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Find your perfect break
You can almost hear the birdsong. Whether you're looking for off-grid getaways, cosy breaks or family adventures, browse our character-filled holiday cottages and find the one for you.
Discover our collection of more than 500 holiday cottages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Every year we restore and refurbish holiday cottages, bothies and bunkhouses and campsites across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Image: 1 Bagdon Farm Cottage, Surrey
Our holiday cottages are set in amazing locations that are perfect for exploring the great outdoors, and with over 160 dog-friendly cottages to choose from you can bring your four-legged friend along on the adventure. Image: Ravenscar Chapel Cottage, Yorkshire
For a big family holiday or gathering with friends, choose from a historic manor house, large farmhouse or groups of cottages right next to each other. Image: The Weir Garden Cottage, Herefordshire
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Looking for a quaint countryside getaway? From boltholes for two to rustic farmhouses, we've carefully restored these thatched cottages, on the outside and in, for picture-perfect stays.
Sitting just below Corfe Castle, this thatched cottage has a view of the thousand-year-old ruins from its terrace. Sleeps four.
A charming, rustic conversion, this holiday cottage has wonky beams and countryside views. Sleeps two.
A riverside cottage complete with rose climbing walls and a contemporary interior. Sleeps four.
A 16th-century reed thatched cottage near Poole Harbour, with original inglenooks and beams. Sleeps six.
A snug one-bedroom English country cottage in the village of Selworthy with views over Exmoor. Sleeps two.
A rustic and characterful barn conversion, with the beautiful Norfolk broads on the doorstep. Sleeps six.
A traditional thatched cottage set on the Blickling estate, just minutes from lakeside walks. Sleeps four.
A traditional thatched cottage on the Gunby Estate, with carefully restored original features and orchard-inspired garden. Sleeps two.
*****Choose from a selection of holiday cottages from the 'barns and stables' collection, and save 15% on new bookings. Offer valid 27/02/24 – 31/07/24 for stays taken 01/07/24 - 31/07/24. Offer valid on a selection of cottages only. Cottages may be added to or removed from offer. Subject to availability. There is no or very little availability for bank holidays. Cannot be used with any other offer. Where more than one offer is available, the one that offers the greatest discount will apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Standard Holidays terms and conditions apply. Image: Fortescue, Cornwall
*******Choose from a selection of cottages in Cornwall, Devon, Wales and Northern Ireland, and save 35% on stays of 10 nights or more for stays in (or starting in) October and November 2024 and January and February 2025. Use code 10PPC. Offer valid 02/05/24 - 28/02/25 for stays taken between 01/10/24 and 28/02/25 for holiday cottages in Cornwall, Devon, Wales and Northern Ireland, EXCLUDING stays taken between 01/12/24 and 31/12/24. Offer valid on a selection of cottages only. Cottages may be added to or removed from offer. Subject to availability. Cannot be used with any other offer. Where more than one offer is available, the one that offers the greatest discount will apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Standard Holidays terms and conditions apply Image: Pentire Head Farmhouse, Cornwall
Uniquely located in the gardens and grounds of our estates, many of our holiday cottages offer the chance to experience our special places after-hours.
With historical links to treasured writers and poets, a holiday to one of these cottages offers plenty to inspire any bookworm or budding writer.
Fancy taking a break at somewhere you've seen on screen? From Game of Thrones to Harry Potter, the places we care for have provided the backdrop to some iconic film and TV scenes.
Book a getaway at one of our romantic holiday cottages. From cosy country retreats to secluded woodland cabins, these cottages are perfect for a Valentine's or romantic break.
We've handpicked a special selection of secluded and off-grid holiday cottages to help you get the peace and quiet you're craving. There's no excuses - it's time to be still, look up and reconnect with nature.
These are our real 'wow' moment cottages - from Rapunzel-esque towers, to castles on cliffs, Victorian lighthouses or a former observatory. One thing's for sure, you won't stay anywhere else that's quite same.
Nothing beats a walking holiday in the great outdoors. That inward sense of achievement after completing a walk, discovering new landscapes and conquering high peaks. Book a stay at one of our cottages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and set out on a rambling adventure.
Our accessible cottages in idyllic locations are thoughtfully equipped and comfortable, so you can enjoy your holiday and create memories with family or friends.
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With the help of people like you, we've been sympathetically restoring historic buildings and turning them into unique holiday cottage getaways.
You can almost hear the birdsong. Whether you're looking for off-grid getaways, cosy breaks or family adventures, browse our character-filled holiday cottages and find the one for you.