Award winning cottages and self-catering accommodation for holidays in the UK

England in Excellence 'Self Catering Holiday of the Year 2005'

Olde Rectory luxury cottages - National Winner of the English Tourism Industry's highest accolade England in Excellence 'Self Catering Holiday of the Year 2005'

These stylish self-catering cottages offer boutique style self catering accommodation.  If you enjoy excellent customer service, there are optional extras here to make your stay truly relaxing and special.  Gourmet food can be delivered, a maid service can be arranged, as can beauty therapies. These cottages are set in glorious rural countryside nestling on the borders of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Choose from five luxury award-winning holiday properties perfect for peaceful midweek breaks, romantic weekend escapes, relaxed pampering getaways or celebration parties.

Telephone Gilly on 01886 82 2000 or click on photograph for details of these delightful award winning cottages.

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At Ooachers Hideaway there are 6 luxury cottages, all located in a traditional Lincolnshire farmyard setting.  Such is the standard of the accommodation here that these cottages won the award of Best Self Catering Holiday of the Year in the East Midlands area in 2005. 

Each cottage is unique but each accommodates from 2- 6.  The cottages benefit from use of a jacuzzi and sauna on site.  For complete pampering, massages can also be arranged.  There are facilities to use the internet if you require.

Enjoy fishing in the trout, carp and coarse lakes, which is reserved for residents only. 

Dog kennels can be used by prior arrangement.  

For large groups, conference facilities can be arranged for up to 25 to 30 people, ideal for family celebrations, meetings and corporate events

Click on the photo to find out more about these superb country cottages in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

5 Star rated cottages - top of its class. Range of luxury cottages sleeping from 2 people to 10,  heated outdoor swimming pool etc. Photos below.

Shipton  - a Bungalow	Newmarket Drawing Room, Level II accessibility	Cope Drawing Room - Bungalow

Please click on a cottage photograph for more details and to explore these award winning cottages in Oxfordshire.

There are 5 cottages in total at Headon farm cottages in Yorkshire.  These cottages are pet friendly and their ethos is to provide a high standard of accommodation.  The cottages enjoy a quiet tranquil location in a charming part of Yorkshire.

These five award winning, spacious stone cottages are in a large courtyard setting with ample private parking. The owners aim to provide the quality and standards they themselves expect, which is reflected in the number of guests who return year after year.

Headon Farm award winning cottages near Scarborough in Yorkshire

Short break bookings welcome from October until the end of May.

Telephone 01723 859019 or click on a cottage photograph for details
 

Luxury 4 and 5 star award winning cottages on a small friendly family run cottage complex near Pwllheli, north Wales. The facilities available are excellent and varied.  They include an indoor swimming pool, a jacuzzi, sauna, Games room, Gym, Tennis Court and a children's play area with swings, climbing frame, slide and trampoline.

There are a number of pigs, goats, lambs, cats, dog, hens and cows that children enjoy meeting.

Within 2 miles of the cottages you can find a Blue Flag Marina and beaches so bring your bucket and spade! Please click on photograph for details.

Upper Rectory Farm Cottages in Leicestershire have been recognised by the following awards:

• "Best Visitor Accommodation 2002 - Leicestershire" ,
• "Self-Catering Holiday of the Year 2002 Gold Award - Heart of England Tourist Board"
• finalist in the "Excellence in England" 2003
• finalist in the "East Midlands Tourism Outstanding Quality" 2004

Set amidst the wheatfields of N.W. Leicestershire these six beautifully-converted single-story barns are cosy and peaceful.

Luxuriously furnished and equipped, and featuring a wealth of oak beams. En-suite facilities throughout. All-inclusive prices - no hidden extras! Lots to do locally for all ages.

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This 5 star cottage is located in half an acre of gardens and overlooks the River Tamar.  This attractive stone cottage  ist just 12 miles from the beaches in North Cornwall and is just half an hour from Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor.

Hill Cottage has been graded 5 stars (ETC) plus has also achieved a Devon Wildlife Trust Gold Award, has been lovingly restored, retaining all its character and charm (handmade doors, wide wooden floorboards, beamed ceilings, picture windows)while providing guests with all modern creature comforts (central heating, high quality furniture, fittings and decor, fully equipped kitchen).

Hill Cottage accommodates up to 10 people.  There is also a cot if you require.  The accommodation comprises: 1 kingsize bedroom, 1 double bedroom, 2 twin bedrooms, an upstairs bath/shower room and separate toilet, a lounge, kitchen, utility room, shower room and conservatory.

Guests have access to Beer Mill private nature reserve for walks on the wild side.

Click on the cottage photograph for more information or phone Elaine who will tell you everything you want to know about Hill Cottage, the nature reserve and things to do in the West Country.

The Stone Barn is a luxurious stone barn conversion with eco friendly credentials.  This self catering barn has its own private enclosed garden and has a fantastic location, in the heart of Beer Mill Nature Trails.

This luxurious barn sleeps up to 10 +2 in 5 bedrooms.  In terms of the bedrooms there are 3 kingsize bedrooms,  2 with ensuite shower rooms, 1 with a fold down sofabed for 2 and 2 twin bedrooms. Enjoy sleeping on quality pocket sprung mattresses and  feeling the soft, organic bedlinen. 

The 'green' credentials of this property include:

• Eco friendly underfloor heating
• Solar panels providing hot water (with back up system)
• Rainwater gathering system for toilet flushing and laundry
• Recycled building materials
• Specialist provision for wildlife, as a result, the owners have won a number of  Gold Awards from the Devon Wildlife Trust for their work in helping Devon's wildlife
• Recycling and composting facilities.

A small collection of luxury 5 star cottages in Suffolk - Constable Country

These 9 cottages are located in 22 acres of beautiful Constable Country  and won the Regional Award for Excellence in 2003 and 2006.

Cottages to sleep from 2 to 8.

There is a mix of self catering accommodation available.  There are 6 conversions of Tudor barns and stables, ideal for history lovers.  There is also a ground floor apartment and two luxurious cottages sleeping 6 and 8, all in en-suite bedrooms. The facilities at these high quality cottages include a heated indoor pool, sauna and tennis court. Private hot tubs are available at some properties.

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This comfortable cottage has a beautiful location.  It is situated within the grounds of a country house which total 60 acres.  What's more, it is within a recognised area of outstanding natural beauty near Arreton on the Isle of Wight.  Also of note, this cottage won the Isle of Wight Conservation Award for 2006.

The cottage benefits from a number of attractive features. 

Click on the photographs for details of this accommodation on the Isle of Wight.

Award winning farm with self-catering cottage in Somerset - sleeps 6

This 3 bedroom cottage is located in an idyllic setting in Somerset, and is within the grounds of an award winning organic farm.  Additional accommodation is available on a  B&B basis if required. The cottage has quality décor and furnishings throughout.

If you love nature and enjoy walks then you will be pleased to hear that there are walks from very near the cottage to a farm trail and on to the pretty moorland. Peacocks can often be seen and visit the guests.

Parking is available.  For complete relaxation pampering such as reflexology and aromatherapy massages can be arranged upon request.

Dogs are welcome by arrangement. Click on photograph for details.

Brignall Mill offers unique self catering in a converted watermill.  This self catering apartment is great for those looking for a peaceful relaxed break.  The Mill is located in a pretty location next to the River Greta.

Nearby, within visiting distance, you will find the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  The accommodation is cosy and has lots of character.   There are 2 bedrooms and a sofa bed which means that 4-6 can be accommodated.

• This self catering apartment is a green award winner due to its eco friendly credentials and has won a Gold Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

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Fabulous interiors - fresh spring water supply

Barnacre Cottages have impressive credentials - they are gold award winning, 5 star, self-catering cottages in Lancashire, north west England.

These cottages strive to be the best and offer high quality self catering.  The cottages vary in size.  Some sleep 2 and the largest sleeps 12.

Not only do these cottages offer 5 star luxury accommodation, they also enjoy a prime position with lovely views towards the coast and the Lake District.  Also, being located within the forest of Bowland, they are within an area of outstanding natural beauty.  The grounds are 10 acres in total and there are woodland walks nearby and you may even spot deer.

If you enjoy keeping fit then do make use of their all weather tennis court.  Fishing and golfing is also possible nearby.

Click on the cottage photograph to read more about these attractive 5 star country cottages in the Forest of Bowland which even have their very own spring water supply.

"Heart of England self-catering cottage of the year 2006, National Excellence in Tourism Runner up, 2007"

This large country house offers accommodation for large groups and large families and has won a number of accolades including a 5 star award.  There is a farmhouse that sleeps 10 and a coach house that sleeps 4.  Together, these can be booked to sleep 14.

There are fantastic leisure facilities including a swimming pool and spa, hot tub and sauna.  There are also facilities for children such as a trampoline, outdoor playground, games room and even a football field.

Click on the photograph to find out more about this high quality self catering accommodation.

This self catering lodge in 2008 won the accolade of Cumbria Tourism 'Self Catering Holiday of the year'. The Lodge is an attractive three bedroom 3 bathroom cottage that has achieved a 5 star rating.

The cottage provides high quality accommodation and mixes modern with traditional.  There is underfloor heating throughout and a log stove in the lounge.

The cottage benefits from a pleasant location in open parkland near the pretty village of Hayton near Carlisle.  The cottage is also just 15 miles from Gretna Green.

Parking is available for up to 4 cars.  There is also a bbq and garden furniture.

Click on the photo for more images and details of what to do in the Lake District.

Cossington Park near Glastonbury in Somerset - an award winning self-catering accommodation - sleeps up to 13

Cossington Park offers quality accommodation, as recognised in its award winning status.  This large country house is excellent for large groups of up to 13 people and is good for large group bookings and special celebrations.  The house has been owned by the same family for a number of years who take pride in providing quality self catering accommodation.  The house benefits from beautifully kept gardens and is secluded yet near to a village.  The location of Cossington Park is good for visiting Exmoor, the Quantock hills, the Somerset Levels, Cheddar, Glastonbury, Wells and the Somerset coast.

The awards won include:

• Visit Britain 5 stars
• Green Tourism Business Scheme Silver Award 2008
• South West Tourism Self Catering Holiday of the Year Silver Award 2008

Click on the photograph of Cossington Park to read a full description of this award winning house and contact owners for booking.

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