Secret Garden Escapes
Our unique garden escapes feature inspirational secret garden cottages, self-catered woodland hideaways and exclusive private estates.
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
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Guests have access to kayaks on the lake
Valentina´s Lost Orangery
Castle Combe, Wiltshire, Cotswolds, UK
Step through the looking glass and enter an oasis of lush verdure and unparalleled splendour at this luxury self-catering home near Bath and Castle Combe. Valentina’s Lost Orangery is a romantic retreat embellished with chandeliers, tropical palms and citruses.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Tennis courts
Bluebell Grey
Cricket Malherbie, Ilminster, Somerset, UK
Bluebell Grey cottage sits in an enchantingly beautiful secluded location near Ilminster in the rolling Somerset countryside with fragrant blooms and birdsong providing the backdrop.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Features: Trampoline, rope swing, football net
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
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
The Hamptons
New England-style luxury cottage with chic interiors ensconced within the gardens of a country estate on The Lizard Peninsula.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
The Stack
Stay in one of the UK’s most unique homes with a luxury self-catering break at this Cornish engine house. The Stack sits in the secluded hamlet of Trelion, complete with a sunken hot tub and extensive beautiful gardens.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are very welcome.
Features: Sunken hot tub, basement cinema room, al fresco kitchen, outdoor heater, pizza oven/BBQ
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
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets.
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
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
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
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs
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
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Natural outdoor pool with waterfall
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
Features: There is a hot tub, indoor heated swimming pool, gym with reformer Pilates machines, tennis court, golf practice nets and projector cinema screen
Willow Moon
Enjoy a seasonal family gathering at this exclusive luxury holiday barn in Cornwall. Willow Moon is pastoral perfection, set in the very fold of the Fowey estuary that inspired Kenneth Grahame’s novel The Wind in The Willows.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two small dogs are welcome
Features: Garden house, games room
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
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Features: Table tennis, natural outdoor swimming pool (pool and pool garden available in July and August)
Camassia Farmhouse
Camassia Farmhouse is beautifully appointed with en suite bedrooms boasting the finest linens meaning that luxury and relaxation can be found in abundance at this luxury self-catering farmhouse in Mullion Cove.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two dogs on prior request
Burcombe House
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, UK
This luxury self-catering country house nestles in a bucolic location in the Cotswold's between the sister towns of Cirencester and Cheltenham in Gloucester and is sure to win over sporty folk and bon vivants alike.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs
Features: Outdoor tennis court, gym
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)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two small dogs (restrictions apply)
Features: Games room and mini gym
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
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
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
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: 50" TV with home cinema system and Sonos.
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
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Two dogs over 12 months old are welcome on prior request.
Features: Heated outdoor pool (June to August)
Florin
Beautifully-appointed stylish large country house set in five acres of magical gardens near New Quay, Ceredigion. A beautiful home for family celebrations with plenty of space for several generations to unwind.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs
Features: Treehouse for children, library with pool table, modern garden house with facilities
Honeystone Manor
Burford, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds, UK
One of the most beautiful country homes in Burford; luxury interiors and breathtaking grounds including a tennis court, wildflower meadow and Victorian water garden await.
Sleeps: Up to 20 guests maximum (ideally 16 adults and 4 children)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Features: Outdoor heated pool from May to September, games room with table tennis, outdoor tennis court
Gatsby
Gatsby is a Grade-I listed exclusive country manor house with swimming pool, cinema room, tennis court, gym, helipad and 70 glorious acres of gardens and ancient private parkland overlooking the breath-taking Blackmore Vale in Somerset.
Sleeps: Up to 24 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 16 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome, please enquire for more
Features: Outdoor swimming pool (heated May-Sept), cinema room, gym, tennis court, games room with pool table and steam room