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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Ashprington sleeps 9.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: This beautiful, detached, stone barn conversion, ideal for family holidays, is set in a quiet, tranquil location near Bow Bridge, which is over a pretty estuary off the River Dart and close to the hamlet of Tuckenhay. Yetson Barn is perfect for those wanting to enjoy a peaceful holiday and the quietness of rural country life. It is a good sized, traditional Devon barn, built of natural stone, and boasts polished wooden floors and original beams. Set in an elevated position, it enjoys open sweeping views of the surrounding countryside and farmland. The barn is in the heart of the countryside but just 5 miles inland from the riverside town of Dartmouth, a vibrant little town nestling on the bank of the River Dart. This is the home of the Britannia Royal Naval College, a haven for yachting and all types of marine activities. The town itself has an interesting assortment of individual shops, boutiques, restaurants and pubs. By ferry it is possible to cross the river to Kingswear and drive through the English Riviera comprising Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. The historic town of Totnes is just 3 miles away where a regular weekly market is held and at Christmas the town comes alive with market stalls and carol singers. The South Hams countryside, as well as numerous beaches and coves all along this stretch of coastline, can be visited. For the outdoor types there are some lovely walks around this area. The South West Coast Path offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the region and is vibrant with wildlife, plantlife and birdlife. There are several NT properties in the area, including Greenway mansion, the home of Agatha Christie, and the semi tropical gardens at Coleton Fishacre. For those with children there is so much to see and do, including Woodlands adventure park, the Buckfastleigh steam railway, boat trips from Dartmouth up the river and around the coast to Torquay, the water park at Goodrington, and a golf club close by. Shops 2½ miles, pub ¼ mile. Utility. Beamed double bedroom. Two beamed twin bedrooms. Beamed single bedroom. Bathroom with shower over Victorian roll-top bath, toilet and tiled floor. Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and tiled floor. First floor: Living room with wood-burning stove and wooden floor. Sitting/dining room with wooden floor. Beamed kitchen/breakfast room. Shower room and toilet with tiled floor. Second floor mezzanine: Open-plan beamed double bedroom (for +2) with TV and vaulted ceiling, overlooking living room.
  
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Ventnor sleeps 9.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: Woodlands, a well furnished and equipped property, commands spectacular sea views, and is set in a resort with a climate mild enough to attract visitors almost all year round. Charming, this Grade II listed Victorian villa was built in 1842, and boasts a 1/3 of an acre walled garden.
Detached, it is just half a mile from Ventnor – a largely unspoilt Victorian seaside resort, where attractions include the Botanical Gardens and several museums. Nestling beneath the 800 ft St Boniface Downs, this small town is built on a series of terraces and is protected by steep surrounding hills, with its roads zig-zagging down to a sandy beach; Woodlands is perched on the edge of one of these terraces commanding uninterrupted views of the English Channel from the garden and every room.
In addition to Blackgang Chine and the coloured sands of Alum Bay, there is a vast array of attractions within a 30-minute drive. There are local, as well as island-wide, facilities for tennis, golf and riding, and miles of spectacular cliff and downland walks. Two Heritage Coast footpaths follow the best of the shoreline, one running from Totland to St Lawrence on the south coast, the other from east of Yarmouth to west of Cowes along the north coast, each taking in a surprising variety of landscapes and coastal scenery.
For formal dining, the Royal Hotel, where Queen Victoria occasionally took afternoon tea, is just 200 yards away. Only a 5-minute walk to the sandy beach, with its small boat slipway and haven, and close to the heart of the town – where promenade pubs serve locally-caught fresh fish dishes, it is perfectly placed for an Isle holiday. Shops 3/4 miles. Entrance hall. Living room with coal-effect gas fire and French doors to conservatory and garden. Dining room. Well-equipped modern fitted kitchen with breakfast area and terracotta-tiled floor. Utility/laundry room. Bathroom with over-bath shower, bidet and toilet. First floor: Three double bedrooms, one with balcony. Bathroom with over-bath shower, bidet and toilet. Second floor: One twin bedroom, one single bedroom, each with wash basin.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Shudy Camps sleeps 9.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: Dating back to 1763, this delightful, spacious, part-thatched detached cottage is steeped in history. Once the village pub, it has now been converted to provide a comfortable holiday home which is ideal for family celebrations or get togethers with friends. The Old Three Horseshoes has a wealth of exposed beams and large inglenook fireplace in the living room, a vaulted beamed ceiling in the dining-room and a large lawned garden. Situated in the village of Shudy Camps the surrounding area is ideal for walkers, boasting many fine walks, some right from the doorstep. The property is very close to the Horseheath race track. The historic city of Cambridge with its famous colleges, museums and punting on the River Cam is 15 miles away, and there is a regular bus to the city which leaves from opposite the cottage and takes 30 minutes. The Old Three Horseshoes is an ideal base for exploring Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Essex. Other nearby places of interest include the Imperial War Museum at Duxford (10 miles), Mole Hill Wildlife Park (8 miles) and Linton Zoo (5 miles). Spend a day at the nearby Newmarket races (11 miles) or visit the market town of Saffron Walden with its range of interesting shops and restaurants. There are good rail links to London from nearby Audley End and the property is also conveniently located for Stansted Airport. Shops and pub 2 miles. Spacious beamed living room with gas ‘log-effect’ fire in inglenook fireplace. Beamed sitting room with gas ‘wood burner’ in brick fireplace and TV. Step down to dining area. Spacious kitchen with breakfast area, gas range (for cooking), TV, French doors to garden and tiled floor. Beamed double bedroom with 6ft bed, TV, vaulted ceiling and French doors to garden. Separate toilet. First floor: Two twin bedrooms (one can be 5ft double) and vaulted ceiling. Second staircase to first floor: Double bedroom with additional single bed (for +1) and en-suite shower room with toilet. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Looe sleeps 9.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: With superb panoramic views of the sea and coastline from its principal rooms, balcony, terrace and gardens, this spacious, modern detached house is only 300 yards from a sand and shingle beach in Downderry. Set on a small hillside development, the property is furnished and equipped to a very high standard.
Downderry is a small village on the coast, with a pub, restaurant, café and shop within half a mile of the house. Seaton is very close and has a popular sand and shingle beach and a nearby monkey sanctuary. Looe is 7 miles away and is an interesting seaside resort with a lovely sandy beach and offers boat and fishing trips. The old picturesque fishing village of Polperro is 12 miles away. The famous country house at Mount Edgcumbe is close by. The Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan are within 30 miles. Plymouth with its excellent shopping and leisure facilities (cinema, theatres, bowling and ice skating) is half an hour away. The Barbican, the National Marine Aquarium and Plymouth Hoe are well worth visiting. Bodmin Moor can also be reached within half an hour and offers excellent walking and pony trekking. Shops ½ mile. 14 steps down to entrance. Entrance hall. Living room with large glazed patio doors to a balcony with magnificent sea views from Rame Head to Looe Island. Dining room with large picture windows and sea views. Modern, well-equipped kitchen with sea views. Small sitting-room with TV. Single bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Lower ground floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed, sea views and doors to terrace; one with en-suite shower room and toilet. One twin bedroom. One bunk bedroom with sea views and doors to terrace. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Loddon sleeps 9.
Features include: • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: In a south-facing position, this delightful holiday cottage stands detached on a 1000-acre farm, bordered on its south and east by the River Yare and its tributary, the Chet. Close to woodland, it commands panoramic views over Hardley Flood – a 50-acre lake that is also a nature reserve with a bird hide and where coarse fishing is available between June and March. Further fishing is to be found on the nearby rivers, and pleasant walks can be enjoyed along the river banks and across the farm. In a unique location, there is easy access to the seaside, which is about 12 miles away. The city of Norwich is 9 miles away, with its castle, museums and good shopping. Living room with electric ‘coal-effect’ fire. Dining room. Spacious kitchen. Shower room. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom. Three twin bedrooms. Single bedroom. Bathroom and toilet.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Holt sleeps 9.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: A perfect rural retreat - rustic, comfortable homes surrounded by woodland and nature reserves... Tucked away on the edge of the historic Georgian market town of Holt, situated just a few miles inland from the North Norfolk Coast with its wealth of sandy beaches, RSPB nature and bird reserves. Providing perfect holiday retreats for discerning larger family groups, these converted barns offer spacious and comfortable accommodation boasting beamed interiors, wood-burning stove, limestone floors, en-suite bathroom facilities to most bedrooms and well-equipped farmhouse kitchens with granite work surfaces. Each has its own enclosed garden with seating furniture and parking.
Situated within landscaped grounds with an unfenced natural wildlife pond, the holiday properties are within walking distance of Holt market place, with its many very attractive buildings and the back streets leading to courtyards with their cafés and plenty of shops to enjoy. The town is served by a unique horse drawn coach service known as ‘The Holt Flyer’ connecting the railway station to the town, which is about three quarters of a mile away, at Kelling. The North Norfolk Railway (the Poppy Line) runs along the Norfolk coast onto Sheringham.
Excellent walking enjoyed from the doorstep, with designated footpaths and Holt Lowes Country Park; an area of SSSI and a tranquil setting of almost 100 acres of mature woodland adjoining the heathland and River Glaven with broadrides and way marked walks. One of the routes is designed for ease of use by the less mobile or for families with pushchairs. Interesting features within the park include totem pole, carved stile, play area and viewing tower.
Good cycling opportunities from the doorstep. Cley-next-the-Sea and Blakeney quay, 5 miles. Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham for excellent sandy beaches, 12 miles. City of Norwich with excellent shopping, cathedral, castle museum, restaurants and famous Norfolk Broads within an hour’s drive. Shops and pub ¼ mile.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Goathland sleeps 9.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: Goathland is situated at the heart of the North York Moors National Park in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, famous for its connections with the TV series Heartbeat and the black faced sheep that mingle amongst the visitors. More than 100 years old, these two stone-built holiday cottages are located down a quiet lane, a short stroll from the village centre, pubs, inns, tea rooms and quaint little shops that surround the village green. Curlew Cottage (ITA) has been lovingly refurbished to a high standard with a beautiful south-facing garden, whilst Orchard Cottage (ITB) is a charming, detached country cottage.
Bridle paths and cycle ways abound from the doorstep. Discover the pretty villages of the Esk Valley, take the steam train to Pickering and Grosmont, or explore the numerous market towns such as Kirkby Moorside, Helmsley and Malton where the cobbled streets are lined with antique and curio shops and friendly locals wait to greet you. Meander along the winding roads of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and discover some of the pretty villages tucked away deep in the valleys. There is an abundance of historic castles, abbeys and fishing villages in the surrounding moors and nearby coast. The historic port of Whitby, known for its connections with Captain James Cook, is a 20-minute drive with its colourful harbour, cobbled streets and long sandy beach. Discover the smugglers coves of Robin Hoods Bay, Runswick Bay and Staithes. The area boasts numerous good pubs, restaurants and shops specialising in local food. For family days out, Flamingo Land theme park and zoo and the Dalby Forest visitor centre are a short drive away. Shops 500 yards. Large living room with open fire. Large well-equipped kitchen/dining room with Aga and electric cooker. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Separate toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Single bedroom.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Tresbandy sleeps 9.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: This spacious comfortable family home stands detached within 70 acres of farm grounds with rare breed animals, woodland, a lake and a river. Symonds Yat and the Forest of Dean nearby have beautiful scenic walking, cycling, canoeing and climbing as well as attractions such as Go Ape, Puzzlewood and a steam railway. Within easy driving distance of Ross-on-Wye, Monmouth and Hereford. Shop 2 miles, pub 1½ miles. Double bedroom with door to garden and en-suite shower room with toilet. Three twin bedrooms, one with additional single bed (for +1). Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. First floor: Large living/dining room with door to patio and beams. Large, well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area and tiled floor. Utility.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Offwell sleeps 9.
Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Detached • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: Slowpool is a detached period property which has been extended to provide spacious accommodation for a large family or friends - who want to holiday together or have a special occasion to celebrate. It occupies a very rural setting at the end of a track in a 6-acre wood, 3 miles south of Honiton. The wood is a haven for wildlife with regular sighting of badgers, deer and an abundance of birds. There is a network of footpaths in the woods for guests to use at their leisure. The coast of Sidmouth is a mere 20-minute drive.
This is a superb house with total privacy; it has been decorated and furnished to a very high standard and boasts three wood-burning stoves, together with many original features. For walkers and bird-watchers, this really is the most suitable accommodation. There are so many walks to enjoy from the front door.
Many activities are available in the area including golf, fishing, horse riding and sailing. There are also numerous NT properties - all within a short drive. Exmouth is close by and has lovely 2-mile stretch of beach and was once home to the wives of Nelson and Byron respectively, whilst a bit further on lies the genteel town of Budleigh Salterton with its white-washed and thatched cottages which attracted such visitors as Noel Coward and PG Wodehouse. At Exeter, the South West Coastal Path Park is an ideal family day out. Exmoor National Park is also worth a visit, with its rugged landscape and ponies. Shops and pubs 3 miles. Hall. Spacious living room with wood-burning stove. Second living room with wood-burning stove and TV. Well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with electric range, tiled floor and large dining area. Utility. Shower room and toilet. Slate floor throughout ground floor. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet; one leading to dressing room with single bed (for +1 child). Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with double-ended Jacuzzi bath and toilet. Oak floor throughout first floor.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Combeinteignhead sleeps 9.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: This delightful 200-year-old cottage nestles in the pretty village of Combeinteignhead, only 2 miles from the seaside village of Shaldon. Hazelbrook Cottage, one of a row, was once part of the old bakery for the village and retains many original features including original beams and open fire. The holiday property is very spacious and has been furnished and decorated to a very good standard. There is a small lawned garden with views over fields. This makes an ideal base for families and friends to get together. The local pub, dating back to the 17th century, is a few doors from the cottage and serves fabulous food and real ales; there is also live acoustic music on certain days. There are many walks that can be taken from the cottage. Teign Estuary is a great place for bird watching and nature lovers. Teignmouth is only 5 miles away, with many shops, the pier and theatre. Places like Branscombe, Seaton with its famous Tramway and Sidmouth are all within a car drive. Crealy Adventure Park, ideal for children, is close by near Exeter 15 miles. Paignton Zoo is worth a visit, and there are many NT places to visit. Dartmouth steam train in Paignton leads to Kingswear where a ferry can be caught over to Dartmouth. Dartmoor, with its heather clad tors and ponies, is very close to the cottage. The market town of Newton Abbot is 2 miles away; there is a market on a Saturday and a local farmers market on a Tuesday. Torquay is 6 miles away; here there are ferries over to Brixham, a lovely day out. Shops 1 mile, pub 10 yards. Four steps down from entrance to spacious, beamed living room with open fire, wooden floor and well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen area with gas range (for cooking). Spacious dining room/conservatory with wooden floor. Utility. Double bedroom with additional Z-bed (for +1 child) and wood-burning stove. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed, countryside views and en-suite shower room with toilet, one with feature fireplace. Twin bedroom with feature fireplace. Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower attachment and toilet.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Wellington sleeps 9.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: Set in a pretty tranquil spot surrounded by countryside, this charming detached house is a perfect holiday base for families and friends to get together. On the boundary of Somerset’s Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve, this is an ideal place for walkers, bird-watchers, cyclists or for those who want a peaceful holiday. Two Bridges has been decorated and furnished to a very good standard, and offers spacious accommodation. There is a spacious garden which has been beautifully maintained. There is fly fishing available by arrangement in the river just 200 yards from the property (children must be supervised), and there are many places to visit including Crealy Adventure Park which is just outside Exeter. Exeter with its fabulous cathedral, many shops, canal and quaint hidden pubs is close by, as is Taunton with its array of shops. Exmouth with its sandy beaches is only 35 minutes away or take a trip to Exmoor National Park and look out for red deer and ponies, or take a Landrover ride across the rugged terrain. There are many villages well worth visiting across Exmoor, take time out for a cream tea, or stop to see some breathtaking scenery. There are many National Trust places close by including Arlington Court, Watersmeet and Dunster Castle, as well as Marwood Gardens. Cothay Manor is 3 miles; Glastonbury and Cheddar Caves are within driving distance of the property, and well worth a day out. Minehead is not far away, with its sandy beach, steam railway and shops. It is hard to believe just how amazingly pretty and peaceful this tiny hamlet really is - just a church, a few cottages, and farmland all around in a totally unspoilt and most unvisited corner of West Somerset. Shops 2¾ miles, pub ½ mile. Spacious kitchen/dining room with stone floor. Utility. Single bedroom. First floor: Living room with wood-burning stove and wooden floor. Snug with wooden floor. Two twin bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room. Second floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed and en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet, one double with en-suite shower room and toilet.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Selsey sleeps 9.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: This delightful thatched holiday cottage is ideally located just 100 yards from the beach in a quiet residential area in the old part of Selsey, and boasts many period features. Within easy reach are scenic coastal walks, Pagham Harbour (SSSI), bird-watching, golf, fishing, boating, riding, cycling and diving. Chichester (10 minutes) with cathedral, theatre, Goodwood or Fontwell horse/motor racing, Weald and Downland open air museum, and West Dean gardens. Slightly further afield is Bosham, or historic Arundel. Shops ½ mile. Living room with open fire in inglenook fireplace. Dining room. Well-equipped kitchen with tiled floor. Snug with wood-burning stove. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft four-poster bed. Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed; one with additional Z-bed (for +1) and ornamental inglenook fireplace. Twin bedroom. All bedrooms with TV. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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