About halfway between Oban and Pitlochry, two secluded cottages, The Steading and Heather Cottage, are located in peaceful and heavenly countryside at Wester Lix. The Steading will accommodate groups of 8-12 in 4 bedrooms and Heather Cottage 6-8 in 3 bedrooms. Both cottages may be hired together to exclusively accommodate a group of up to 20 which is ideal for family or friend gatherings.

Your hosts David and Gill will be delighted to help you with enquiries about local activities and events.  Gill is qualified in reflexology and treatment sessions can be booked in advance.

The central but rural and secluded location of the cottages gives you the choice of an away-from-it-all holiday or the possibility of exploring the countryside and tourist attractions of Scotland.

The accommodation at Wester Lix is normally available for a full week during the peak summer season from Saturday to Saturday, or for short breaks of 3 or more days as availability allows during the low seasons. The price is from £200 to £600 over two cottages. Please view web site for further details, or telephone Gill on +44(0)1567 820 990

A warm welcome awaits you at Holly Farm Cottages, where you can relax and recharge in peace and tranquility. Your cottage is fully equipped, warm and cosy. Stroll along the footpaths (maps provided) and take in the countryside views. Try a round of golf at the local course or hire a bicycle for a ride along quiet country lanes. Freshen up with a dip in the indoor, heated pool; it's beautifully warm with underfloor heating; then chill out in the hot tub.

Why not try a massage? A full range of facial and body treatments: aromatherapy, reflexology and sports therapy can be pre-booked. Treat yourself to a superior meal at one of the local pubs; baby-sitting can be arranged. Come home and sink into crisp, freshly laundered sheets and snuggle up for a wonderful night's sleep.

Local attractions include: Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Clarks Village, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Haynes Motor Museum, Willows and Wetlands.

Call Rob on 01823 490828 or click on the photograph for more information about these holiday cottages with aromatherapy, massage and other relaxing treatments.

The Hen House sleeps just two in a pretty bedroom with a large en suite bathroom and an attractive sitting room with kitchen.

The Hen House near Ludlow	Tea for 2 in the garden

Brook Farm has nearly nine acres of gardens, woodland and meadow which you are welcome to enjoy for walks picnics and barbecues. The area is little-known but beautiful with many orchards blossoming in May, lovely hills for walking, much wildlife, historic castles and country mansions, black and white villages, lovely gardens and a reputation for excellent food with many producers open to the public as well as some of the country's best restaurants.

Special pampering

There are many special extras that set this cottage apart from the norm. There's a welcome hamper of local and/or organic produce and an invitation to help yourself to salad and vegetables from the kitchen garden. Aromatherapy massage, manicures and pedicures are avaiable by pre-booking and an evening meal can be waiting for you on your night of arrival by arrangement. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome.

Telephone Sarah on 01584819868, or 07971534295 or click on the cottage photograph for more information about the cottage near Ludlow, Shropshire.

Stay in a detached secluded 3 bedroom country cottage is in an idyllic setting on the wooded hillside, overlooking the fields, just up the lane 100 yards from the farmhouse on an award winning organic farm, where we can accommodate additional persons on a B&B arrangement.

Quality décor and furnishings, buttermilk emulsioned walls throughout.

There are walks from the door to the farm trail with ducks, donkeys and other animals, then on to the moors. If you are lucky, you might spot red door, foxes or badgers. Peacocks often visit the guests in the enclosed garden with terrace.

Parking by cottage entrance gate. BBQ & stone garden furniture - relax with a cup of organic tea or goodies from your free hamper. Optional organic breakfasts, fresh baked bread and eggs available. Aromatherapy, reflexology pampering treatments, hot tub.

Dogs welcome by arrangement. Click on photograph for details.

With sole use of a superb, salt-water, indoor heated swimming-pool with spa and exercise-jets plus a sauna with aromatherapy and light therapy, Bon Accueil Coach House provides a perfect holiday venue, whatever the weather.

Runner-up in the English Excellence in Tourism Awards 2007 and Heart of England winner in 2006, this tastefully modernised 5 star cottage sleeps four (plus one cot) in one double and one twin bedroom.

Secure behind its own electrically operated gates, the Coach House has an adjoining one acre meadow surrounded by open countryside, picnic area and secure children's playground with tower, swings, jouster and slide. Peacefully situated in the owner's grounds, the cottage has its own, private, south facing patio with garden furniture.

As we specialise in short breaks, for couples, friends and young families, we want our guests to relax as soon as possible. We offer 2:00 pm entry for midweek breaks. We will also receive and unpack internet grocery deliveries between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on the day of arrival. No need to bring bed-linen, towels, cot or high-chair and other practical essentials as these are provided for you. For something a little special, a visiting beautician will provide in-house treatments ranging from mini facials to pedicures.

Large house sleeping 10 also available

Set within our extensive and colourful picturesque gardens, our self-catering studio apartment near Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, Wales, will give you a relaxing and tranquil holiday ideal for unwinding from the stresses of life.

Superb views to the coast with magnificent sunsets.  Sample our Jersery milk, butter and cream in our on-site tea room and collect your own eggs from our free range chickens.

Book an aromatherapy massage from our qualified masseuse or sort your life out with a session with our life coach or simply enjoy a cream tea in our traditional farmhouse tea room.

Looking for a self-catering holiday cottage with an opportunity for some relaxation and pampering?

You might wish to consider country cottages with a hot tub, sauna, swimming pool, or a gym.  The Feature Pages menu on the left will allow you to browse through more country cottages for relaxing self-catering holidays.