Country estate rentals for that something special in self-catering holidays
Country estate rentals offer that something special in self-catering holidays. Extensive private grounds with seclusion and spacious accommodation can be yours in these exclusive rentals. Please click on any photographs shown to read about the features of each of these properties.
Accommodation in England
Gloucestershire
Thousand Acres
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.
Stunning Georgian House in Ropley near Winchester. Spacious and comfortable. 5 double bedrooms. Open fire in the sitting room.
4 acre grounds. BBQ. Space for a marquee or tents. Perfect for wedding receptions. Hen and Stag parties by arrangement. Only 1 hour from London
A 5 star, large 6 bed roomed (sleeps 12 + cot) cottage, safe for dogs - up to 5 dogs allowed, with paddocks and stables (so bring your horses) with fishing rights, close to Alton Towers, on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire Border. Hen parties welcome.
A small country estate comprising of a large Gothic style country house (4,000 sq feet) with a commanding hill top setting (views 360 degrees) set in 5 acres of park like grounds and a further 15 acres of paddocks one hour from London. 8 double bedrooms (two en-suite), 4 bathrooms. 800 sq ft dance studio with wood panelling, mirrors, laser and disco lights, cinema and sound system in the basement. Hot tub and own private swimming pool for exclusive use in the grounds. Tennis court, BBQ.
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.
The Farmhouse is a recently renovated traditional 5 bedroom 4 bathroom timber framed country residence which offers plenty of room for large families and groups set in a the heart of rural Worcestershire. It can sleep up to 13 people. It has eco-friendly solar panels.
Paradise for walking, wildlife watching, fishing and deer stalking or just exploring the Scottish Highlands and their people. There are two houses: Glencarron Lodge, a Victorian shooting lodge sleeping 18+ and East Cottage, a stone cottage for 5/6 people. The 11,500 acres Estate is ideal for Munro baggers, with 4 Munros (mountains or hills over 3,000 ft.) on the estate and 8 others within 10 miles. There are salmon, sea trout and brown trout on 3km of the River Carron and also trout in two lochs on the Estate. A boat is available by arrangement with the stalker. Plentiful stag and hind stalking with the Estate stalker is available in season. One hour's drive from Inverness; local shops are in the village some miles away. Beaches and the West Coast of Scotland to explore are forty minutes away. And the Highlands are all around. Both properties are accessible all winter. Availability for Easter and half-term.