Dog-Friendly Cottages

This palatial, detached, Georgian country house rests just outside of Alkborough in North Lincolnshire. Built in the 18th century and being Grade II listed, Walcot Hall is a remarkable, stately house which could serve as the perfect place to bring family and friends together in this wonderful location. The ground floor occupies the spacious, yet heart warming accommodation, you will be spoilt for choice on where to spend your time relaxing. Choose from a tremendous drawing room with plenty of cosy seating, and a grand open fire to keep you warm, a smaller yet more enticing living room with TV and also with a fire. The spacious kitchen boasts country, cottage-style units and provides you with all of the fixtures, fittings and appliances that you could wish for, including a stunning Aga range cooker. Enjoy mealtimes as a group in the grand dining room and enjoy exploring the 5 acres of garden and grounds as well as the outdoor heated swimming pool. There are five resplendent bedrooms, all decorated to a regal standard with charming period features adding plenty of character. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Hampton House is now available for booking in 2023. This stunning house, with accessed via an electric gate, benefits from parking for six cars, security cameras, air conditioning and has a fast Wi-Fi speed covering the entirety of the property including outside.
The large farmhouse kitchen has all the necessary appliances required for your holiday and the whole property is integrated with a Sonos music system, which includes a connection to the outside space. There is a laundry room with two washing machines and two tumble dryers along with a butler sink. You also have an office space if you have the unfortunate dilemma of having to work whilst on holiday. A games room with a pool table and a darts board is fun for all the family. The formal living room with a cosy fireplace, is perfect for a relaxing evening, but should you wish to dine formally, then you can do so in a separately in a lovely room which seats up to eight people. There is a tranquil Pebble room with bi-folding doors that leads out to the indoor-outdoor area with a kitchen, BBQ area with an outdoor fireplace, a hidden drop-down Smart TV with steps sinking into the heated pool. The stunning pool area is complemented with loungers resting in shallow water attached to the pool. There is a hot tub area and gazebo with outdoor sofas and plenty of seating for comfort and outside dining.
From the spacious entrance is a grand staircase leading to the four bedrooms. The master bedroom has its own wing of the house, whilst three of the bedrooms can be provided with a travel cot. All bedrooms in Hampton House are furnished to a very high standard with en-suites and air conditioning.
There is a separate lodge with a kingsize bedroom and gorgeous en-suite, along with a kitchenette area making this a great space for a couple who wants to be separate from the rest of the gang!

Take a beautiful Peak District National Park setting, just 3½ miles from Bakewell, add a historic hall (first recorded in the Domesday Book), and an ancient cluster of listed buildings converted to form superb holiday cottage accommodation, and the result is the captivating blend that is Harthill Hall.

Nestling in 14 acres of grounds on an upland called Priest’s Hill with excellent walking available from the doorstep, the properties have the use of an extensive range of leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, solarium and treatment rooms. Noble names have woven the threads of the hall’s long history including Henry de Ferrers, the Cokaynes and the Harthills. Henry VIII is also believed to have stayed at the hall.

It was here in 1259 that Sir Richard de Hartle was issued a Papal Bull by Pope Alexander II, allowing him to appoint his own chaplain. The chapel ceased its functions as a place of worship in 1546 and now takes the form of The Chapel and Hartle Cottage. The eight cottages are furnished with antiques and surround a medieval cobbled courtyard. They all retain a wealth of original features including thick stone walls, large oak beams, mullion windows and flagstone floors. Derbyshire’s bustling market towns, villages, hills, dales and rivers offer majestic scenery, and a rich variety of customs. Boasting a varied and beautiful landscape, they offer a blend of heritage, history and family attractions.

The beautiful market town of Bakewell (3½ miles) is situated on the River Wye, crossed by a 13th-century five-arched bridge which has coffee shops and restaurants. Within easy reach are Matlock, Hall Leys Park, Chesterfield, Alfreton and Buxton. National Trust properties and gardens nearby include Riley Graves, Longshaw, Mam Tor, South Peak, Dovedale, Hardwick Hall and Kedleston Hall. Close by are both Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. Golf and horse riding are available within 5 miles. Shop 3½ miles, pub 1 mile.

The Black Barn is a superb holiday home situated on a quiet rural lane in the pretty South Devon village of Marldon, just a short 10-minute drive from Paignton and numerous nearby beaches. This luxurious and striking five-bedroom detached, 2022 new build can accommodate up to ten guests and is extremely spacious. It is stylish and has underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, a hot tub, gym, cinema, open plan living and eco-friendly solar panels and air source heating. The perfect base for friends to get together for a special occasion or a family holiday.
As you head inside, you will be welcomed into the open plan kitchen and dining area which is well equipped with everything needed to prepare a homecooked meal. The space feels warm and inviting with its large island worktop, breakfast bar seating and bi-folding doors opening out into the garden. There’s also a handy utility room and a shower room leading off the kitchen. The living room is comfortably furnished with plenty of electric reclining seating, a Sky Smart TV with Freeview, and a wood burner. The ground floor also features its very own gym with a treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine and a Sky Smart TV with Freeview. Next door is a super kingsize zip and link bedroom which can be set up as twin beds if requested.
Head upstairs to the first floor where you will discover the other four double bedrooms, three of which are en-suite. The master kingsize bedroom has been lavishly furnished with a dressing area, TV and an en-suite with a slipper bath tub and a shower, offering the choice of a relaxing soak or a refreshing shower. The cinema room accessed via a secret bookcase door adds the wow factor with plenty of plush seating and a large projector screen with a Skybox.
The beautiful south-facing garden offers plenty of space to explore with its large lawn, patio area, garden furniture, pond, trampoline, and a 5-seater hot tub. It’s very likely you will spot plenty of wildlife in the distance.
The quaint village of Marldon is based just a few miles inland from the resorts of Torbay and within easy reach of the town of Totnes. Nearby there are several National Trust properties, including Compton Castle, Berry Pomeroy Castle and Cockington Court. If you are seeking quiet beaches away from the crowds, Maidencombe and Broadsands are great choices, offering secluded coves and the coastal town of Paignton is a great destination for a day of fun in the sun. Head to Paignton Beach and the pier with tenpin bowling, fairground rides and crazy golf while admiring the sea vistas. Pay a visit to Paignton Zoo, Torre Abbey, Dinosaur World and Torquay Museum, which are all within a short distance of each other, so you can visit all of them before strolling along the waterfront in the coastal town of Torquay. Escape to The Black Barn and experience the wonders of Devon!

Situated in the South Downs National Park in beautiful gardens and grounds, with endless views over unspoilt Hampshire countryside.
Astonishingly peaceful, it is surrounded by ancient trees and grazing animals and set in an organic farm (no chemicals or machines) and yet is still only an hour’s drive from London.
Perfectly situated in the golden triangle between the Cathedral City of Winchester, the beaches of the South Coast and the racing and polo of Goodwood and Cowdray.
The farmhouse has been beautifully restored and renovated with exquisite fabrics, textiles and modern art - everything has been chosen with comfort and style in mind. Decorated in gentle colours, with an abundance of books and beautiful paintings, it is the most restful of places to unwind.
Not only does the kitchen have some of the best views in Hampshire, it is large, new and well equipped. The AGA is backed up with a multi-functional oven and electric hob and a large American style fridge freezer and 2 dishwashers to ease the pain of clearing up. Twice weekly cleaning service is included.
The house itself sleeps 10, with 2 tucked-away private suites (one with a shower room and one with a bathroom), the other double bedrooms share a large family bathroom, making it perfect for multi-generation family stays.
Summer or Winter Brickwood Farmhouse is set up for gentle enjoyment. In summer, enjoy the very large swimming pool, a choice of outdoor dining areas, ferocious matches on the croquet lawn or just sitting, reading or painting in the many beautiful areas of the grounds. The garden is conceived as a series of intimate, enclosed spaces around the house - something for everyone.
Lots and lots of space for children to play - goals can be set up on the big play-lawn for the sporting family. The walled back terrace has a built in fireplace, sofa, table and chairs making long summer evenings absolutely delightful.
In winter 2 woodburners - one in the elegant drawing room, one in the cosy snug (all wood provided) - create the perfect atmosphere for family get togethers and nothing is left to chance. It is all backed up by modern underfloor heating and proper cast iron radiators.

A unique and sensational luxury beach house set on an exclusive private estate in Middleton-on-Sea West Sussex. Offering lavish effortless style and five bedrooms four of these reveal panoramic sea views and two feature en-suites. With a hot tub summer house an abundance of space and direct beach access Sun House is an exceptional large holiday cottage for families and responsible discerning groups. There is only one thing to do on dropping anchor at this luxury beachfront cottage on the south coast and that is to head straight for the huge garden with the sea glinting just beyond the wall. The garden is an experience in itself; fronting directly onto the beach it has been designed to embrace a laid-back beach lifestyle. The large summerhouse has bifold doors which fully open on two sides creating a fantastic al fresco dining space to make the most of the location whatever the weather. On the other side of the lawn and sitting right next to the beach is a fabulous fire pit/BBQ seating area, perfect for a chill-out with blankets good food and good company. It is essential for any luxury beach house to come with a hot tub and here you can climb the steps and slip into the warm waters with LED lighting while admiring the stunning views. There is even a hot shower to the side of the house to rinse off after a day playing on the sand.
This large cottage is a boutique home stay in its own unique right with nods towards its Art Deco roots alongside some cutting-edge design. Heading back inside there are three cavernous social spaces to gather with friends and family. The living room offers an abundance of comfortable armchairs and a vast corner sofa to recline after a busy day of beach fun. It is an evocative and unique experience to be curled up in front of the wood burner with the clouds rolling in over the sea and a storm blowing outside. Through interconnecting double doors, the dining room next door offers a fantastic entertaining space and behind the dining area is the second living room, fondly known as ’The Whisky Room’, an intimate spot for a night of board games and cards or a separate place for the kids to hang out with another large Smart TV. Through another set of doors, the huge kitchen is equipped with every conceivable gadget down to the built-in bean-to-cup coffee machine. Heading upstairs via the hall on the first floor are four of the five bedrooms and the family bathroom, the fifth bedroom is on the second floor.
With its shallow waters revealing a vast swathe of sand at low tide, Middleton has long been established as one of the prominent beach destinations on the south coast. Middleton is a low key seaside village offering some essential shops along with a couple of pubs and takeaways and a very good fish and chip shop. There are some lovely restaurants to discover nearby. If you want to explore the area a little further this is a fabulous coastline to stretch your legs east to Climping and Littlehampton’s West Beach or west to Bognor Regis Pagham and Pagham Harbour. This part of the coastline is a haven for unusual birds and wildlife with Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve and Chichester Harbour a little further to the west, both being Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Pagham Harbour is an internationally important site for nature conservation while Chichester Harbour also combines its wildlife attractions with sailing centres such as Itchenor and Bosham.

Just 6 miles north is Arundel, a historic market town dominated by its 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. 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 and is well worth a trip. All around this area the South Downs National Park offers a backdrop of stunning scenery and endless walking routes to explore.

For a family day trip head over to Butlins in Bognor Regis with its brand new indoor and outdoor waterpark Splashworld and a range of entertainment and rides to keep the kids and grown-up kids happy. For some classically British pastimes, there is the famous Goodwood Estate offers a range of activities including a championship golf course and the motor circuit racecourse and aerodrome. Beach - direct access. Shop and pub ½ mile, restuarant 1 mile.

With spectacular views over Loch Tay to the surrounding Perthshire countryside, Chapelburn is in a superb location for a family or a group of friends who want to spend time together. Originally a chapel, the building dates back to the 1900s and is located next to the stream and pool where villagers were baptised. Chapelburn is a detached cottage which has undergone a unique and innovative conversion transforming it into a very spacious holiday home. It is the perfect property for guests wanting top quality accommodation, amenities, furnishings and linen in a fabulous location. The hot tub on the elevated decking outside adds to the experience, and taking a plunge in the waterfall fed plunge pool before getting toasty in the sauna will create holiday memories that last. To take full advantage of the south facing location, the decking with clear balustrades is along the full length of the front of the cottage and the ground floor rooms all have doors leading onto the decking with dining table for al fresco dining. The focal point of the cottage is the large open plan living area, furnished to a high standard and a great place for everyone to be together, with an island unit for casual dining or a dining table that can seat eighteen. There is a large TV, extensive DVD collection or bring your own movie collection to stream from your own devices on the 56" TV. Families will also enjoy the added bonus of a 7ft pool table. The well-equipped kitchen area boasts high quality fixtures and fittings and the second living room has a cosy double sided wood burner and comfortable sofas to relax and enjoy the spectacular views. There are also three well-presented bedrooms with patio doors leading onto the decking area. On the first floor, the two further super kingsize bedrooms benefit from balcony windows providing great views. Guests will find plenty of outdoor space with ample garden furniture and a footpath down to the loch side.
There is lots to do in the area and the conservation village of Kenmore at the east end of Loch Tay has a shingle beach and great views down the loch where guests can enjoy water sports, loch cruises or maybe a spot of fishing. There is a local shop, a post office, deli, the oldest inn in Scotland, restaurants and the Cranog, a reconstruction of an Iron Age stilt dwelling built over the water. Kenmore hosts a traditional ceremony each January to mark the opening of the salmon season on the loch. This area is well known for outdoor activities with lots of walking and climbing opportunities available. Fearnan is at one end of the Tay Forest Park and leads to the hamlet of Fortingall, home of the Fortingall Yew, the oldest tree in Europe. At the far end of the loch is Killin and the Falls of Dochart, and a superb drive from here to the Bridge of Balgie leads to the top of Glen Lyon, the longest in Scotland. Golf is widely available throughout the region as well as horse riding, fishing, quad biking, bird-watching and cycling. Guests can take a Highland safari exploring the mountains, spot local wildlife including deer, visit whisky distilleries, historic castles and gardens. Whatever you choose to do during your stay you can rest assured that the luxury of Chapelburn awaits your return. The owners are as proud of the cottage as they are the beautiful countryside it sits in, and will always be pleased to share their extensive knowledge of the endless cycling, mountain biking, hiking and water sports that are all around Chapelburn. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

Take a beautiful Peak District National Park setting, just 3½ miles from Bakewell, add a historic hall (first recorded in the Domesday Book), and an ancient cluster of listed buildings converted to form superb holiday cottage accommodation, and the result is the captivating blend that is Harthill Hall.

Nestling in 14 acres of grounds on an upland called Priest’s Hill with excellent walking available from the doorstep, the properties have the use of an extensive range of leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, solarium and treatment rooms. Noble names have woven the threads of the hall’s long history including Henry de Ferrers, the Cokaynes and the Harthills. Henry VIII is also believed to have stayed at the hall.

It was here in 1259 that Sir Richard de Hartle was issued a Papal Bull by Pope Alexander II, allowing him to appoint his own chaplain. The chapel ceased its functions as a place of worship in 1546 and now takes the form of The Chapel and Hartle Cottage. The eight cottages are furnished with antiques and surround a medieval cobbled courtyard. They all retain a wealth of original features including thick stone walls, large oak beams, mullion windows and flagstone floors. Derbyshire’s bustling market towns, villages, hills, dales and rivers offer majestic scenery, and a rich variety of customs. Boasting a varied and beautiful landscape, they offer a blend of heritage, history and family attractions.

The beautiful market town of Bakewell (3½ miles) is situated on the River Wye, crossed by a 13th-century five-arched bridge which has coffee shops and restaurants. Within easy reach are Matlock, Hall Leys Park, Chesterfield, Alfreton and Buxton. National Trust properties and gardens nearby include Riley Graves, Longshaw, Mam Tor, South Peak, Dovedale, Hardwick Hall and Kedleston Hall. Close by are both Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. Golf and horse riding are available within 5 miles. Shop 3½ miles, pub 1 mile.

This spectacular, detached, lakeside cottage with private jetty located on the outskirts of Bowness-On-Windermere. Beautiful views. Bedrooms with en-suites. Smart TVs. Underfloor heating. Windermere 4.4 miles; Lakeside 5.6 miles; Kendal 10.8 miles.