This list shows some of the best 5 star luxury self-catering cottages and houses in the UK. Click on the cottage images displayed to view the facilties and fabulous styles of each of these self-catering properties. Contact owners directly for very best prices.
Accommodation in England
Cambridgeshire
Abbotsley Country Homes
These stunning spacious five-star Norwegian Log Cabins are set in landscaped grounds amidst the tranquil Cambridgeshire countryside. The extremely spacious lodges have classic Scandinavian styling with comfortable open plan living. And your own BBQ, naturally, on the decked veranda outside your lodge. The Abbotsley Golf and Country Club adjacent to the site has two 18 hole golf courses to choose from, the bar and restaurant is open to our visitors so no need to take the car for an evenings entertainment. Their are also squash courts, a driving range and a gym within easy walking distance. Abbotsley is ideally situated for exploring Cambridge and the local historic market towns, sailing, cycling and fishing at Grafham Water or enjoying Fenland wildlife. London and the West End is only 35 minutes by train from nearby St Neots.
An outstanding collection of award-winning luxury cottages set in 70 acres overlooking the sea at Widemouth Bay, Bude. All cottages awarded Five Stars by the English Tourism Council; extremely comfortable with excellent central heating, superbly equipped and maintained to the highest standards by the resident owners. All have dishwashers and washer dryers - essential components of any self-catering holiday! Magnificent indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, golf course, games room, snooker room and lots more. Open all year - short breaks available in the low season. Availability for New Year - 25% discount on remaining cottages.
Set in quiet and peaceful surroundings, both Tregea and Brambles have exceptional panoramic views of the Cornish coast. They are fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, CD/Radio player, hairdryer and selected satellite TV channels (between April and October) only. Patio tables and chairs are provided along with all the bed linen. Both cottages sleep six and are centrally heated during the winter months. Tregea has 2 bedrooms, bathroom and a separate dining room and lounge. Brambles has 4 bedrooms, one of which is en-suite, bathroom, lounge and kitchen diner. Tregea and Brambles make an ideal setting for your Cornish holiday, whether it is walking the coastal path, cycling, surfing or just relaxing. Availability for half-term.
Superb quality cottages in peaceful Cornish countryside, perfect for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Our superb indoor heated swimming pool, centrally heated cottages and cosy log-burners make a holiday here a treat at any time of year. Close to coast, beautiful beaches, glorious gardens, country houses, the unmissable Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, family adventure parks and much more. As memebers of the Green Tourism Business Scheme we are eco-friendly. Couples and families return again and again.
These luxury 5* apartments are situated on the Roserrow Golf & Country Club. Trevose & Pentire sleep 2 to 4 people or can be linked via a connecting door to accommodate upto 8. There is FREE GOLF on the Par 72 18 hole Roserrow golf course. There is FREE MEMBERSHIP to the luxury leisure facilities which include 20M heated indoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room, and gym. There are reduced fees for beauty, tennis and the Greens Brasserie and surfing at Polzeath. Availability for autumn breaks - a perfect place for some serious pampering and relaxation.
An enchanting collection of 5 star period cottages set in the pretty landscape of the Looe Valley in Cornwall, a few minutes drive from the sea. Each individually styled cottage has a log fire, and shares an outdoor swimming pool. Gardens with BBQ. Some cottages with king-size beds. There is also a computer room and WiFi access. Flexible changeover day depending on cottage selected.
Award winning self-catering property; won Copeland Pride Award for Best Accommodation 2007/2008. Duddon Villa is a Large Victoria House that caters for all ages, the house consists of Lounge and Formal Dining Room, Kichen, Laundry and Large Games room. The Property sleeps 10 plus two Babies in 5 bedrooms, 4 which are ensuite.
A 17th Century listed building of historical interest, 5 star Hillside Croft is built of warm sandstone with leaded light windows, original oak beamed ceilings and cosy inglenook fireplaces with wood burning stoves. It is carpeted throughout and has a fitted antique pine kitchen, a dining room and table to seat 10, 5 bedrooms; all with garden views. There is a patio with barbecue.
Country house ideal for large groups up to 18. Dining room seats 18. Private swimming pool - beautiful heated indoor pool for your exclusive use. Located edge of village - quiet and unoverlooked. The ultimate party palace: hen and stag groups welcome!
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This cottage set in beautiful grounds of an Edwardian country house, has a luxury 5 * ETB status and sleeps 6 -7 people very comfortably. There is also a tennis court and croquet for guests to enjoy as well as the glorious setting in quiet countryside. Well equipped, guests want for nothing, with host on hand to advise or help. Limited disabled facilities, and well behaved pets welcomed. Up to 3 dogs welcome by arrangement. Availability for Christmas, half-term and New Year as well as dates during the autumn.
3 Stone cottages graded 4/5 Stars around a private courtyard in the centre of the highly acclaimed village of Hartington, near Buxton, offering seclusion and peace. The historic cottages can sleep from 2-6 people, and offer luxury with a country feel; inglenook fireplaces and multitudes of ancient exposed beams. Hartington is one of the most highly regarded villages in the Peak, famous for its creamery with shop selling genuine Stilton and other cheeses, geese pond, hall and fine old stone buildings. Welcome pack on arrival.
Equipped to a 5 star standard, this detached stone cottage offers guests a south-facing private enclosed garden - a real sun trap and perfect for families. There is a barbecue for informal meals and a wood burning stove to enjoy. Three bedrooms/two bathrooms accommodate up to 6 or 8 with cot and z bed. All essential kitchen appliances are supplied including dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, breadmaker and a large dining table to seat 8. The sitting room has a wood burning stove, widescreen TV and DVD. Private parking. Facilities include year round indoor and summer outdoor heated swimming pools, tennis court, fishing lake, croquet lawn, boules, table tennis, basket ball net, stabling and a paddock for horses should you wish to bring your own. Click on image for details.
We have seven 5 star rated cottages sleeping between 2 to 8 people. They have been individually restyled and equipped to the highest standard. Each cottage is different with its own unique appeal. Click on the photograph to read about the cottages and view interior images.
Discover four luxurious, 5 star rated, barn conversions, on an organic farm, near Honiton in Devon at Hembury Court. Set in a tranquil location, yet not far from the coast, Dartmoor and Exmoor, they offer the opportunity for a truly relaxing holiday. Facilities at Hembury Court include an eight seat hot tub with stunning views of the Devon countryside, a fitness suite, a gas barbecue with seating and veranda, sun loungers, large grassed lawns for croquet and games, and a large oak cruck barn with table tennis, table football and a room with a big table for communal dining or celebrations. Wireless Broadband internet access. Perfect high quality self-catering accommodation for family holidays or small groups. Hen parties welcome.
3 bedroom 5 star luxury country cottage between Honiton and Cullompton in east Devon. Wheelchair access downstairs. Facilities onsite include a hot tub, barbecue, mini gym, games room with table tennis, use of video library.
A choice of two quite different self-catering properties on the wonderful Colmer Estate in Devon, with free use of Colmer’s superb leisure. These include swimming pools, tennis court, fishing lake, fitness suite, croquet and boules. Each property has 2 bedrooms and sleeps 4, The Lawns can manage 5 + cot. Availability for June and school summer holidays.
Our holiday cottages are all graded 5 Stars. Each has its own private garden or terrace and all four share the use of a superb heated indoor swimming pool and games area.
With the beaches of the English Riviera and South Hams, Dartmoor and tourist attractions too numerous to mention, all within easy reach, you will never be short of things to do!
A traditional stone-built Grade II listed cottage near Weymouth, Dorset, recently renovated to a very high standard to provide 5 bedrooms on first and second floors to sleep 8 people plus a cot; comfortable tastefully decorated rooms with inglenook fireplace in sitting room; fully fitted kitchen with oil-fired AGA; central heating; exposed beams and real stone floors; walled, secure, south facing rear garden with BBQ and furniture. Within walking distance of traditional village pub and church in Langton Herring, near Weymouth. Chesil and Fleet beaches are within half a mile's walk. The price is inclusive of all linen and towels.
Bakehouse Cottage is a luxury self-catering cottage in the village of Langton Herring, Dorset, lying between Weymouth and Abbotsbury. New cottage in 2005. It can accommodate up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms. Bakehouse Cottage is next door to St Anthony's Cottage (q.v.) and for larger parties the two properties combined offer accommodation for 14 adults plus two cots. To the rear there is a paved patio area and garden. The garden abuts one of Higher Farm's fields. Patio chairs, a table and a barbecue are all provided.
Garage parking is adjacent to the property with additional parking available by the farm entrance. The cottage is a stones throw, literally, from the church and the local village pub. Please click on image for details.
A small collection of luxury 5 star cottages in coastal Dorset, close to the seaside resorts of
Charmouth and Lyme Regis with easy access to the Jurassic coast. Each cottage has its own private garden complete with patio, hardwood garden furniture and gas barbeque. The heated indoor swim spa and Jacuzzi is available throughout the year. Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement.
Brignall Mill, near Barnard Castle, is an eighteenth century stone watermill on a small country estate. Offering a totally tranquil stay, with all home comforts, the Mill stands in an idyllic spot within the old North Riding of Yorkshire, bordering the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Good views are taken for granted. Bring your camera.
The Mill is situated in a dramatic gorge carved out by the River Greta through Teesdale, a beautiful rolling landscape of sheep pastures divided by ancient stone walls and, on the tops, open moorlands. The waterwheel, machinery and grindstones have been incorporated into an ingenious eco-friendly living space which can sleep 4/6.
The 5 star luxury apartment, which is self-contained and on two floors, forms part of Pump House, a large house in the country village of Great Burstead in the county of Essex. The village is close to Billericay - a small country town with strong US connections. London, Canterbury, Cambridge, Colchester and "Constable Country" can all be reached within an hour by road. There is a fast rail link to London (30 - 40 minutes). A regular bus service is available close by. Whilst a car is not essential, it would enhance your enjoyment. The accommodation in the apartment (up to 1,500 sq. ft.) has two living rooms, a dining room, a fully-fitted kitchen and the choice of one, two or three bedrooms with one to three bath/shower rooms (two en-suite).
This is a very creative conversion of an old Barn; very cosy and relaxing, the sun streaming in through the many windows and a wonderful log wood burner to enjoy in the evenings.
Swan House is a beautiful Grade II listed country house set in two acres of gardens complete with own lake in the Cotswolds. It can sleep up to 12 people in 6 bedrooms. Master bedroom with four poster bed and en-suite. 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.
Rectory Park is an elegant Regency rectory with excellent facilities for entertaining or holding large family gatherings. The well equipped house comprises spacious living accommodation, six double bedrooms and extensive terrace for al fresco dining.
Rofield Barn near Cheltenham. Converted from a three hundred year old barn, this outstanding fully detached property offers high quality accommodation. Rated 5 stars by Visit Britain, 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, flat screen tv with Freeview, iPod docking station, WiFi Broadband Internet, a traditional stove and full central heating upstairs. A downstairs twin bedded room with larger doorways provides access for guests requiring disabled facilities. An outstanding property in a beautiful location and unreservedly recommended. Good views of open Cotswold countryside from back garden. Up to 3 dogs welcome by arrangement.
Sayres House is a period, detached Cotswold stone house situated in a quiet hamlet with far reaching views and indoor swimming pool for the exclusive use of guests. The property was formerly a schoolhouse, but now with it’s manicured gardens that will satisfy the discerning gardener, and a kitchen extensively equipped for the serious cook, Sayres House is the ideal venue to either entertain or simply just work away from home. Click on the photograph to view details of this luxury cottage with Private swimming pool.
Looking for luxury? You will find it at Watercombe House, a stunning Grade II Regency farmhouse sleeping 10+cot nestled in its own five-acre private valley in the Cotswold Hills. It offers peace, seclusion and a taste of grand country living. Watercombe is a truly enchanting house, transporting you back into a bygone age yet with present day luxury and comfort. Ideal for family gatherings, groups of friends or a for special celebration. Fabulous at any time of year. Click on the photograph to find out more about this unique property or see our website www.watercombehouse.com.
High quality holiday cottage at the edge of a herb farm on Guernsey. This lovely cottage can sleep 2-6 adults in a double bedroom, twin bedroom and on sofa bed in conservatory. Bathroom, additional separate WC. Three miles to west coast beaches. Gourmet breaks can be arranged. Perfect accommodation for friends holidaying together. Broadband Internet. Click on the photograph to find out more about the Herbery holiday cottage.
The Sherriffs in North West Herefordshire - Located on the Welsh border equidistant between Hay-on-Wye and Ludlow, the Sherriffs offers luxury five star accommodation in a beautiful isolated setting, surrounded by splendid mature gardens. This Grade II listed Queen Anne House is spacious and comfortable, retaining many of the original features. It has recently been sympathetically refurbished with full central heating providing a luxurious and comfortable base from which to explore the local countryside. The accommodation comprises three large reception rooms; a fully modernised kitchen; 6 double or twin bedrooms (sleeping 14 in total) and 3 bathrooms, plus a shower room. Other facilities include an open fire, a washing and drying machine, TV, video, telephone, music centre, games, linen included, welcome hamper. There is garden furniture and a barbecue for guests to use. Cordon Bleu cookery and basic groceries can be delivered to your door. The house is 2 miles away from 'The Stagg' in Titley, which is the only Michelin * pub in the UK. The Sherriffs is located in an isolated romantic setting near Offas Dyke path and the beautiful Welsh hills. Availability for half-term and Easter.
Discover five of the most delightful and elegant luxury cottages in a conservation area in the heart of the pretty village of Whitbourne. The Rectory's 16th century barn and coach houses have been thoughtfully converted to provide five stylish and unique properties, each with their own private courtyard garden, BBQ, and feature lighting. The romantic cottages vary in size from accommodating 2-10. These are truly superb, with every comfort considered. Please click on the image for details.
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The Forge is a luxury cottage with many designer features offering a fabulous base for exploring the rolling Herefordshire border countryside. With 43" TV and DVD surround sound cinema, all the mod cons in the kitchen and an attractive lavender framed lawn. For night times we have a superking bed with Egyptian Cotton sheets; and a roll top bath plus an additional power shower.
One of three luxury cottages, sleeping 6 (Barn Croft) 8 (The Woodhouse) and 2 (The Wainhouse), in a rural location near the Malvern Mills. Set in 15 acres belonging to the C15th Grade II* Listed semi-moated Woodhouse. Hire Barn Croft for your family break, The Wainhouse for a romantic escape and The Woodhouse for a special occasion, or book all three together for a larger celebration or reunion.Costs are inclusive of lighting, heating, power, linen, towels, toiletries, kitchen, bathroom and laundry requisites, logs and/or charcoal, VAT, an award-winning welcome basket and Broadband Internet access.
The Colloquy is in an old Victorian Stable block. It features eight en-suite bedrooms or family rooms, some with roll top baths, some with showers and some with both. Swimming pool (May to September), sauna, jacuzzi and squash court. Home cinema.
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.
These beautiful, multi award-winning farm cottages have been cleverly restored from the original granaries, stabling and cowsheds to create a haven of peace and tranquillity amid the wheatfields of Leicestershire. Ensuite facilities throughout, splendid panoramic views, lovely old oak beams, wireless broadband internet access, luxurious yet homely atmosphere. Some cottages are interconnecting, so whilst still maintaining complete privacy, they can be joined to cater for larger groups. A large dining/conference room is ideal for reunions, large family groups, corporate retreats. Huge selection of local attractions – and right in the centre of England - just visit our website and see.
The four star Self Catering accommodation is in the old workers cottage called 'The Bothy'. It has a kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, a sitting area, flat screen TV with DVD and free view and free wireless internet connection. Small pets are welcome to stay and are charged at £1 per pet per night. There is ample free secure off road parking in the courtyard outside the cottage.
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.
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