- Falmouth, EnglandDaisy Cottage is a superb location for a family holiday or a romantic couple’s getaway, with an open plan layout on the ground floor, a sun trap of a patio that opens onto a picturesque communal garden area and two comfortable bedrooms. Pendra Loweth is an award-winning garden village that nestles in a picturesque, wooded valley just outside of Falmouth; there are tennis courts, a playground, gym and splash pool as well as a small bar/cafe all available to those on-site.
A twenty-minute walk down the tranquil valley from Pendra Loweth will bring you to the golden sands of Maenporth Beach. Falmouth is a short drive away, and here you can enjoy the wealth of fine restaurants and thriving pubs that this vibrant town has to offer. Explore from the Prince of Wales Pier to Custom House Quay, Events Square, where the Falmouth Oyster Festival and the shore-side activities for Falmouth Week are based, and the National Maritime Museum. There are also regular ferries from the Prince of Wales Pier and Custom House Quay that are well worth a day trip with destinations such as the beautiful St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula or further up the River Fal to Trelissick Gardens, Malpas or Truro. Alternatively, you can explore down the Lizard, England’s most southerly headland and lighthouse, the stunning Kynance Cove or the quiet ambience of the Helford River, the inspiration for Daphne Du Maurier’s Frenchmans Creek. Please note that Pendra Loweth now have two EV charging points new for Summer 2022. Charging cars from the property is strictly prohibited.
A short drive away is the Helford River. This delightful part of Cornwall includes places such as Mawnan Smith, Helford Passage, Constantine & Gweek. The area has many delights such as Trebah and Glendurgan Gardens, The Seal Sanctuary at Gweek, Goonhilly Earth and Satellite Station. Glendurgan Gardens, run by the National Trust, hold a 176-year-old laurel maze and the ’Giants Stride’ swing is very popular with children. St Anthony-in-Meneage holds a lovely little church primarily of medieval architecture. Beach 1 mile.£62From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Kirkby Stephen, EnglandHazel Cottage is situated in the upper Eden Valley nestling between Appleby and Kirkby Stephen at the foot of the Cumbrian Pennines, and conveniently located adjacent to and just off the trans-Pennine trunk road (A66). This makes the location an excellent touring base for exploring the Yorkshire and Durham Dales to the east, and the Lake District National Park to the west.
This detached holiday lodge provides accommodation of a very good standard, is tastefully furnished, very comfortable and well equipped, enjoys countryside views and a lovely setting on a no through lane within a small, rural caravan park. The park encourages wildlife and has a conservation pond with a wide variety of birds in the surrounding woodlands and there are frequent visits from roe deer.
This is a wonderful base for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. Less than a mile away, main roads give access to the myriad attractions and stunning landscapes of the Lake District National Park, Yorkshire Dales and County Durham, and the shops, pubs and restaurants of Brough are also only 1 mile away. The larger town of Kirkby Stephen, 5 miles, has a supermarket and variety of gift shops, cafés, a tourist information office, library and station for the Carlisle/Settle railway. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Hazel Cottage can be booked together with The Beeches (ref UK11126), The Pines (ref UK11127), Willow Cottage (ref UK11128), Holly’s Lodge (ref E4072), The Elms (ref E4306), Sycamore View (ref E5123), Beckside Cabin (UK12376) and Mill View Cabin (UK12377) to accommodate up to 42 guests.£65From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Scarborough, EnglandA contemporary three-bedroom holiday home settled in the coastal village of Ravenscar, North Yorkshire. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Washing machine. Smart TV. Cloughton 5.5 miles; Scarborough 10.2 miles; Robin Hood’s Bay 10.8 miles.£65From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Chesterfield, EnglandSituated along a track, Boundary Cottage nestles on the edge of the rolling countryside in this stunning rural location.
This homely retreat is perfect for couples or families seeking a fun-filled getaway with a vast array of activities on offer within the surrounding area, or for wonderful walks with your four-legged friends to explore the delights of the countryside directly from the doorstep. Open the glass double doors into the well-equipped kitchen and then follow the hallway into the large dining area with a picturesque window overlooking the field beyond. At the end of the hallway you are greeted by the cosy living area with a large L-shaped sofa, perfect for cosying up in front of the open fire and tuning into the TV.
The character of the cottage is continued upstairs into the large bedroom, where you will find a well-presented kingsize bed, and amazing views from a dual aspect window, a great place where you can look forward to unwinding with a good book in hand. On this floor you will find a great family room with bunk bed and a single bed, ideal for children.
Outside is a private patio with seating and hot tub, where you and your loved one can soak up the sun whilst admiring the surroundings. If you can tear yourself away from this idyllic base, a short walk will bring you to a local pub serving food, whilst the nearby town of Chesterfield offers a larger selection of pubs and good restaurants.
The historic market town of Chesterfield acts as the gateway to the Peak District, and has much to offer visitors. The town is famous for its 14th-century church with its crooked spire twisting curiously from its centre, while the town offers guests the opportunity to explore the market and many of the specialist shops dotted in and out of the shambles. The town also boasts Queens Park, with its lake, walks and summer bandstand, as well as a museum and theatre. Close by you will find the impressive Elizabethan Hardwick Hall, with its six grand towers elaborately monogramed with Bess of Hardwick’s initials, overlooking the superb gardens and walled courtyards of the grounds. Also popular with visitors is the semi-ruined 17th-century mansion of Bolsover Castle, set high on a wooded hilltop, looking west towards the heights of the Peak District.
Within easy reach you will discover attractions such as Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, Matlock and Bakewell, or the opera house at Buxton. Alternatively, the Peak District offers a magnitude of walks and cycling for those feeling active. Boundary Cottage really is in the ideal location to enjoy a fantastic break in a splendid part of the country. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 500 yards.£66From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cardigan, WalesA delightful cottage sat within a wonderful complex in the Penparc, Ceredigion. Pet friendly. Shared swimming pool. Hot tub. Aberaeron 19.5 miles; Fishguard 21.4 miles.£66From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Dereham, EnglandAll ground floor detached cottage with wheelchair access. Three bedrooms, two with en-suites. Private enclosed garden with hot tub. Dereham 6 miles.£67From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Pwllheli, WalesA converted stone outbuilding by the village of Chwilog on the Llyn Peninsula. Pet-friendly. Sea views. WiFi. Criccieth 4.5 miles; Pwllheli 5.2 miles.£67From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Rhayader, WalesDetached lodge set on the the Oakwood Lodge Park on the outskirts of the Welsh town of Rhayader. Pet-friendly. Private hot tub. Llandrindod Wells 11 miles.£67From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Rhayader, WalesA delightful lodge set in Oakwood Lodge Park on the outskirts of Rhayader, in Wales. Open-plan living. Hot tub. Llandrindod Wells 9.3 miles; Builth Wells 15.3 miles.£67From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Carnforth, EnglandA charming contemporary lodge on South Lakeland Leisure Village resting within Lancashire. Open-plan living. Hot tub. Gas fire. Carnforth 2.1 miles; Lancaster 4.7 miles.£67From price per night based on 7 night stay