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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £388
Self catering accommodation in Hillfield sleeps 4.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Pool • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • Luxury accommodation sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Keepers Cottage 3 is one of five delightful properties that have been designed and furnished to the very highest standards, with sumptuous settees, rustic pine furniture and hand-crafted kitchens. Guests also have the use of a private deck area, with barbeque equipment available for each cottage. The cottage is part of the stunning Hillfield Cottages and Country House development of 28 properties nestled near historic Dartmouth, in the idyllic South Devon countryside. Facilities include acres of beautiful gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, all weather tennis court and children's play area.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Bovey Tracey sleeps 6.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Situated on the edge of the Dartmoor Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve and within 24 acres of tranquil meadowland, Little Dunley Cottages have been carefully restored and finished to a very high standard. Pristine and tastefully furnished they enjoy pleasant views overlooking the lakes and surrounding countryside. Each of the properties has its own private outdoor secluded seating area and are ideal for family gatherings, celebrating a birthday or anniversary or for those who wish to escape and unwind on a holiday in a truly magical place. Guests can enjoy carp fishing within the grounds, as well as an indoor heated swimming pool, all-weather hard tennis court and games room. There is a BMX track nearby in Bovey Tracey (please bring own bike). Just a few miles off the Devon Expressway, the holiday cottages are well situated for all attractions such as sandy beaches at Teignmouth, Dawlish and Sidmouth, and tourist attractions. A haven for birdwatchers, and walkers will enjoy the many stunning walks in the area. Pretty Bovey Tracey, one mile, with its numerous shops, pubs and cafes, is known as the ‘Gateway to Dartmoor’, which has one of the best known national parks, offers stunning scenery to ride, walk and fish in. There are a variety of golf clubs nearby. The locality offers a hugely varied range of walks, through woodland, along the coast or nearby on Dartmoor. Dartmoor has so much to offer from its heather-clad tors to dramatic landscapes, Dartmoor ponies, to quaint villages offering Devon cream teas. For a family day out take a trip to Crealy, or spend a day in Exeter, visit the magnificent cathedral, shops, take a look around the quay where there are little caves turned into shops, or walk the canal path and find the hidden pubs only reached by foot. Torquay offers boat trips from the harbour over to Brixham, or visit Living Coasts where penguins wander freely. Further afield visit the Eden Project or Plymouth to take in the Barbican and the Hoe, or visit the huge aquarium, another great day out. Agatha Christie’s house at Greenway is a must for fans of crime novels. There are many National Trust properties all close to Little Dunley, also visit Dart Valley Steam Train, or Buckfastleigh and see the otters. There are many sandy beaches nearby, or spend a day at Lyme Regis fossil hunting. The Jurassic Coast is spectacular and it is well worth taking a walk on the coastal path. Shop 1 mile.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Ashcombe sleeps 6.
Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: In the rolling acres of the ‘Valley of the Ash Tree’ - and close to the sea - South Devon at its pastoral best... properties available all year round, and ideal for large groups. Situated in the heart of rolling Devonshire countryside, Ashcombe nestles in a peaceful valley close to the seaside resorts of Dawlish and Torquay and the stunning beaches at Teignmouth. Ashcombe’s superbly appointed holiday properties all have wonderful views over the hills and woodlands of the 2,500-acre agricultural estate, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Careful landscaping has provided patios and lawns for both morning and afternoon sun and the properties border a pretty, grassed courtyard with a central fountain. There is an indoor heated swimming pool, complete with changing rooms, at Woodhouse Farm. All holiday properties are well decorated and equipped; most have Italian-tiled floors, oak-beamed ceilings, double glazing, full night storage heating or central heating, log fires or electric ‘log-effect’ fires and en-suite facilities in every property.
Easily accessible from major routes and close to the end of the M5, Ashcombe is South Devon’s countryside at its best, with deep secluded valleys and rolling tree-covered hills affording striking views stretching from the River Exe for miles along the impressive coastline. There is a multitude of picturesque villages with historic inns and curiosity shops, and always just around the corner lies somewhere to relax, and indulge in a delicious Devon cream tea! The sandy beaches at Dawlish and Teignmouth are a delight, and within a stone’s throw is the drama of Dartmoor, a great wilderness of extremes, barren in some areas, lush in others, famous for its rocky tors and wild ponies. Golf can be found locally with courses at Teignmouth (2½ miles), Dawlish Warren (3½ miles) and Woodbury Common (12 miles). Sea and coarse fishing by arrangement. Main shops 3 miles.
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Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Harcombe Bottom sleeps 7.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Sleeps 7
Accommodation overview: An ancient landscape of rolling downs, sheltered valleys
and Iron Age forts, immortalised in Hardy’s writings ... Enjoying a truly tranquil position in the village of Harcombe Bottom, close to the popular resort of Lyme Regis, Harcombe House offers a variety of accommodation to suit all tastes and requirements. Completely renovated, the house started life as a Victorian gentleman’s residence, and was more recently used as a boarding house for the local public school. Honeysuckle Cottage ref DZJ is a detached property just 100 yards from the entrance to Harcombe House and lies 30 yards from the grounds. Surrounded by 9-acre grounds, comprising gardens brimming with rhododendrons, well-tended lawns and shady woodland, each property is furnished to a good standard and enjoys shared use of an indoor swimming pool, hard tennis court and games room and well-equipped children’s playroom – making this an attractive choice for families. With sandy beaches, a host of seaside attractions, and beautiful countryside peppered with picture-postcard villages, all on the doorstep, Harcombe House truly is an ideal holiday location for exploring the delights of Dorset.
Just 2 miles distant lies Lyme Regis, setting for the TV adaptation of John Fowles’ novel A French Lieutenant’s Woman. Here colourful fishing vessels and pleasure craft line the pretty harbour, and a host of outdoor activities, such as fishing, boating, sailing and windsurfing tuition, and golf can be enjoyed. Superb coastal walks can be taken along the World Heritage Coast, with its stretches of fossil beaches to explore, and magnificent views to admire from Golden Cap – the highest point on England’s south coast at 626-ft high.
Nearby, Hardy Country beckons visitors to discover the rolling green pastures and pretty thatched villages made famous in his novels, while for a great family day out, the Georgian seaside town of Weymouth is within easy reach, offering in addition to its harbour and sandy beaches, a host of all-weather attractions, as well as several RSPB sanctuaries. Also well worth a day trip is the county town of Dorchester (20 miles), alias Hardy’s Casterbridge; offering a bustling market square, and some excellent shops and restaurants, Dorchester is also a great base from which to explore the impressive Maiden Castle rising up from the plains. Exeter is within easy driving distance, its skyline dominated by the distinctive monument of St Peter’s Cathedral. Other important historical buildings in the city include the 14th-century Guildhall, several ancient churches and the restored Quayside with its Custom House dating back to 1681. Another town well worth a visit is Weymouth, with many attractions for all the family. The Sea Life Park gives the opportunity to get close to sharks and rays, the Deep Sea Adventure tells the sobering story of the Titanic disaster and The Timewalk contains an entertaining and educational walk-through exhibition of Weymouth’s maritime and brewing past.
Nearby Sidmouth boasts nearly 500 buildings listed as having special historic or architectural interest, and in August the town hosts what many consider to be the country’s best folk festival at the beginning of August. Folk and roots artists from around the world as well as dance and theatre companies take over various venues in the eight-day event. The fishing village of Beer lies huddled within a small sheltered cove between gleaming white headlands. Much of the village remains unchanged since the time when it was a smugglers’ eyrie. With numerous stately homes and gardens to visit locally, including Abbotsbury Swannery and Tropical Gardens, ancient forts perched upon hilltops affording far-reaching views and a host of seaside towns, including Seaton (with its tramway) stretching along the coastline, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this part of the country. Shops ¾ mile.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Graythwaite sleeps 8.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: An idyllic Lakeland setting in 4 acres of woodland on the western shores of Lake Windermere at the heart of the beautiful Lake District. . .
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Washaway sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Fishing nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Set down a quiet leafy lane, this delightful cottage (same ownership as T13) is a romantic conversion of a former chapel; featuring original beams, it is full of character and charm and offers its own garden with a sitting-out area. Commanding panoramic views of open woodland and countryside, the holiday cottage stands high up in the Camel Valley within 50 acres of shared terraced gardens and woodland which lead down to the River Camel. Walks from the doorstep - the Camel Trail (300 yards) leads to either Padstow or Bodmin Moor. The Cornish coast is a 20-minute drive away and Wadebridge (2 miles) offers a range of shops and restaurants. Fishing (salmon and seatrout in season), tennis and riding all available locally. Shops 4 miles, pub 2 miles. Fully fitted kitchen/dining room. Steps down to cosy living room with wood-burning stove. Cosy double bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Open-tread stairs to first floor: Pretty double gallery bedroom with 5ft bed and sloping ceiling.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Cheltenham sleeps 10.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: Fine cottages and facilities – just a mile from one of England’s finest Regency towns . . . Occupying a superb position with wonderful rural views, yet within a mile or so of Cheltenham’s elegant town centre, these delightful holiday cottages have been created from a range of 19th-century barns and are furnished and equipped to high standards. All cottages enjoy a good choice of shared facilities including a covered heated swimming pool, an all-weather tennis court and a croquet lawn. The cottages are well equipped, with an automatic washing machine, microwave oven and dishwasher, and each cottage has its own sitting out area with patio and furniture.
All the fascinating corners of the beautiful Regency spa town of Cheltenham are immediately to hand: there is an art gallery, a museum, tempting boutiques, antique shops, plentiful restaurants and inns. Only a short walk away is Cheltenham’s racecourse, famous as the home of National Hunt Racing, which stages the Cheltenham Festival in March, as well as several other top quality race meetings between October and the end of April. The Pittville Pump Room, a magnificent Grade I listed building opened in 1830, has a museum on its top floor. In the ballroom it is possible to taste spa water from the original pump. Historic illustrations, photographs and small displays tell the story of Cheltenham from its beginnings in Anglo-Saxon times. The building is surrounded by attractive parkland with a lake and children’s playground, public tennis courts and golf course. Number 4 Clarence Road, built in 1832 by James Creed, is the house in which Gustav Holst was born on 21 September 1874, and where he spent the first seven years of his childhood. The Holst Birthplace Museum is a memorial to the composer and a rare treat for lovers of music. On the summit of nearby Leckhampton Hill above the Devil’s Chimney, a teetering rock column, is the site of an Iron Age fort; keen walkers can follow the Cotswold Way.
Hunting Butts Cottages provide a perfect base to explore the beautiful countryside and villages of the Cotswolds as well as the attractions of the Heart of England. The Cotswolds cast their spell on artists, naturalists, walkers and everyone with a love for rural peace and tranquillity: Broadway – the ‘Venice’ of the Cotswolds; delightful Chipping Campden; Blockley, described as the most beautiful village in England, and Stow-on-the-Wold boasting England’s oldest pub, are all within half an hour’s drive. The variety of attractions is almost endless. Exploring this region at any time of year is a rewarding experience, each season throwing a different light on the changing scene. Heritage attractions in the area include Sudeley Castle (7 miles), once home of Catherine Parr, containing Europe’s largest collection of toys, arms and armour. Forest of Dean 23 miles. Birmingham, Bath, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon are all within one hour by car. Sailing and wind-surfing on 15,000 acres of lakes near the ancient Roman town of Cirencester are available within 30 minutes’ drive. Shops ½ mile.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge sleeps 8.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Flear House and Country Cottages nestle amidst the rolling hills of the South Hams, in South Devon. It is made up of a cluster of charming stone holiday cottages including Quarry Cottage (HKKL), The Stalls (HKKM), The Dairy (HKKN), The Granary (HKKO) and main residence, the substantial period property Flear House (HKKK). They all huddle in a curving valley where a small river flows towards the Kingsbridge Estuary and the sea beyond.
The name ‘Flear’ is Saxon. In 1268, Baldwyn de la Flere was granted lands in this area, where farming goes back for more than 1000 years. Flear House and Country Cottages embrace 45 acres of beautiful sprawling rural countryside. It is an ideal holiday location for those who want to leave behind the strains of city living and relax in a peaceful rural setting. Guests can wander along pretty streams, explore rambling woods and trek over undulating hills. In spring, a sea of bluebells carpets the valley floor, in summer a range of blooming flowers decorate the gardens of Flear and in autumn the apple orchard is laden with fruit, while wild garlic and horse chestnuts, sloes and blackberries abound. Flear is well situated, not just because of its seclusion, but also because ‘civilisation’ isn’t far away. The nearest village, East Allington, which boasts an excellent gastro pub, is just a short distance. The onsite office staff can make advance reservations at other popular restaurants such as the Michelin-starred New Angel in Dartmouth or The Oyster Shack in Bigbury. The town of Kingsbridge, with its cafés and restaurants, is only a 10-minute drive and the nearest beach is 20 minutes away.
Flear offers an ideal environment to couples on romantic jaunts and nature-lovers who appreciate the beauty of Devon’s countryside and coastline. During the school holidays, it is popular with families who make use of the special facilities provided for children including the indoor and outdoor play areas, and indoor pool. The off-peak months attract many young couples with pre-school children who return to Flear year after year. Improve putting skills on the three-hole golf course, or make use of the Davis Cup size tennis court - an LTA coach is available with pre-booking. The 40-foot heated indoor swimming pool, with its adjacent sauna, is a major attraction. Kept heated at a constant 86 degrees, it can be used all year round. While all the cottages and lodges are self-catering, guests can order their food shopping in advance. The local supermarket will deliver straight to Flear so that guests can have all their produce waiting on arrival. If visitors don’t feel like cooking at all on holiday or want the odd night off, Flear Country Cottages have access to a local cook who prepares delicious homemade food and delivers fresh, full course meals straight to the door (pre-booking is essential). There is also a selection of frozen homemade meals available. Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile. Spacious living room with wood-burning stove and beams. Large kitchen/dining room with slate floor. First floor: Double bedroom. Bunk bedroom with additional set of bunk beds (for +2). Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Second floor: Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Occold sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Peacefully situated with its own garden, this detached holiday accommodation has been lovingly restored to a high standard. With use of an indoor heated swimming pool, a stay at The Stables is ideal to unwind in a charming location. Situated near to Eye and Debenham, with their interesting range of shops and pubs, there are good road links to the larger towns of Diss and Framlingham. Within easy driving distance are the cities of Bury St Edmunds, Norwich, the Suffolk Heritage coast with the delightful towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh. Shop 2½ miles, pub ½ mile. Large, open-plan, beamed living/dining room with French doors and well-equipped kitchen. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Wooden-effect floor throughout.
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Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Higher Chilfrome sleeps 3.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 3
Accommodation overview: Set in glorious countryside... not far from the Jurassic Coast Lancombe Country Cottages are set in three acres of glorious Thomas Hardy country, in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in west Dorset, close to the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast, including the Chesil Beach. The six holiday cottages converted from old barns are set around an attractive courtyard, now a communal lawned area, are all well finished and equipped and provide a relaxing retreat after a day out sightseeing.
All are named after local rivers, offer comfortable accommodation and can be booked individually or together, depending on party numbers. Unwind in the 3 acres of grounds, relax in the heated indoor swimming pool (open every day), perhaps enjoy a sauna, or on a fine day, chill out with a barbecue in a pleasant setting overlooking beautiful Dorset countryside.
Within easy driving distance visitors can explore the stunning Chesil Beach and Jurassic Coast, from Weymouth to the picturesque seaside resort of Lyme Regis, with its harbour and famous Cobb. Enjoy the many little seaside resorts, spectacular scenic coastal walks, fishing, swimming, fossil hunting and attractions such as Abbotsbury Swannery (where the swans may be fed) and Sub-Tropical Gardens, and Bennetts Water Gardens.
There are many historic houses and gardens to visit including Athelhampon House and Gardens, and Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park, as well as family attractions such as Bovington Tank Museum, Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton, Monkey World at Wareham and the Sea Life Centre at Weymouth.
The bustling market and county town of Dorchester, 8 miles, with its 18th-century houses, shops, restaurants and market is worth a visit, as is Weymouth with its Georgian seafront, Blue Flag sandy beach and traditional seaside entertainment. Inland there is the famous Cerne Abbas Giant and the quaint historic abbey town of Sherborne. Enjoy golf, fishing, horse riding and go-karting locally. Shops and pubs 2 miles.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1153 to £ 3255
Self catering accommodation in Firsby sleeps 10.
Features include: Detached • Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Indoor Pool • Games Room • Multi Bath Shower • Open Fire • Short Break • Ultimate • Pet Friendly
Accommodation overview: Peacefully tucked away in the Wolds village of Firsby this beautifully converted barn provides a perfect holiday oasis for both summer and winter breaks. Boasting both an indoor swimming pool and a wonderful snooker room it sits within substantial private grounds encompassing an ornamental Koi lake wildlife pond lawned gardens a courtyard and terraces. Inside the blend of exposed beams and vaulted ceilings complements a spacious interior with smart contemporary furnishings. The swimming pool complex houses a home gym and sauna as well as a changing room whilst the snooker room offers not only a full size snooker table but also table football a dartboard and a bar.
If visitors can tear themselves away from all these delights they'll find a fine array of attractions within easy reach. Just 4 miles away the charming market town of Spilsby provides a good range of shops restaurants and inns whilst gorgeous sandy beaches and traditional seaside entertainments are only 7 miles away at Skegness. Also a short drive away Fantasy Island offers a great family day out and a trip to the seal sanctuary at Gibraltar Point is a must for nature lovers. The magnificent cathedral castle and picturesque cobbled streets of historic Lincoln city are 35 miles. Pub 2 miles shops 4 miles.
Impressive entrance hall with vaulted ceiling. Beamed sitting room with wood burning stove. Games room. Large farmhouse kitchen with dining area and TV. Conservatory style dining room overlooking courtyard garden. Utility room. Cloakroom/WC. Second sitting room with TV/DVD. First floor: Double bedroom with 5' bed sitting area and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Two double bedrooms both with 5' bed. Two further double bedrooms with a Jack and Jill (shared) ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath) one with 5' bed.
Phone enquiries:
0844 847 1143
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Wareham sleeps 6.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Sympathetically converted, this lovely detached coach house stands within its own large garden, with views over the shared swimming pool from its open-plan living room. It enjoys use of the owners’ woodland grounds, with shady walks leading down to a river. Bournemouth and Poole (7 miles), with boat trips to the nature reserve island of Brownsea. Studland Bay nearby with sandy beach and ferries to the Channel Islands (summer only) and France. Corfe Castle, 6 miles. Wareham quay, ¼ mile. Bird-watching locally. Shops ¼ mile. Living/dining room with wood-burning stove, farmhouse-style galley kitchen area with Butler sink and door to patio. Utility. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Three bedrooms with sloping ceilings; one beamed galleried double overlooking living room, and one further double, leading to twin bedroom. Separate toilet.
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