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Spacious country cottages in the Cotswolds

Spacious Cottage in the Cotswolds

 Spacious and charming with traditional English decor; wood stoves, exposed beams. Terrace with gas barbecue. Ample parking. The house is equidistant from Cirencester, Burford and Stow on the Wold, all quintessential Cotswold towns.

Telephone 020 8 995 9072, 07795 285012 or click on image for details and availability of this spacious cottage in the Cotswolds.

Spacious country cottages near Cheltenham Gloucestershire

spacious luxury barn conversion - Cotswolds

Converted from a three hundred year old barn, this outstanding fully detached property offers high quality accommodation. Rated 5 stars by the Tourist Board, this property as every modern convenience and yet retains all the character and charm of the original building. Spacious, light and airy living room with it's high vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, traditional stove and superb views across the enclosed garden to the countryside beyond. All rooms are beautifully furnished and very well equipped with everything you require for your holiday or short let. Warm and welcoming throughout all seasons, Rofield Barn has under-floor heating, a traditional stove and full central heating upstairs. A ground floor twin bedded room with larger doorways provides access for guests requiring disabled facilities. An outstanding property in a beautiful location and unreservedly recommended.

Telephone Jeremy on 01452 780323 or click on image for availability.

Spacious country cottages in Suffolk

Cottage in Southwold Suffolk

A beach hut is also available on Southwold beach at an extra cost.

Please click on the image on the left to view details of price and interior images.

Telephone: +44 (0)1509 416670

An exquisite farmhouse in 1.5 acres of Suffolk countryside

Spacious farmhouse kitchen

The house has 6 bedrooms, open fire, 2 sitting rooms, dining room.  Please click on the image to view details and more photographs of this truly exquisite farmhouse.

Telephone Tim on 07050 155 905 or click on the image for availability and bookings.

A 5 bedroom barn conversion in Cretingham, Suffolk, with spacious living area

Stunning, modern barn conversion. Sleeps 10.

 Huge open-plan design. Real log fire.   All modern amenities. Set in 3 acres of grounds.  Fantastic rural setting. 

Pets welcome. Patio. Barbecue. 

10 miles from Ipswich. 10 minutes walk to award winning country pub!

Telephone Laurie on 020 8882 9356,  or 07905 735 117, or click on photograph for more information and images.

Spacious luxury apartment in Barrington House, Worcestershire

The ultimate rural retreat for couples, large groups and family reunions. Able to accommodate 10 guests (5 bedrooms) in premium 5 star luxury, Barrington House apartment has been beautifully restored to provide spacious and comfortable accommodation, whether for short breaks, long stays, or bed and breakfast, all year round.

Barrington House is set in stunning countryside, in the heart of the Frome Valley and is ideally located for many attractions in the Heart of England. This is a great base for an active and stimulating holiday, for touring or simply relaxing and entertaining - a fine example of bygone days in this historic and beautiful location.

Great deals available in low season.

Telephone Margaret on 01885 490274,   or  Mobile on 07968 320497

Pine Lodge in Lincolnshire - a large house to sleep up to 20, with pool

Pine Lodge is an extensive and unusual self-catering property on the edge of village of Tetbury in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

indoor heated pool	spacious lounge

It has 11 bedrooms and can sleep up to 20. The house boasts an impressive exclusive heated indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi. There is a full-size pool table in the conservatory. Outside, there is a large secluded garden with patio, barbecue, five-a-side football goals, badminton and boules. 

Click on one of the photograph of the cottage for details or telephone 01507 524081, Mobile 01917 569 349

Huge, brand new contemporary accommodation in the spectacular Peak District National Park. Sladen Cottage sleeps 14 adults in 7 luxury en-suite bedrooms with power showers. The cottage is wonderfully light and spacious with amazing views from all sides. There is a huge dining area large enough to accommodate 18 people around one table and plenty of seating in the lounge.

Secluded location	Spacious interior

Completely secluded with half an acre of garden but only five minutes walk from local amenities. Sladen Cottage is in the ideal situation for exploring the beautiful Peak District, visiting nearby attractions such as Chatsworth House, the market town of Bakewell, taking a trip down one of the local Blue John caverns, or simply getting away from it all.

For further details of this spacious cottage call Julie Colley on 01433 650104 or 07776 425232 or visit our website at www.sladencottage.co.uk

Holme Street House (sleeps 8-10) is a picturesque Grade 2 listed Georgian farmhouse, set in 10 acres of land. It is well equipped and beautifully furnished, having been our family home.

The house is well stocked with family games and toys, and a large and varied selection of books for our visitors' use. It is peaceful and secluded, with views to the front over its own pastureland, and to the side and rear over delightful gardens.

The tended gardens are a particular feature of the property, and extend to over 2 acres. They contain lawns, several different sitting areas, herb and vegetable gardens, orchard, Wendyhouse, and outdoor heated swimming pool (May - Sept approx) and changing room area. The pool is in its own separate walled area which can be closed off for safety. The field, sometimes grazed by sheep, can be walked in and leads to a small lake.

Herb garden	Swimming pool

The village of Pulborough is a 15 minute walk along the lane or through the field, and has excellent local shops. There are also 2 supermarkets within a 5 minute drive.

The house is spacious and comfortable, with many original features. The large entrance hall and kitchen/breakfast room have original York stone flooring. The farmhouse-style kitchen is very well equipped, with AGA, electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, sitting area with rocking chair, CD/radio and breakfast table. The sitting room is tranquil, with an open fire (logs provided), baby grand piano, CD/tape/radio and french door to garden. The dining room is a beautiful beamed room with seating for 12 around the large oak dining table. The family room is light and airy with wood floor, comfortable chairs, TV/video/DVD player, sturdy full sized football table, woodburning stove (logs provided) and double sofa bed. It also has french doors to the patio area, which contains a table and seating, and catches the setting sun beautifully.

Downstairs there is also a walk in larder, and a cloakroom. Please note: due to age the stone floors are somewhat uneven, and the washing machine is in the cellar down stone steps, which are reached through a door in the hallway.

Upstairs, there are four good sized bedrooms, all with lovely views over the gardens. all very comfortably furnished. Two of the rooms have double beds, one with ensuite bathroom with WC, basin, bidet and bath with shower over. There are lovely views across the field from the bath! The other double room has a wash basin. The two twin rooms both have zip and link twin beds, which can be zipped together to make 6 foot doubles. One of these rooms also has a wash basin. There is a further bathroom with bath with power shower over, WC and basin. There is a travel cot available free of charge, and a full sized cot available for a further £20. All the rooms are big enough to take a cot and/or travel cot.

Please click on the cottage photographs for more information and interior views or telephone Sarah on 01932 885715, or 07962177506

• drawing room with working fireplace
• sitting room with working fireplace
• formal dining room (table seats 12)
• large farmhouse kitchen with an Aga and dining table
• pantry (with two dishwashers, microwave, fridge/freezer)
• utility room (with washing machine and tumble dryer)
• boot room for those muddy wellies and coats

spacious farmhouse kitchen	elegant sitting room

• five bedrooms available (four doubles, one twin), two en-suite and two further bathrooms
• two of the bedrooms are linked by a hidden spiral staircase once used by the servants.
• a cot and put-up bed are available if required.

The Dairy near Chesil Beach in Dorset

Spacious modern conversion offering high quality self-catering for up to 6 people plus baby in a country location near Weymouth in Dorset.

The Fleet Lagoon and Chesil Beach are about a mile distant. Tthe area around the village is particularly popular with walkers. Weymouth, Dorchester, Abbotsbury and Bridport are all only a short drive away. Further afield lie Corfe Castle, Poole, Blandford Forum, Lyme Regis and Bournemouth.

Explore other seaside resorts on the south coast.

Telephone 01458 274 767, to find out more about staying in a spacious modern self-catering bungalow near beaches on the south coast of Dorset

Beautiful spacious 5 bedroom self-catering house, Forest of Bowland - sleep 9

A truly lovely spacious 5 bedroom family house overlooking a reservoir in the Forest of Bowland in the north of England.

This stone house was originally built some 200 years ago and has been beautifully renovated to an exceptionally high standard. Be it walking, fishing, cycling, shooting or ultimate relaxation this house offers it all. Fly fishing is available by daily/weekly permit some 10 - 15 paces from the door.

Wild birds including Grebes, Oyster Catchers, the renowned Hen Harrier and Canada Geese have all made their homes on the waters surrounding the property. Deer, pheasants and garden birds abound.

Balconies to the rear of the property which overlook the reservoir and surrounding countryside make perfect alfresco dining areas and magnificent view points to unwind and absorb the beauty of this unspoiled habitat.

Spacious self-catering cottage on the Norfolk/Suffolk border near Diss.

Beautifully decorated and furnished throughout, the accommodation comprises 5 double bedrooms (3 with en-suite bathrooms), spacious open plan living, dining and large kitchen area. Complete with wood burner, under-floor heating, covered double car park, games area and landscaped ½ acre garden. Perfect for the larger family or group of friends.

Lodge Barn is i deally situated on the Norfolk/Suffolk border and provides the ideal setting to explore East Anglia, and visit Thetford Forest for its attractions and walks. Whether you visit for a family holiday or short weekend break you will be sure to find plenty to do in the surrounding area.

The local market town of Diss was the birthplace to Poet Laureate John Skelton and described by Sir John Betjeman as his favourite English market town. It has a wealth of historic buildings including the 13th Century church of St. Mary's, the Corn Hall and the Marketplace. It has an award winning Museum and a six acre lake known as The Mere.

We have flexible pricing packages so please contact us to discuss your requirements.

The countryside of Norfolk is gentle and picturesque with an abundance of woodland, farmland and narrow country lanes with grassy verges which are filled with wildflowers in the summer.

Telephone Patricia for details or availability on 01379 687 629, or click on the cottage photograph for more information about this spacious property.

West Hayes Barn is situated in the truly exceptional village of Halse, with its tremendous sense of community and quite outstanding pub. Within easy walking distance The New Inn is a thriving, award winning village pub with its own Micro Brewery.

The village is a conservation area and principally made up of stone and thatched listed houses. Halse is in a perfect location for a holiday, set between the Quantock Hills, Exmoor, The Brendon Hills and The Blackdown Hills. A holiday at West Hayes Barn combines the best of natural and man-made attractions. The moors and hills offer many walking, sporting and leisure opportunities. The North Somerset coastline is a mere 20 minutes drive away, only slightly further afield are the North Devon surfing beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde.

Somerset's top tourist attraction The West Somerset Stream Railway has a terminus station only 1 1/2 miles from Halse. For children there are endless fantastic days out including animal parks, theme parks and museums. We are lucky to have many National Trust properties including Dunster Castle nearby. Within an hour's drive it is also possible to visit Bath, Bristol, Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge and Exeter.

Please click on the cottage picture to find out more about this spacious country cottage near Taunton in Somerset.

Click on the photograph to view the spacious interior

Chaffeymoor Grange is a beautiful stone manor house set in five acres of glorious Dorset countryside.

Dating from the 17th century, the house has undergone extensive refurbishment and is now a spacious, rural retreat ideal for house parties, such as family reunions and special birthdays, joint family holidays and weddings (a marquee on the lawn will hold up to 120 people).

Spacious rooms, stone mullioned windows, huge fireplaces and exposed beams are complemented by contemporary furnishings, clean lines and stylish décor.

Please click on the photograph shown to find out more about renting this beautiful large country house in Dorset.

Spacious modern and comfortable luxury cottages in mid Wales

Investigate this trio of spacious comfortable luxury cottages at Glanhenwye in mid Wales. Glanhenwye is situated near Hay, the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons in the tranquil Wye Valley.

The main house shares a cobbled courtyard with the cottages Yellowdrama (sleeps 8), Jessica (sleeps 6) and Margaux Rose (sleeps 6).

Glanhenwye is set in five acres of grounds providing space and privacy for each cottage. The surrounding area offers beautiful views of the fields, mountains and the river Wye with excellent walks and outdoor activities available in the area. There are many excellent restaurants and pubs nearby and the quaint market town of Hay has bookstores, boutiques, art and antique shops amongst the village stores.

Please click on the cottage photographs to find out more about these spacious luxurious country cottages in mid Wales.