18th century country cottage self catering holidays
The following list of 18th century country cottages is for those among us who enjoy the character and period features of these cottages with history. Please click on any cottage photographs shown to inspect interior images and descriptions of the cottages. All cottages are booked directly with owners for best prices.
Accommodation in England
Devon
The Popples at Colmer
Luxury stone built cottage on the prestigious Colmer Estate in south Devon. A wealth of leisure amenities within the grounds including heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a tennis court, fishing lake, gym, play park for children. A variety of Devon's best seaside resorts such as Salcombe, Dartmouth, Paignton, and Brixham are within easy driving distance. Excellent cottage for family holidays. Availability for half-term and Easter, plus some summer holidays.
Six 4 star 18th Century barn conversions set around a flower filled courtyard, set in 18 acres in the lovely Combe Martin area of north Devon. The cottages are pet and family-friendly. We have a large playing field for the children with football posts, swings and a climbing frame, and small tennis court, whilst the adults can pamper themselves in the 6-person indoor hot tub. There are also two games rooms with table tennis, table football and a pool table, one of which has Sky TV.
Lovely, spotlessly clean 2 bedroom 18th C, Devon cottage in the village of Witheridge,7 miles from Tiverton and Soth Molton. New kitchen, bathroom with bath and electric shower, lounge with exposed beams, inglenook, 28in TV & DVD player. The village of Witheridge is on the "Two Moors Way, in between Dartmoor and Exmoor, also within easy driving distance of north Devons beaches and theColeridge Way. We do allow 1 well behaved dog,Please click on image for details. 2 pubs within a 100yd walk, both providing home cooked food. Please check calender for all available weeks.New year 30th Dec for 3 nights £300
Surrounded by 7.5 acres of Gold Award Winning gardens and grounds, this high quality accommodation is converted from an 18th Century watermill and barns. The eight cottages and two apartments have great rustic charm yet provide every modern amenity in a cosy atmosphere. Heated indoor pool, sauna, gym, tennis. All have gas fired central heating and six have log burning stoves, making them comfortable for any time of year.
This delightfully eccentric garden house was built c1750, and its idyllic setting affords fine views over parkland and an ornamental canal. Although peacefully secluded, The Orangery sits in the heart of the village of Frampton on Severn with its well-stocked Post Office and store and two traditional pubs.
Situated just 2 miles from J13 of the M5, The Orangery is a perfect location for family holidays, romantic retreats, special celebration breaks and reunions.
Barnacre Cottages are the first gold award winning, five-star, self-catering holiday cottages in Lancashire, north west England. Created from the old stone buildings of an 18th century farmhouse, aspiring to the very highest standards of self-catering accommodation. Barnacre Cottages won the North West Tourist Board Self-Catering Holiday of the Year Gold Award in 2002, as well as an Excellence in England Silver Award in 2003. Each cottage sleeps between 4 and 12 people. Family friendly. Mole End and Woodpecker specifically designed for the less mobile each with groundfloor ensuite bedrooms. Mobility level 1.
Skendleby Hall is a magnificent Grade II listed residence originally dating back to the mid 1700s with a later Victorian wing and clock tower. In brief, the substantial accommodation includes a stunning drawing room with original features, a music room with a grand paino, 2 more reception rooms, 2 kitchens, billiards room with full size professional snooker table, 14 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms/shower rooms. It can accomodate 24 people very comfortably. There is a sauna and steam shower. The dining room seats 24 very comfortably. www.skendlebyhall.co.uk for photo gallery and more information.
Recently restored eco-friendly Stables using natural earth-friendly materials. 2 units of quality self-catering accommodation can be rented separately or together. The first floor ‘Hayloft’ (sleeps 4) is warm and welcoming with a wood-burning stove whilst the ground floor ‘Bothy’ (sleeps 3) is warm and cosy and is also suitable for wheelchair users. Short breaks and weekends throughout the year.
A one bedroom country cottage barn conversion in a beautiful setting of 3 acres on the north Suffolk and Norfolk borders. Yew Tree Barn can sleep 2 people or 2 + child of up to 10. Garden with BBQ. Lots of walks from the door. It is conveniently situated for the market towns of Harleston 4 miles, Diss 12 miles, Bungay 7 miles, Beccles which leads into the Norfolk Broads 12 miles, Halesworth 7 miles and Dunwich/ Southwold (the coast) some 10/15 miles distant. The Cathedral City of Norwich is about 22 miles to the north and Ipswich the county town of Suffolk approximately 25 miles to the south. We are a few miles from Minsmere - the RSPB reserve, acclaimed as one of the best bird reserves in the country
18th century spacious beamed cottage situated in the village of Oxton. The cottage sleeps 4 people + cot and comprises two ensuite bedrooms, lounge, study and large dining kitchen. Large garden and ample parking. Overlooks grass paddock and farmland.
LUXURY 5* COTTAGE IN OXFORDSHIRE WITH NEW FINNISH SAUNA & RELAXATION facility. The Stables offers a perfect retreat for a peaceful & relaxing short romantic break. Oxford, Stratford, Bath and the Cotswolds are within an easy drive of the property. London Paddington is 45 minutes on the train from Didcot Station. This luxurious cottage is set within a large beautifully landscaped garden in lovely open countryside. It is particularly suited to honeymoon couples and those seeking a romantic getaway. There is a private patio area for al fresco enthusiasts with a gas barbeque and garden furniture. A new Finnish sauna has been installed with Massage & Beauty treatments offered onsite. For those who like golf, Carswell Golf Course is next door to the property offering special discounted rates to our guests, and if fishing is your leisure pursuit there is a wide range on offer within a short drive. There are some excellent riding facilities within a short drive. The Cottage is available for long romantic week-ends, short mid-week breaks and holidays. Contact the owner to book your reservation now! Wi-Fi Internet access.Open Christmas and New Year. Perfect for a Romantic week-end or a Honeymoon retreat!
18th century character stone cottage in pretty village at foot of Brendon Hills. Exposed beams, flagstone & wood floors. 2 comfortable bedrooms, one twin, one double. Cosy living room with wood-burner, 2 sofas, one of which converts to double bed, TV & CD player. Atractive dining room with welsh dresser, farmhouse-style table, seating for 6 & open fire. Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washer-dryer, fridge-freezer & microwave. Idyllic hillside garden with BBQ area. Parking for 2 cars. Inn nearby. Numerous walks from door. Coast 3 miles. Prices £220-£450. Heating, bedlinen and initial basket of logs (winter months) included in price. Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement.
Quarme Valley Grange is a traditional Somerset Long House dating back to the early 18th Century and is situated in it’s own tranquil, undisturbed grounds within The Exmoor National Park. 3 bedroom accommodation house is available to guests. We have availability for Christmas until the 26th of December. The owners live in a separate self-contained section of the house.
Rose cottage is a charming Suffolk pink 18th century cottage set in its own pretty garden providing a quiet and peaceful retreat. It has one double and one single bedroom. The cottage has full central heating; its own garden with patio, furniture, and barbecue; TV and DVD/CD player; and off road parking. A complete supply of logs and kindling are supplied for the log burner. Please click on the cottage photograph for more information about self-catering holidays in Suffolk. Sorry, no smoking and no pets.
Availability for New Year
This charming red brick 18th century cottage is set in pretty gardens providing a quiet and peaceful retreat. Here the use of your own patio, BBQ and garden furniture can be enjoyed.
The sitting room with its traditional wood burner (all logs provided), exposed beams, and tasteful decoration create a cosy atmosphere. Quality soft furnishings provide a warm feeling giving the room the relaxed comfort and style of period living. It’s the ideal place to leave the troubles of the world behind you and simply enjoy the moment.
Holme Street House is a picturesque Grade 2 listed 18th Century Georgian farmhouse set in a secluded location in 10 acres of grounds. It has 4 bedrooms, and ample space downstairs including a family room with double sofa bed, so would suit 2 families holidaying together. Baby grand piano in sitting room. There is an outdoor heated swimming pool (May - Sept) for exclusive use of occupants, and 2 acres of beautiful tended gardens. It is just a short drive from the South Downs and the south coast, with all its varied attractions.
Kingfisher Lodge is a spacious self catering holiday cottage, spectacularly placed in a secluded country estate in East Sussex. The beautiful cottage is adjacent to the main 18th century house and is approached via a quarter-mile private gravel driveway into a cobbled central courtyard with plenty of parking. The holiday accommodation is within easy reach of the city of Brighton and Hove, historic Lewes, Royal Tunbridge Wells and the Glyndbourne Opera house plus an abundance of other Sussex attractions. Sleeps 5 to 8 people.
18th Century Barn, beautifully converted, beams everywhere, sleeps 2. In the lovely rural countryside of Warwickshire on a working arable farm. A self catering cottage providing all you need for a relaxing stay.
Jasmine Cottage (Visit Britain 4 Star) is situated near to the centre of the village, about 3 minutes walk from the local pub/restaurant,village shop, café, internet café and bus service. The building is an attractive, 18th century character cottage with exposed beams, which has been sympathetically modernised and decorated to comfortably accommodate up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms. Central heating, open fire, dishwasher. Private back garden with picnic table and benches. Close to Bath - 12 miles. Free roadside parking at the front of the property.
Fairfield Barns luxury 5 star self catering holiday cottages. Indoor swimming pool, tennis, professional gym, sauna, beauty treatments, internet access and childrens playhouse and play equipment. Ideal for families, large house parties, young and not so young alike, romantic couples. 10 miles from Roman Bath for tours of the city, ghost walk and Pump House.
Luxury and Spacious Self Catering Cottages near Bath. Edge of area of outtstanding natural beauty ideal for walking and cycling. Large number of attractions nearby, National Trust, Market Towns, Picturesque Villages. All accommodation en-suite, fully equipped kitchens. Freeview TV in living and bedrooms. Family Friendly, Large Luxury Cottages. Short Breaks Available Cumberwell Park Golf Club (36 Holes) on site. Golf Breaks Available
Comfortable country cottage adjoining historic Scottish mansion house set in six acres of wooded gardens. Two bedrooms sleep 4-6 people. Cosy wood stove. Only ten miles from Aberdeen, close to coast, Castle and Whisky trails.
Two bedroom cottage in Solva near St. David's in Pembrokeshire set in the grounds of a former mill. A stream with trout runs through the grounds, fishing possible. The cottage sleeps 4 in one double and one twin bedroom, both with en-suite bathrooms. Garden with BBQ. The city of St. David's is just 3 miles away. Enjoy exploring the Pembrokeshire coast.
Just for 2, the Corn Loft is situated in the picturesque hamlet of Middle Mill - just one mile inland from the popular harbour town of Solva, up the Solva valley, just 3 miles away from St David's. An unusual cottage with an interesting history, the Corn Loft is part of the former mill on this site. A trout stream runs through the gardens allowing for a spot of fishing. This is an ideal cottage for couples looking for a romantic break.
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