From the moment you turn into The Dartmouth Golf and Country Club’s sweeping driveway, you will feel a sense of peace and tranquillity. Slowly pass the keen golfer taking his next shot, gaze in awe at the views over the greens and know that your holiday has truly begun. Pull up and make your way to Toffee Apple, a gorgeous stone-built property tucked away in a commanding quiet spot overlooking the golf club and greens beyond.
As you step through the front door you will be wowed by the boutique feel with no expense spared in ensuring your stay is luxurious and comfortable. The fully fitted kitchen lends itself beautifully to the sociable living being open plan with a sumptuous living area. With Neff and Smeg appliances and a grand larder cupboard, you will be sure to cook up some wonderful meals after a round of golf or a day exploring Dartmouth and beyond. The living room benefits from a range of comfortable seating around a Smart TV with DVD player and bluetooth speaker, and on a chilly evening the all-important wood burner, perfect for warming your toes after your day’s adventures. Gather in the conservatory to take in the beautiful views, enjoy a breakfast feast or simply relax with a book. Doors lead down into the garden which features garden furniture and a charcoal BBQ. Three bright and airy bedrooms can be found on the first and second floors, all with luxury ensuite bathrooms and added luxury toiletries to ensure a perfect pamper. A great night’s sleep shall be had by all.
Set on the Dartmouth Golf and Country Club Estate, Toffee Apple is perfectly situated to enjoy the golf course (fees apply), and guests have free access to the swimming pool and spa facilities on site. Enjoy a round of golf by day, a cold tipple on the terrace of an afternoon and a dreamy night’s sleep by night.
If a break from golf is what you crave, the Royal Naval Town of Dartmouth is a short drive away, here you will find quirky shops, galleries, and wonderful restaurants as well as the opportunity to take to the river and explore the surrounding area by boat. The children will love Woodlands Family Leisure Park, under a mile away, a fantastic day out to let off some steam and make memories together. The beaches of Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands are within easy reach, so pack up your golf clubs, bucket and spade and sense of adventure and head to Toffee Apple for a holiday to remember!

This detached, boutique-style, single-storey holiday property offers well-presented accommodation and makes an ideal retreat for couples or families looking to enjoy the delights of The New Forest right on their doorstep. There are two double bedrooms and a third bedroom with two single beds. Lawn Lodge has its own private parking and enclosed, lawned garden, and is adjacent to the owner’s renowned hotel, where guests can enjoy complimentary use of the extensive leisure facilities, including a heated indoor and outdoor swimming pool (outdoor pool - summer only), air conditioned gym and terraces/grounds. There is also a spa treatment centre (prices on enquiry), bar, two restaurants, and breakfast is offered at a discounted rate.
The ever-popular New Forest is a haven for wildlife with many ponies roaming across the heathland, extensive walks, cycling and riding routes. There is plenty to do in the area for all ages, all year round, including Beaulieu Motor Museum, Bucklers Hard, Marwell Zoo, New Forest Wildlife Park and Southampton with its maritime history, to name but a few! It is only a 10-minute drive to historic Lymington, with waterside dining, boutiques and ferries to the Isle of Wight. Lawn Lodge is also within easy reach of many beaches, including Sandbanks, Poole and Bournemouth. Beach 5 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

"Ideal base for a family holiday...set between the Cheviots and the sea"


Tucked away in a peaceful and secluded village setting, these five comfortably furnished holiday cottages are set in an idyllic location, only 5 miles from the spectacular Bamburgh Castle and one of the longest sandy beaches in England, and within a few minutes’ drive of Seahouses, where regular boat trips depart for the Farne Islands. Between the Cheviots and the sea, there is easy touring through the beautiful countryside with its numerous castles, stately homes and NT properties. Furnished to a high standard, and close to the owners’ home, Fordson offers single-storey accommodation and Ferguson is a detached two-storey cottage. The Mill House stands as a detached converted barn, with Waren View and The Granary Cottage forming an adjoining pair. This is an ideal choice for family holidays, with use of a very pleasant lawned area by a stream. There is also shared use of the owners’ hard tennis court nearby.

Warenford Village serves as an excellent base from which to discover Northumberland and the Scottish border country. Just 4 miles distant lies Budle Bay, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as an SSSI, with the ancient walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed (15 miles) and the Duchess of Northumberland’s ornamental gardens a short drive away. Created to rival the best in Europe, the gardens are contemporary in design and include waterfalls and cascading plumes set within landscaped grounds with themed planted areas. Also sure to delight both young and old alike is a visit to neighbouring Alnwick Castle, which served as the location for the Harry Potter films. Home of the Percy family, it stands as the second largest inhabited castle in England after Windsor Castle, with some of its rooms open to the public and displaying a wealth of decorative and fine art.

Within easy reach, too, is Holy Island – renowned for its medieval religious heritage, priory and picturesque castle – and also known by its Anglo-Saxon name of Lindisfarne. Accessed by a paved causeway at low tide, the island is popular with bird-watchers and nature lovers, with the north-western portion of the island being maintained as a nature reserve, where terns, plovers and seals can be observed. Whilst on the island, a trip to The Museum of Island Life will reveal former living and working conditions there, and St Aidan’s Winery tempts visitors with its sweet concoction of local Lindisfarne Mead.
There are quiet country lanes for cycling and several excellent golf courses nearby, as well as a selection of shops in Belford (3 miles) and good inns and restaurants in which to enjoy a family meal locally – the nearest pub with restaurant being just 30 yards.

Guests may relax in thesauna or work out in the gym, built close to the cottages. Shop/24-hr garage 1 mile.

Fordson (MHH), Ferguson (MHI), The Granary Cottage (MKO), Waren View (MKP) and The Mill House (MLX) can be booked together to accommodate up to 30 guests.

Seagreen Lodge is a tastefully decorated three bedroom lodge with a deck area leading down to a lawn, and a first floor balcony from the master bedroom. On the ground floor the open plan living space is warm and flooded with light from the patio doors leading out of the living area. There is a well-equipped kitchen, perfect for whipping up a holiday feast and a dining table to comfortably seat six, gather together and plan the next days adventure. Also on the ground floor are two of the bedrooms, one double and one twin, along with a delightful bathroom with nautical touches. The lodge is tucked away in the most secluded position with great uninterrupted sea views across fields from the sun deck, living area, and the master bedroom and balcony upstairs. These views stretch from Gull Rock and Nare Head to the East all the way around to the Southwest.
Set on the idyllic Trewince Manor Estate and located close to the harbour village of Portscatho. This beautiful estate has a creek on one side and the stunning Roseland coastline within an easy walk of the other. Trewince has a range of facilities including wonderful, expansive grounds. There is also an indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and small gym for guests to use at no charge but which need to be booked at Reception. There is also a slipway (available for a fee) for the launching of boats by direct arrangement with Trewince Estate. The walks available from the Estate lead to the spectacular coastal footpath around the creeks and cliffs of the St Anthony headland.
Portscatho and its neighbouring village of Gerrans are located on the eastern coast of the Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, overlooking the dramatic Gerrans Bay. A truly peaceful waterside village, Portscatho is a lovely place for a holiday. The beaches such as Porthcurnick and Towan are simply idyllic, and these are only minutes from the village. With a superb local butcher, two great little pubs and a well-stocked local store, Portscatho and Gerrans are a lovely place to spend a holiday. Beach ¾ mile.

A lovely traditional Norfolk house sitting pretty on a quiet lane, there is much to love about Betty’s Cottage. It had been furnished in traditional style that is very in keeping with its whole ambiance. It offers a lovely open-fire and three bedrooms to accommodate up to six guests making this a great family property. There is also a boat house with a small canoe that guests are welcome to use at their own risk. There is also an indoor heated swimming pool next door, which can be booked for private use by the hour.
There are also lots of wonderful walks across the open countryside, which is reflected in the pretty views from the cottage itself. You really are tucked away here, making Betty’s something of a hidden treasure but don’t be fooled because you are very close to both the beaches and the Broads, making this the perfect choice for guests looking to combine a relaxing break with lots to explore. Just four miles from the seafront, you can be in Mundesley in just eight minutes. Here you will find a lovely coastal village boasting one of the best beaches in the area along with lots of cafes and a handful of shops.
Venture just a little further and you will find yourself taking in Cromer’s famous pier and Edwardian Promenade. Here you will also find a host of traditional seaside attractions, lots of places to eat, drink and shop, a cinema, and a zoo. A little further afield and you can be quayside in Blakeney or Wells-next-the-Sea or exploring the grassy dunes at Winterton-on-Sea. You are also just 12 miles from the heart stunning Norfolk Broads, Wroxham.From here you can join a water tour or hire your own launch. You can also hop on Bure Valley railway and travel across open countryside to the bustling market town of Aylsham. History buffs will find lots to love here too with NT properties and stately homes galore to explore.
There are also numerous local museums and the Thursford Collection with its Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey and the Mucklburgh Collection and North Norfolk Railway too. There is so much nature to be found right on your doorstep but if you do want to venture a little further make time to visit the Sculthorpe and Pensthorpe Nature Reserves, RSPB Cley Marshes and Sheringham Park. And after all that sightseeing you will be delighted to discover that the area is simply packed with great places to eat, many of which serve huge Norfolk portions of home cooked, fresh, seasonal produce. And then you can return to Betty’s where you can be sure of a peaceful night’s sleep. Just lovely.

Head Brewers House (formerly known as Merrilodge), the former home of George Bateman and family as well as the Head Brewer’s house. This lovely family house has a swimming pool in the large garden with an entertaining area to the side, perfect for al fresco dining. Spacious accommodation awaits you with two large living rooms. Refurbished in 2021 to provide holiday accommodation, this is one of five properties available at the Brewery to enjoy. As well as its own large lawned garden and swimming pool guests can also enjoy the large shared garden adjacent to the Brewery Windmill which runs alongside the River Steeping where you can also fish from the bank. Discounted Brewery tours are available, which include sampling and the small market town of Wainfleet has a good range of shops, pubs, takeaways and a railway station a short walk away for days out. The traditional seaside resort of Skegness with its sandy beaches, fairground, amusements and aquarium is 5 miles to drive or just a short train ride away. Shops 300 yards and pub 95 yards.

A beautifully presented, single-storey lodge resting in Bembridge, Isle of Wight. Countryside views. Close to beach. On-site facilities. Ryde 7.6 miles; Newport 11 miles; Cowes 15.2 miles; Yarmouth 20.1 miles.

A delightful alpine-style timber chalet resting on the Hafan y Mor Holiday Park on the outskirts of Chwilog in Gwynedd. On-site amenities. Off-road parking. Rural. Pwllheli 4.1 miles; Criccieth 4.6 miles; Porthmadog 9.4 miles.

A contemporary single-storey lodge settled on Pendine Sands Holiday Park, in Pendine, Carmarthenshire. Open-plan. Washer/dryer. Close to the beach. Tenby 12 miles.