British seaside holidays in self-catering cottages
British seaside holidays in self-catering cottages - good for families with young children; there's nothing like a paddle in the sea and building sand castles on the beach.
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Accommodation in England
Cornwall
Woodlay Holidays
Cornish self catering apartments in a stone barn set in 24 acres of beautiful woodland with 6 coarse fishing lakes. Fishing free and for residents only. 1, 2 and 3 bedroomed newly refurbished with flat screen TVs and DVDs. Close to Looe and Polperro on the south coast and Newquay on the north coast. Eden Project and Cornish houses and gardens nearby.Availability for Christmas. New Year.
An outstanding collection of award-winning luxury cottages set in 70 acres overlooking the sea at Widemouth Bay, Bude. All cottages awarded Four or 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 Christmas and New Year.
A self catering, pet friendly 3 bedroomed Cottage in Cornwall, situated in Honicombe Manor near St. Ann's Chapel, Callington in the Tamar Valley. There are good views excellent Rambling and Country Walks within the Tamar Valley. Good facilities including Swimming pools,Tennis Courts, Gym, Sauna Room, Disco Room, Bar and a Restuarant. Near to Looe, The Eden Project, Dartmoor, Tavistock, Historic National trust buildings and places. Golf, Horse riding, walking, boat rides, fishing, activities of all kind in the heart of the west country.
Location, location we have the location ! as we are ideally situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Marhamchurch, only 2 miles from Bude’s stunning coastline and sandy beaches. Eden project, Bostcastle/Tintagel, Padstow, Clovelly and Cornwall's fishing villages are only a short drive away. We also boast an excellent variety of beamed cottages, large Farmhouses and barn conversions, where we have created both tasteful and comfortable interiors and are well equipped.
Our most popular facility is our indoor pool heated all year round at a comfortable 82 oC. Excess energy can be burnt off on the hard Tennis court or enclosed trampoline. For children of all ages there is a play trail with climbing frame, swings and slides, wendy houses, loads of play toys and a pool table and table tennis table in the games room. WiFi Broadband Internet. Also Georgian Farmhouse superbly set only half a mile from the stunning Northcott beach sleeping up to 17. Stag and Hen goups welcome.Availability for Christmas and New Year.
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.
5 comfortable cottages sleeping from 2 to 5 overlooking delightful open countryside, on a 17th century non-working farmstead near Looe/Polperro in Cornwall. Ideal if you are looking for a ‘get away from it all’ holiday and value peace and tranquility. Beamed ceilings, wood burners, central heating, bath/shower/WC, fully equipped kitchen, Click on photograph for more details. Availability for Christmas and New Year. Call now.
One week only 5th-12th April 2008. A wonderful cottage in St Ives converted from the stables adjoining the Tregenna Castle hotel, sleeping six in comfort. Enjoy the comprehensive facilities of the hotel foc (pool, steam room, sauna, gym etc) or play golf and tennis for a small charge in a perfect setting.
Woodmill Farm is a 17th Century Former Mill set within 7 acres of meadow, on the edge of the picturesque Prideaux Woods near to the South Cornish Coast, and is an ideal base from which to explore Cornwall. The former Cornish Mill has been converted into 4 stunning self-contained one bedroomed cottages, perfect for couples or 2 adults. BBQ on the terrace. We also offer a cottage all on one level. Our aim is to provide a warm welcome and for you to have a memorable stay.
Number 4 Island Road is a fisherman's cottage lovingly refurbished in true St Ives style and is now available for holiday lets for the first time! Sleeps 6 (2 doubles with en-suites and a twin) The cottage is situated in the heart of the sought after Down-along area of St Ives within minutes of four fantastic beaches and numerous bars and restaurants. There is a car park at the end of the terrace with the best rates and views in town!
Mid-Cornwall, seven quality tourist board inspected cottages with indoor pool, spa bath, recreation room, tennis court, stables and free wireless Broadband Internet access available in each individual cottage. Just 15 minutes to Eden Project.
Situated in the peaceful village of North Tamerton in the Tamar Valley, Woodlands Lodge is just 10 minutes from the nearest town Holsworthy and just 20 minutes drive from the popular seaside town of Bude with its beautiful beaches and exciting nightlife. Woodlands Lodge provides a peaceful retreat in easy reach of the coast but away from the busy holiday spots. The lodge sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms. Click on photo for details.
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.
Northcott Farmhouse is a nine bedroom farmhouse full of individual character and traditional style. It boasts an enviable location, set in the heart of the Trewin family’s 400 acre estate. Northcott gazes out across farmland, down a small valley to the stunning North Cornwall coastline. A leisurely stroll across the green meadow leads you down to truly scenic Northcott Mouth beach. WiFi Broadband Internet. The house welcomes groups of up to 17 for Hen and Stag parties or special celebrations. Additional accommodation is available in nearby cottages.Availability for Christmas and New Year.
Spacious 3 bedroom high quality self-catering cottage in north Cornwall within a mile of the beach. Well equipped with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric oven, microwave, washing machine and many handy extras. Up to 2 dogs are welcome. The Cottage stands within the grounds of the historic Bush Inn, a 13th century coastal pub, which prides itself on its delicious selection of hearty flavoursome meals, freshly prepared to order made from using only the finest Cornish produce. Not only do you have excellent self-catering accommodation but also the option of an endless supply of good food and company when you return from walking the coastal path or a day out on the beach.
Dream Wave is a spacious Edwardian town house, stylishly furnished in the heart of St Ives available for holiday rental throughout the year. Sleeps up to 8 (lower rates available for smaller numbers), has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, parking for two cars, free wireless Internet connection ( WiFi ). Walking distance to all the beaches, restaurants, shops & galleries.
Eskmeals House, a charming period gentleman`s residence, situated on the western side of the Lake District. Sleeping up to 21 people with 9 bedrooms and situated within 10 acres of it's own private grounds, there is surely nowhere better suited for large family gatherings, reunions & celebrations or just complete seclusion from the rigours of modern life.
Three beautiful self catering cottages in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Ideal for large groups, the cottages sleep 8, 12 and 12 respectively . Two can be rented as one big house to sleep 20.
Mid Town Farmhouse is a large family-sized cottage sleeping up to 12 people in 5 bedrooms, with fabulous views of the Cumbrian coast, and walks to Black Combe, the coast and the Lake District literally from the front door. Supremely comfortable and well-equipped, the farmhouse offers spacious rooms, kitchen with an Aga, Wi-Fi Internet Broadband, large garden with views of the sea and numerous walks from the front door. One dog welcome by arrangement.
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.
Sawmill cottage is a lovely starting place for setting out to explore the Lake District's fells and countryside, as well as the Cumbrian coastline. The cottage offers comfortable accommodation and has one double room and one twin. The kitchen is fully equipped and the sitting room is large and light with a cosy open fire for a warm return after a day on the mountains.
The hamlet of Boot nestles in the Eskdale valley, one of the more tranquil valleys of the Lake District. A warm and comfortable house, Orange Hill Cottage is ideal for couples and small families, offering accommodation for up to four people with great views of the Lakeland fells.
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.
In the heart of the Blackdown Hills, tucked away down Devon lanes, lies the tiny hamlet of Madford. A charming cobbled path leads to the front door of Windover Farm Cottage which is over-arched with fragrant honeysuckle and rose. The cottage is warm and inviting decorated and furnished to an excellent standard. In the summer sit and read on the elevated patio, listen to the wildlife or just soak up the outstanding views over the traditional farmland to Dunkeswell Abbey. In the winter-time snuggle up with a glass of wine in front of the log burner set in the Inglenook fireplace or watch the garden birds and woodpeckers on the feeders scattered around the large garden.
Longcombe Cottages near Totnes, Devon. 6 superior quality character cottages and serviced suites of varying sizes, set in a stunning valley in South Devon, (sleep 2-8 people). On-site leisure facilities include: indoor heated swimming pool and sauna, outdoor full size hard-surface tennis court, indoor games room, trampoline, outdoor children’s play area. All cottages are decorated, furnished and equipped to the highest standards and have freeview TV. Please click on the link on the image to our own website for full details on each cottage, our leisure facilities and location.
Mountain Ash cottage is within walking distance of Croyde Bay beach, Tarka Trail and village pubs in north Devon. This stylish cottage can sleep up to 8 people. Stunning spacious lounge with oak beams, beautiful inset window seats, and feature open stone fireplace, 2 large leather sofas and leather comfy chair, flat screen Sony TV, DVD, Video and Play station. Quiet garden with decking and barbecue. Surfing instruction can be arranged. Availability for Christmas
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
Set in a quiet and peaceful location under a mile from Combe Martin village and coastal Exmoor surrounded by miles of beautiful beaches and fabulous walks. Stunning beaches like Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton are nearby as well as an excellent choice of pubs, restaurants and visitor attractions.
Enjoy a relaxing holiday on this family run working farm. Ivedon Farmhouse is a large 16th century stone house which has been carefully restored with many traditional features, comfortabe spacious rooms with stunning panoramic views. Set in the Blackdown Hills an area of outstanding natural beauty. Ideally situated for easy access to the coast, Dartmoor, Exmoor, numerous places of interest and a huge variety of attractions. All from this glorious 200 acre stock farm.
Availability for New Year from 27th December for one week. £495 inclusive of heating, electricity linen and towels. - Set in the centre of coastal village of Stoke Fleming, within walking distance of good country pub with log fire and good home cooked food. The Old Stables is just 3 miles from Dartmouth with its wonderful restaurants and short drive Woodlands Leisure Park, which has many children's attractions also Dartmouth Golf Club is a short drive away. The medieval town of Totnes and market town of Kingsbridge are within easy driving distance as is Salcombe. Stoke Fleming has a wonderflul blue flag beach Blackpool Sands, with an award winning organic beach cafe. The cottage sleeps either 2 adults and 2 young children or 3 adults and is a perfect base when visiting south Devon in Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring each season has its own attraction. The Cottage is pleased to offer complimentary membership to the Dart Marina Health Spa during your stay, which boasts a small swimming pool with spa and steam room and a well presented gym area, a parking permit for the spa is also included.
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.
Availability for Christmas - A small group of six stone-built country cottages in the heart of the beautiful North Devon countryside, in twelve acres of woodlands with tenis court, Swimming pool, a croquet lawn alongside gardens and a stream. The cottages each accommodate a varying number of guests from 2-7. The Tarka Trail, the path of a disused railway line, runs nearby where you can hire a bike or walk through the Devon countryside. The beautiful, cobbled fishing village of Clovelly is only a few miles away, with its whitewashed cottages and steep cobbled streets were cars are banned and only donkeys are permitted to carry goods up and down the steep lanes. Here you can see the little cottage, now a museum, where the author Charles Kingsley once lived.
Available for Christmas this medieval restored barn offers luxury accommodation for up to 6 people in an idyllic setting of the South Hams. With easy access to Dartmoor National Park, Totnes and the beaches of South Devon.
This lovely, three-bedroomed, 2 bathroom, first-floor apartment in a magnificent, historic country house is set in 22 acres of beautiful grounds with extensive gardens, woods, parkland and views across glorious South Devon countryside. Heated outdoor swimming pool (end May–mid September), an all-weather tennis court, conservatory, small indoor heated plunge pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and snooker room with full-size table. Picnic and BBQ equipment available.
Daisy Cottage is a beautifully presented, reverse-level, 3-bedroom barn conversion with full gas central heating near Kingsbridge in Devon. Recently completely refurbished to a very high standard, Daisy provides the perfect self-catering base for a relaxing family holiday. The superb leisure facilities at the Manor available to visitors to Daisy Cottage include: Indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, tennis court,billiard and games rooms, pitch and putt golf, children's play area. Ground Floor: open plan sitting/dining room (with colour TV/video); modern Kitchen (with dishwasher); master bedroom (double) with en suite bathroom. Lower Ground Floor: twin-bedded room; bunk bedroom with adult-sized bunks, sofa-bed (colour TV and PS2); family bathroom; lobby area with washer/dryer.
Lynhurst is an elegant secluded late Victorian country house with great character arranged on four floors that can accommodate up to 23 people. 8 bathrooms. Many pubs, restaurants and shops a few minutes walk away and a secluded sandy beach in Lynmouth. Great for party weekends, Hen parties, Stag parties, birthday celebrations, corporate groups, reunions. Wireless broadband available. Up to 5 dogs by arrangement.
The Dovecote is peaceful house in area of outstanding natural beauty close to the sailing villages of Noss mayo and Newton Ferrers. The 3/4 acre south facing garden is a particularly attractive feature and the best stretch of the South Devon coastal path is a short walk away
The accommodation sleeps four people. Internet access.
Overlooking Dartmoor luxury self catered accomodation situated on an organic working farm and sleeping up to 4 people. Easy access to all major attractions, perfect for a good all round holiday. Roadford Lake is within a 5 minute drive where many watersports are available.
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.