Dorset, near Bridport - Symondsbury Manor- walk the Downs and coastal path

Sleeps 23 in 11 bedrooms. Symondsbury Manor is a lovely Tudor Manor house set into grounds of approximately two and a half acres with the front lawn landscaped and the rear of the property left as a natural habitat.

The surrounding hills and countryside is amongst the most attractive scenery in England.

The entire area is designated as being of outstanding natural beauty and is ideal for long walks or a relaxed seaside holiday. This area is part of the coast which has just been awarded World Heritage Site Status for its internationally important geology, fossils and geomorphology. It's England's first natural World Heritage Site, this award puts this coast alongside sites such as the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef. It is about a mile and a half to the sea and there are a variety of beaches to choose from ranging from sandy beaches at West Bay and Lyme Regis to small coves at Eype and Chideock.

Optional catering can be available if you would like to return to a hot meal in the evenings.

Telephone Peter Hitchen on 01308 456288, or 07956220974 or click on the photograph of the manor house for more information.

A large house for walking groups and walking holidays near Minehead, Somerset

Telephone Terry on 01643 841388 or click on photograph for full details and many more photographs.

Herefordshire, near the Welsh border for walking Offa's Dyke

Perfect self-catering house for walking Offa's Dyke and Welsh borders. Catering can be arranged.

Sleeps up to 19 in total:  Sleeps 14 in a Grade II Listed Queen Anne House + 5 in a 2 bedroom cottage. 

The Sherriffs' is located in an isolated romantic setting between Hay-on-Wye and Ludlow on the Welsh border.  It  has 3 reception rooms, 7 double or twin bedrooms including a four poster room and a French bedroom, and 3 bathrooms.  Optional Cordon-bleu cookery delivered to your door.   Additional 5 person cottage nearby.

View details under Herefordshire in the menu on the left, or call 01544 340 241 or email for details and availability. Short breaks available.

Large House, Country Estate near Inverness, Scotland- walk Scottish mountains

Wonderful scenic location for walkers - mountains and level walks abound. Plentiful wildlife

Sleeps up to 19:  Up to 19 people can be accommodated at a country lodge on 11,500 acres at Achnasheen near Inverness  in Scotland.  

There are two houses: Glencarron Lodge, a Victorian shooting lodge sleeping 14+ and East Cottage, a stone cottage for 4/5 people.

The location is perfect for walking holidays at any time of year.  Please click here for details.

Large self-catering house overlooking 4 miles of sandy beach in Kerry, s.w.  Ireland

Sleeps up to 18.  Lios Dána Lodge - Large self catering holiday Lodge sleeps up to 18, for walking groups. Walk the miles of beach and coastline - wake up in the mornings to invigorating sea air.

Large activity or conference room for group events, 8 bedrooms (two 3 x bed rooms with en-suite bathrooms and six twin-bed rooms with two adjoining bathrooms), conservatories and large kitchen, overlooking 4 miles of sandy beach, Dingle Bay and Irelands highest mountain range the Macgillycuddy reeks. Challenging stuff for any walking group.

A conference room is available for various group activities.

Telephone Michael Travers on +353-66-9158189 or view additional details here.

The Green - a large luxury self-catering house in Hope, Derbyshire - sleeps 18

The Peak District is always popular with walkers, so for a change stay in a lovely house in its own grounds with an indoor swimming pool. Relax after trekking up and down the dales and peaks through muddy fields and clambering over stiles.

This large self-catering house is ideal for groups of up to 18 walkers.

It has a dining room that seats 18. Exclusive indoor swimming pool with wave machine. It is located at the edge of Hope village - quiet and unoverlooked.  It's a scenic location with pretty villages nearby for sightseeing, and pubs in the evening.

A real comfort zone for walking groups - but you'll need to book far in advance.

Do please check the availability calendar before booking.

Telephone 01298 871004 or click on image for more photographs.

Large self-catering mansion house near Tywyn, Gwynedd, north Wales

Llanfendigaid Estate - a self-catering coastal mansion sleeping 16 with an indoor heated swimming pool at the southern end of Snowdonia National Park. Close to beaches and surrounded by superb scenery.

Additional cottages available nearby.

Telephone: 01264 710814, or 07867 905544

Self-catering barn conversion in mid Wales with exclusive heated indoor pool

Barlings Barn.  For Holidays and Short Breaks in beautiful peaceful countryside. Sleeps 14 to 16. 

Enjoy exclusive use of heated indoor swimming pool, squash court, sauna, pool table.  Ideal for relaxing, short breaks and holidays. Explore Mid Wales - enjoy rural activities:  Peaceful, secluded location, set in pretty grounds of 18th century cottage in beautiful Mid Wales Hills.  Telephone Terry on 01650 521 479, or  07768 772 795, or click on the image for more information about Barlings Barn.

Lazy Days Log Cabins or Pine Lodges- sleeps up to 4 each in 2 double en-suite bedrooms

Walking holidays with comfortable 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. You may be on a walking but hey, there's no reason why you shouldn't have a touch of luxury to come home to.

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 - just perfect to ease those aches and pains after a long walk. Excellent laundry and freezer facilities, Sky Freeview are available.

Why not combine a walking holiday with a romantic weekend log cabin break?

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

Self-catering mansion in Cerdigion, Wales, sleeping up to 15

Explore Cardigan, Wales on your walking holiday.

Beautiful, well appointed Georgian Mansion offering spacious and comfortable accommodation at a resonable cost.

The house is situated in own grounds of 13 acres in peaceful rural setting. 5 miles Cardigan and coast. 

Sleeps up to 15.

Telephone 01239 682896 or click on image for details

Large self-catering country house in the Lake District

There is no need to extol the delights of the Lake District to walkers. Fell House would do admirably for any medium sized walking party.

Sleeps up to 14 in a linked house and flat. in Sedbergh, Cumbria. Victorian grain warehouse conversion to a well-equipped four stars standard.  
Fell House is situated within the lovely ancient town of Sedbergh, mid-way between Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales and Windermere in the Lakes. 

You only need walk 100 metres up the road, however, and you are at the foot of the Howgill Fells, leading to much good walking country and the famous Cautley Spout waterfall. Accommodation is provided on two floors - the ground floor is open plan, but contains an enclosed stairwell in the centre that can link with The Flat. 

 Email Steve or Telephone 01858 555476  for details and availability.

Sunnybank House is a nineteenth century Period House of immense character in Clifden, county Galway on the west coast of Ireland. The entire area is absolutely fantastic for a walking holiday. Walk the coastal paths or in Connemara National Park. Beautiful countryside throught Connemara.

19th century house with beautiful interior	heated outdoor swimming pool

The House is uniquely situated in its own mature gardens yet only 100 meters from Clifden town centre. 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.

One of our better known visitors was Chelsea Clinton who stayed with us during her Irish Tour. 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.

Telephone Shane on 00353 95 21437 or click on a photograph of the house for more information about self-catering in Ireland.

Self-catering cottage in Lydney for groups walking in the Wye Valley