Situated in 60 acres of countryside just a short drive to Lincoln and Newark, these comfortable, detached lodges, Humphrey-Basil Lodge (ref UKC2176), Winston Lodge (ref W43482), Oscar Lodge (ref W43483) and George Lodge (ref W43484), offer an excellent base from which to explore the area, or to simply relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of this tranquil location, in addition to the tranquil setting and stunning countryside views. The Timothy Suite (UKC2177) also has stunning countryside views and is situated on Birchdale farm yard.
Lincoln is well known for its Christmas market, famous cathedral and castle, which houses the Magna Carta Centre. The Bailgate shopping area of Lincoln has many restaurants and shops. It is a great place to explore, and a walk down the hill into the centre of the city takes you to the vibrant Brayford Wharf area. Newark Showground is about 10 minutes’ drive away, and is well known for its international antique fairs. There are good walks and cycle routes from the door, as well as golf courses in the local area. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.

This cosy detached cottage making a romantic retreat, is Grade II listed and dates back to 1760. It has been tastefully renovated to a very good standard and benefits from an underfloor heated limestone tiled floor throughout the ground floor. Outside there is a large, enclosed, riverside garden, on the opposite side of a road that leads directly into the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. It has a shared patio with a sitting-out area, a further riverside secluded seating area, garden furniture, BBQ and summerhouse. Although shared with the owners it is available to guests and their pets to enjoy at all times. Within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, East Ayton is a village just a few minutes’ drive from the seafront at Scarborough. The village has all the amenities you could wish for with a post office, shop, garage and local pub as well as an excellent fish restaurant. The cottage is just off the main street on the lane leading further into the National Park and towards Hackness. This property is an ideal place for the walkers or cyclists amongst you, with great trails right on your doorstep. From the large riverside orchard garden there are open views across the valley to the castle that dates back to 1390. Cycling is also very popular in the area as this forms part of the Tour de Yorkshire route. The Dalby Forest is close by with cycle trails for all abilities and home to the World Cup Trail, a challenging 4 mile route, or for beginners, there are plenty more leisurely routes. The cottage is an ideal base to visit all that Yorkshire has to offer from the North Yorkshire Moors to the Wolds and the beautiful east coast, and coarse fishing is available direct onto the River Derwent at the bottom of the garden with brown trout and grayling. Beach 4 miles. Shop and restaurant 300 yards, pub 400 yards.

The lodge boasts everything you should need for a quiet getaway. Shanklin, twenty minutes’ walk away or three by train offers many bars, restaurants, the theatre, old village, and world famous Shanklin Chine. Another twenty-minute walk or three minutes by train will bring you to Sandown with its superb sandy beach and pier. Heading towards Sandown, a very short walk will bring you to the path that will lead you down to the glorious beach that offers many cafes. If you want to hire a paddleboard, kayak, or windsurfer then WightWater is the place to visit.
Shanklin seafront makes for a great place to visit. The dinosaur themed crazy golf course is always a popular place to spend a couple of hours. For walkers and cyclists, the lodge is conveniently situated for the footpaths and cycle routes. For E-bikes, outside the lodge you will find outdoor charging sockets. Nearby Lake shops offer several take-away outlets including traditional fish and chips as well as an Indian restaurant. Various other small shops can be found. Here you will also be able to use the bus services to explore the rest of the Island. A Welcome pack consisting of fresh milk, tea and coffee, biscuits, fruit, spa style slippers.

The Old Servants’ Hall forms part of the ground floor in the west wing of Dunragit House, a beautiful Grade B former mansion house which dates from the late 17th century. The Old Servants’ Hall, which is accessed by a private entrance in the walled courtyard to the rear of the House, has been carefully restored over the last eighteen months. Reflecting the character of the original architecture, it features much of the quaintly irregular features including original doors and sash windows, servants’ bell box and areas of previously concealed tongue and groove panelling. With books throughout, the utility air of the original ‘understairs’ area has been overlaid with vintage textiles, carefully selected furniture, kitchenware, and 21st century facilities to ensure a feeling of splendour. The Old Servants’ Hall is beautifully warm and cosy and is delightfully decorated throughout with stripped wood floors, antique Turkish rugs, an eclectic mix of mid-20th century and antique furniture and sumptuous bed and bedding. Dunragit House has extensive gardens, and paths to the surrounding woodland, rich in Snowdrops and Bluebells in the Spring, which guests are welcome to enjoy.
The Old Servants’ Hall provides an excellent base from which to explore the relatively undiscovered Galloway. Glenwahn Gardens, described as one of the most beautiful newly made gardens in Scotland, is just a ten minute walk away. Contrasts are everywhere: delightful Port Patrick, the rocky drama of the Mull of Galloway; Wigton, Scotland’s book town; Inland lies Galloway Forest, the largest forest park in Britain. The Old Servants’ hall provides the ideal starting point for exploration of this beautiful area of Scotland. Maps and information leaflets may be perused by the wood burner. Beach 6¾ miles. Pub and restaurant 4 miles.

Nestling in glorious Ruby Country, an unspoilt area of North Devon, Heath Farm provides the ideal relaxing holiday location. These two delightful holiday properties are spacious and well presented and retain much of their original charm. Each stand within their own large lawned gardens which provide a great place for children to play and al-fresco dining. Riding, cycling and walking trails are in abundance and the famous Tarka Trail, 8 miles, is popular with cyclists and walkers. A public footpath passes through the owner’s 40 acres of pasture and woodland. Guests are free to enjoy the grounds and if you bring your own fishing rod you can cast your line in one of the owner’s three coarse fishing lakes. Bradworthy is only 2 miles away with village shops and amenities along with a popular 14th century village inn. Some of the west country’s prettiest coastline is within a short drive including Bucks Mill, Clovelly and Hartland. Bude, famous for its surfing and sandy beaches, is 10 miles and has restaurants, indoor splash pool, ten pin bowling, golf, shops and galleries. The Big Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks are close by and the villages of Boscastle and Tintagel and The Eden Project are all within easy reach. Water sports are available within 5 miles. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub 1½ miles.

A unique West Sussex building that once stored fruit from the orchards now offers exceptional and stylish holiday accommodation. The Apple Loft dates back more than 200 years and sits within the private grounds of the owners’ 5-acre home which at one time formed part of a large country estate, just a mile away from the National Trust village of Slindon. The property sits right on the southern boundary line of the South Downs National Park, behind electric gates. It was built in the local tradition of flint and lime mortar, and the flint walls are on display to great effect within the property and blend so well with the sympathetic restoration that has been achieved.

Overlooking its own private garden area it offers exceptional accommodation with a separate living room and dining room. The kitchen is well-equipped with a spacious, separate utility area which works well as a room to leave boots following a local Downland walk. Two of the three bedrooms are on the ground floor, both sharing a bathroom. A cloakroom can also be found downstairs. Upstairs the principal bedroom has a king sized four poster bed and en-suite facilities. The standard of finish here is exceptional and the care taken in the renovation is very clear to see.

The Apple Loft is just a mile from the very picturesque village of Slindon and Slindon Woods which both belong to the National Trust. It is in the perfect location to explore the South Downs or the Sussex coast. The historic town of Arundel is within four miles to the east while the cathedral city of Chichester is less than 7 miles to the west. It puts you in a central position to enjoy the many attractions and events that occur in the area. The popular events at Goodwood are just one example. The Apple Loft is within 5 miles for the Festival of Speed and Revival meetings. Nearby Slindon Woods consist largely of beech trees that soon open out onto open farmland on the lower slopes of the South Downs. Within the Slindon Estate there are over 30 miles of rights of way that criss-cross the estate to explore. Included within is Stane Street, the Roman road linking London with Chichester offering a particularly picturesque walk through the woods from Eartham to the top of the South Downs at Bignor where you meet the South Downs Way. Fontwell Park Races, a unique figure of eight track and a jewel for West Sussex is within 1 mile.

The beaches at Climping and Bognor Regis are within 5 miles. Climping is a beautiful unspoilt length of beach of Special Scientific Interest. At its eastern end beside the mouth of the River Arun is the West Beach cafe built by local craftsmen using materials sourced locally. It is worth a visit and the fish and chips do come highly recommended! A short distance to the east from Slindon Arundel is a historic market town dominated by the symbolic castle and the rising spire of the cathedral. It offers a plethora of craft and antique shops as well as restaurants and tea rooms. It’s a great place to wander and just enjoy the hospitality on offer there.

Arundel Castle is the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and is set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens. The castle has been seasonally open to visitors for almost 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England and is home to priceless works of art in stunning rooms. Climbing the 131 steps to the Keep which dates from the 11th century to take in the views over Arundel and The South Downs is definitely worth the effort. Chichester, the cathedral city of Sussex, is one of the great well-preserved Georgian cities in the UK that has played a key role in the affairs of Sussex since at least Roman times. The city’s broad streets are packed with listed buildings headed by the towering presence of the cathedral. In the late spring and summer the cathedral spire is home to a family of peregrine falcons that swoop over the city at dusk. The city centre is neatly enclosed within the ancient city walls which helps to make Chichester compact and pleasant to explore on foot. It is a cosmopolitan vibrant and friendly city proudly combining two thousand years of heritage with a lively lifestyle. Beach 6 miles. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 2 miles.

Starry Cottage can be found in a prime location just a few minutes’ walk from the independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants in the centre of the popular, historic market town of Bakewell. In the heart of the Peak District National Park, this Grade II listed cottage dates back to 1820 and has been fully renovated combining the traditional comfort of a wood burning stove with beautiful luxury touches such as granite work surfaces and limestone floors.

Bakewell itself holds a beautiful riverside setting and is surrounded by spectacular countryside perfect for committed ramblers to fair weather walkers. Its market day is every Monday, with an additional farmers’ market held on the last Saturday of the month. Other key events include the popular Bakewell Show, Well Dressings, Carnival Week, Bakewell Arts Festival and the Bakewell Music Festival.

The spectacular limestone dales of the traffic free Monsal Trail and Lathkill Dales are easily reachable in under 10 minutes as are Chatsworth House, with its 100 acres of landscaped gardens, and the medieval manor house of Haddon Hall. A popular base for tourists wanting to explore the areas neighbouring villages include the stunning Ashford-in-the-Water and Rowsley, and the major cities of Sheffield, Derby and Manchester can all be reached in around an hour. Matlock and its cable car can be reached in around 15 minutes, Chesterfield, Buxton, Castleton and Edale in around half an hour and UK’s premier theme park Alton Towers in about an hour.

Carefully renovated retaining beautiful beams and roof trusses, Bluebell Barn has been converted into a spacious property, with great attention to detail. The open plan living area is filled with light, and boasts a roaring wood burner and polished concrete floors. This single-storey barn conversion also has three bedrooms, each complete with hairdryers and en-suite facilities. The large garden with a patio and comfortable garden furniture offers a perfect place to relax with a glass of wine on warm summer evenings.
Cyclists can enjoy the Sustrans National Cycle Route which passes close by, and there is also a variety of walks from the doorstep. Bluebell Barn also lies on the edge of historical Hagg Wood, where you can take a pleasant stroll. Local attractions include the Yorkshire Air Museum and the Yorkshire Museum of Farming. There is a good bus service into the historic city of York, and Grimston Bar park and ride also gives easy access into the heart of the city. This vibrant walled city appeals to all ages, with its wealth of world-renowned attractions including the iconic minster, castle, Railway Museum, the Jorvik Centre and Cliffords Tower. Why not visit York’s Chocolate Story, it’s informative and delicious? There are art galleries, theatres and quirky shops along the cobbled streets, as well as and numerous pubs serving real ale. Take a trip on the open top bus, walk along the city walls, cruise along the river or enjoy a day at the Knavesmire racecourse. The property is also easily accessible to the North York Moors and the coastal resorts of Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.

The Bungalow is a delightful detached property which has been completely refurbished during 2021, and is stylishly decorated and furnished throughout. Situated in the popular and picturesque village of Borgue, The Bungalow has a large enclosed garden and two delightful sun porches to the front and rear, so you can catch the sun at whatever time of day.
Borgue is a charming little village with a local pub serving excellent food and a warm welcome. This part of Dumfries and Galloway is renowned for its excellent scenery and only a few miles away there are many beautiful beaches, coastal walks and stunning rolling countryside for you to explore. With sailing, swimming, riding, fishing, golf, boat trips and water sports all close by, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
This area of south west Scotland, warmed by the gulf stream, has many beautiful gardens to visit, including National Trust Threave Gardens. Close to the Galloway Forest Park, the first Dark Sky Park in the UK, and central to 5 of the 7Stanes, it is a popular location for cyclists and mountain bikers.
A short drive away will take you to Kirkcudbright, a lovely town on the estuary which still has a bustling harbour. The town attracts visitors throughout the year, drawn in by the harbour, the historic high street and the diverse range of annual events and visitor attractions. The popular programme of summer festivities culminates with the spectacular Tattoo, an event not to be missed.

This traditional Lakeland cottage enjoys an excellent elevated position in Keswick town centre, on a quiet lane with very little traffic. It is by the footbridge over the River Greta and into Fitz Park, perfect if you have a dog. Everything you need is minutes away; in just 200 yards you can reach shops, restaurants and pubs. The cinema is in the town centre and the lovely Theatre by the Lake is just a short walk away. Valentine Cottage has gorgeous fell views to fall in love with, and is furnished and equipped to a high standard, with double glazing and central heating and constant hot water. The park has a children’s play area bowling, putting, tennis court and cricket pitch and plenty of open space. Keswick leisure centre with its gym is adjacent to the park. Beautiful peaceful Derwentwater with its launch and lakeside walks is in easy walking distance.