Luxury Self-Catering Homes
Our hand-picked collection includes the most unique luxury cottages by the sea to luxury self-catering homes throughout the UK.
The Redes
Ponsanooth, Mylor, Cornwall, UK
Radiating pure rustic romance this fairytale cottage settled on the edge of the magical Kennall Vale is the perfect refuge for both earth mothers and nature lovers alike.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £850 per week, £645 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and outdoor shower
Daydreamer
Freathy, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Ever dreamt of your own private cliff top retreat complete with bubbly hot tub and never-ending views out across Barbadian blue waters? Blissfully set on Freathy cliff in 'Cornwall's forgotten corner', Daydreamer offers just that and so much more.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,175 per week, £925 per short break
Pets: Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Peacock Blue
In the heart of Dartmoor National Park lies a sublime self-catering abode named Peacock Blue; the haute design and stylish interiors fuse with vintage finds and sophisticated flourishes to create a divine luxury home stay. A unique and vibrant abode which design aficionados will lust over.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £775 per week, £625 per short break
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Little Portion
Cubert, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
Crooked and charming, collected and collated, this pretty red tin cottage is the perfect couples' cottage retreat in Cornwall just a mile’s amble from Holywell Bay and Porth Joke Beach. Reclaimed finishes, trailing plants and an al fresco hot tub.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £995 per week, £795 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are very welcome
Features: Hot tub
Somerby
Trebudannon, Watergate Bay, Cornwall, UK
Embrace the vibrancy of Cornish sunsets, the scent of flower-filled gardens and the warmth of flickering flames from the open fireplace at this luxury modern barn set in a sleepy hamlet near Watergate Bay in north Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £625 per week, £525 per short break
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Type 2 electric car charging point
Moontide
Moontide beach cabin is tucked into the cliffside overlooking Whitsand Bay in the wild and beautiful “forgotten corner” of Cornwall. Look forward to lazy mornings under the covers gazing out to sea, long days on the beach and relaxed al fresco suppers on the wrap-around deck.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £995 per week, £750 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Wrey Mist
Bordering the pretty Dartmoor village of Lustleigh, this luxury self-catering cottage flaunts timeless tranquillity in its original cobbles, thick granite walls and neat slate roof, offering an indulgent couples’ retreat in Devon's wild heart.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £795 per week, £595 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets
The Edge
Set in a cliff top location with a bird’s eye view of Whitsand Bay and the surrounding coast, The Edge is the perfect eco-friendly luxury self-catering beach hut for honeymoons with a difference. Stunning coastal vistas over Whitsand Bay and beyond...
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,695 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, heated outdoor shower
Siren
Coverack Cove, Coverack, Cornwall, UK
An inspiring bohemian beach cottage in Coverack for creative souls, let Siren seduce your wanderlust and take you on a journey down to Cornwall’s wild Lizard Peninsula. This luxury cottage by the sea is blissfully tucked away commanding breath-taking sea views.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £825 per week, £625 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
The Sea Rose
The Sea Rose is a luxury cottage overlooking the sea set in prime position amidst a quintessential fishing village of whitewashed thatched cottages, where wildflower paths and trickling streams amble down to the beautiful Cadgwith cove.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £625 per week, £525 per short break
Pets: One small-medium well-behaved dog on prior request
The Ink
Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, Cornwall, UK
A luxury cliff-side beach cottage by the sea set in one of Cornwall’s most sought after coastal villages. Perched above the turquoise waters of Trevaunance Cove in St Agnes, north Cornwall and with stunning views across the horizon, this is the perfect hideaway for couples in love.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £845 per week, £695 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Sea Sentry
As featured on George Clarke's Amazing Spaces, this World War Two guard tower nestled on the coast in sought-after Shaldon has been brought bang into the 21st Century with an armoury of quirky mod cons, making it an ingeniously designed retreat for two overlooking the sea.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £795 per week, £625 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
The Herringbone
Perfectly placed right on the water's edge in the quintessential harbour of Mousehole (famously named by Dylan Thomas as the prettiest village in England), The Herringbone cottage is a stylish luxury self-catering net loft perfectly places for romantic breaks by the sea and ice cream for breakfast.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £895 per week, £695 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Pixie Nook
Warleggan, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK
This romantic moorland cottage in Cornwall could easily be mistaken for Kate Winslet’s ‘The Holiday’ cottage. A secluded garden filled with beautiful blooms, wild strawberries and a hot tub makes it the perfect couples' retreat on the Cornish moors.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £925 per week, £695 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Features: Cedar wood hot tub
The Nightfly
Michaelchurch Escley, Herefordshire, UK
Hidden away on the edge of the Herefordshire countryside lies The Nightfly; a luxury couple's retreat infused with the history of the Brecon Beacons and idyllically located near the Black Mountains. The lavish interior of The Nightfly is a real talking point, themed around the iconic Spitfire plane.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £995 per week, £795 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Libertine
Goonhavern, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
Libertine; a luxury self-catering bolthole set amidst a milieu of pretty woodland just outside Goonhavern village on the north Cornwall coast. This fashionista’s cottage is positioned within a few miles of Holywell Bay, St Agnes and Perranporth beach.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £695 per week, £525 per short break
Pets: One large or two medium-sized dogs are welcome
Sweetpea Cottage
Kestle Mill, Crantock, Cornwall, UK
Set deep within the Cornish countryside, yet just three miles from Crantock beach on North Cornwall's golden coastline, this luxury holiday cottage is as quaint as they come. Sweetpea Cottage is perfect for baby-friendly breaks and romantic escapes.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £875 per week, £650 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Well-equipped children´s nursery
Keepers
Michaelchurch Escley, Herefordshire, UK
Formerly owned by dairy farmers, this bucolic barn conversion near Hay-On-Wye has been beautifully transformed into the most luxurious self-catering bolthole set in the rolling hills of the Herefordshire countryside.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £825 per week, £625 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Little Otterling
Gunnislake, Tamar Valley, Cornwall, UK
Approached through a meadow of buttercups, bluebells and pink campion, Little Otterling is a chic cottage with a cool Scandi style hunkered down on the banks of the River Tamar in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Cornwall border.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £695 per week, £525 per short break
Pets: One large or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Fire pit
Nomad
Marhamchurch, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, UK
Carved into the hillside in a secluded location near Widemouth Bay in Cornwall, Nomad marries two hand-crafted luxury gypsy wagons with a rustic bothy via an underground tunnel, resulting in one truly unique self-catering retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £895 per week, £775 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Hot tub
The Cable Hut
Aberbach, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
The Cable Hut nestles between the remote beaches of Abermawr and Aberbach in South Wales. Set beside a single track road within meters of the Pembrokeshire coast path, a true castaway experience awaits from the moment of arrival.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £825 per week, £695 per short break
Pets: One large or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and garden studio with log burner
Sojourn
Drewsteignton, Dartmoor, Devon, UK
Nestled within the wilds of Dartmoor near Chagford sits Sojourn; a luxury chocolate box cottage with spa room. A true English country cottage with lavish finishes and beautiful linens.
Sleeps: Up to 2 people
From: £850 per week, £675 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Spa room with massage table.
Bay View
Ravenscar, Whitby, Yorkshire, UK
Nestled on the cliffs overlooking the picturesque Robin Hood's Bay, this luxury coastal cottage for two near Whitby sits quietly amidst the stunning rural coastline of North Yorkshire. This enviable coastal location is the idyllic base for exploring the moors and stunning coastline.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £895 per week, £750 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Little Gillyflower
Gunnislake, Tamar Valley, Cornwall, UK
Little Gillyflower is a beautifully romantic self-catering cottage right on the river's edge near Gunnislake; just perfect for lovebirds looking for a romantic escape in the peaceful Tamar Valley on the Cornwall and Devon border.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £695 per week, £525 per short break
Pets: One large or two small dogs are welcome
Features: Fire pit
Skyfall
A unique romantic self-catering cottage nestled within the dramatic landscapes of Scotland's Western Highlands boasting breathtaking views.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,295 per week, £895 per short break
Pets: Sorry no pets are permitted
Features: Hot tub
Seraphina
Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, UK
Find the tiny lane leading towards the Roseland in west Cornwall to enter the Celtic kingdom of turquoise bays, sandy coves and multi-coloured seaweeds. Hidden within this lush peninsula in the sweet hamlet of Treworthal is Seraphina; a luxury self-catering modern cottage made for spontaneous romantic getaways.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £725 per week, £575 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Dragonwood Boat House
A boutique boat house designed with romance in mind, Dragonwood Boat House is a traditional Victorian bolthole with a modern Italian twist. This lakeside abode near Oakham, Rutland offers luxury self-catering breaks in the most magical of settings.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £895 per week, £725 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Guests have access to kayaks on the lake
Sundance
Trebudannon, Watergate Bay, Cornwall, UK
This rustic bohemian abode is set off the beaten track between Newquay and Watergate Bay. Pared-back yet sumptuous, with heavy French linens and indulgent inside-outside living, this handcrafted wagon’s wild heart beats a free-spirited rhythm throughout its nomadic soul.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £650 per week, £550 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Islander
Freathy, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
A luxury cliff top cabin set on Freathy Cliff overlooking Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, Islander is a Bahamas-inspired retreat with a tropical beat running through its soul. A sea-view hot tub is the cherry on top of this already oh-so-sweet piña colada pie.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,395 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Castaway
Loch Broom, Ullapool, Scotland, UK
Tucked away on the south shores of Loch Broom, Castaway is a luxury self-catering cottage with outside hot tub set above a private beach in the Scottish Highlands. This magical dwelling promises a unique getaway experience like no other…
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £995 per week, £795 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Wood-fired hot tub
Little Scarlet
Burford, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds, UK
This luxury self-catering cottage in the Cotswolds is set in the heart of pretty Burford in Oxfordshire. Little Scarlet offers lovers a romantic retreat for stolen weekends and holidays in the rolling countryside, pottering between quaint tea rooms and independent boutiques.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,395 per week, £1,050 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Little Bear
Billingshurst, West Sussex, UK
Acres upon acres of bluebell-swathed woodland provides the heart-stirring backdrop for this enchanted hideaway in the heart of the Weald Downlands in West Sussex. Lovebirds will find the wood-fired cedar hot tub a magical way to reconnect and revivify.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,095 per week, £850 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Wood-fired eco hot tub
The Hide
Callestick, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
An unexpected discovery at the end of a Cornish country lane, this luxury self-catering hideaway in Cornwall is near Perranporth beach and combines rusticity with contemporary clean-line appeal. From yoga weekends to wild Cornwall food escapes.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,250 per week, £950 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, fire pit and yoga deck
The Poet´s Hideaway
St Breward, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK
Steeped in history and wrapped-up in romance, this luxury stone cottage sits on the western fringes of Cornwall's Bodmin Moor. From sunset walks along the beach to moorland picnics surrounded by trickling streams and freely roaming ponies, a luxury self-catering escape to The Poet's Hideaway has it all.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £750 per week, £595 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Atlanta
Freathy, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Studded into the cliff face, Atlanta promises an unforgettable escape in Cornwall’s forgotten corner. Panoramic views of Whitsand Bay's golden sand, azure waters and rugged coastline create an enchanting destination for holidays beside the sea.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,050 per week, £800 per short break
Pets: One small well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Italian spa bath
Aphrodite
Trevalga, Boscastle, Cornwall, UK
Magnificent sea views in a secluded location nestled between the coastal villages of Boscastle and Tintagel. This unique Cornish holiday home by the sea is spacious, set over five floors, making an unforgettable escape by the sea on the north Cornish coast.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,295 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
The Beach Hut
Millook, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, UK
Stay in this unique rough-luxe beach shack in North Cornwall and rediscover the simple life in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Fresh interiors, maritime lullabies and the starriest of night skies make this traditional yet chic Cornish beach shack the most inspiring of retreats.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,895 per week, £1,395 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Wishbone
Malvern, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, UK
Tranquillity and romance unfold in the heart of the Malvern Hills at this rough-luxe self-catering barn conversion set in 16 acres of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wishbone is perfect for couples wanting to go off the radar into their own little paradisiacal land.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £975 per week, £775 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Fishing lake and fire pit
Delphin
If your dream luxury break includes wild swimming, fine-dining hangouts and listening to vinyl records by the fire, then this Scandi-inspired modern beach house in Porthleven will be one to tick off the bucket list. Delphin is sublimely set overlooking the sea between the Lizard Peninsula and Marazion in west Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,250 per week, £895 per short break
Pets: One dog or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Firefly
Trebudannon, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, UK
Nomadic types will love Firefly’s earthy, back-to-nature appeal. Handcrafted using rough cut timber and complete with a double smoking chimney, hot tub and wildlife pond, Firefly is an intriguing cottage hideaway in Cornwall perfect for couples.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,095 per week, £850 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Filly Island
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, UK
Blending style with a big dose of ingenuity results in something truly quite magical here at Filly Island. This unique cottage in Cirencester is sat upon a tiny island accessed by the humpback bridge. Pre-loved finds are revivified to bring about the unique interiorscape at Filly Island.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £825 per week, £625 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome on prior request
Seaglass
Tregonhawke, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Seaglass is a stylish self-catering beach hut in Cornwall boasting awe-inspiring views which will captivate and delight. This eco-friendly cabin overlooking Whitsand Bay is the perfect luxury hideaway for lovebirds looking for some romance by the sea.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,695 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and heated outdoor shower
The Cotton Tree
Cubert, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
The Cotton Tree is a Queenslander-style clapboard cottage inspired by tropical beach houses and barefoot living. Set on the north Cornwall coast, Holywell Bay and Porth Joke beach are within easy reach.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,095 per week, £895 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are very welcome
Features: Hot tub
The Limit
As seen on ITV's 'Cornwall' with Caroline Quentin and George Clark's Amazing Spaces, this quirky 1930s luxury beach hut is becoming quite an iconic dwelling within the north coast of Cornwall. Its unique position with Holywell Bay’s sand dunes makes it perfect for romantic self-catering weekends by the sea.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,250 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and fire pit
The Sanctuary
Keyhaven, Lymington, Hampshire, UK
Bordering the New Forest in the idyllic Lymore Valley, this industrial-inspired retreat comes complete with a huge lawn for morning yoga, hot tub, fire pit and his'n'hers cruiser bikes for peddling down to the beach. A bubble of country dreams you'll never want to burst!
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,450 per week, £1,150 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Jacuzzi hot tub, Kadai fire pit and cruiser bikes
Hinterland Cabin
Perched on a hill overlooking the Conwy valley, this luxury log cabin sits on the border of Snowdonia, enveloped by big skies and soaring mountains. Whether hill hiking or gorge trekking, the hot tub and sauna will be the perfect remedy to the day's adventures.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,295 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and sauna
Supernova
For a far-flung romantic getaway or unique solo break, this luxury self-catering chapel conversion on the Isle of Skye in the Scottish highlands is the perfect sanctuary. Relax in the spa bath and enjoy views over Loch Harport after a day on the mountains.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,395 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Sauna
Bramblewick
Ravenscar, Robin Hood´s Bay, Yorkshire, UK
Bramblewick is a spacious exquisitely finished luxury self-catering coastal cottage close to Whitby boasting far-reaching views over the World Heritage coastline of Robin Hood's Bay and the North York Moors National Park. This romantic bolthole is perfect for couples searching for an idyllic escape by the sea.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,550 per week, £1,075 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Breakers
This cliffhanger of a property in Whitsand Bay promises a truly unique getaway. If it’s a luxury coastal self-catering escape you crave then you can’t get much closer to the elements than Breakers. With panoramic views of Whitsand Bay, this is the perfect sand-between-toes romantic hideaway.
Sleeps: Up to 3 guests (2 adults and one child aged 5 or over)
From: £975 per week, £775 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hammocks
Pilgrim
Bruton, Glastonbury, Somerset, UK
Tucked down a country lane near the town of Bruton, this luxury cottage flaunts a cinema room, swimming pool and tennis court.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £995 per week, £825 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Cinema room, solar covered outdoor swimming pool (June to August) and tennis court
The Boat House
With luxurious contemporary interiors, The Boat House near Cawsand is a very special gem in the forgotten corner of Cornwall. The gardens are a nature lover's paradise with five acres of secluded wooded grounds leading down to the beach.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,295 per week, £895 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Walden Lakehouse
Glasson, County Westmeath, Republic of Ireland
Hunkering on the shores of Lough Ree, Walden Lakehouse offers luxury living on the middle lake of the River Shannon. With its cool mid-century décor and lush woodland setting, it’s little wonder the cabin was crowned ‘Ireland’s Home of The Year’.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,150 per week, £895 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
The Chalk House
Perched above Mousehole harbour, The Chalk House takes prime position in one of England’s most charming seaside villages. Dating back to Victorian times, this luxury retreat has a nostalgic appeal, filled with vintage fishing town charm.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £995 per week, £725 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Fire pit and in-built pizza oven
The Butlery
The Butlery is luxury self-catering cottage set within a private seafront estate in Sandwich Bay, Kent, with stunning Arts and Crafts decor and a charming history.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £725 per week, £595 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One small dog welcome on prior request
Features: Guests have access to a large children´s playroom with ping pong and pool table
The Fisherman´s Knot
Perched above Cadgwith Cove's iconic sea pool bobbing with colourful fishing boats, The Fisherman's Knot is a charming luxury thatched cottage with a modern take on retro interiors.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £975 per week, £695 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One small-medium well-behaved dog is welcome on prior request
The Bulrushes
Trerice, Crantock, Cornwall, UK
Ensconced within a delightful verdant valley setting in North Cornwall, The Bulrushes is a luxury cottage close to the coastal village of Crantock, exuding a charming spirit all of its own.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £995 per week, £725 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Old Fox Cottage
Bretforton, Evesham, Worcestershire, Cotswolds, UK
Old Fox Cottage is a traditionally thatched Grade II-listed 'chocolate box' cottage perfect for families or couples looking for a luxury self-catering cottage break away in the Cotswolds.
Sleeps: Sleeps up to 4 people
From: £925 per week, £665 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
The Wool Shed
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
With an off-the-beaten-track feel, but set within a pretty Cornish hamlet, The Wool Shed is a hand-crafted home exuding rusticity where scorched wooden floors, knotty textures and a pallet of calm greys combine into a modern-day holiday abode for style aficionados.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,150 per week, £795 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Elysian
Escape the hubbub of everyday life and escape to this luxury cottage in the moorland village of Rilla Mill in Cornwall, where tranquillity promises only to be disturbed by birdsong. Elysian's pared-back rough-luxe style makes it an inspired Cornish retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £875 per week, £625 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Cinema room, summer house, linhay studio
Papilio Creek
Milborne Wick, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
Contemporary and idyllic, romantic and bright, Papilio Creek in rural Dorset is a celestial haven of harmony and joy where gentle relaxation and garden naps are the only things on the agenda.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,395 per week, £1,195 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets permitted
Features: Sauna and steam room available. A hot tub is available on prior request.
The Restoratory
Boasting literary-inspired artwork and interesting artifacts throughout, The Restoratory is a stylish Tudor house right on the beach in Sandwich Bay.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £825 per week, £695 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One small well-behaved dog on prior request
Features: Playroom with ping pong and pool table
The Hamptons
Nestled within the grounds of a country estate, The Hamptons is a New England-style cottage flaunting chic interiors, lying within easy reach of the blue waters and golden sands of Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsula.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £750 per week, £550 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Spinnakers
St Mawes, Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, UK
Set in an idyllic location not far from the picturesque harbour town of St Mawes, a relaxing stay is guaranteed at Spinnakers. Set in gardens complete with natural pond, the barn offers the perfect location to enjoy a tranquil retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £850 per week, £650 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
The Riddle
North Bovey, Dartmoor, Devon, UK
Plot your country escape to this luxury holiday cottage in North Bovey; one of Devon's most idyllic villages set within the rugged beauty of Dartmoor National Park. The Riddle is the type of cottage you might find on the pages of a storybook.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,350 per week, £1,050 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are very welcome, or three on prior request.
Theodora´s Cottage
Peeking through a curtain of majestic green pines within the colourful patchwork of Dorset’s countryside you’ll find Theodora's Cottage, a thatched white cob cottage set near the iconic village of Burton Bradstock.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £995 per week, £795 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
The Spyglass
Surrender to the call of the sea and let The Spyglass seduce you into a world of maritime Cornwall. Just a stone’s throw from the sea with access to the beach, this luxury self-catering beach cottage is one of Gorran Haven’s best kept secrets.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,295 per week, £995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved medium dogs are welcome
Faerie Door Cottage
Thatched with combed wheat straw and sprinkled with magic, Faerie Door Cottage is a dream cottage plucked straight from a story book. West Overton provides an idyllic setting for luxury self-catering cottage breaks in Wiltshire.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £995 per week, £795 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Apifera
Fownhope, Hereford, Herefordshire, UK
Set in a land where wildflower meadows cushion underfoot and clematis scramble to the skies, this enchanting Wye Valley country cottage is the dream lovers' retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £850 per week, £645 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
The Creamery
Abbotsham, Appledore, Devon, UK
Far from the crowds, the Hartland Heritage Coast is a halcyon world of pebble beaches and Beatrix Potter wildlife backed by a deep blue sea. Set between Appledore and Clovelly, The Creamery was made for those hidden-away self-catering holidays in Devon.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,350 per week, £995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Fire pit and summerhouse reading room
The Hop Store
Ledbury, Herefordshire, Cotswolds, UK
Surrounded by 200 acres of perfectly aligned hop yards, rolling meadows and juicy apple orchards, The Hop Store is idyllically situated on one of the last remaining hop farms in the UK, not far from Ledbury in Herefordshire.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £850 per week, £595 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Tempest
Surrender to the majesty of Whitsand Bay with a luxury self-catering beach house break at Tempest. Fall asleep to the sound of the waves and gaze out to infinite sea and sky views as you let this 'forgotten corner' of Cornwall lure you under its spell.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,695 per week, £1,195 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One large or two well-behaved small dogs are welcome
The Fable
Ventongimps, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
Nestled up a tiny track surrounded by pretty rose gardens, The Fable is a fairytale cottage in Cornwall near St Agnes in the heart of Poldark country. This luxury home with hot tub is just three miles from the golden sands of Perranporth beach and Trevaunance Cove.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,495 per week, £1,050 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
The Oyster Catcher
This luxury holiday home in Mousehole flaunts exquisite interiors that exude a certain ethereal elegance and calm which, when combined with the gentle lapping of the tide on the doorstep, guarantee a perfectly relaxing and rejuvenating stay.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,450 per week
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Gypsea Rocks
Trebarwith Strand, Tintagel, Cornwall, UK
Gypsea Rocks nestles between the soaring cliffs of a hidden valley in north Cornwall, 500 metres from Trebarwith Strand beach. This luxury self-catering cottage is a perfect seaside haven combining vintage finds with rustic flourishes.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,350 per week, £975 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Cotteswere
Barford St John, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds, UK
Holiday between rolling hills at this luxury self-catering cottage tucked away in the pretty Oxfordshire village of Barford St John. This bolthole marries Cotswolds style with theatrical flourishes, making a show-stopping hideaway in a serene location.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £950 per week, £795 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Little Eden
Loch Lomond, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Perched on the shores of Loch Lomond and with glorious mountain views, this private and romantic self-catering cottage is perfectly romantic and wildly gorgeous.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,550 per week, £1,295 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Fire pit and secluded bay on Loch Lomond, perfect for launching kayaks
Clapper Bridge Cottage
St Martin, Helford, Cornwall, UK
Situated in acres of private woodland with the pretty stream meandering along beside, this wooden-cladded self-catering cottage near Helford is the epitome of rural charm and exudes oodles of rustic country character.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £850 per week, £595 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Lost Cottage
Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland
Lost Cottage was once a winter refuge to a herd of mountain goats but now invites guests to stay in one of the most unique self-catering cottages in Kerry, Ireland. Pared-back interiors offer a stylishly simple shelter from which to admire Glenbeigh's emerald green farmland and soaring mountains.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,295 per week, £995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
The Flower Press
Bibury, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, UK
Luxurious furnishings, gentle tones and a vibrant garden brimming with anemones make The Flower Press a snug and intimate home-from-home.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,495 per week, £1,125 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is very welcome
The Osprey
Windermere, The Lake District, Cumbria, UK
This luxury self-catering boathouse overlooks the serene waters of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park. It is easy to see how the beloved children's tale Swallows and Amazons was inspired by the magical lakeside location.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £2,350 per week, £1,750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Features: Private jetty and boat mooring
Eirianfa
Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd, Ruthin, Wales, UK
Cradled within a peaceful valley near Ruthin, this heart-stirring luxury cottage in Denbighshire boasts a games room with hot tub and a private lake, all set within 17 acres in North Wales.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,395 per week, £1,050 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One medium or two small dogs on prior request
Features: Hot tub, bar, 50" TV, pool table, private lake
The Looking Glass
Perfectly combining the old and new, The Looking Glass is a modern home nestled into the cliffs above the golden sands of Mawgan Porth in north Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £2,995 per week, £2,250 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed
Phillimores
Woodleigh, Kingsbridge, Devon, UK
Flaunting all that is good and great about sunny South Devon, Phillimores is an intriguing self-catering holiday cottage blending the traditional and the stylish. This 17th century cottage is idyllically cosseted in a wooded valley not far from Kingsbridge in the ever-popular South Hams region of Devon.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £995 per week, £695 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets permitted
Rydon
Trusham, Teign Valley, Devon, UK
Enjoy some time out at this contemporary self-catering barn dwelling squirrelled away in the picturesque Teign Valley, Devon.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,195 per week, £950 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs very welcome (must be kept on leads in the grounds)
Features: Heated pool (from 6th May to 30th September)
Voyager
Whisk your loved ones away to this luxury harbourside holiday home in Mousehole, Cornwall. Beneath its voguish veneer, this beautiful 18th Century home has a serious sense of history and place just waiting to be discovered.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,195 per week, £950 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Swallowtails
An enchanting haven of peace and serenity idyllically situated close to the sheltered waters of the Helford River just half a mile from the coast.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,195 per week, £895 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Natural swimming pond with waterfall
Nevada
Drift, Mousehole, Cornwall, UK
As the only residence on the Drift Reservoir, this award-winning copper-clad pad occupies an enviable location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Evoking a marooned feeling, this former Water Bailiff’s home welds 1960's interiors and the latest in eco-technology to create a unique home.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,295 per week, £995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Galleon
This luxury beach house has been cleverly redesigned into the cliffside to make the most of the spectacular views over Portreath beach. Welcoming families and friends to beach break in style.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,525 per week, £1,075 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well behaved dogs welcome
Nautilus
St Mawes, Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, UK
With a collated and collected vibe, this light-filled beach house is as perfect for families looking for a unique beach escape as couple’s seeking a laid-back yet indulgent retreat close to St Mawes.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,575 per week, £1,250 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Features: Games room with table tennis and table football
Aquila
Bampton, The Lake District, Cumbria, UK
Aquila is a modernist lake house with a seductively clandestine appeal, set right on the sparkling Haweswater shoreline within the tarns and fells of the Mardale Valley. From relaxing affairs to adrenaline-fuelled adventures, this luxury retreat provides unique self-catering escapes in the Lake District National Park.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,425 per week, £1,025 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Cinnamon Cottage
Cinnamon Cottage is a thatched luxury self-catering cottage in the quaint village of Higher Ashton in Devon. With the traditional thatched roof crowning the elegant and intriguingly beautiful interiors within, family holidays in the rolling Devonshire countryside have never looked so tempting...
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £975 per week, £795 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are very welcome
Faraway House
Crickhowell, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK
Bright lights of the city will soon fade into insignificance with a luxury break at this beautifully remote hideaway near Crickhowell in Wales. This pair of renovated cottages are perfect for those wanting to escape the everyday and be immersed within the beauty of the Brecon Beacons.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,325 per week, £925 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are very welcome
Hawkhurst
Rye Harbour, Rye, East Sussex, UK
Possibly the quaintest town in England, Rye's tiny cobbled streets and medieval buildings are a feast for the eyes. Just downstream, you'll find this iconic black-coated family home sat boldly amongst its timber-clad neighbours on the water in Rye Harbour.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,295 per week, £950 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well behaved dog is very welcome
The Stack
Stay in one of the UK’s most unique homes with a luxury self-catering holiday at this Cornish engine house. The Stack comes complete with a sunken hot tub, cinema room, al fresco kitchen and extensive beautiful gardens.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,950 per week, £1,450 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are very welcome.
Features: Sunken hot tub, cinema room, al fresco kitchen with pizza oven
Skyros
Schull, Co. Cork, Republic of Ireland
Lose yourself amidst the magic of the Emerald Isle by escaping to this unique coastal self-catering home at the foothills of Mount Gabriel in Schull. Skyros is a modern architectural gem, flaunting intoxicating views along the zig-zagging Mizen Peninsula coast of West Cork.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,500 per week, £1,125 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
The Signal Station
Journey to the end of the earth to this iconic and historic maritime home settled high on the cliffs of Cornwall’s wild Lizard Peninsula.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,925 per week, £1,395 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Yes, two dogs are very welcome
The Sea Barn
St Mawes, Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, UK
The Sea Barn is a luxury coastal barn conversion nr St Mawes, just a stone's throw from the golden beaches of Cornwall's Roseland peninsula. Enjoy a morning coffee with the papers on the sunny deck and take in the views across the fields towards the coast, there is no better place to relax and rejuvenate.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,095 per week, £795 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Pollyanna
Birlingham, Worcestershire, Cotswolds, UK
This whimsical thatched holiday cottage in Birlingham is plucked straight from the pages of a storybook and exudes beauty and charm in bountiful measure. Perfect for families and for those wishing to explore the Cotswold countryside!
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £995 per week, £750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets.
Sugar Ray
Huge sea views, bright interiors and an eclectic mix of furniture and furnishings make this clapboard beach house a unique stay on the Dorset coast.
Sleeps: Up to 6 (+2) guests
From: £2,150 per week, £1,650 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Yes, two small well behaved dogs are very welcome
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September), shepherd´s hut and a trampoline
The Carriage House
Stylish luxury home stay for all the family to enjoy some time out close to Dorset's Jurassic coast in the quaint hamlet of Litton Cheney.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £995 per week, £795 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Features: Use of tennis court
Prairie De Gorge
Prairie De Gorge started life as two tumbledown cottages and has been tenderly renovated into a luxury self-catering retreat exuding country charm. This elegant family home is set on the fringe of Shipton Gorge near Burton Bradstock.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,100 per week, £775 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Burdock Fox
Castle Combe, Wiltshire, Cotswolds, UK
With its wisteria clad façade and knock-your-wellies-off interiors, Cotswolds lovers are sure to adore a luxury self-catering cottage break at Burdock Fox in the heart of Castle Combe.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests (plus 1 child)
From: £1,695 per week, £1,195 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Cellar cinema room
Valency Wood
Lesnewth, Boscastle, Cornwall, UK
This stunning family-friendly self-catering cottage is in a rural location, yet within striking distance of the Cornish coastal villages of Tintagel, Boscastle and Crackington Haven.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £995 per week, £750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Three well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Jacuzzi hot tub
The Viewing Gallery
Experience 'life on the ocean wave' without leaving the safety of the shore, watch for dolphins and seals playing in the surf and sit agog at the breath-taking sunsets all from the comfort of the private deck at The Viewing Gallery in Portreath.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,925 per week, £1,295 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One dog on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Hollyhocks
Eardisland, Hereford, Herefordshire, UK
Wend through Herefordshire’s patchwork countryside and find this chalky Tudor cottage nestled on the banks of the river Arrow in the fairy-tale village of Eardisland.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests (ideally 4 adults and 2 children)
From: £1,250 per week, £925 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are very welcome
Features: Private garden on the village riverbank
Raffia
Approached via a zigzagging path which tumbles down the cliff towards the cove at Polperro, this off-grid retreat is blissfully unplugged. A beachy, Scandinavian style creates a relaxed interior, with floor-to-ceiling glass leading out onto a wooden deck cocooned by Monterey pines and overlooking the ocean.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,795 per week, £1,295 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
The Woodlanders
If you're looking for a wholesome family break in the country, look no further than this luxury self-catering holiday cottage set amidst lush flower-filled gardens in the rolling hills of Wiltshire near Shaftesbury.
Sleeps: 6 guests
From: £1,250 per week, £975 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Beauport
Nestled on the banks of the River Yealm in South Devon's yachty haven of Newton Ferrers is the oh-so-stylish Beauport. This stunning self-catering luxury cottage exudes a restful ambiance echoic of the rippling river which sits at the bottom of the garden.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,250 per week, £875 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Features: Summerhouse and private slipway
The Found
Bawdsey, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK
For a unique escape like no other, whisk the party away to this cutting-edge designed Martello tower house set on the shores of the Suffolk coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £2,195 per week, £1,595 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Firepit and rooftop terrace
North Rock Beach House
North Rock Beach House is a spectacular luxury beach house overlooking the the sea and Sennen Cove in West Cornwall- voted by Conde Nast Traveller as one of Britain's best beaches.
Sleeps: Up to 7 guests
From: £1,595 per week, £1,195 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (available from May-September)
Hummingbird House
Once home to a famous Edwardian music hall starlet, this unique luxury self-catering manor house near Lewes in East Sussex steals the show with her subtle glamour and undeniable grace.
Sleeps: Up to 7 guests
From: £1,395 per week, £995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets permitted
Features: A hot tub in the garden, steam room shower, media room, competition standard table tennis table
River House
St Just In Roseland, Cornwall, UK
Contemporary self-catering coastal pad with far-reaching views over St Just In Roseland and Mylor harbour. From your hilltop vantage point overlooking Mylor harbour, watch the kites and gulls soar and the busy oyster boats trawling Carrick Roads.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £1,495 per week, £1,125 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Features: Gym
Gwendolyn
Nestled above the sand dunes where Cornwall’s heritage and legends were born, this elegant Cornwall beach house near Perranporth hides a treasure trove of modest, rustic riches. Gwendolyn comes complete with sunken hot tub, outdoor al fresco BBQ area, tranquil wildlife pond and beautiful gardens.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests (6 adults + 2 children)
From: £2,295 per week, £1,895 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Yes, two dogs are very welcome
Features: Hot tub
Tamarisk Beach House
Impeccable interiors, sea-salted air and panoramic views over Woolacombe Bay make Tamarisk Beach House an idyllic retreat for families and surfers looking for luxury self-catering accommodation by the sea in North Devon.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests (6 adults + 2 children)
From: £1,495 per week, £1,495 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Evania
Bentham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, UK
Inspired by the colours and countryside of the Mediterranean, this Gloucestershire home with heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, is the perfect family retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 8 (+2) guests
From: £4,095 per week, £3,295 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September), hot tub, games room, table football and table tennis
Goldhorn
Barrington, Ilminster, Somerset, UK
Goldhorn is an exceptional Arts and Crafts house immersed within rolling Somerset countryside not far from Ilminster within the stunning Barrington Court Estate.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £1,795 per week, £1,350 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Table tennis and table football in the play room
Dusky Cottage
Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon, UK
Set between the yachting havens of Kingsbridge and Salcombe, Dusky Cottage sits on a country lane leading down to Hope Cove. Push open the sky-blue gate and you'll be smitten; this luxury thatched cottage is sure to capture the hearts of all the family.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £1,650 per week, £1,150 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: One dog is welcome
Features: Hot tub, summerhouse, climbing frame, swings
Atticus
Burford, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds, UK
Treacle-toned Cotswold stone, iron gates and heavy antique doors hint at this striking home’s colourful past. Once a court house and a later jail, Atticus can be found jostling amongst a row of fine period buildings at the end of Burfords' golden high street.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £2,295 per week, £1,995 per short break
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Baby Grand Piano and fire pit
Alchemy Hill
Blending seamlessly with the dramatic scenery of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, Alchemy Hill is a peaceful and stylish retreat set in the rolling hills of Hay on Wye.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £1,550 per week, £1,150 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor wood-fired eco hot tub, outdoor kitchen
Stella Maris
Hugging a bend of the Malpas river on a road lined with Monterey pines lies Stella Maris, or ‘star of the sea’, made for families wanting to immerse themselves in the beauty of Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £1,295 per week, £995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two dogs are very welcome
Features: Private quay with river access, boathouse, garden studio, fire pit and cinema den
Serpentine
Portwrinkle, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Designed to follow the natural curve of the cliff on the western cusp of Whistand Bay in south Cornwall, this luxury self-catering beach house in Portwrinkle promises to bring a sense of freedom, escapism and pure relaxation to all who stay.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £2,295 per week, £1,695 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
The Oyster Shell
Whitstable, Kent, UK
Set in the harbour town of Whitstable in Kent, The Oyster Shell is a contemporary self-catering coastal pad with far-reaching sea views. The combination of modern luxuries with sophisticated elegance offers families and design aficionados escapism in style in this architect-designed luxury retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £1,495 per week, £1,095 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Midsummer Wood
Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, UK
This magical Cotswolds millhouse calls you to run wild in private woodland, get lost amidst secret wildflower meadows, dive into a 12-metre indoor pool and unfurl within lavish Jacobean interiors.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £4,295 per week
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Indoor heated swimming pool, tennis court and games room with ping pong, gym and large TV
Snow Goose
Proudly sat at the head of the creek with south-facing views over Chichester harbour and beyond, Snow Goose is a luxury self-catering riverside home in West Sussex.
Sleeps: Up to 9 guests
From: £1,950 per week, £1,495 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: One medium well-behaved dog on prior request
Features: Cinema room with 50" plasma TV
Castle Trinity
Offering luxury self-catering for extended families and large parties, a kingdom of ritzy indulgence awaits at this exclusive castle for hire near the Peak District.
Sleeps: Sleeps up to 10 guests
From: £6,500 per week, £3,850 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two small dogs are welcome
Features: Heated indoor swimming pool, steam room, outdoor hot tub, gym and piano
Arcalia
Blisland, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK
Along with its 14 acres of beautiful gardens and outdoor swimming pool, this large family farmhouse in Blisland will create cherished family memories of a time well spent.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,475 per week, £1,750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets permitted
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (available May-September), plus a pool house with WC and shower
Ellesmera Mill
This enchanting 400 year old millhouse is chock-full of old-world charm. Set in the South Hams near Dartmouth, the dreamy south Devon coast is almost within touching distance and short stroll through the valley leads to the sheltered cove of Blackpool Sands.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,450 per week, £2,075 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Hot tub, sauna, cinema room with table football
The Polo Farm
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, UK
Within a scene of tumbling hills, patchwork countryside and bluebell woods, this luxury self-catering homestay near Cirencester offers a picture-perfect escape in the rolling Cotswolds.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £3,250 per week, £2,900 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Cinema den, table tennis
Whimplestone
Gunnislake, Tamar Valley, Cornwall, UK
Tenderly cosseted by the arms of the Tamar Valley, this stylish luxury self-catering farmhouse with natural outdoor swimming pool sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £1,975 per week, £1,375 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Features: Table tennis, natural outdoor swimming pool (available July - September)
Wool Merchant´s House
Beckington, Frome, Somerset, UK
Classic and tasteful in style, with pops of modern artwork, a heated outdoor swimming pool and immaculate attention to detail, this Frome country home is an exquisite Somerset retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,850 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Outdoor swimming pool (available May to September)
Ever After
Chiddingstone, High Weald, Kent, UK
Once home to the family of Roger Hargreaves (of Mr. Men fame), Ever After affords families the chance to shape their own stories within 57 private acres of rural Kent's High Weald AONB.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £3,595 per week, £2,750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: One dog is welcome
Features: Outdoor heated pool (May - September), multi-function games table, playhouse, putting green
Studio Fold
Nutbourne, Pulborough, West Sussex, UK
Meticulous design and eco-friendly credentials have seen this former water pumping station in Pulborough's sought-after village of Nutbourne transform into an award-winning self-catering home.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £1,995 per week, £1,395 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two dogs are very welcome
Features: Basement den with gym equipment
Montana
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Lyme Regis on the Devon border, this stylish architect-designed self-catering home boasts dramatic far-reaching woodland vistas.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £1,895 per week, £1,350 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome.
Ellenglaze
Holywell Bay, Cubert, Cornwall, UK
Those looking for a sublime holiday home close to the beach, boasting indoor swimming pool, cinema room, hot tub and mod cons need look no further! Ellenglaze in Holywell Bay will enchant families wanting the ultimate holiday home from home.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £3,150 per week, £2,535 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Features: Cinema projector, indoor heated pool and hot tub
Seren Mor
Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Nestled on the green cliffs of the Pembrokeshire coast, this luxury self-catering house in Wales is what family holidays are all about.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,395 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Yes, one dog is welcome
Features: Kayaks, surf boards and a private path directly onto the beach
Figtree House
Farleton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, UK
This exquisitely interior designed luxury self-catering home stay is set within 17 acres of rolling Cumbrian countryside, not far from the historic town of Kirkby Lonsdale and the Lake District.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £1,895 per week, £1,395 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog on prior request
Features: Luxurious snug with TV and Blu-ray player
Guinevere
Gifting views of the serene Surrey Hills and beyond, Guinevere's combines characterful charm with unique design pieces. Idyllically located on the outskirts of Shamley Green, just an hour’s drive yet a world away from the hub of big city life.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £4,995 per week, £3,500 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Yes, two dogs are very welcome
Features: Hot tub, heated swimming pool, steam room, gym, tennis court and projector screen
Skyline
Staveley, The Lake District, Cumbria, UK
Perched high above the village of Staveley with breath-taking views across the valley, Skyline is a truly unique luxury property with tennis court, grand piano and 11 acres of woodland.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,750 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs on prior request
Features: Tennis court, Steinway grand piano, a helicopter can land on the drive (with prior arrangement)
The Fish Store
This iconic fish store turned family home celebrates the beauty that a passage of time brings to a home, offering luxury living by the sea in Mousehole harbour, west Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £1,795 per week, £1,195 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Cinema room, table tennis
Zamani
Hawling, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, UK
Ancient Cotswolds barn meets contemporary charm at this luxury self-catering country house near Cheltenham. A stylish sanctuary for large family gatherings and a perfect private retreat to retire to with friends after fun-filled antics at the races.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,850 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are very welcome
Features: Pool room
Felicity Park
Fullerton, Winchester, Hampshire, UK
Self-catering homes don't get much more fun than this! Bright colours, bold patterns and an eye for detail make this Hampshire house nothing but a dream.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £4,000 per week, £3,000 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September), tennis court, pool house, barbecue hut, piano
The Find
Cranham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, UK
Dynamic pairing of luxury architect-designed properties in a beautifully secluded valley location in the Cotswolds.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £5,995 per week, £4,795 per short break
Pets: Two dogs welcome on prior request
Features: Trampoline, rowing boat
Orbis
Milborne Wick, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
Available as a unique pairing of properties with Papilio Creek, Orbis offers simple and contemporary living in the heart of rural Dorset.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £6,500 per week, £4,300 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Features: Hot tub available. A sauna and steam room can be used when Orbis is booked with Papilio Creek
The Parsonage
A beautifully designed Grade-II listed old parsonage with stunning gardens on the outskirts of Ombersley in the Abberley Hills.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,975 per week, £2,025 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Infinity
Gorran Haven, Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, UK
Infinity occupies a prime clifftop position overlooking the unspoilt cove and turquoise waters of Gorran Haven. With oodles of space, this luxury beach house sets the scene for fun-filled family holidays in Cornwall's stunning Roseland Peninsula.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,495 per week, £1,875 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Cinema room
Atlas House
Flaunting a glorious waterside position, this luxury self-catering home sits on the Penryn River in the west Cornwall village of Flushing. Modern coastal interiors, a hot tub and private beachfront make Atlas House an idyllic coastal retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,650 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, cinema den and private beachfront
Avalon Manor
Upton Scudamore, Wiltshire, UK
Superb 14th century large self-catering Manor House in Wiltshire. Stylish and historic, it's the perfect luxury country house.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests (+ 2 children)
From: £2,975 per week, £2,150 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two small dogs (restrictions apply)
Features: Games room and mini gym
The Wilds
Crickhowell, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK
This family home sat beneath the peaks of the Brecon Beacons has been sympathetically renovated into a countrified yet stylish abode, complete with a hot tub on the private sun terrace.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,195 per week, £1,750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Hot tub
The Old Monastery
The Old Monastery in Burton Bradstock is a luxurious self-catering manor house exuding elegance and style located just a stone's throw from the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Nestled in tranquil gardens, there is plenty of space for all the family to enjoy.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £3,295 per week, £2,525 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: 50" TV with home cinema system and Sonos, Tesla electric car charger
Charity
Black Mountains, Herefordshire, UK
Modern rusticity, clever artistry and divine seclusion combine to make Charity the ultimate wild retreat for friends and family gatherings; set down a winding mountain road in the Olchon Valley near the Brecon Beacons.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,295 per week, £1,695 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, sauna, table tennis, snooker room, cinema barn
Winterfell
Windermere, The Lake District, Cumbria, UK
In a land far, far away, nestled between the majestic mountains and forested hills of the Lake District, lies this luxury private lake home near Lake Windermere in Ulverton.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £3,095 per week, £2,395 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Fire pit
Maberly
Chillington, Kingsbridge, Devon, UK
Simple and elegant, this large South Hams self-catering house near Kingsbridge offers the most peaceful of countryside getaways.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests (with two or more children)
From: £2,250 per week, £1,395 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Butterfield House
St Mawgan, Watergate Bay, Cornwall, UK
A stunning rectory renovation overlooking St Mawgan Village and beyond to the North Cornish coast. An idyllic family home for luxury self catering holidays close to Watergate Bay.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,995 per week, £2,250 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Two dogs over 12 months are welcome on prior request.
Features: Piano and heated outdoor pool (June to August)
Ariabelle
Stedham, Midhurst, West Sussex, UK
Found at the end of a sweeping tree-lined drive, Ariabelle is a lavish home promising guests the ultimate luxury self-catering experience all wrapped up within the South Downs National Park.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests (11 adults plus 3 children)
From: £15,000 per week, £12,000 per short break
Pets: Two dogs are very welcome
Features: Indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court, steam room and sauna, gym, bar and table tennis
Cornucopia
Be whisked away into a world of utter extravagance at this flamboyant large luxury country house in Petworth, West Sussex.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £12,500 per week, £8,750 per short break
Pets: Sorry no pets
Features: Snooker room, bowling alley, tennis court, trampoline, outdoor swimming pool (May-Sept), private lake with row boats, cinema room, air hockey, hot tub, gym, sauna, table tennis, pinball
Florin
Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales, UK
A beautifully-appointed stylish large country house set in five acres of magical gardens near Aberaeron, Ceredigion. A luxury home for family celebrations with plenty of space for several generations to unwind.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £2,995 per week, £1,925 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 & Up to 8 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs
Features: Hot tub, treehouse for children, library with pool table, modern garden house with pizza oven
Amethyst Meadows
Huxham, Glastonbury, Somerset, UK
Zip down English country roads to the haven that is Amethyst Meadows. This wisteria-cloaked Georgian farmhouse sits in the picturesque hamlet of Huxham near Glastonbury, offering luxury self-catering escapes in the hummocky hills of Somerset.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £2,650 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome or two on request
Features: Hot tub (available from December), games room with pool table and table tennis, media room and tennis court
Butterfly House
Once a famous butterfly farm, this 16th Century manor near Sherborne flaunts a state-of-the art cinema room amidst its abundant art-filled living spaces. With the Jurassic coast less than half an hour away, one truly great escape awaits.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests (10 adults and 4 children)
From: £4,595 per week, £3,600 per short break
Pets: Two dogs are welcome on prior request
Features: State-of-the-art cinema room with HD TV
Kingfisher Farm
Long Bredy, Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK
Surrounded by a wild meadow and with far-reaching rural views, this luxury self-catering farmhouse near Hive Beach in Dorset is the family holiday location of dreams.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £2,850 per week, £2,250 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Features: Table tennis, badminton, lawn croquet, bowls
Northcott Beach House
Northcott Mouth, Bude, Cornwall, UK
A breathtaking cliff-top large self-catering beach house in north Cornwall offering large luxury accommodation near Bude in north Cornwall for up to 14 guests.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £2,395 per week, £1,695 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 & Up to 8 guests
Pets: One dog is welcome to stay in the kennel provided
Wonderlands
Wonderlands is an extraordinary celebration house offering luxury self-catering in the private seafront estate of Sandwich Bay in Kent. A truly unique homestay for large groups.
Sleeps: Up to 18 guests
From: £9,950 per week
Alternative Group Option: Up to 14 & Up to 10 guests
Pets: Two dogs are very welcome
Features: Large children´s playroom with table tennis and pool table
Pearl´s Place
Hugged by a scrambling rose garden and woodland glades, this rock 'n' roll home brings together traditional country chic with gorgeous faded glamour. A unique setting for special celebrations and self-catering escapes.
Sleeps: 14 adults and 4 children
From: £12,500 per week, £8,500 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved small dogs are welcome
Balthazar
Rising from the ground in a statement of Georgian glory, this lavish mansion is the ultimate luxury pad for a country family gathering or house party. Designed with film set scenery in mind, with fun and facilities galore; Balthazar has it all!
Sleeps: Up to 19 guests
From: £25,000 per week, £18,000 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, games room, cinema, gym, tennis court, bowling alley
August House
Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
This grand manor house perched on the Norfolk cliffs invites you to cosy up by roaring fires, plunge into the outdoor pool and gather wildflowers in the private woodland.
Sleeps: Up to 20 guests
From: £5,500 per week, £3,950 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 guests
Pets: Yes, two well-behaved dogs are very welcome
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September), hot tub, sauna and outdoor table tennis table
Bohème
Luxury self-catering boho farmhouse blends original features with stylish interior design in the most fashionable modern-rustic manner, all wrapped up in 100 acres of pastoral paradise.
Sleeps: Up to 20 guests
From: £5,500 per week, £4,495 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: 15 metre heated indoor pool, Tesla electric car charger, universal electric car charger, table tennis, pool table, fire pit, entertainment room with cinema projector
Scarlet Hall
Warm and welcoming, grand and rural, this luxury self-catering former farmstead offers the perfect spot for long family holidays and reunions.
Sleeps: Up to 22 guests
From: £5,650 per week, £3,950 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 12 guests
Pets: Yes, two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Indoor heated pool, sauna, games room, snooker table, cinema room, badminton hall, boules, golf, table tennis, croquet
Weddings at Scarlet Hall
Festooned with greenery and surrounded by sweeping lawns, Scarlet Hall is a magical exclusive-use venue for the dream country wedding.
Sleeps: Up to 22, with 120 wedding guests
From: £10,250 per week, £8,550 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 60 guests
Pets: Yes, two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Wedding barn, grounds for a marquee, indoor heated pool, sauna, games room, cinema room, table tennis and croquet
Weddings at Florin
Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales, UK
A striking country home with flamboyant decor offers a unique wedding venue for those wanting to tie the knot in Wales.
Sleeps: Up to 14 and accommodates up to 250 day guests
From: £7,125 per week, £6,175 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 150 & Up to 50 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs can stay at Florin
Features: Wedding licence for 50 guests, hot tub, treehouse, library with pool table, garden house with facilities