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This detached and quintessential, romantic hideaway lies deep in the Sutherland hills on the owner’s croft with sheep and beef cattle. Over 200 years old and accessed by a track, it has 2ft thick stone walls and traditional tin roof, and has undergone a unique and innovative conversion, together with an adjoining stone barn. Transformed into a holiday home offering a bright and contemporary living space, it retains the very best of its original charm. A large wood burner and uninterrupted views across miles of open hillside, as well as a hot tub on the elevated decking outside, add to the experience.
The stunning main living area is open plan, with a large wood burner at one end and a well-equipped, contemporary kitchen with handmade units at the other. Steep ladder stairs lead up from the kitchen to a bedroom, which occupies the whole of the mezzanine area. Very low double doors open through to the ground floor en-suite bedroom, but due to the height and depth of the stone wall, it is advisable to access this bedroom from the part-covered walkway around the perimeter of the cottage. This charming bedroom has a hairdryer provided and a feature claw-foot bath, as well as an adjoining en-suite. At the opposite end of the cottage is a bright shower room, accessed via the part-covered decking. Another bedroom (also with hairdryer provided) is located within a separate stone barn conversion 20m from the main cottage, and enjoys the same incredible views down the glen to the hills beyond. Capercaillie Cottage is superbly well equipped and furnished, with deep leather sofas and high quality appliances throughout. It is set within 1 acre of grounds, with raised decking and hot tub located just outside the main entrance, with a feature ornamental pond below.
The owners work 300 acres of the surrounding croftland and hills, which you are welcome to explore with their prior permission. Wildlife is prolific in the area, with red deer, pine martens and abundant birdlife, including rare red kites, golden eagles, oystercatchers and curlews. Whilst the location is completely secluded, the charming village of Rogart is 4 miles away, with its thriving village pub and restaurant, shop, post office and railway station. Visit historic and archeological sites, as well as romantic castles such as Dunrobin, seat of the Dukes of Sutherland. Mountain biking along lovely forest trails, golf, fishing and various watersports are all available. The picturesque seaside town of Dornoch, with its award-winning sandy beach and championship golf course, is just 20 minutes’ drive away. For the less energetic, sit back, relax, enjoy the hot tub and watch the ever-changing scenery from this inspiring and totally unspoilt location. Beach 12 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.

Nature is the perfect backdrop to this getaway, with stunning views of Roundton Hill National Nature Reserve and the distinctive peak of Corndon Hill, Long Mountain and the Stiper Stones. There are three self-catering safari lodges to choose from. Each interior is stylish and elegant in its decoration and furnishings, with the open plan living space acting as the social hub. A wood burner and underfloor heating keeps the lodges toasty and warm, while a TV and WiFi throughout provides the entertainment. This flows into a dining area and a well-equipped modern kitchen. Each lodge has two bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities, as well as a double sofa bed. A shower room completes the picture. Outside is a private hot tub on the veranda, accessed by glazed patio doors. This can be enjoyed all year round, whatever the weather.
With recently planted native trees around the site, the lodges are designed to have as little impact on their environment and the wildlife as possible. Sit back with a drink or a good book, or choose to explore a little further afield with many great walks right on the doorstep. There are also great pubs and restaurants nearby.
The Shropshire Hills and the Wales/England border are situated a stone’s throw away. It is well positioned for the more adventurous travellers, with trail walking and cycle routes to suit every ability, and the famous Offa’s Dykes path passes only a few steps away. With golf, castles, the beautiful Mid-Wales countryside and the Shropshire Hills all available locally, there are endless amounts of activities to choose from.

Forden is between Welshpool and Montgomery. Montgomery with its medieval street layout, imposing Town Hall, mix of Georgian, Victorian and timber framed buildings it is a place where time seems to stand still. Stroll around the local shops offering gifts and fashion, or there are a few lovely independent cafés serving homemade cakes, a delicatessen and a couple of great restaurants.
You really are surrounded by astounding scenery everywhere you go. Enjoy windswept walks, and breath-taking views, before coming back to unwind and relax at The View.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate upto 18 guests.

Woodside Stables holiday cottages (Beech Cottage ref UK11845 and Chestnut Cottage ref UK11846) are located in the heart of South East Cornwall and situated near the town of Saltash. Woodside offers a rural location just minutes away from the A38 and the gateway to the Cornish county, including miles of stunning coastal paths, cycle routes, beautiful sandy beaches and open moors! These delightful holiday properties have been decorated and furnished to a very good standard. Set in 27-acres of Cornish countryside, Woodside Stables holiday cottages each have private, enclosed garden areas set around large communal grounds for everyone to enjoy. The outdoor space includes a large lawn area, play area and access to a woodland walk and field. Woodside Stables has been designed to suit all visiting guests from families, couples, children, grandparents and of course you can bring your dog too! Chestnut Cottage has the added bonus of a private hot tub to enjoy all year round.

Local attractions include the famous Eden Project, an amazing family day out, also home to several events throughout the year attracting famous music artists from all over the world. Freathy beach is a 20-minute drive away, or instead, spend an activity filled day at Adrenaline Quarry. St Mellion International Resort is home to 2 championship, 18-hole golf courses, situated just 5 miles from Woodside Stables. Beach 10 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Near the Royal Forest of Dean and just a few minutes’ drive from Tintern Abbey, this beautifully appointed and warm lodge with its own hot tub commands wonderful views over the sylvan Wye Valley above Brockweir. Easily accessed year round, this border territory is marked by stunning scenery and brooding castles. There are delightful market towns to explore and the walking is excellent, whether on Offa’s Dyke, in the forest or along the river bank. Chepstow’s castle, racecourse and golf courses about 5 miles. Shop and pub/restaurant 1 mile.

In a rural location and gloriously positioned on the northern coast of the Llyn Peninsula, and enjoying a stunning outlook over the dramatic sea and shoreline, this detached, single storey holiday property boasts its own blissful hot tub, and offers very comfortable and spacious holiday accommodation. Refurbished with new windows and doors in 2021, it sits just a short stroll from the beautiful little Porth Colmon harbour and beach, where you can enjoy an occasional visit from the dolphins and seals. Small boats can be launched from the slipway which belongs to the owner and in season, freshly caught lobsters and crabs can be purchased from the local fisherman. A scenic cliff top walk takes you to the uncrowded golden sands of Traeth Penllech, a relatively unknown part of the peninsula. The village of Aberdaron is six miles away and lively Pwllheli with its shops, pubs and restaurants is 11 miles.
Colman Bach can be booked together with Porth Colmon Farmhouse (29856) and Hafan (28081) to accommodate upto 16 guests.

Situated on a working cattle farm, this pair of detached cottages are in the ideal location to explore Dumfries and Galloway, from the Galloway Hills and the Galloway Forest Dark Skies Park, with many hidden lochs, burns and waterfalls, to the beautiful coastline with sandy beaches, rocky coves and picturesque villages. You may even be lucky and spot seals and minke whales, and will most certainly see a host of seabirds.

The area is steeped in history and the landscape diverse, a haven for artists, birdwatchers and walkers. The Mull of Galloway, with its lighthouse and grass topped visitor centre, is Scotland’s most southerly point with amazing views of Ireland, England, the Isle of Man and Scotland! Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve is the largest local reserve in the UK. It has internationally recognised, significant numbers of pink-footed geese, greylag geese, many species of duck and wading birds, visiting in autumn and winter.

Horse riding, golf, sailing, diving and numerous walks are available in the area and with its famously mild climate and the balmy influence of the Gulf Stream, Galloway is home to some of the most beautiful and exotic gardens. Beach 3 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

Mid Bishopton Cottage (ref UK10910) can be booked together with Cotters Cottage (ref UK10922) to accommodate up to 8 guests.

This gorgeous archetypal stone cottage is in a blissful rural retreat, set amongst the rolling hills and Glens beyond Kirriemuir. With hens, pet sheep, two horses and calves in the surrounding fields, you will feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

The interior is sumptuous and welcoming with a cosy wood burner in the open plan lounge/kitchen to greet you in after a busy day out, while all interior wood and the kitchen worktops have been custom made using the timber from an oak tree that fell naturally in the grounds of the property. The bedrooms are spacious with zip and link kingsize beds in the downstairs bedroom, and kingsize sleigh bed in the upper room, accessed via a wrought iron spiral staircase with a glass balustrade and gallery overlooking the lounge.
The bathroom has a separate shower with a monsoon shower head and a lovely bath to soak in and soothe aching limbs. Outside, there is an enclosed lawn to the front as well as a raised patio with a fabulous hot tub where you can sit and look up at the stars. The owner thoughtfully provides robes for you. Perfect.

If you can tear yourself away, the area has much to offer the visitor. There are great walks accessible nearby, through Glen Prosen and Clova or magnificent walking, bird-watching, mountain biking, and further afield, downhill skiing at Glen Shee (25 miles). Kirriemuir is just a short drive away and is perhaps most famous for being the birthplace of JM Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan. Kirriemuir is at the foot of the Angus Glens and on the perimeter of the Cairngorm National Park, and there are plenty of interesting shops and eateries in the town.

Come and enjoy this stunning spot at Cwmporthman Farm. You can enjoy two delightful properties within the rolling Ceredigion countryside and just 5-minute drive from the beach!
Cwmporthman Farm Cwtch (UK34700) is a stunning, hand-crafted detached pod ideal for romantic breaks or a small family getaway. The open plan kitchen, dining, living and sleeping area is bright and airy with a high quality finish throughout. French doors lead onto a raised decking area complete with your very own private hot tub. This pet friendly property will allow pets off the lead whilst on the enclosed patio but need to be put on a lead when in the garden or surrounding areas due to the property being on a working farm. Access to the property is down a farm lane, which is unsuitable for low profile cars.
Nestled on the owner’s working dairy farm and set within a lush meadow overlooking the grazing cows. The delightful properties offer a great space to discover this sublime area of West Wales. Both properties boast a hot tub, beautiful countryside views and are just 5 minutes’ drive from the golden sandy beach of Aberporth, a thriving seaside village on the stunning Cardigan Bay coastline.
You are placed to explore the wonderful coastline of Cardigan Bay with a variety of beaches a short distance away, including Mwnt with its iconic white chapel, Llangrannog, National Trust’s Penbryn and Tresaith. For an adventurous day out, why not stroll along the Heritage coastal path and discover its natural beauty which is home to rare sea birds, bottlenose dolphins and grey seals. Visit the tranquil harbour resort of New Quay and indulge in one of its many cafés and restaurants that cling to the sides of the hills rising above the crystal blue waters of Cardigan Bay. The charming town of Aberaeron with its multi-coloured houses and attractive harbour is well worth a visit, as are the market towns of Cardigan and Newcastle Emlyn, with their medieval castles and traditional Welsh pub.
Cwmporthman Farm Cwtch and Cwmporthman Farm Cottage (UK34701) can be booked together to accommodate upto 10 guests.

Brand new for 2022 are these 2 newly built spacious cottages. Surrounded by rolling countryside to the front and back of the cottages, these are perfect for a quiet getaway. Your neighbours include a field of Alpacas behind the garden and at a certain time of the year you may be lucky enough to see the new babies! The open plan ground floor provides sociable living where you can cook up a lovely meal in the well-equipped kitchen or enjoy a cosy evening in front of the log burner. Step outside into the garden where you can enjoy the bubbles in the private hot tub or simply take in the sunshine on the patio whilst sipping a glass of your favourite tipple. There will be no arguing who gets the best bedroom as both rooms are spacious, have a zip and link bed for versatile sleeping arrangements and enjoy their own en-suite.
The village of Oxhill lies in the rolling countryside of south Warwickshire close to the border of Oxfordshire and the North Cotswolds in the area known as the Vale of the Red Horse. There is a lovely village pub within walking distance which offers lunchtime and evening meals. It’s in a great location to see many different areas and attractions as lies halfway between Stratford Upon Avon and Banbury. The village enjoys a local pub, and more amenities can be found in neighbouring Tysoe or into Kineton. The beautiful towns and villages of the North Cotswolds can be reached in approximately 10 minutes’ drive where you can explore Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold or Woodstock, home to Blenheim Palace.
The National Trust’s Upton House and Gardens, Charlecote Park, Farnborough and Hidcote are all within easy reach. Compton Verney is just over 5 miles away where you can discover the art gallery with its many collections and exhibitions and enjoy the park with its labyrinth, bird hide, pond dipping and playground. For more outdoor fun, head to Burton Dassett Hills the perfect country park for walks, flying a kite or eating a picnic whilst admiring the views of rolling hills and open countryside.
Within 20 - 30 minutes’ drive are the market towns of Banbury and Royal Leamington Spa which are full of high street and independent shops, pubs, cafés, and restaurants. Also, a similar distance is Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick with its famous castle and a little further Bicester Village, famous for its shopping village.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Something for all the family awaits you here at St Leonards. Choose one of the four lovely barn conversions for your family holiday and learn something new during your stay here. The barns are located on a horse riding school, where all the family are encouraged to give horse riding a try. Once in the saddle you will want to take it up when you get back home. The lovely heated outdoor swimming pool is a great hit with families with children, and the Jacuzzi and sauna are favourites with adults. St Leonards certainly is a holiday base with a difference, situated in a wooded valley, it provides a comfortable and relaxing holiday for people of all ages though out the entire year. All the cottages are set on the edge of a courtyard over looking the stables and surrounded by 23 acres of private grounds which is also home to a ½-acre coarse fishing lake, or for something more energetic why not take part in a game of paintball available on site. There is plenty of birdlife here including kingfishers, so you often awaken to the sound of the dawn chorus!

It is an ideal location for touring the both north and south Cornish coasts and close to the Devon/Cornwall border so you can explore both counties from one base. Whether you wish to take it easy in our pool and bbq area, have a swim, ride a horse, try paintball or even go fishing on the River Kensey close by, there is plenty to keep you entertained and make you want to get out and about and feel invigorated by the fresh Cornish air. Perfect for summer, spring, autumn or even winter holidays, all the cottages have been very comfortably furnished and equipped, featuring pine furniture, comfortable beds and woodburners, making them a cosy and welcome home to come back to.

Out and about in the region you can head west by car to the Widemouth Heritage Coast and visit mystical Tintagel and Port Isaac Bay, or head east towards Dartmoor’s wilderness; whichever direction you travel in there is sure to be something new to see. Launceston, 2 miles, once the ancient capital of Cornwall, has shops, a steam railway, castle, golf and an indoor leisure centre. A variety of golf courses locally. A splendid family location with something for everyone, all guests will be well placed for touring both Devon and Cornwall. Launceston, for all amenities, 2 miles. Playstation 3 is available to hire from the owner. Shop 1½ miles.