Find self-catering accommodation in the Home Counties o England. The following list shows holiday cottages, houses, log cabins and pine lodges in the English home counties.
Choose a traditional English self-catering holiday for a comfortable relaxing break for a week or two during school holidays or a short break at other times.
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.
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.
Charming Period stone cottage located on the banks of the River Windrush in the centre of the 'Venice of the Cotswolds'. Delightfully furnished rooms which are light and spacious, many of which overlook the River. Garden and Parking for 3 cars. Short breaks (in low season) and pets welcome.
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.
Upper Trereece is a superbly comfortable home for 8 people. It was fitted with all new appliances including a Rangemaster electric/gas cooker, and is ideal for people who want to have a 'get away from it all' holiday in the wonderful Herefordshire countryside. It is a 'home from home' and not simply a holiday let. The barn features exposed beams, a sitting room room with a welcoming log burning fire, a large galleried entrance hall with table tennis, a 27ft kitchen/dining room, a utility room and cloakroom. Upstairs are 2 double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, the other with an en-suite shower room, and 2 further twin bedrooms sharing a family bathroom. Outside, there is a secure courtyard with patio, garden furniture and a barbecue.
Gold Award winners Heart of England 2008. One of three award-winning luxury cottages in a tranquil rural area near the picturesque town of Ledbury, this is a unique Grade II* Listed semi-moated medieval hall-house which sleeps upto 8. Painstakingly restored using traditional methods and materials, the property has featured on BBC Radio 4's Open Country and in The Observer. Furnished with antiques and fabrics to reflect its medieval past. Hire it on its own or with one or both of our other two properties for a truly memorable occasion. 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.
An historic 11 bedroom house with stunning grounds of 1 acre, three living rooms, spectacular kitchen, dining room to seat 20, seven shower/bath rooms (4 en-suite), hot tub and games barn. Ideally located in the Heart of England, the Manor House is in the centre of a lovely, peaceful village. Child-friendly and perfect for reunions and corporate exercises. The Manor House can accommodate a maximum of 22 adults in 11 double bedrooms, plus up to 6 children on rollaway beds in parents' rooms. Weekend breaks from £2,000 to £3,000.
Home Barn is both rustic and stylish the barn sleeps 8/10.It overlooks the river and is set in the stunning Dulas Valley less than a mile from Ewyas Harold village with its local shop, butchers and pubs. Great place for family reunions. Walks on the farm and common. Swings and table tennis for the children. Excellent for weekend or midweek breaks. Luxurious cotton towels and sheets . A welcome hamper of local produce awaits. View our website www.homefarmdulas.co.uk for more details.Upto 2 dogs welcome by arrangement.
Still some December weekends left for your family get-to-gethers.
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.
LUXURY 5* COTTAGE IN OXFORDSHIRE WITH NEW FINNISH SAUNA & RELAXATION facility. The Stables offers a perfect retreat for a peaceful & relaxing short romantic break. Oxford, Stratford, Bath and the Cotswolds are within an easy drive of the property. London Paddington is 45 minutes on the train from Didcot Station. This luxurious cottage is set within a large beautifully landscaped garden in lovely open countryside. It is particularly suited to honeymoon couples and those seeking a romantic getaway. There is a private patio area for al fresco enthusiasts with a gas barbeque and garden furniture. A new Finnish sauna has been installed with Massage & Beauty treatments offered onsite. For those who like golf, Carswell Golf Course is next door to the property offering special discounted rates to our guests, and if fishing is your leisure pursuit there is a wide range on offer within a short drive. There are some excellent riding facilities within a short drive. The Cottage is available for long romantic week-ends, short mid-week breaks and holidays. Contact the owner to book your reservation now! Wi-Fi Internet access. Perfect for a Romantic week-end or a Honeymoon retreat!
Arden House is situated close to the Welsh Borders, where there is a wealth of walking and cycling to be enjoyed in the stunning countryside, with an abundance of wildlife to be spotted. One of the best ways to enjoy this area is along the renowned Offa’s Dyke, which runs past Montgomery - also well worth a visit. An easy drive leads to one of the most interesting places in the Severn Valley - Ironbridge Gorge, the collective name for a cluster of small villages huddled together close to the town of Telford. 7 bedrooms and sleeps 12-15 people, with parking for 6 cars.
3 bedroom cottage in a secluded rural location, ideal for a peaceful country cottage break. Lawns with a patio and drying area at the rear surround Willow cottage. Good views of the countryside from the cottage. There is ample parking for three cars. Birds and wildlife are in abundance, with badgers, foxes, deer, woodpeckers, owls, pheasants, tits and many more species visiting the garden. Available for end of August and mid-September, New Year and other dates later this year.
A charming and comfortable holiday home, just 2 minutes walk from the town centre (and railway station)and 5 minutes from the Kennet & Avon Canal. The cottage sleeps up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms. Tour Jane Austen's Bath or Hardy's Wessex, or just relax in ancient Bradford-on-Avon! Great for visits to Roman Bath, the Pump House and tourist attractions. Book now for Easter.
Merkins Farm is a quiet country retreat, with far reaching views over the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. What was once a bustling dairy farm is now the ideal location for a relaxing holiday. The cottages are only 8 miles away from the City of Bath, perfect for a discovery break in visiting Roman Bath and surrounding areas. The cottages vary in size sleeping from 2 to 10 people.
01525 210621 , 
