England cottages and self catering

The Country Cottage, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £383 to £656

Self catering accommodation in Kings Lynn sleeps 4.

Features include: Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Indoor Pool • Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Wheelchair Access • Short Break

Accommodation overview: Tucked quietly away on a non working farm in the heart of the Fenlands this cosy and comfortable property with its own pretty cottage garden offers a peaceful haven to relax and unwind. Adjoining the owners’ home in extensive grounds encompassing a beautiful lake where visitors can sit and enjoy the local wildlife it lies just 4 miles from the town of Wisbech and 14 miles from the busy harbour at the historic market town of King’s Lynn. The Queen’s Estate at Sandringham Hunstanton’s vast sandy beach and sealife centre and Norfolk Lavender are all in easy reach. Shop/P.O. and pub serving food 1 mile.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with French doors. Utility room. 2 twin bedrooms one with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and toilet one with en-suite shower room and toilet. 2 Z-beds available.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Weach Barton Granary, Westleigh, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £270 to £513

Self catering accommodation in Westleigh sleeps 3.

Features include: Short Breaks Detached Romantic Break Near the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pets allowed sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: Just 2 miles from Instow’s sandy beach (pictured) and enjoying panoramic countryside views this unusual little property built on original granary stilts is set on a child friendly 200-acre sheep and beef farm. Farm visits are available by arrangement. Instow a charming waterside village offers sailing shops pubs and a range of eating places. Bideford (1.5 miles) blends Atlantic Village (a new shopping outlet) with narrow streets bursting with antique shops. From here boat trips can be taken to Lundy Island and along the spectacular coastline and bike hire is available to enjoy estuary cycleways. Rosemoor Gardens and Clovelly are within 12 miles.

Accommodation Detail

7 steps to entrance. All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen area. 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 single. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Tanfield Leith Farm Cottages - Methodist Cottage, Tantobie, County Durham, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £265 to £655

Self catering accommodation in Tantobie sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: These two delightful holiday cottages (Refs MRA and MRB), each with its own history, are tastefully converted from former barns dating back to the 1600s. Retaining character and charm, they lie in a peaceful setting overlooking countryside with many cycle tracks nearby. Ideal walking and fishing country, yet close to famous attractions - visitors can step back in time at the Beamish Open Air Museum or visit the Metro Centre (a shopper’s paradise), Hexham (with its glorious abbey), Durham City (a city of contrasts, with its fine cathedral and designer shops), or the Northumberland coast, which are all within an hour’s drive. The medieval castle of Raby has a 200-acre deer park and is a firm favourite with visitors. An ideal location to explore all the surrounding AONB. Shop 500 yards.

Rosemary, Catfield, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £281 to £559

Self catering accommodation in Catfield sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Fishing nearby Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Tucked away down a country lane in the heart of Broadland and enjoying glorious views across open fields a range of handsome barns has been tastefully converted to create the attractive cluster of cottages we offer here. Some nestle under their traditional Norfolk thatch all are very comfortably appointed and each enjoys its own individual patio. From the cottages a gentle and tranquil rural landscape dotted with ancient churches wind pumps and nature reserves among a myriad other delights all under vast arching East Anglian skies offers a wealth of opportunity for enjoying walking cycling and bird watching. Nearby How Hill nature reserve with its marsh meadows dykes woodland and open water is well worth exploring and the wider surrounding area supports a host of attractions. Riverside pubs and cafés are plentiful and a number of Broadland centres offer bike hire or canoe hire (possibly the most delightful way to discover the lovely reed lined waterways and their abundant wildlife) and visitors can also hire boats at nearby Potter Heigham (4 miles) or take a pleasure cruise from bustling Wroxham – the capital of the Broads and home to the ‘world’s largest village store’ as well as the train station for the Bure Valley narrow gauge steam railway. Close by Bewilderwood a magical tree top park promises children a day to remember and lovely dune backed sandy beaches are a short drive – Sea Palling lies just 6 miles away. For lively family fun visitors need look no further than Great Yarmouth and its famous pleasure beach or Pleasurewood Hills theme park whilst Cromer also offers traditional seaside entertainments including a renowned end of pier show. Byegone museums craft centres and Blickling Hall (N.T.) area all within an easy drive as is the medieval city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedral castle galleries museums cinemas theatres and excellent shopping. A little further afield on the north Norfolk coast seal watching boat trips can be found at picturesque fishing villages many of which also boast pubs and restaurants serving superb locally caught seafood. Coarse fishing is available on local waters just 400 yards away and the pretty village of Ludham (1 mile) boasts two pubs and a good range of shops.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen area. 1 double bedroom (zip and link can be twin by arrangement). Shower room with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Tuckenhay Mill - Papermakers Cottage, Bow Creek, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £588 to £2628

Self catering accommodation in Bow Creek sleeps 8.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Hot Tub • Swimming Pool • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Devon’s best kept secret... Just inland from some of Devon’s loveliest and most natural beaches lies the village of Tuckenhay set along Bow Creek on the River Dart....

In a setting of stunning natural beauty, Tuckenhay Mill is the centrepiece of a cluster of country homes and cottages with superb leisure facilities including two indoor and one outdoor pools, making it ideal for a family holiday for all ages.
The Mill which once produced some of the finest paper in the land, nestles in the green and shady Bow Creek, a languid inlet of the River Dart where private yachts have replaced the old tall-masted ships and barges. Around the mill are all the buildings which once went to make up a small bustling village port. These listed buildings have been sympathetically restored and converted to a delightful range of holiday properties to suit larger family parties. Awards have been won for the conversion of buildings and the conservation of the area. With so much to do, many holidaymakers return year after year.



South Devon awaits you
Tuckenhay is only a 20-minute drive from the superb Blue Flag beach at Blackpool Sands and about 30 minutes from a surfing beach at Bantham, as well as some of the best natural beaches to be found anywhere in the UK.
There is also extensive access to the coastal footpath for walking and the wilderness that is Dartmoor for walking, climbing and riding.
This is a mecca for ramblers, bird-watchers, swimmers, surfers, horse riders, golfers and those interested in fishing, boating, sailing and windsurfing.
In addition, there are many historic NT houses to visit including Agatha Christies’s Greenway as well as a local vineyard (with award-winning wines) at Sharpham.
Tuckenhay is only 5 miles inland from Dartmouth and 3 from the market town of Totnes. Village shop 3½ miles. Riverside inn and restaurant within walking distance.



A superb choice of cottages
Each of the cottages has been individually styled to offer comfortable and spacious accommodation. Great care has been taken to retain the feel of the original buildings and extensive use has been made of traditional materials. Most have garden, terrace or patio. Individual cottage details are shown on the following pages.
Many cottages have more than one bathroom and some have an en-suite bathroom to every bedroom. Kitchens are comprehensively equipped: most have dishwashers and all have microwave cookers.
Couples and honeymooners will feel snug and comfortable in the small cottages: Mill Leat, Mill Stream and Mill Spring. Families can spread out in Papermaker’s or Turbine Cottages, while Mill Lodge, Edgecombe Barn and Tuckenhay Mill House will sleep larger parties in comfort. Of course, combinations of cottages can accommodate bigger gatherings of family or friends.

Ashwood Manor - Ashwood Wing, Pentney, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £349 to £876

Self catering accommodation in Pentney sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Hot Tub • Swimming Pool • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated in rural Norfolk, ten miles from the Sandringham Estate, Ashwood Manor is set by the River Nar and offers both space and comfort, with several sporting activities on offer, and plenty of room to relax amid beautiful surroundings. Adjoining the owners’ home, both properties are located in extensive grounds with gardens, a lake, and an indoor heated swimming pool with sauna. Further facilities include an exercise room, children’s adventure playground and games room.
Ashwood Manor has been renovated and offers comfortable, well furnished rooms, ideal for large parties. There is a spacious sitting room with lovely views over the lake and countryside, separate dining room, and attractive kitchen leading to a conservatory, as well as five bedrooms, one with a king-size four-poster. Ashwood Wing offers smaller but equally comfortable holiday accommodation for a group with fewer people. Guests at both properties have their own enclosed garden and access to the owners’ 7 acres of paddocks; the lake is close to the house but is fenced for safety. Fly-fishing and coarse fishing is available all year round at Narborough trout and coarse lakes ½-mile away. Lake at house available for fun fishing.
The local area offers wonderful woodland/river walks, and the superb gardens and park at Sandringham can be visited when the Royal Family is away. Good places to visit include Castle Rising and Castle Acre. The coast is only 15 miles and is a haven for bird-watchers, with the nearest RSPB reserve at Snettisham, which also has a beautiful church and Park Farm. The long sweep of sandy beach runs from here to Hunstanton and beyond, from where the Norfolk coast path begins. Medieval Kings Lynn, with its handsome waterfront, shops, inns and restaurants is just 8 miles. Swaffham market town, 6 miles. Shop ¾ mile.

Carnethic House - Poolside, Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £332 to £983

Self catering accommodation in Fowey sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Hot Tub • Swimming Pool • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: These two holiday properties are set in the award-winning gardens of this Regency country house on the edge of Fowey on Cornwall’s south coast. Both Carnethic Penthouse (TAH) and Poolside (TAJ)are Visit Britain Gold Award winners. The gardens here are set to lawn with shrubs, water features, trees and plants. The pool house with its retractable glass roof, 15m heated pool, sauna, hot tub and changing room are also set within this beautiful garden. The roof can be retracted to enjoy the sun or closed to maintain a perfect environment to enjoy the warm water of the pool. Sea fishing, diving, sailing, kayaking, dolphin spotting and river trips can all be arranged in the town. Shops 500 yards, pub ¾ mile.

Carne Cabin Plus, Perranporth, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £369 to £845

Self catering accommodation in Perranporth sleeps 2.

Features include: Private Hot Tub • Beach 3 Miles • Golf 3 Miles

Accommodation overview: Compact open plan studio style cabin with kitchen/lounge/ diner and bedroom area. Kitchen with microwave and washer/dryer. Flat screen TV/DVD/ Hi-fi. Shower room. Patio doors leading to timber decked terrace with patio furniture and a part glass roof an outdoor hot tub and outdoor heated shower (not screened – ideal for washing wetsuits or a quick rinse before using the hot tub). Approached by a beautiful narrow cornish road and set in 7 acres of idyllic woodland valley between Perranporth and St Agnes on the North Cornish coast. Leycroft Valley with its shallow stream waterfall a mill pond and an abundance of wildlife flora and fauna is ideal for those who wish to relax in peace and quiet and is a beautiful base from which to explore Cornwall.

Beautiful walks and coastal paths unfold in the surrounding area together with a host of tourist attractions and outdoor pursuits. Miles of sandy beaches with excellent surfing boating boat charter horse and pony riding fishing many lovely gardens a cider farm and vineyard all within easy reach.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

The Old Chapel Retreat, Staindrop, County Durham, North East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £808 to £2083

Self catering accommodation in Staindrop sleeps 12.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: The Old Chapel Retreat, a charming, detached, 19th-century chapel has been skilfully restored to retain much character and charm throughout. It provides quirky, clever holiday accommodation whilst retaining some original stone floors and walls. Perfectly located in the heart of this pretty picture postcard village with quaint inns and tearooms, and family butcher. Within walking distance is the medieval grand fortress of Raby Castle with its 200-acre deer park surrounding the castle. Barnard Castle, a thriving market town, is only 5 miles with exciting shops and pubs. Auckland Castle, home of the Bishop of Durham and the wonderful nature reserve at Low Barns, is also close by. Beamish Museum lies only 20 miles away where life in the 18/1900s can be relived in this working museum. Motor enthusiasts may like to visit Croft Circuit only 12 miles. Durham city, only 17 miles, has a magnificent castle dating back to 1072, a beautiful cathedral, fine shops, galleries and eateries. Try a day exploring the magnificent Roman Wall country in Hexham and Corbridge, easily reached in under an hour and close to the Pennines. A little further venture to Northumberland taking in the magnificent heritage coastal route, stopping off to see Alnwick and explore the castle used to film Robin Hood, Harry Potter and Elizabeth. Meander through the cobbled streets, or visit the enchanting Alnwick Gardens with one of the largest Treehouse restaurants and water fountains. Relax with a drink and barbecue in the enclosed courtyard area after a day out exploring this exciting area or head up to the top floor for a relaxing game of pool in the games room. Shop and pub 25 yards.

Large living room with electric ‘wood burner’ and wooden floor. Dining room. Large well-equipped kitchen with TV, Rangemaster (for cooking), breakfast area, granite worktops, original stone floor and patio doors. Study/snug. Utility. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed and wooden floor, one with 5ft bed, each with en-suite shower room and toilet. Double bedroom with wooden floor. Twin bedroom with wooden floor. Single bedroom with additional pull-out bed (for +1) and wooden floor. Bathroom with free standing bath, shower cubicle, toilet and wooden floor. Second floor: Games room with sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only), TV, high ceiling and beams.

Watermill Cottage, Huxley, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £373 to £740

Self catering accommodation in Huxley sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached Romantic Break Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed Luxury accommodation sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Idyllically situated by a small river and enjoying extensive country views from its private and peaceful patio this rebuilt barn also boasts a very smartly furnished interior and lovely walking from the door. Set on the owners’ dairy farm through which the canal towpath runs it is just 5 miles from Delamere Forest with Go Ape and cycle hire and 7 miles from Chester’s smart shopping zoo Roman walks and river trips. Liverpool’s Albert Dock the Mersey Ferry Llandudno and Manchester are under an hour’s drive. Shops 2 miles farm shop and dining pub within 1 mile.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with French doors and oak floor/kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft) with en-suite shower room and toilet 1 twin with additional pull-out single (for child) and en-suite bathroom with bath shower cubicle and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Pig Sty Cottage, West Milton, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £281 to £559

Self catering accommodation in West Milton sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Standing in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the lovely Dorset Hills rising steeply around this unique collection of properties is set within the grounds of the owner’s working farm on the edge of the picturesque and tranquil village of West Milton. Individually designed and furnished for comfort each cottage offers delightful surroundings in which to enjoy a relaxing holiday.
Walkers can enjoy discovering a very varied landscape from high chalk hills through the winding lanes of sleepy valleys to the dramatic cliffs of Golden Cap (NT). The nearest beach is at West Bay just 4 miles away where rowing boats can be hired and fishing trips arranged. Along the coast is Lyme Regis whose sheltered harbour famously featured as a setting for the film The French Lieutenant’s Woman. The historic market town of Dorchester is 15 miles. Weymouth (14 miles) offers everything from water sports to night clubs. Shops pubs and restaurants within 3 miles.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living room with sofa bed (for alternative sleeping)/dining area/kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Hound Cottage, Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £418 to £795

Self catering accommodation in Burford sleeps 4.

Features include: • Internet Access • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Hound Cottage is situated in the beautiful and historic town of Burford, popularly referred to as The Gateway to the Cotswolds. One of a pair, this charming, Grade II listed, 17th-century holiday cottage has been refurbished to a very high standard and is situated on a slip road at the top of the picturesque high street, with views to the hills beyond. In the Middle Ages, Burford was a major wool town and is well situated to explore the beautiful nearby towns and villages including Lechlade, Bibury, the Slaughters and Bourton-on-the-Water. Cirencester is within easy reach. Shops 50 yards.

Beamed living room with inglenook fireplace (for ornamental use), oak floor and window seat. Two steps up to spacious, oak-beamed, modern kitchen with quartz stone worktops, limestone floor and dining area with sofa, TV and French doors to patio. First floor: Beamed double bedroom with original oak floor. Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and ceramic floor. Original elm spiral staircase to second floor: Beamed twin bedroom.