Luxury Self-Catering Stays
We have selected the finest exclusive private home stays the world over which are so much more than self-catering holiday accommodation. Our passion is inviting guests to experience the most perfect luxury holiday cottages and privately owned exclusive boutique self-catering homes both in the UK and overseas. Find out more about our Boutique Luxury Self-Catering Home Stays
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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