and within easy access to miles of country footpaths, the Thames Path is only a few minutes away at Tadpole Bridge; the Stables offer the privacy and independence to suit your needs.

The interior is simply beautiful and ideal for a luxury weekend break in Oxfordshire. The Cotswolds are close by for romantic walks and meals in country pubs.

The local village of Buckland has an excellent pub with a superb choice of food and a la carte menu. For the keen golfer there is the choice of Carswell Golf and Country Club or nearby are the Championship courses at Frilford Heath. Fishing and Watersports are also within easy reach.

double bedroom with sitting area	comfortable and luxurious interior

On arrival self-catering guests will be provided with a welcome food hamper consisting of home made bread, home made jams and local produce. Each bathroom has a complimentary pack of English toiletries. Freshly prepared evening meals are available on request, supplied chilled and ready to reheat at your leisure!

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Laundry Cottage in Suffolk (sleeps 1-5 in 3 bedrooms) & Mint Cottage in Suffolk (sleeps 2 in 1 bedroom)

Laundry Cottage is a beautifully restored Elizabethan cottage full of original character and quirky features. This luxury cottage is filled with original features, stunning textiles and the finest attention to detail.  This property has a wonderful romantic four poster bedroom and has been beautifully decorated.

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Also from the Grove Cottages is Mint Cottage, a wonderful romantic cottage for two.  Click on the image on the right for more details of this property with its beautiful period features including beautiful broad oak floor boards, ancient beamed arched rooms and old brickwork.

Luxury cottages in Oxfordshire - top notch self catering with simply divine interiors

A collection of cottages of various sizes

National Winners of VisitBritain's Excellence in England Gold and Silver Awards for Self-Catering Holiday of the year 1998 and 2003. Bruern Cottages are the finest self-catering properties, not just in the Cotswolds but in the whole of Great Britain.

The twelve cottages were converted from the Victorian stable yard and outbuildings of Bruern Abbey. They are stylish, luxurious and unusually well equipped, country houses in miniature, with open fires and four poster beds as well as state-of-the-art bathrooms and kitchens. They sleep two to ten. Each has a private enclosed terrace and many have their own secluded gardens.

In the beautifully landscaped communal gardens and grounds there is tennis, croquet and swimming. Children have their own special play area with a two storey playhouse, a climbing frame and an indoor playroom. There are wonderful wildlife walks in the neighbouring Nature Reserve at Foxholes and along the Oxfordshire Way, which runs through Bruern.

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Secluded cottage, designer interior, with 2 bedrooms in Herefordshire

Sleeps up to 4 people

This beautifully architected Old Forge is open to the rafters with spiral staircases accessing galleried mezzanines. Modern radiators and Swedish woodburner, oak floors throughout with attention to every designer detail.

The Forge sleeps 4, in a main bedroom and a mezzanine gallery. The superior bedroom has a superking size bed with Egyptian cotton sheets, a roll top bath in the bedroom and a separate bathroom/wc with pottery basins on a slate surface.

The mezzanine bedroom has a kingsize mattress and plenty of storage space with its own separate shower room and loo. The living area is open plan with dining area and kitchen. A beautiful oak table is extendable to seat 22 for dinner parties (!) and two huge sofas and armchairs provide comfortable relaxing areas. The kitchen has all the mod cons and there is a 43" TV and DVD surround sound cinema. There are four sets of French windows that open onto a delightful terrace with lavender framed lawn.

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Really beautiful traditional cottages for self catering hoidays in Herefordshire

A collection of cottages of various sizes

Discover five of the most delightful and elegant luxury cottages in a conservation area in the heart of the pretty village of Whitbourne in Herefordshire. Each cottage is individually styled for your comfort and enjoyment.

Supremely comfortable cottages	Hand-painted furniture

The Rectory's 16th century barn and coach houses have been thoughtfully converted to provide five stylish and unique properties, each with their own private courtyard garden, BBQ, and feature lighting.

The romantic cottages vary in size from accommodating 2-10. These are truly superb, with every comfort considered. Please click on the image for details.

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The Long Barn in Somerset - a beautifully crafted and furnished barn conversion for self catering breaks

Cottage sleeps up to 12

Set in the heart of the Vale of Taunton Deane in Somerset, with views to the Quantock Hills on one side and the Blackdowns on the other, the Long Barn at Pontispool is the ideal holiday retreat for up to 12 people.

You can settle into a slower pace of living, where only the Hillfarrance brook looks like it is in a hurry. The newly converted barn lies in the middle of a 450 acre estate, where the family indulges its passion for horses. Emerge into the Somerset air and you may believe that you have gone back in time to a more leisurely era. But go through the door and you will be reassured that the house has every 21st century convenience. Gas central heating radiates warmth in winter, whilst in the main living area, a wood burner adds additional ambience.

The Long Barn has the highest standards of furnishings, fixtures and fittings. There are 5 large bedrooms, all en-suite which can accommodate up to 12 people comfortably. All the bedrooms can have double beds or twin beds depending on your preference. The large kitchen is well equipped, but do not feel you have to use it: caterers can be supplied if required.

Despite its rural location, the Long Barn is close to transport links. It is 15 minutes from Taunton railway station and the same from Junction 25 of the M5 motorway. If you want to do more than relax in the hot tub in the sunny garden, admiring the views, Somerset provides a wealth of possibilities. A heated indoor swimming pool will be available later in 2006.

There are lovely country pubs, Exmoor is nearby, and the farm is situated on a national cycle route. The excellent Oake Manor Golf Club is a couple of miles away. Ideal for a holiday or a short break, the Long Barn is the perfect country retreat for you, your friends and your family.

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Cobbs Cottage in Suffolk - cosy thatched country-style - sleeps 2-5

Cobbs Cottage is a lovely 17th Century thatched cottage in a tiny cluster of 4 cottages all on their own overlooking the beautiful Box River valley, the setting is magical and the area is one of the prettiest parts of Suffolk.

Cosy cottage	Beams galore in the country kitchen

This beautiful country cottage lies on the side of a steep river valley between Polstead and Stoke by Nayland (Suffolk) close to the Pilgrims Way but only 90 mins from London - it's a great weekend escape cottage. it is just outside Stoke-by-Nayland down a tiny single track lane. At the bottom of the hill is a green lane with a wooden footbridge across the ford from where you can walk up to the picturesque village of Polstead. The cottage is also pet-friendly.

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The Swan House - a luxury 4 bedroom bungalow in the Welsh Marches - sleeps 8

The Swan House lies in the Welsh Marches, just a few miles from the border with England, on the edge of the Evancoyd estate in the village of Evenjobb. The views from the house are truly stunning as they take in the rolling Radnorshire hills across a spread of historic parkland dotted with sheep.

If you enjoy luxurious peaceful holidays based in the countryside then the Swan House is ideal for you.

Beautiful decor throughout this cottage	An unashamedly romantic master bedroom

The location is just off Offa's Dyke which is popular with walkers and historians. The towns of Presteigne, Knighton and Kington lie within a six mile radius of the Swan House. Each town has a traditional High Street with local butchers, greengrocers, bakers, cafes and pubs. It is 30 minutes to Hay-on-Wye (UK book centre with literary festivals), Ludlow (delightful Marches town and epicurean centre) and Hereford (Cathedral city), and 25 minutes to Leominster (antique centre). All fascinating towns to stroll around and explore.

Enjoy lovely white beaches with big waves at Borth, a scenic one and a quarter hour drive west. The highest golf course in England is just outside Kington with photogenic views of seven counties from its summit. The cottage is also pet-friendly.

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North Kingsfield Holiday Cottages are beautifully furnished - delightful interiors

North Kingsfield Holiday Cottages are part of a 5 star mediaeval barn conversion set on a small working farm near the village of Fraisthorpe, close to Bridlington on the East Yorkshire coast.

There are 3 luxury 5 star cottages:

• The Stable (sleeps 4+1),
• Mill House (sleeps 4),
• The Grainary (sleeps 2).

All of the cottages have en-suite bedrooms, widescreen TVs, DVD players and Freeview. The well equipped kitchens include dishwasher and washer/dryers, and all guest have free use of a local leisure club a couple of miles away.

Beautiful decor, glowing woodburner, comfortable luxury cottages in Bridlington

Set in open countryside the cottages are only a few minutes away from the quiet, unspoilt, sandy beach of Fraisthorpe and the busy harbour town of Bridlington. Nearby is the R.S.P.B. reserve on the cliff tops of Bempton, the historic houses of Sewerby Hall, gardens and zoo, Sledmere House and grounds, and Burton Agnes Hall. The historic city of York is 40 pleasant miles drive away, Whitby 40 miles, Scarborough 20 miles and the North Yorkshire National Park is 30 miles.

Click on one of the photographs to take a look at these luxurious 5 star cottages with beautiful interiors in Bridlington, Yorkshire.

Luxury cottages with beautiful interiors in Cornwall - dream cottages, sleep 2-8

Our luxury Cornish cottages each sleeping 2 to eight people, at Treworgey, provide luxury self catering holiday accommodation with heated swimming pool and horse riding holidays in an idyllic setting. Our licensed riding school offers lessons and hacking through beautiful countryside around Treworgey. Friendly supervision and fun for all kids!

Overlooking the Looe river valley, there is peace and tranquillity in each cottage's private garden with wonderful sea views. We have 150 acres of gardens in which to roam with breathtaking views to the river below. Only a few minutes by car to the sea, the beach and the spectacular South West Coast Path. Idyllic cottages with wonderful views. A variety of beautiful cottages is available, each ranging from one to four bedroom cottages for two up to eight people. Four poster beds, stunning interiors.

Click on any of the photograph of the cottage for more information and to take a peek at the beautiful interior of this cottage in Cornwall.

Magnificent country house to rent for aself catering break in the north of England with a beautiful interior

This beautiful 17th-century country house in breathtaking surroundings, just 45 minutes drive from the Lake District - is undoubtedly the finest holiday home in the Trough of Bowland and offers a truly special self-catering experience

An unusual house in every way, from its monastic origins, through elegant period living to a comfortable home set in a 2 acre garden with extensive lawns, maze, orchard and stream. The house just exudes period charm. Not only are there beautiful interiors but the setting is also superb.

Higher Lee has many character and original features but also offers comfortable stylish accommodation.  You will find in the kitchen an aga, dishwasher and washing machine.  There is also Sky TV, dvd and a video player.  Another feature of this country house is the games room with darts, table tennis and table football.

This is an absolutely fabulous house for a group of up to 10 people, click on the photographs of the house to view prices and details.

Luxury log cabins in the Scottish Borders with beautiful stylish interiors

Luxurious log cabins with beautiful stylish interiors - perfect for romantic breaks

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?

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Beautiful early fifteenth century timber-framed building, set in tranquil countryside at the foot of the Malvern Hills. Limewashed in a traditional pink pigment, this is a unique opportunity to spend a peaceful few days in a luxurious but historical setting.

Sleeping 8, there are two double bedrooms and a separate family suite of two rooms, all with stunning medieval-style beds. All rooms are ensuite. A small snug downstairs can be used as an extra bedroom if required.

Downstairs you will find a fitted hand-made oak kitchen, designed specifically for the room with replica medieval encaustic-tiled floor. Appliances to make your holiday easier include an Aga, and Miele fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer. Separate larder.

The dining room is perfect for your family reunion and can seat up to 16. The antique table, a Jacobean court cupboard and large fireplace in what was originally the Great Hall provide a wonderful backdrop for a banquet.

Click on the photograph of the cottage to view the beauitful interior of this country cottage and owner's contact details for enquiries and bookings.

Gorgeous cottage for 2 to 4 people, north Yorkshire Moors

Higher Scholes Cottage is set in a beautiful location commanding stunning views of the famous Wuthering Heights Moors in north Yorkshire. This Visit Britain 5 Star cottage and twice finalist in the White Rose Awards for excellence is the ultimate in luxury.

There is a bespoke kitchen is fully equipped to an extremely high standard for preparaing meals and dining in style.

The heart of the lounge is the wood burning stove, sit back in the sumptuous sofas and relax in this beautifully coordinated room, enhanced with those little extra finishing touches that make this cottage really special. Click on the photograph to view.

Cotswold cottage, beautifully furnished, sleeps up to 8. Dog friendly

Rofield Barn offers high class 5 star rated self-catering near Cheltenham in the Cotswolds. Spacious, light and airy throughout, it has a beautiful interior living area with its high vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, traditional stove and superb views across the enclosed garden to the Cotswold countryside beyond.

All rooms have been beautifully furnished and are very well equipped with everything you require for your holiday or short let including flat screen tv with Freeview, iPod docking station, WiFi Broadband Internet, hifi, DVD and video . Warm and welcoming throughout all seasons, Rofield Barn has under-floor heating, a traditional stove and full central heating up stairs.

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5 bedroom country house in Hampshire with elegantly styled bedrooms, sleeps 10

Beautiful Georgian House nestling in the rolling North Hampshire countryside. Lovely garden which stretches into a vista featuring grounds of 4 acres.

Each of the 5 double bedrooms in Belmont House have been designed with comfort and style in mind. The house is perfect for stylish entertaining or cosy house parties.

There is plenty of space for outdoor entertainment. Please click on the photograph for details.