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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 6.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Welcome to a unique concept in modern, environmentally friendly holiday accommodation in North Cornwall for all ages and sizes of party The Park at Mawgan Porth offers a wide range of simple, yet extremely comfortable accommodation and is located in a unique position, only a few hundred yards from the fine surfing beach of Mawgan Porth, within a rural setting of mature parkland of 27 acres. The Park is applying for a ‘Green Business Award’ as the importance of supporting the natural environment is strongly advocated here, ensuring sustainability and protecting the heritage of this area. Responsible tourism is a fundamental part of the business ethos and informs all that this family-run company does.
The Park is now open all year round, including Christmas, half terms and Easter, which is possible due to the introduction of central heating in all properties, including solar thermal systems, underfloor heating, and improved insulation and ventilation.
Eco lodges, built using sustainable materials with a low carbon rating, blend in beautifully with the landscaping and native planting around The Park. The range of cottages provides that extra touch of comfort and privacy. Some of the units are specifically designed to create disability access with ramps, bathing facilities and thresholds to allow easy wheelchair manoeuvrability.
The cottages at The Park have from one to six bedrooms. Each has been refurbished to the high standard that incorporates the ethos of sustainability, simplicity and comfort with a nostalgic twist. Windsong, ref. TCA, is also under the same ownership.
The Park at Mawgan Porth has a huge range of facilities for everyone to enjoy, whatever age, such as an outdoor pool and terrace area. There is also an indoor leisure centre which includes a cafe, heated indoor swimming pool and lounge space with sauna and steam room. There are picnic and seating areas, communal fire pit, barbecues, trampoline, outdoor activity equipment, children’s play yurt with toys and games, swings, woodland and coastal walks to explore and an on-site shop. There is also low level outdoor lighting so guests can enjoy the grounds in the evenings.
The beautiful bay at Mawgan Porth offers dramatic scenery, unique to this part of Cornwall. The wide expanse of white sand is bordered by cliffs on each side and backed by the village with its family friendly pub, beach shop, delicatessen and restaurant.
The beach provides something for everyone, from surfing, rock pooling, crabbing, kite flying, picnics during the day, to sunsets with a lazy beach barbecue to round off the perfect day.
The village of Mawgan Porth lies between two more famous neighbours - Padstow to the east and Newquay to the west. Each of these holiday resorts offer their own unique charm and facilities, such as surf schools, a zoo, marine aquarium, off road cycling trails, kite surfing, sea fishing, kayaking, go karting, and world renowned chefs and their restaurants - Rick Stein in Padstow and Jamie Oliver at Watergate Bay in Newquay. This places The Park in the most enviable location to enjoy these bustling resorts while being able to retire to the peace and tranquillity at the end of the day.
If visitors feel the need to travel further afield, it is surprising how diverse a range of tourist attractions and quaint Cornish villages can be reached with ease, from National Trust houses and gardens, the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Roseland Peninsula and historic Bodmin Moor. The towns and villages to visit include Fowey, Falmouth, Port Isaac, St Ives, Truro and Mevagissey which all provide an excellent day out.
Newquay airport is within 10 minutes’ drive of The Park, so holidaymakers can leave the car and arrive in style from many destinations.
Horse riding, golf, cycling, swimming and sailing are all available in the area, making The Park at Mawgan Porth an ideal choice of holiday accommodation. Shops within 600 yards, pub 500 yards.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Alston sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: These stunning barn conversions are situated in the beautiful, unspoilt South Tyne Valley on the Cumbria/Northumberland border. Skilfully undertaken and refurbished to a high standard the holiday properties retain charm and character offering a mix of traditional structure and contemporary design. They stand proudly across the courtyard from the owner’s home and 1800-acre working sheep farm in the North Pennine Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The many footpaths (Pennine Way) and groomed cycle ways allow guests the freedom to explore the stonewalled fields and surrounding moorland. Trout and salmon fishing can be enjoyed on a quiet stretch of the South Tyne river running through the farm. Broadmea is perfectly situated as a touring base for exploring a wealth of natural and historical treasures in the area. Hadrian’s Wall is only 8 miles away, with the Scottish Border and the Lake District 25 miles distant. Nearby Alston (5 miles), the highest market town in England, offers an interesting array of cafes, shops, pubs, steam engine railway and 18-hole golf. Cycle hire, pony trekking and trout farm fishing (15 miles). There is a village pub (1 mile) with good food. Shops 5 miles.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Scalby sleeps 8.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Owned by the Her Majesty the Queen who visited in 2010, these former farm buildings and cottages have been transformed and are in an ideal holiday location from which to explore both the North York Moors National Park and the glorious Heritage Coast of Yorkshire. Scalby Lodge Farm sits in an idyllic location on the edge of the elegant seaside town of Scarborough, with direct access to the Cleveland Way and affording stunning views towards the 12th-century castle ruins and across the coastline towards Bempton Cliffs RSPB Bird Sanctuary. Bird watchers should note that there is direct access to Scalby Pond and RSPB Bird Sanctuary boasting a private hide which guests are welcome to use. Scarborough is known as the first seaside resort and has been welcoming guests for more than 300 years. It boasts two beautiful beaches, with the North Bay being popular with surfers and the South Bay perfect for a fun-filled family day at the seaside. The town centre is home to an eclectic mix of shops, a wide choice of restaurants and its very own theatre where plays by the famous Alan Ayckbourn can be enjoyed. A stroll along the esplanade, featured in the TV series The Royal and Heartbeat, is a delight with far reaching views towards the castle and across the bays. Other places to visit include the 12th-century castle, Peasholm Park, the Sea Life Centre and an open air theatre.
To the south are Filey, Bridlington and many historic homes, halls and castles with Burton Agnes Hall housing a large collection of Renoir and Monet art, and Sewerby Hall and Gardens well worth a visit. To the north is the historic port of Whitby, renowned for its connections with Captain James Cook. The town is home to the stunning abbey which overlooks the colourful harbour and marina, and is the departure point for steam rides across the dramatic moors aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Smugglers coves include Robin Hood’s Bay, Runswick Bay and Staithes where tumbling cottages cling to the cliff edges. Further inland are the North York Moors, known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where quaint little villages tucked away deep in the valleys await discovery. Visit the daffodil fields of Farndale in springtime, a truly magnificent sight to behold.
Dalby Forest is home to the world mountain bike events and offers cycle hire with tracks to suit all ages, picnic areas with barbecues, the ever popular Go Ape, a visitor centre with children’s play areas and a very popular café with terraced eating areas - an ideal place to recharge your batteries. Alternatively, take a day out to Flamingoland Theme Park and Zoo. The market towns of Malton, Kirkby Moorside and Pickering host weekly markets and are easily accessible. A little further afield, discover the minster city of York, 40 miles, with art galleries, museums and theatres in abundance and the glorious York Minster itself. Scarborough and the surrounding areas are packed with things to do and see and there really is something to suit all the family. Shop and pub ½ mile.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Wiveton sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Easy Walking • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Just a mile from the lovely North Norfolk Coast at Blakeney and Cley, and within a few minutes’ drive of sandy beaches, this traditional 17th-century holiday cottage is one of a pair and has been renovated and furnished to a high standard. It stands in a pretty garden on a quiet lane in Wiveton (with village inn). Dinghy launching, sailing and nature reserves within a mile. Shops 1 mile. Entrance porch and glazed door to attractive, beamed sitting-room with multi-fuel stove. Arch to dining room with door to garden. Well-equipped fitted kitchen. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. First floor: Twin bedroom (2ft 6in beds). Full-size bunk bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Malvern sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Set in the beautiful grounds of Treherne House, the Les Routiers award-winning B&B (VisitBritain), where breakfasts can be pre-booked, this Malvern retreat has been tastefully converted from the former stable block and coach house. Standing detached and set back from the road, it lies within an AONB, and views of the Malvern Hills can be enjoyed from the secluded south-facing garden. Excellent varied walking from the door, and the pretty town of Great Malvern with its famous theatre is worth a visit. Other places of interest include the riverside town of Upton-upon-Severn, the cathedral city of Worcester, Eastnor Castle and the market town of Ledbury. A 5 to 10-minute walk leads to local shops and pubs. Great independent shops 500 yards. Step to entrance. Large open-plan living/dining room with wooden floor and French doors to level garden. Farmhouse-style, modern fitted kitchen area. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet. Contemporary throughout.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Dorchester sleeps 8.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Greenwood Grange offers the ideal holiday combination - premium quality accommodation, fine facilities all within a family-run friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and it has achieved a Green Tourism Business Scheme Silver Award in 2009 Set at Higher Bockhampton (which is Hardy’s ‘Upper Mellstock’), Greenwood Grange is a secret hideaway set in its own 4 acres of peaceful grounds and landscaped gardens. All the cottages have undergone a major refurbishment and offer the very highest quality accommodation and facilities, with each cottage having its own individually styled interior using natural and recycled materials where possible.
As well as offering plenty of space for strolling and relaxing, there are two en-tous-cas tennis courts, lawns for croquet and badminton, a children’s play area with swings and yurt (with toys and games) and a dogs’ exercise paddock, in addition to the newly established organic vegetable garden and pick your own fruit area, with free range chickens providing eggs, to be enjoyed by all the family. There is also a magnificent Roman-style indoor heated swimming pool (complete with mural!) with full changing facilities, a large sauna and sitting area.
At the entrance of Greenwood Grange is Thorncombe Wood - a wildlife sanctuary from which a nature trail leads through magnificent chestnuts, beeches and oaks, and through 70 acres of black heath, furze, birch, holly, heather and rhododendrons. This is just one of many walks directly from the door over some of the most beautiful countryside in Dorset, perfect for healthy walks for dog lovers and all the family. Greenwood Grange offers bicycles for hire and a drop-off and pick-up service by prior arrangement.
Those interested in the literary landscape can explore the locations of Hardy’s famous novels. Steeped in history, Greenwood Grange was built by Thomas Hardy’s father, whilst a short distance away is the thatched cottage where Hardy himself was born, built by his great-grandfather and little altered. At Lower Bockhampton, Hardy went to school and there is a lovely walk from there to the next village, Stinsford, where his heart is buried.
All around is a wealth of glorious National Trust countryside, pretty towns and villages as well as the beautiful coastline just 6 miles away. Excellent local village restaurants and pubs can be recommended. Kingston Maurward College with animal park, gardens, conference, function and education centre is within walking distance.
Dorchester (Roman Durnovaria and Hardy’s ‘Casterbridge’) is a pleasant walk away (2 miles) and a most attractive country town, with museums of the dinosaur and the military, swimming pool, golf (good golf can also be found at Weymouth and Charminster) and has plenty of good shops, restaurants and pubs. Also of interest is Prince Charles’s development at Poundbury, near Dorchester.
Weymouth is 8 miles with its Georgian seafront Blue Flag beach - ideal for castle building! It is overlooked by an elegant 3-mile level esplanade; there is swimming from the beach, and there are lots of traditional entertainments. Two nearby RSPB reserves are at Lodmoor and Radipole which has nature trails from which grebes, swans and warblers may be seen. Nearby Portland is set to hold Olympic sailing events in 2012.
The beach at Ringstead Bay (6 miles) is known for its geology, fossils and the vegetation and wildlife of its undercliff; nearby can be seen the outlines of a village abandoned in the Middle Ages.
The Dorset World Heritage Coastal Path offers magnificent views and surprising sights, such as the natural arch of Durdle Door, and the almost circular cove of Lulworth, about 7 miles away.
Further west dotted along the coastline towards West Bay and the market town of Bridport are the ‘chocolate box’ villages of Burton Bradstock and Abbotsbury (famous for its swannery and gardens).
The area offers abundant river stretches for coarse or trout fishing, and ...
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Clee Stanton sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Situated down a quiet lane, this former old chapel has been sympathetically renovated by the current owners to provide comfortable accommodation close to one of Shropshire’s most popular towns – picturesque, medieval Ludlow. Single-storeyed, it boasts a cosy and welcoming wood-burning stove, and pleasant secluded garden outside where barbecues can be enjoyed. Taking a break from culinary chores, Ludlow offers some of Britain’s finest restaurants to tempt the diner and variety of festivals hosted by the town provides good entertainment. Golf, horse riding, fishing, bird-watching locally, together with some of the best and most varied walking in England. Shops 3 miles. Living room with wood-burning stove. Fitted kitchen/dining room. One double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Bradford-on-Avon sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Nestling in a hamlet only 8 miles from historic Bath, this pair of spacious single-storey barn conversions each have their own gardens, with shared use of a large grassy area and games room. Set next to the owners’ home, both offer very comfortable and well equipped accommodation. The little town of Bradford-on-Avon is less than a mile, with walks along the canal to the picturesque gorge at Avoncliff, and there are many National Trust properties in the area. Bath, famous for its Georgian architecture, is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with the Cotswolds to the north, Mendips to the south-west and, across the Severn Bridge, the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Shop ¾ mile. Golf 1 mile.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Newquay sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Welcome to a unique concept in modern, environmentally friendly holiday accommodation in North Cornwall for all ages and sizes of party The Park at Mawgan Porth offers a wide range of simple, yet extremely comfortable accommodation and is located in a unique position, only a few hundred yards from the fine surfing beach of Mawgan Porth, within a rural setting of mature parkland of 27 acres. The Park is applying for a ‘Green Business Award’ as the importance of supporting the natural environment is strongly advocated here, ensuring sustainability and protecting the heritage of this area. Responsible tourism is a fundamental part of the business ethos and informs all that this family-run company does.
The Park is now open all year round, including Christmas, half terms and Easter, which is possible due to the introduction of central heating in all properties, including solar thermal systems, underfloor heating, and improved insulation and ventilation.
Eco lodges, built using sustainable materials with a low carbon rating, blend in beautifully with the landscaping and native planting around The Park. The range of cottages provides that extra touch of comfort and privacy. Some of the units are specifically designed to create disability access with ramps, bathing facilities and thresholds to allow easy wheelchair manoeuvrability.
The cottages at The Park have from one to six bedrooms. Each has been refurbished to the high standard that incorporates the ethos of sustainability, simplicity and comfort with a nostalgic twist. Windsong, ref. TCA, is also under the same ownership.
The Park at Mawgan Porth has a huge range of facilities for everyone to enjoy, whatever age, such as an outdoor pool and terrace area. There is also an indoor leisure centre which includes a cafe, heated indoor swimming pool and lounge space with sauna and steam room. There are picnic and seating areas, communal fire pit, barbecues, trampoline, outdoor activity equipment, children’s play yurt with toys and games, swings, woodland and coastal walks to explore and an on-site shop. There is also low level outdoor lighting so guests can enjoy the grounds in the evenings.
The beautiful bay at Mawgan Porth offers dramatic scenery, unique to this part of Cornwall. The wide expanse of white sand is bordered by cliffs on each side and backed by the village with its family friendly pub, beach shop, delicatessen and restaurant.
The beach provides something for everyone, from surfing, rock pooling, crabbing, kite flying, picnics during the day, to sunsets with a lazy beach barbecue to round off the perfect day.
The village of Mawgan Porth lies between two more famous neighbours - Padstow to the east and Newquay to the west. Each of these holiday resorts offer their own unique charm and facilities, such as surf schools, a zoo, marine aquarium, off road cycling trails, kite surfing, sea fishing, kayaking, go karting, and world renowned chefs and their restaurants - Rick Stein in Padstow and Jamie Oliver at Watergate Bay in Newquay. This places The Park in the most enviable location to enjoy these bustling resorts while being able to retire to the peace and tranquillity at the end of the day.
If visitors feel the need to travel further afield, it is surprising how diverse a range of tourist attractions and quaint Cornish villages can be reached with ease, from National Trust houses and gardens, the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Roseland Peninsula and historic Bodmin Moor. The towns and villages to visit include Fowey, Falmouth, Port Isaac, St Ives, Truro and Mevagissey which all provide an excellent day out.
Newquay airport is within 10 minutes’ drive of The Park, so holidaymakers can leave the car and arrive in style from many destinations.
Horse riding, golf, cycling, swimming and sailing are all available in the area, making The Park at Mawgan Porth an ideal choice of holiday accommodation. Shops within 600 yards, pub 500 yards.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Furze Cross sleeps 8.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Character conversions in a tranquil countryside location with an abundance of wildlife’’ Tucked away in a quiet rural location on the edge of picturesque Chittlehampton, these superb adjoining barn conversions date back to the 1870s and lie within the grounds of the owner’s thatched farmhouse. Backing onto open countryside, they have been renovated to a high standard and offer excellent accommodation – perfect for exploring the area. Each property has its own sitting-out area overlooking ponds, where there is an abundance of wildlife. There is a children’s play area with swings and shared use of garden areas, ideal for ball games, evening barbecues or just relaxing in the tranquil surroundings.
Chittlehampton itself is a very pretty rural village with a shop, post office, church and village pub serving good food and local ales, or visit the neighbouring village of Chittlehamholt, offering an equally good village inn also serving food, and a well equipped Golf and Country Club boasting a range of activities with an indoor heated swimming pool, fitness and gym complex, 18-hole golf club, fishing, tennis and health and beauty spa (day rates apply). The popular market town of South Molton, 4 miles, has a weekly farmers’ market and a variety of shops, antique and curio shops, pubs and restaurants. Barnstaple, 8 miles, additionally has theatre, cinema and leisure activities, and places of interest including the Museum of North Devon, Pannier Market, 14th-century St Anne’s Chapel and 18th-century Queen Anne’s Walk. Other family attractions in the area include The Big Sheep, The Milky Way, Kilarney Springs, Exmoor Zoo and Dinosaur Park. Spectacular beaches at Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough, Woolacombe and Westward Ho! are all within easy driving distance. Sailing, windsurfing and fishing at Tamar Lakes and Wimbleball Lake, 25 miles. Exmoor National Park, 7 miles. Excellent golf courses within 5 miles. Village shop and pub ¾ mile.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Aylworth sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: This newly converted Grade II listed holiday property is set within 165 acres belonging to the adjacent manor house, and which are home to numerous animals including dogs, ducks, chickens and horses. With shared use of the well-maintained gardens, barbecue areas and tennis court, The Granary is close to the medieval village of Aylworth and boasts direct access to walks such as Windrush Way. Naunton 1 mile. Spacious open-plan, beamed living/dining room with open fire, wooden floor and modern fitted kitchen with granite worktops and breakfast area. Utility. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet with ceramic, non-slip floor. Twin room with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment, toilet and ceramic, non-slip floor. Stairs to mezzanine sitting room overlooking ground floor.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Ludlow sleeps 4.
Features include: • Wheelchair access • Short Breaks • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Nestling at the bottom of Clee Hill in the rural hamlet of Bitterley, the Cow Shed is a detached, single-storey converted barn on a ’mixed’ working farm. This beautifully presented holiday property has wonderful views over fields and hills, and retains many original features such as beams, yet with modern touches throughout. Ideally situated in superb walking country, yet within only 4 miles of Ludlow with Worcester, Bewdley and Shrewsbury within easy reach. Shops and pubs 11/2 miles. Beamed living/dining room with French doors, wooden floor and well-equipped kitchen area. Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed (one zip & link); one with en-suite wet room and toilet, one with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet (entrance also from hall).
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