Self-catering holiday accommodation with a heated swimming pool
A collection of self-catering holiday cottages, country houses and cottage complexes with their own heated swimming pools, or one nearby.
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Accommodation in England
Somerset
Gerbestone Manor
Gerbestone Manor is a 13th Century Manor house with extensive grounds, set in the lush rolling countryside of rural Somerset. The house combines original character with modern convenience. There are 12 beautifully appointed bedrooms including some with four poster beds, 2 lounges, a sauna, games room, 9 bath/shower rooms, an exquisite ancient oak-panelled dining hall for atmospheric meals, a well-equipped kitchen and enough space for 24 guests to lose themselves. The gardens surrounding the house offer a tennis court, a koi pond, herb garden, walled garden, rose-filled courtyards. Private swimming pool - heated outdoor pool (May-September),and endless walks and lawns. Book ahead for next year and treat yourselves to something special.
Fifteen luxury 4/5 star cottages at Beaconhill Farm in Northumberland, set in 350 acres of grass and woodlands, with marvellous views to the coast and hills. All the cottages are centrally heated and most have open fires. Kitchens have every machine and gadget you could hope for. There are superb leisure facilities including heated indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, sun bed, hard tennis court, and a two acre lake for fly fishing for trout.
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.
National Winner of VisitBritain's Excellence in England Gold and Silver Awards 1998 and 2003. Contact us through our website using the link below. We have a selection of luxury cottages of varying sizes available. Heated outdoor pool. Availability for New Year.
New Farm Cottage is situated in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir, on a working arable farm in Harby near Melton Mowbray. The 4 bedroomed cottage can sleep up 9 adults plus a child in a cot. Well-equipped kitchen with all mod cons. Patio with barbecue. Private swimming pool - large heated indoor pool, sauna. A babysitting service is available if required. Short breaks available.
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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Luxury cottages forming a small complex with an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and excellent leisure facilities. Traditional country furnishings have been used throughout, and all cottages have modern well-equipped kitchens with electric oven, microwave oven and dishwasher. Satellite TV, CD / radio, telephones and well-stocked bookshelves are standard as well as wood-burning stoves and oil-fired central heating.
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.
Fully furnished exceptionally fine Edwardian Country Home with integral heated squash court, two grass tennis courts (summer use only), an outdoor heated swimming pool, two croquet lawns. Northfields has 12 bedrooms and sleeps up to 24 people. Kitchens include 4 oven aga, gas and electric oven and hobs and all mod cons. All the principal rooms face south and overlook some magnificent mature trees and a garden which has been extensively landscaped and lovingly cared for. Come and experience and old style country weekend in beautiful surroundings. Available now and throughout the year for weekend, weekly or for longer term let.
Gladwins Farm is a lovely family-run collection of 9 cottages set in 22 acres of Constable Country. Cottages to sleep from 2 to 8. Six are conversions of Tudor Barns and stables, one is a ground floor apartment and two luxury cottages sleeping 6 or 8, all in en-suite bedrooms. Heated indoor pool, sauna, hot tubs and tennis court. The village is just over half a mile away and has one of the best collections of medieval buildings in the Country and also the famous White Hart restaurant. On the site there is coarse fishing and easy walking. Colchester is 15 minutes away and the beach just 35 minutes. Loads to do and fantastic places to visit. Don't miss Colchester Zoo or Kentwell Hall (unforgettable Tudor re-enactments, lambs and live history!) All the cottages are either 4* or 5* English Tourist Council rated
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).
Cholwell Hall Large Group Self Catering. Fine country house in gorgeous Mendip setting a few miles from Bath. We can accommodate groups from 15 - 22, max 27. Flexible dates too, weekend or longer. Family reunions, birthdays, hen or stag parties are all welcome. Luxury accommodation with large function room for your special meal and party. Details of caterers and local activities can be supplied. Ffi, see our own website (link from photo).
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.
Luxurious pine lodges in the grounds of a 19th Century manor house near Ashbourne with lovely views and woodland walks. Equipped to highest standards with satellite TV, video, microwave, freezer and dishwasher. Some lodges now have private outdoor spa.
There is an indoor swimming pool, with sauna and spa, games room, a playground for the children. Superb accommodation and facilities for families.Up to 2 small dogs welcome by arrangement.
A collection of luxurious pine lodges, each sleeping 2-8 people, set in 44 acres of woodland in the Derbyshire Dales. Each pine lodge is extremely well-equipped with satellite TV, some with dishwasher and freezer, to ensure a relaxing holiday for the whole family. There is an indoor swimming pool on site, with sauna, spa, steam room, gymnasium; a playground, and soft play facilities for younger children. Good location for day trips to Alton Towers or the Potteries.Up to 2 small dogs welcome by arrangement.
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.
Small number of luxury apartments in this impressive country house 9 miles from Bath. High quality furnishing and decor. Large landscaped gardens and super views over ancient meadows and the Mendips. Reasonable prices, lets from Sunday to Friday only.
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.
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.
National winners of the English Tourist Council's 'England for Excellence' Award.
9 lovely award winning cottages (sleeping 2 to 9 guests) on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, enjoying magnificent panoramic sea views. The superb indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi await for your total relaxation. Availability for Christmas, call now.
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.
Thatched Longhouse & 12 attractive cottages beautifully converted from old stone barns on small country estate, 2 miles from the picturesque village of Dunster in the Exmoor National Park. All cottages are fully equipped to ETC 4 Star standard - Colour TV, DVD, Video, Washer-dryer, iron/ironing board, hairdyer etc. 9 cottages have dishwashers, 2 have logburners. Click on image for details.
Detached cottage, sleeps 8 in 5* Award winning luxury. All bedrooms en-suite. 4-Poster bed and private hot tub Use of heated indoor pool,hard tennis court, fishing lake and childrens' playground. Complete with BBQ. Non-smoking. Disabled accessible. Private Garden. Fantastic views in secluded countryside. Short breaks November to March.
12 luxury cottages sleeping 2-12 with unrivalled facilities including a heated indoor pool, with sauna, steamroom and sunshower. There is a wonderful, fully-staffed gym with relaxation area with complimentary coffee and tea and a resident beautician. A large games room with pool, table-tennis, bar-football and much more will take care of the wet days, and when the sun is shining we have a hard tennis court, adventure playground and a wendy house for the little ones as well as a large lawned area for football or running around!
All of the properties are equipped with every modern convenience and are ideal for families, couples or groups, summer or winter. All have full central heating but many also have wood-burning stoves for which we even provide free logs!
Comfortable 4 star cottage in Constable Country. Sleeps 4 in 2 rooms all on one level. Central heating. Log fire. Great views. Freeview. Freezer. Dishwasher. Indoor Pool. Within easy distance of the seaside and London for day trips. Short breaks November to March.
Cranmer Country cottages - 5 stylish converted barns close to the north Norfolk coast with excellent facilities including indoor swimming pool open all year, games room and 2 all weather tennis courts. Short breaks and weekly bookings available.
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.
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.
Pine Lodge is an extensive self-catering property on the edge of the village of Tetford in the Lincolnshire Wolds. It has 11 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 shower rooms, + 1 in the pool area, and can sleep 20 very comfortably. The house boasts an impressive heated indoor pool and sauna for your exclusive use. There is a full-size pool table in the conservatory. The large secluded gardens have a patio, barbecue, five-a-side football goals, badminton and boules. The house is ideal for party weekends, family celebrations and reunions. Catering can be provided. www.pinelodge-tetford.com for photo gallery and more information
High quality barn conversion. Sleeps up to 12 people. Ideal for families and large groups. 5 bedrooms, all en-suite, spacious living area. Fully fitted kitchen. Large garden with HOT TUB, barbecue and summer house. Exclusive use of heated indoor swimming pool, Exmoor nearby. Good base for exploring the West Country. Wireless Broadband.
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.
Thousand Acres is a period, detached Cotswold stone house situated in 9 acres with far reaching views, indoor swimming pool for exclusive use of guests, sauna, indoor hot tub and tennis court. The property has been lovingly refurbished, with six bedrooms, two of which have four posters. The house can sleep up to 14 people. Outside there is a croquet lawn and formal walled garden as well as a secluded well furnished patio with large gas barbecue and patio heaters. Inside there is a kitchen extensively equipped for the serious cook, a games room with pool table, formal drawing and dining rooms – the latter with a grand piano Little extras are the Bose sound system throughout the ground floor, fluffy towels and bathrobes and L’Occitaine toiletries. Welcome hamper and wine greet you on arrival. New to the market. Availability for Christmas, New Year 2008 and Cheltenham Gold Cup week 2009. hen parties welcome.
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.
There are five self-catering cottages. The spacious rooms are comfortable furnished and well-equipped. Each cottage has its own private, enclosed garden with patio furniture. There is an indoor, heated swimming pool (40' x 20') and hot tub. The games room has table tennis and a pool table. Ring 01823 490828 and speak to Rob or Liz. www.holly-farm.com
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.
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.
0870 7524501 , 07790 541083 
