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!

Lambourne House is set in very spacious 4½ acres of landscaped gardens in the Lincolnshire countryside, which are shared with four other adjoining holiday cottages. Just 10 minutes’ drive from Skegness are the long white sands of the east coast. Ashtree Court offers a haven for perfect private family holidays, with all the fun of the traditional seaside resort of Skegness close by.
Lambourne House has everything needed to relax and enjoy a traditional family holiday, with five double bedrooms, expansive living rooms, a beautiful inglenook fireplace and all the luxury facilities you would expect from a house of this size, including a gym. The mature garden, with its play areas and barbecues, provides a wonderful place for family fun, and the heated indoor swimming pool ensures entertainment all year round. Off road parking in designated areas right outside the farmhouse affords easy access for loading and unloading luggage and shopping.
There is plenty to see and do in and around the area. Less than a mile away is a good pub for families, which serves both food and drink. The closest beach for lazy summer walks, building sandcastles, sunbathing or indulging in bracing winter wanderings, is 10 minutes away by road, and the nearest golf course, North Shore, is the same distance away. Keen fishermen will enjoy the coarse fishing lakes just 300 yards away.
The town of Skegness has all the facilities you would expect of an established seaside town and modern commercial centre - shops, bars, pubs, restaurants, cafés, cinema, theatre, fun fair, seaside amusements, park, aquarium, sports and fishing facilities, as well as a hospital and excellent road and rail links. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Perched on the water’s edge Moorhen Lake House offers a sanctuary for all and gives a great first impression.
An open plan downstairs is complemented by stunning bi-folding glass doors that stretch across the back of the house. They ensure the house is filled with calm and tranquil light whilst showing the lake off in all its charming glory.
An ever changing picture of water-skiers, swans and rippling water can be enjoyed from the comfort of the sofa, or fold the doors back and the living area takes on a new and exciting feel. The outside space becomes an extension to the house, an ideal spot for alfresco dining, and the hot tub in the deck makes the perfect place to watch the world go by.
Upstairs offers three bedrooms and a family bathroom. More stunning lake views can be found from the master bedroom. You will also find within a few steps of the house a lakeside brasserie and a great children’s play area.
The perfect holiday cottage in Gloucestershire.

Completely renovated in 2021, this beautiful detached, single-storey holiday cottage enjoys an idyllic location, with Loch Etive to the front and the River Awe directly behind. Extremely well furnished and equipped the property has direct access onto the beach. It boasts stunning views across the sea loch to the mountains beyond from some of the rooms, and lovely views over the garden from the others. There is a well-equipped kitchen and a dining area seating eight guests. The house enjoys significant privacy with its only neighbours being seals, otters and yachts. Point Park is one of the very few properties to truly have a sea frontage, located just 5 metres from Loch Etive’s shore with direct beach access. In all rooms the bed can be made into double beds in all bedrooms if required.
The lovely little town of Taynuilt has a friendly community and offers a village grocery store, a post office, butchers, tea room, hairdressers, doctor’s surgery and a restaurant serving good food. There is also a train station, the line through Taynuilt runs from Glasgow to Oban so you can have a day in the city or head to the islands. Taynuilt’s golf course is just a few minutes’ walk from the cottage and offers 9 holes.
The bustling Victorian town of Oban known as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’ is just 20 minutes away by carand offers shops, bars, seafood restaurants, a cinema and leisure centre. Whisky lovers can visit the Oban Distillery to learn how it’s all made. Regular boat trips leave the busy harbour bound for the Inner Hebridean Islands, including Mull, Iona and the Treshnish Isles with their comical puffins.
Enjoy leisurely forest walks, horseriding, fishing, sailing, diving and golf, or for the more adventurous, Glen Nevis, one of the Highland’s most famous glens and the location of scenes from Harry Potter and Braveheart, is only a short drive and offers stunning scenery and bracing walks. Explore famous castles, historical sites and mature gardens. Visit Bonawe Iron Works, Cruachan Hollow Mountain or the Inveraray Jail. The abundant wildlife includes porpoises, dolphins, basking sharks, otters, deer and a wealth of seabirds. Glencoe and Fort William are easily accessible by car and offer popular climbing, skiing and mountain biking. All in all this is an ideal base for enjoying the pleasures of the great outdoors or just savouring the spectacular scenery of the Western Highlands. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Set amid 10½-acre grounds, complete with outdoor heated swimming pool, games room with pool table and darts, mini-gym and children’s play area, these six holiday properties (26767, 26768, 27123, UKC284, UKC285 and UKC1844) occupy a beautiful setting. Named after British apples, they have been imaginatively converted from former fruit barns. On arrival, dive into the welcome pack.
All the properties at Horselake have a private garden or courtyard, whilst enjoying the freedom to roam the grounds and make the most of the shared facilities. Ideal for exploring South Devon with its stunning coastline, and resorts such as Dawlish and Teignmouth. Rugged Dartmoor is only a short drive, and many family attractions are within easy reach including National Trust-owned Castle Drogo, Fingle Bridge, the Teign Gorge, and Canonteign Falls and Country Park. The properties are within 10 miles of the old cathedral city of Exeter, with its many varied attractions including a racecourse, shopping, antique shops, guided tours and a host of summer festivals. Fishing on the River Teign, 3 miles. Golf 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant within 1 mile.

These four superb holiday cottages nestle on the borders of Herefordshire and Worcestershire and are located on a 700-acre estate on the beautiful west side of the Malvern Hills. Netherley Hall Estate is a family-run farm specialising in the breeding of cattle and sheep and the surrounding area offers marvellous woodland walks.

The cottages are within 15 minutes’ drive of Malvern and have panoramic views of the wooded hills and unspoilt countryside; the location is ideal for nature enthusiasts, with an abundance of wildlife to observe as well as unrivalled birdwatching.

Three of the cottages are detached, whilst the fourth one is semi-detached, and the English oak timber used to restore their interiors was felled and machined from the extensive woodland on the estate itself. The furnishings and fittings for all the cottages have been supplied by local businesses, and during restoration, the owners have paid great attention to detail.
Parkers (ref RAAP) was originally built in 1610 and is a detached, listed building lovingly restored to the very highest standard and has several items of antique furniture. Parkers Lodge (ref RAAQ) is a smaller two-bedroomed detached cottage completed in 2006 and fitted out to a very high standard, whilst Brook House (ref RAAR) is a detached, listed building dating from around 1670 and emanates a marvellous ambience. It has landscaped gardens and a terrace with outstanding views overlooking Mathon Brook. The Bothy (ref UK12100) is semi-detached and was renovated in 2019. It has a kitchen/dining room, and through the archway there is a comfortable living room with French doors opening out to a beautiful garden area, with views over the farmland and farm animals.

Attractions to visit near the cottages include the Malvern Hills, Three Counties Showground and Malvern Theatre, as well as farm shops, gardens, gift shops, picnic areas and walking trails. Fishing, golf and horse riding are also available, as well as pick your own fruit (in season). Racecourses in the locality include Hereford, Worcester, Chepstow, Ludlow, Cheltenham, Wolverhampton, Warwick and Stratford. Shop 1 mile, pub 2 miles.

Oasis Lodge can be found on the very popular Bridlington Links Golf Course directly opposite a gate leading to Sewerby Hall and Gardens and the coast beyond. This spacious, detached log cabin is surrounded by mature woodland with the golf club house, offering a gym, bar and restaurant just a short stroll away, making this holiday home perfect for couples or up to four people. Step inside and be greeted by a welcoming open plan living space. The well-appointed kitchen has plenty of work top space from which to prepare delicious home cooked meals that can be enjoyed on the farmhouse style dining table that sits close by. The main living area is south facing and is flooded by natural light from the French doors which lead out to the enclosed decking. There are two bedrooms, a twin with en-suite and a double with an en-suite. The wrap around decking offers additional seating and is just perfect for an al-fresco breakfast, afternoon in the sun or perhaps a few drinks in the evening whilst spotting the deer grazing in the park.
The club house is just a short stroll from the lodge where there is a popular restaurant and bar which can be used by non-members and there is also a gym available (at cost). In addition, within Sewerby Gardens you will find the popular Clock Tower Cafe offering snacks and light meals. There is also a children’s play park, putting green and a small zoo to explore. For golf enthusiasts enjoy the 18-hole golf course and driving range (at cost). With over 50 acres of parkland there are plenty of places to enjoy a picnic along the clifftop or catch the land train that runs in high season between Sewerby Gardens and the Bridlington North and South beaches.
Bridlington is a popular family resort boasting beautiful sandy beaches with flat golden sand stretching to the horizon, a busy harbour and a wide choice of shops. There are also plenty of bars and restaurants and the Bridlington Spa Theatre is very popular with international acts and shows. To the north of the Links, you can walk the coastal path to Danes Dyke Woodland Reserve where there are some wonderful nature walks. It is all dog-friendly and you can wander down through the wooded areas to the shoreline where there is a broad, flat beach accessible at low tide. Walk further or drive to Flamborough Head and explore the North and South Landings with spectacular white chalk cliffs and rugged clifftop pathways.

Set near the breathtakingly beautiful North Devon Coast running on ground and air source renewable energy, this friendly, family run complex is peacefully located within 10 acres of grounds with outstanding views over the glorious Devon countryside. Moorhead Country Holidays is the perfect holiday choice for family, friends, and couples at any time of year. The complex comprises of 16 properties, 10 apartments for families accommodating between 3 and 6 people set together in the grounds, 6 apartments for couples (and older children) set in a barn conversion attached to the main complex. The complex has fantastic on-site facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool (open all year), and hot tub area, a well-equipped gym, Wi-Fi (in the communal areas), games room and separate snooker room.

Located on a 1½-acre, well-stocked coarse fishing lake, with carp weighing up to 25lb, in stunning surroundings, there is also a Just for Fun 9-hole pitch and putt (weather dependant), and full size Boulee court. In the evening there is a delightful fully licensed bar and restaurant to enjoy and give a relaxing end to the day (open between Easter - October, 6:30pm and 8:15pm (Closed February half term and Sundays) reservations for the restaurant to be made before 5pm each day). Guests staying over the New Year week can enjoy a complimentary party with a buffet and music to welcome in the New Year. There is plenty to keep everyone entertained whatever the weather.
Only 4 miles from the coast, this stunning location is perfect to explore the dramatic North Cornwall and North Devon coastline. There is the Hartland Peninsula, the pretty town of Bideford with a good range of facilities, and a trip to Lundy Island can be organised from the quayside. Westward Ho! and the popular Cornish resort of Bude have fantastic beaches, renowned for excellent surfing, whilst Bude’s vibrant town centre has a vast array of good restaurants and bars. Both walkers and cyclists will enjoy the nearby Tarka Trail and Moorhead Country Holidays is the perfect touring base to explore the delights of both North Devon and North Cornwall. Coastal walks, and for family fun, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way Adventure Parks are a must. Garden lovers will enjoy RHS Rosemoor, Docton Mill and Tapeley Park, and there are many pretty fishing villages nearby including Clovelly, Instow and Appledore. Tennis, horse riding, mountain boarding, paintballing and quad biking are all on offer locally and for a great day out, why not visit the famous Eden Project. Village shop 1 mile.

Tradmach is an immaculate lodge found tucked away on a well-maintained, secluded corner plot within the award-winning Patrington Haven Leisure Park in the East Riding of Yorkshire. With a choice of beaches and surrounded by open countryside this lodge is ideal for a small family or two couples looking to explore this rural part of Yorkshire. Enter the open plan living space and find a contemporary kitchen offering a host of appliances including a gas hob, gas oven, integrated microwave and a slow cooker. There is plenty of worktop space for preparing a hearty Yorkshire breakfast and storage for your holiday essentials. If you don’t fancy cooking enjoy an evening at the on-site bar and restaurant or treat yourself to a delicious takeaway.
Relax on an evening in the lounge area and enjoy a fully integrated Alexa system which will turn the lights on/off and even control the TV – brilliant if you like tech gadgets! During the warmer summer months throw open the French doors and enjoy the raised decking to the front of the lodge. After an exciting day exploring the local area retire to one of two pretty bedrooms; a twin room and the master king size room which benefits from a private toilet. The house shower rooms sit opposite. Raised decking to the side of the lodge offers additional seating which catches the sun all day long; perfect for an early morning coffee or an alfresco evening meal. A pretty enclosed garden offers a neatly trimmed lawn, a large patio area and a beautifully presented border packed with summer flowers.
On site, you will find a very popular restaurant and bar which also offers takeaways, a leisure centre with a pool, gym sauna and steam room (additional charges apply and must be pre booked). A short walk will bring you into the historic village of Patrington where you will find a host of amenities including a baker, tea room and butchers. Patrington also boasts a beautiful 13th century church, a must to visit.
Surrounded by open countryside this area is a mecca for walkers and cyclists alike and nature lovers should take in the natural beauty of the Spurn Point nature reserve, whilst Withernsea boasts a traditional promenade, ornamental garden and dog-friendly beach. Book this holiday home for your Yorkshire break.

Within the picturesque Cornwall countryside lies Honicombe Manor Holiday Village, and it is here you will find this delightful haven where you can relax, recharge and re-energise. With parking outside the property, you enter into a thoughtfully designed space, with subtle pastel shades throughout, evoking a calming feeling. The open plan living space is superbly proportioned, with a large dining room table, super-comfy sofa to sink into and Smart TV for your entertainment. The kitchen has a wide range of equipment and provides the perfect spot to prepare any meal you wish. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor, one with a double bed and eye-catching décor, the other boasting twin beds within a tranquil setting. You will find a useful shower room, too.
Venture upstairs and the first floor reveals a further two bedrooms with a sumptuous kingside bed in one along with a twin room, wonderfully presented and ready to provide a peaceful night’s rest. A further family bathroom with bath and shower over gives you the choice of a luxurious soak after a day of adventures. There is an outside area with picnic bench-style seating, so a morning coffee, a little al fresco dining or sundowner can be enjoyed. The village itself offers a great range of facilities, from a popular bar and restaurant, to indoor and outdoor pools along with a gym.
Away from the village, you are in a superb location for exploring Cornwall, whilst the Devon border is also close by. Stunning countryside walks await you along with pretty towns and villages, with character and charm at every turn. The beautiful Dartmoor National Park has rolling hills and breath-taking views, whilst the scenic Tamar Valley provides an abundance of woodland and dramatic views.
Ancient Bodmin Moor lies to the west, atmospheric and mysterious, with fascinating rock formations and rising Tors, whilst the historic naval city of Plymouth has marinas, restaurants and pubs in addition to a huge range of shops and striking architecture.
For those who enjoy the coast, the beaches at Seaton and Downderry are a joy, whilst the harbour towns of Looe, Polperro and Fowey are steeped in history, including long ago smuggling and wrecking, and their narrow streets, cafés and restaurants are well worth discovering.