The opulent Oxford House is at a prime location for business travels to Harrogate as well as for shopping and fun-filled getaways. This split-level penthouse apartment, which sleeps up to four people, is perfect for families and get-togethers because it includes two roomy bedrooms, a stunning living area, a kitchen-diner and a rooftop sun terrace. Oxford House undoubtedly meets all the requirements for a memorable self-catering stay.

A stunning luxury garden flat on the West Cliff in the heart of Whitby, skillfully furnished and arranged to provide a chic setting for entertaining guests or serving as a romantic getaway.

Hoggarths Retreat, a quaint four-bedroom vacation rental in Whitby’s centre, was completely renovated in June 2023. It features gorgeous interior design, private parking, and convenient proximity to eateries, cafes, and coffee shops. This gorgeous vacation rental has an enclosed yard and is dog friendly. Look no farther if you’re looking for the wow factor.

With room for up to eight people, it’s the ideal getaway spot for friends and families seeking a beach holiday.

The Coach House is a quaint home steeped in history, perched high on cliffs overlooking the town centre. This vacation house is unlike any other since it is situated on the grounds of the notorious Whitby Abbey. This distinctive cottage, which can accommodate up to ten people, is ideal for families and large gatherings of friends seeking a coastal getaway.

You need look no farther than The Old Pottery for an absolutely amazing place to stay in Pickering. Though it has undergone a luxurious makeover, the home has managed to hold onto its character and heritage. You’re going to be in for a true treat with stunning interiors and a prime location!

Simba House is a recently renovated four-bedroom home in Saltburn-by-the-sea, a lovely seaside village. Ideally situated within a two minute stroll from all of the town’s stores, pubs, and restaurants.

Up to eight people can stay in this semi-detached home with four bedrooms. The ground floor of the home consists of a cosy living area, utility room, elegant modern kitchen, and WC. Two king bedrooms, a family bathroom with a large freestanding bath, a single room with bunk beds and a super-king loft room with an en suite are all located on the upper two stories.

Both outside the building and across the town, there is free street parking. You may reach Saltburn Beach, Valley Gardens, and the Miniature Railway with a short stroll.

Immerse yourself in this three-storey dog-friendly Cornish home away from home and unwind in the sizable outdoor area with views across St Ives Bay. It’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal al fresco while sipping a cocktail in the sun, or to have coffee in the morning.
St Ives is a renowned Artist’s haven and this love of art is beautifully reflected in the pieces lovingly selected to adorn the walls of this holiday home.
For keen explorers, Chy an Pol also has the added benefit of on-site parking for two cars. Allowing guests the freedom to park up and settle into beach town life or follow the map to discover many more coves and coastlines which Cornwall is famous for.
Unwind and relax after a day of adventure, curl up on one of the two push sofas in the spacious living room and enjoy a movie on the large wall-mounted smart TV. This room, with a feature fireplace, has patio doors leading directly out onto the tiered terrace.
The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for culinary creations. Whip up a feast with everything you need including an electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster. There is also a washing machine for guests’ use.
Enjoy meals at the breakfast bar with seating for two or gather around dining table in the living room.
Three comfortable bedrooms await you at Chy an Pol. The master and second bedrooms are located on the first floor and the third bedroom can be found on the second floor.
The master bedroom boasts a king size bed and an ensuite with an enclosed shower, WC and basin. Step out onto the private balcony and soak in the distant views across to Godrevy Lighthouse.
The second bedroom has twin beds a bedside table and a chest of drawers.
The third bedroom is located on the top floor. It has a king-size bed, two chairs, a table, a chest of drawers, bedside tables, and small balcony with standing room. The generous en-suite has a bath with shower overhead, WC and basin.
There are three bathrooms at Chy an Pol. The a family bathroom is located on the first floor and offers a large walk in shower, WC and wash hand basin.
The master en suite has a bath with shower overhead, WC and wash hand basin.
The other en-suite has an enclosed shower, WC and wash hand basin.
Enjoy the outdoors on the large decking area. Start your day with a refreshing coffee on the table for two, or relax on the comfortable rattan furniture with another table and chairs on the second tier.
Surfers rejoice! Chy an Pol even features a surf rack for your convenience.
• Wifi Included
• Linen and Towels Provided
• Chy an Pol is dog friendly. If you would like to bring your furry friend with you please let us know, all we ask is an additional £20.00 charge per dog.
• On-Site Parking for Two Cars – The dimensions of the parking area are 4.5 meters deep by 4.5 meters wide.
• Equipment Provided – Highchair, Travel Cot and Stairgate.
• Flexible Short Breaks Available
• Check in – 5.00pm
• Check out – 10.00am
• Access Statement – From the parking area, there is a small flight stone steps consisting of 8 steps down to the small courtyard area and front door. Chy an Pol is located over three floors and guests will be required to climb stairs. There are further stairs to the tiered outside area.

For a holiday on the West Coast, Dowran is the ideal hideaway. This two-bedroom dog-friendly home has been tastefully and immaculately restored throughout. It is conveniently located in the centre of Canonstown, close to the quaint port town of Hayle and only a short drive from the bustling towns of St Ives and Mounts Bay.

The interior design pays homage to the original Cornish elements while maintaining a refined and fashionable aesthetic. Dowran has a private garden and on-site parking, making it the ideal place to enjoy the Cornish sunlight.

In the centre of Whitby, Lemonade Arch is a gorgeous vacation house that is brand-new for 2020. This enormous property, which can accommodate up to eleven guests, is ideal for group vacations by the sea.

Lemonade Arch, located on the North Yorkshire coast, offers five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and luxurious interior design, making it an incredibly memorable visit. The house is close to Whitby’s town core and all its amenities are accessible by foot. In addition, Lemonade Arch offers free parking for two cars on site, and additional free parking is available a short five-minute drive away.

Sunset View is the ideal choice if you’re searching for a tranquil getaway on the coast with breathtaking views of the ocean. This stunning apartment is perfectly situated on Whitby’s promenade, making it the ideal starting point for visiting the seaside town and the surrounding areas of North Yorkshire. Sunset View has a lot of individuality and character. Not to add, the property has amazing, unmatched views of the sea!

This charming property is new for the summer of 2020. A mid-street, three-bedroom home that has been tastefully refurbished and furnished to our Five Star level. This property is ideal for gathering the whole family because it has an open concept living, kitchen, and dining area. The home offers easy access to nearby services and on-street parking, making it the ideal choice for a stress-free seaside getaway.

Self-catering property Barn Owl Lodge takes its name from the pair of barn owls who once nested in the adjoining barn. It was first constructed as an addition to The Keeper’s Cottage, which was constructed for the Clyne Estate’s gamekeeper in the middle of the 1800s.

The cottage is located in the heart of Clyne Valley Country Park. In this isolated rural location, there are lots of surrounding mountain bike paths and walks. Additionally, the area is ideal for use as a base to explore the Gower Peninsula.

There is a twin bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a double bedroom on the ground floor. There is also a shower room and a family bathroom. The dining and living areas are open to a sunroom that has a view of the deck and pond. The spacious dining table that seats eight people is easily accessible from the well-lit, fully furnished kitchen.

Two more twin bedrooms are located upstairs under the attic space. Additionally, there is a lovely cwtch area! Ideal for a peaceful reading session with a nice book or for kids to hide out and play.

There’s a terrace space and a wildlife pond outside. With a view of the pond, a stone BBQ is the ideal place to enjoy an alfresco meal and a few beers. There’s plenty of space for kids and pets to run around in the spacious grassy paddock that encircles the cottage.

The Cottage sleeps 8 guests, or if you book The Keeper’s Cottage next door they interconnect to sleep 16.

Our main farm site is about three miles away from the cottage, where a further 7 more cottages are situated. Activities at main farm site: Horse riding, indoor archery, indoor climbing and Challenge Valley The Muddiest Assault Course in the World!

This renovated stone barn looks out over fields towards Clyne Valley Country Park and Swansea Bay in all directions from its rear sunroom expansion. The spacious living, dining, and kitchen areas of this rustic self-catering cottage are all open plan.

The cottage is accessed off the main courtyard so is perfect for larger families or groups booking some of the other Clyne Cottages. For those wanting peace and quiet you will feel like you are completely away from it all, yet you are only a few minutes drive from the city of Swansea, Mumbles Village, and the beautiful Gower Peninsula. The cottage is located opposite our riding stables so is a great spot for any horse mad children!

A double bedroom with an attached shower room and toilet is located on the same floor. A bathroom, a twin-bedded room, and a single room with a 3/4-size bed are all accessible via two steps.

With its access from the main courtyard, the cottage is ideal for larger families or groups who have reserved other Clyne Cottages. There are 7 cottages in total at the farm. Why not bring your four-legged friend too as Horseshoe Cottage welcomes dogs!

Activities onsite: Horse riding, indoor archery, indoor climbing and Challenge Valley The Muddiest Assault Course in the World!

Artist Cottage is a quintessential former fisherman’s cottage and net loft situated on one of St Ives’ most iconic pedestrian only streets. With a south-west facing courtyard garden and three double bedrooms this interior designed holiday home is a real gem. Just a few seconds stroll away from the Harbour, Town Centre and Porthmeor beach The thoughtful furnishings and outdoor space ensure Artist Cottage is perfect for your Cornish break all year round.
The principal entrance to Artist Cottage is via traditional granite steps to the first floor and leads into the carefully planned kitchen/diner. The kitchen is equipped with gas hob and electric oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine. The bespoke dining table ensures the lay out is great to cook and enjoy fresh local produce.
Take a few stairs up from the kitchen into the sitting room with TV and DVD player, the room gives a sense of light and space having a vaulted ceiling and bi-fold doors to the balcony and courtyard garden.
The main bedroom is a few steps up from the sitting room and has a kingsize bed and adjacent shower room with wash basin and WC.
There is a quiet nook in the attic which perfect to read a holiday novel and enjoy a glass of wine.
An attractive wooden spiral staircase leads from the sitting room down to two further double bedrooms on the ground floor where there is also a second entrance to the property. Bedroom two has a contemporary four poster bed and door out to the courtyard. The third bedroom is also a good size with twin beds.
The family bathroom on the ground floor has a shower over the bath, wash basin and WC. There is also a utility cupboard on this floor housing a washing machine and freezer.
Outside in addition to the first-floor balcony the cottage has a sunny courtyard with a side access, a real bonus in ‘Downalong’. The outdoor shower is handy to wash off the sand after a day on one of the nearby beaches.

• Wifi Included
• Linen and Towels Provided
• Dog Friendly
• Off-Site Parking for One Car – 0.2miles from the property
• Gas Central Heating
• Friday Changeover
• Flexible Short Breaks Available
• Check in – 5.00pm
• Check out – 10.00am
• Artist Cottage is dog friendly. If you would like to bring your furry friend with you please let us know, all we ask is an additional £20.00 charge per dog
• The parking space dimensions are 2.5m wide and 5m long
• Please note, the stairs at Artist Cottage are not suitable for a stairgate
• Access Statement – Artist Cottage is accessed via a flight of stone stairs consisting of ten steps, there is then a further step through the front door. There is also access from the road level to one of the ground-floor bedrooms. Please note, between the ground and first floors there is a spiral staircase which may not be suitable for some guests. Please supervise children at all times near stairs.

Couples and lone travellers alike will simply adore The Willows. This one bedroom holiday cottage is the ideal base from which to explore all of the main attractions of Dorset and close to the famous Chesil Beach.

The cottage is cosy and bright and is rated Four Star Gold Star Award. A walker’s paradise the cottage opens up on to beautiful Dorset with stunning walks leading to the Fleet and Chesil Beach.

The Willows Cottage is one of just seven delightful holiday cottages at Character Farm Cottages on the West Dorset Coast. Perfectly situated to explore Dorset and close to both Weymouth and Dorchester the cottages are all four star rated by the English Tourist Board. Furnished and equipped to a high standard the cottages make for the perfect Dorset holiday or short break.

Delightfully located on a beautiful working farm in Dorset The Brambles is just short drive from Weymouth and Dorchester, the Brambles is a single bedroom farm cottage offering plenty of comfortable living space for two people.

The cottage is cosy and bright and is rated 4 Star Gold Star Award. A walker’s paradise the cottage opens up on to beautiful Dorset with stunning walks leading to the Fleet and Chesil Beach.

The Brambles Cottage is one of just seven delightful holiday cottages at Character Farm Cottages on the West Dorset Coast. Perfectly situated to explore Dorset and close to both Weymouth and Dorchester the cottages are all four star rated by the English Tourist Board. Furnished and equipped to a high standard the cottages make for the perfect Dorset Holiday or short break.

A family favourite Sycamores Cottage is everything you could hope for when thinking of your next Dorset holiday or short break. Delightfully situated just a short stroll from the Dorset Coast and Chesil Beach the cottage is the perfect base from which to explore this beautiful county. Sleeping up to five guests in two spacious bedrooms the cottage is ideal for a family with children. At the end of a fun day out relax in privacy of your own garden and plan tomorrows adventures.

Sycamores Cottage is one of just seven delightful holiday cottages at Character Farm Cottages on the West Dorset Coast. Perfectly situated to explore Dorset and close to both Weymouth and Dorchester the cottages are all four star rated by the English Tourist Board. Furnished and equipped to a high standard the cottages make for the perfect Dorset holiday or short break.

This beautifully refurbished holiday home in Central St Ives boasts wonderful sea views and even accepts dogs!

Sleeping six in three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this luxury home away from home is ideal for your Cornish Escape.

Blue Water has been lovingly designed to present the perfect holiday home for families or friends alike. A stylish three-bedroom, two-bathroom terraced house located within minutes of St Ives, this contemporary holiday home lies within an exclusive development of luxury eco-houses, with stunning countryside views towards Rosewall Hill. With an enclosed lawned garden with patio area and private parking, Blue Water is the perfect oasis away from the hustle and bustle of St Ives Town Centre.
The open plan living/dining area is situated on the ground floor and includes two leather sofas: one three-seater and one two-seater, and a large smart TV. The countryside views from the large widow overlook the beautiful Rosewall Hill.
The dining table comfortably seats up to six guests and is perfect for large family dinners or for that special occasion.
The modern, spacious, handle less kitchen is well equipped with a large fridge/freezer, microwave, double electric oven, four ring gas hob, Nespresso coffee machine and frother, dishwasher and washing machine.
There is a small kitchen table which seats up to three guests.
The master bedroom offers a super king-sized bed, wall mounted smart TV and ample storage. There is also an ensuite bathroom with a large walk-in rainfall shower, heated towel rail, wash-hand basin, and WC.
The second bedroom has a king-sized bed, ample storage and a wall mounted smart TV. This bedroom is suitable for one guest due to the location of the bed.
The third bedroom, has two single beds, ample storage and a wall mounted smart TV
There is a family bathroom with a bath and an overhead rainfall shower, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.
There is an ensuite shower room, heated towel rail, wash-hand basin, and WC
There is also a downstairs cloakroom with WC and wash-hand basin
There is a delightful private, enclosed garden with a small patio area to the front, a wonderful sanctuary where you can enjoy a glass of wine, dine al fresco, and enjoy the Cornish sunshine.
There is a small, gravelled area to the back, ideal for hanging your wetsuit after a busy beach day, as well room to store all your beach equipment.

Wifi Included
Linen and Towels Provided
Underfloor Heating
Dog Friendly
On-Site Parking for One Car
Friday Changeover
Flexible Short Breaks Available
Check in – 5.00pm
Check out – 10.00am
Access Statement – There are no steps leading to the front door of Blue Water.

Alba is a two-bedroom, first floor apartment with striking partial sea views over the glorious Blue Flag Porthmeor Beach with its golden sands and azure coloured water, popular with surfers and swimmers alike.
Just a short stroll away from St Ives Town Centre with its restaurants, art scene and boutique shops. A great escape for families or friends alike all year round.
The spacious and bright living area includes two contemporary, grey sofas, and a smart TV.
The open plan kitchen and dining room is well equipped with a fridge with an icebox, microwave, electric oven, and gas hob and washing machine.
The dining table comfortably seats up to four guests and is perfect for family dinners or for that special occasion. The partial sea view can be enjoyed from the large windows.
There is also a breakfast bar which is perfect for your morning coffee or a cheeky Bucks Fizz.
The master bedroom offers a double-sized bed, ample storage, and stunning partial sea views.
The second bedroom has bunk beds and a single bed and ample storage
There is a family shower with a single headed shower, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.
Wifi Included
Linen and Towels Provided
Gas Central Heating
Dog Friendly
Alba is dog friendly. If you would like to bring your furry friend with you please let us know, all we ask is an additional £20.00 charge per dog.
No Parking Provided
Friday Changeover
Flexible Short Breaks Available
Check in – 5.00pm
Check out – 10.00am
Please note that due to size, the top bunk is only suitable for a child.
Access Statement – The communal front door is accessed via three steps. Inside of the front door there are two steps down into the hallway. There is U-shaped flight to stairs to the first floor consisting of thirteen steps. Alba is located on the first floor.

21 Carthew Court is a recently refurbished one bedroom apartment located minutes from the Tate Gallery and Porthmeor Surfing Beach in St Ives. Being only a short distance from the Town Centre makes this the perfect base for a relaxing holiday.

21 Carthew Court is a recently refurbished one bedroom apartment located minutes from the Tate Gallery and Porthmeor Surfing Beach in St Ives. Being only a short distance from the Town Centre makes this the perfect base for a relaxing holiday and coastal path makes this the perfect base for a relaxing holiday to explore all that St Ives has to offer and being pet friendly you can bring your fluffy friend along to explore as well!

The open plan lounge/kitchen/diner features patio doors opening on to the communal gardens. Perfect to catch the last of the days sun.
The lounge area has comfortable seating and a Smart TV with DVD player and provides a dining area with seating for four which is great for relaxed family dining.

The modern kitchen is well equipped with an integrated fridge, oven and hob. In the hallway cupboard you will also find a washing machine/tumble dryer.

The double bedroom with super kingsize bed (which can be configured with two single beds) has a wardrobe with ample hanging space and a chest of drawers. There is a double sofa bed located in the lounge for further sleeping arrangements.
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The luxurious bathroom provides a large walk in shower with drencher head and a toilet and wash hand basin.

• Wifi Included
• Linen and Towels Provided
• Dog Friendly – One Well Behaved Dog Welcome
• On-Site Parking for One Car in Garage
• Electric Storage Heaters
• Flexible Short Breaks Available All Year Round
• Check in – 5.00pm
• Check out – 10.00am
• 21 Carthew Court is dog friendly. If you would like to bring your furry friend with you please let us know, all we ask is an additional £20.00 charge per dog
• The parking space dimensions are 2.2m wide, 5m long and 2m high
• Access Statement – 21 Carthew Court is a ground floor apartment. There are two small steps to enter the holiday home via either the front or rear doors.

Primrose Cottage is a stunning dog friendly cottage with spectacular sea views and a landscaped garden. There is a separate annex and off-site parking and it is just a short stroll down to St Ives Town Centre, where you can explore all the sandy beaches, shops, art galleries and delicious restaurants.

Located just minutes from St Ives’ beaches, restaurants, shops and art galleries, Maranatha is the perfect choice for you family holiday to Cornwall. Situated over three floors and retaining its cosy character of a Cornish cottage, Maranatha is a modern holiday home which accepts dogs!

Little Burrows is a studio apartment located in the Downalong area of St Ives. This is the perfect escape for couples looking to explore St Ives and beyond!

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