The following self-catering accommodation is near London, which generally means a train or car journey of up to 2 hours. The location of this accommodation may suit you if you prefer a rural setting with the occasional sight-seeing trip into London. More self-catering accommodation in London can be viewed via the Feature Pages.
Accommodation in England
Bedfordshire
Bluegate Farm Holiday Cottages
Two country cottages, just north of London, with good countryside views. Each cottage sleeps 2-6 people. Private garden area with furniture. Many places to visit and plenty of things to do in. Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, only 10 minutes drive in the car, and the beautiful National Trust Ashridge Forest and Ivinghoe Beacon with fantastic views and many different walks for all abilities. Woburn Safari Park and Woburn Abbey - 15 minutes away. The centuries old village of Aldbury, just below Ashridge, with it’s famous stocks is well worth a visit.
Dorney Self Catering Apartmentes are situated in a very peaceful location, yet only ten minutes drive to Legoland and Windsor. We are a short walk from the River Thames and London is a 30 minutes train journey away leaving from Slough. Large gardens with plenty of room for parking. Dogs are welcome with prior notice. Suitable for children, families, adult groups, rowers (Dorney Lake is two minutes walk away)and anyone wishing to get away from it all.
In the heart of 'Counstable Country' this Grade 2 listed cottage sits close to the water front at the center of Manningtree, Englands smallest market town. Oyster Cottage has 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin) - suitable for up to 4 people. Patio garden. Charming, stylish and comfortable with all mod cons! Sorry no pets. Ideally located to explore both the Essex and Suffolk coasts.
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.
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
Beautifully maintained 4 bedroom holiday Farmhouse cottage overlooking fields in Hertfordshire, on the edge of Srt. Alban's. The dwelling is ideally situated for many major access routes including A414, M10, M25 and A1(M). Thameslink rail services are nearby in St Albans and Radlett. Convenient for trips to London, 30 minutes by train.
The Bush Housboat - newly refurbished in 2002. It has 3 bedrooms to accommodate up to 4 adults and a child. It is moored alongside Kew Gardens in south west London. Beautifully fitted, it offers all the mod cons for an easy holiday in London, including full central heating, a dishwasher and washing machine, bathroom with power shower. There is a private parking space.
Come and stay in characteristic, spacious and luxury pet-friendly cottages. Up to 3 dogs welcome by prior arrangement. The cottages are comfortably furnished with exposed beams and original features. There are 4 cottages altogether which can be booked together in advance for larger groups of up to 15, or individually for 2, 4 or up to 6 or 7 people.
The Old Stable is a spacious cottage with 3 bedrooms (1 double and 2 twins) bathroom and shower room, 2 toilets. Just north of the M40, Meadowbrook Cottages are ideal for anyone needing to be reasonably close to Oxford or the west of London.
Holmwood Cottage is a lovely 16th Century thatched cottage. It has a double bedroom with a second twin/double bedroom leading off from it.
There are 3 sofas in the sitting room one of which is a double sofa bed. The bedrooms have cosy beds and wonderful original broad Elmwood floors. The fully equipped kitchen has an ancient Suffolk brick floor and seats 6 at the table. There is a very pretty beamed sitting room with lots of room to relax in and enjoy the charms of an unspoilt 16th Century beamed and thatched cottage. Beautiful Persian carpets and rugs show off the charm of the original features in this lovingly restored cottage in the heart of pretty South Suffolk yet only an hour and a half from London. Availability for July & August
Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement
Very pretty 3 bedroom olde worlde thatched cottage near Stoke-by-Nayland in Suffolk. Beautiful Persian carpets and rugs show off the charm of the original features in this lovingly restored cottage. Outside there is a large private back garden sloping down towards the valley. Pet-friendly - dogs welcome.
Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement
Availability for July & August
Oliver’s at Pouchlands, near Lewes in Sessex is a Victorian house that has been refurbished to provide modern accommodation inside a nineteenth century shell. Whilst the high ceilings and sash windows have been retained, the bathrooms and kitchen are very much twenty first century. There are two bedrooms both with ensuite facilities. The house sleeps 4.
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.
Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms. E.T.B. 4 Star. An individual spacious single storey c.18th C. beamed cottage tastefully furnished in traditional style with log fires for cosy winter evenings. Full central heating. Enclosed courtyard. Off street parking for one family car. Good sized sitting/dining room. Twin bedroom with 3'beds and double bedroom. Older children and one dog welcome. Open all year, SHORT BREAKS. Friday to Friday bookings.
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