Majestically perched above the shimmering waters of Loch Linnhe, SeaBeds Luxury Lookouts live in a world of their own and make for the perfect hideout to disappear from reality and scale up the romance. The bubbling hot tub, stylish interior, tranquil setting, not to mention the sea-to-sky view, makes the experience all the more otherworldly!
Every element of SeaBeds has been hand-selected with laidback luxury in mind. The design-led detail and décor coupled with the outstanding waterfront location makes SeaBeds Luxury Lookouts one of the most glorious Highland hideaways.
Accommodating up to four guests (courtesy of a super squidgy sofa bed) and very dog friendly, SeaBeds are perfectly suited to solace seekers in search of luxury with a big side of nature!
The spacious living area boasts floor-to-ceiling glazing, inspiring the sensation of floating gently on the loch. The contemporary kitchen shares the same outstanding view and includes a dining table, hob, microwave, mini-fridge, toaster and coffee machine.
En-suite facilities include a wc and spacious rainforest shower with Sea Kelp cosmetics, fluffy towels and powerful hairdryer provided. Heated floorboards and delightfully deep insulation mean that even the harshest of winters won’t impact your comfort. Regarding comfort, the king-size Simba hybrid mattress will ensure you have the most restful of nights cocooned within soft-as-a-cloud cotton sheets. Modern intrigues abound with cinema-style drop screen, electric curtains, mood lighting, HiFi, WiFi and more!
Connect with nature and zen out beneath the stars on the spacious terrace which comprises a dining/lounging area, infinity hot tub and crackling fire-pit.
Enjoy delicious dishes at the on-site Kitchen Food Truck where you eat alfresco or inside the cosy clubhouse.
Take relaxation to another level at the Woodlands Wellness & Wild Sauna where you can book & enjoy couples massage, sound baths, reiki, facials and more! Guests can also enjoy complimentary use of the heated swimming pool at the Isles of Glencoe Leisure Centre.
Or why not practice your swing or enjoy a segway tour, hire an e-bike or try your hand at archery at Woodlands Activity Centre & Golf Course?
The Lamb is one of three cottages at Pennard Hill Farm and is perfect for couples looking for a romantic break in Somerset.
The fabulous facilities include a private wood fired hot tub and use of the luxurious indoor swimming pool during your stay. You may also like to book in a pampering treatment as well.
The Lamb is perfect as a romantic cottage for two, but is flexible with a sofa bed in the sitting room. The design and furnishings of the cottage gives a spacious yet cosy feel. The views over the Mendip Hills from the bedroom are stunning.
After a day of exploring you may wish to relax in front of the roaring fire or watch TV and plan tomorrows events. There is also a fully equipped kitchen and dining area.
The Woodpeckers is one of just two apartments here at Venndown Farmhouse, five minutes from beautiful Boscastle. This beautiful holiday let sleeps four adults, plus two children in three bedrooms.
The apartment is open plan with a lounge, dining room and kitchen. There are three bedrooms, one double bedroom with en-suite shower room, a double bedroom with a super-king size bed or two twin beds and en-suite bathroom; and a children’s bedroom with small bunk beds.
From the kitchen you can walk outside to your own decked area with patio furniture beneath the pergola.
For the children there is a separate play area with swings.
Our indoor heated pool is available May to October and is available to all guests staying at Venndown Farmhouse.
Woodpeckers is the perfect base from which to explore Cornwall. Walkers will love that the coastal paths are nearby and there are several towns, villages and beaches to visit.
Our lovely Swallows apartment is one of just two apartments here at Venndown Farmhouse, just five minutes from beautiful Boscastle.
Perfect for a romantic break for two this apartment is light and airy with access across a large sun decked terrace.
Step inside and the accommodation is light and spacious. There is a separate lounge, dining room, kitchen, bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower room.
Outside guests can enjoy peaceful surroundings while relaxing on the sundeck or dining al fresco and enjoying the country and distant sea views.
Our shared indoor heated pool is available May to October and is available to all guests staying at Venndown Farmhouse.
Swallows is the perfect base from which to explore Cornwall. Walkers will love that the coastal paths are nearby and there are several town, villages and beaches to visit.
Delightfully located in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford you will find Wychwood at Bruern Cottages just one of the stunning portfolio of luxury country cottages at Bruern.
Wychwood is a beautiful award winning holiday cottage and is the ideal size for a small family or couples wanting more space, This pet free property is immaculate in every way and enjoys a light and airy feel throughout. The gardens are particularly attractive and guests can relax in total comfort and style.
Delightfully located in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford you will find Weir House at Bruern Cottages just one of the stunning portfolio of luxury country cottages at Bruern.
Weir House is quite simply stunning, set in its own pretty garden it is a beautiful property and is ideal for large families or friends as it is the largest cottage at Bruern. With five en-suite bedrooms, a games room, a drawing room and a dining room, as well as a very big kitchen Weir House can accommodate guests in spacious style and luxury.
Delightfully located in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford you will find Shipton at Bruern Cottages just one of the stunning portfolio of luxury country cottages at Bruern.
Shipton has natural floors in stone and wood, a high pitched ceiling with ancient beams, and a cool simplicity of decoration. Not only is it one of the most striking luxury cottages in the Cotswolds, it is also one of the most elegant luxury cottages on a single floor anywhere.
Sleeping up to six guests is a converted from a long, low Cotswold stone barn and is on one level.
Delightfully located in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford you will find Saratoga at Bruern Cottages just one of the stunning portfolio of luxury country cottages at Bruern.
Saratoga is a romantic, cosy and luxurious property and is just perfect for honeymoons and other romantic celebrations. There is something very special about this gorgeous property. The four-poster bed completes the stylish and your very own private garden makes it even more special. Saratoga is available all year round so book your stay even when there is nothing particular to celebrate.
Delightfully located in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford you will find Sandown at Bruern Cottages just one of the stunning portfolio of luxury country cottages at Bruern.
Previously the carriage house Sandown is situated behind the three central arches, Sandown has a lovely location in the courtyard and is one of the finest cottages at Bruern. Perfect for families and couples alike Sandown is a very popular choice for guests looking for the finer things in life.
Sleeps four, one double ensuite, one twin ensuite.
Delightfully located in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford you will find Newmarket at Bruern Cottages just one of the stunning portfolio of luxury country cottages at Bruern.
Guests just love, Newmarket as it is without doubt one of the most beautiful cottages in the Bruern collection. Decorated in elegant Gustavian style, it has to ranks as one of the finest examples of luxury self-catering in the Cotswolds and the UK.
Sleeps eight, two doubles ensuite, two twins ensuite.
Delightfully located in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford you will find Goodwood at Bruern Cottages just one of the stunning portfolio of luxury country cottages at Bruern.
Goodwood is on the right-hand side of the courtyard and in times gone by was originally was one of the two cottages built originally for the stable grooms. Today it has been transformed in to stylish, luxurious accommodation but with a warm cosy feel.
Sleeps five, one double ensuite, one twin, one single and family bathroom.
Delightfully located in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford you will find Epsom at Bruern Cottages just one of the stunning portfolio of luxury country cottages at Bruern.
Epsom is a stylish Cotswold cottage with courtyard and the garden views as well as and the parkland of Bruern Abbey beyond. Guests at Epsom particularly love the fabulous garden with pergola, bbq and garden furniture, perfect for Al fresco dining and relaxation.
Sleeps five, one double ensuite, one twin, one single and family bathroom.
Delightfully located in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford you will find Cope at Bruern Cottages just one of the stunning portfolio of luxury country cottages at Bruern.
Cope is a beautiful property for two. The cottage is elegant in every way and oozes quality and luxury. Attention to detail can be seen at every corner and the cottage is more like a small chateau than a cottage. Couples will love the space that Cope offers however the accommodation maintains a cosy feel throughout.
Delightfully located in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford you will find Cheltenham at Bruern Cottages just one of the stunning portfolio of luxury country cottages at Bruern.
Cheltenham is an extremely spacious holiday cottage and can accommodate four guests with ease. Spot Stow-on-the-Wold from your window or marvel at the beautiful garden below. Guests staying in Cheltenham have the added benefit of their own private summerhouse and terrace at the end of the garden, with a table, chairs and a big umbrella, plus a barbecue for al fresco dining.
Sleeps four, one double, one twin, family bathroom.
Delightfully located in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford you will find Bookers at Bruern Cottages just one of the stunning portfolio of luxury country cottages at Bruern.
Sleeps six , one double ensuite, two twins and family bathroom.
Very popular with families with children Bookers is a beautiful Cotswolds holiday cottage. Furnished to an extremely high standard throughout there is a real country life vibe about this gorgeous holiday cottage.
Sleeps six, one double ensuite, two twins and family bathroom
Delightfully located in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford you will find Aintree at Bruern Cottages just one of the stunning portfolio of luxury country cottages at Bruern.
Aintree is another favourite with guests to Bruern. This gorgeous cottage was once a stable but now offers the feel of a small country house and has been elegantly furnished and decorated to a very high standard. Book Aintree if you are looking for a very special stay in the Cotswolds.
You will be the only guests here during your stay. Dogs warmly welcomed by arrangement as are ‘Hens’ and ‘Stags’! Sleeps up to thirty people (although smaller parties are warmly welcomed). For over thirty five years Barlings Barn has offered the ultimate escape for guests, many of whom return time, after time, after time.
Complimentary home-made cake awaits your arrival!
Guests love to stay at Barlings, because it becomes exclusively yours, not shared with other guests. It’s a comfortable home-away-from-home where you can feel free to come and go as you please without any possible concern about other guests; there will be none except your party.
You will find that every bedroom is comfortable and cosy; with so many showers loos and baths, no need to queue! (fifteen bedrooms and thirteen bathrooms/shower rooms).
Barlings is a very “green” property, with self-sustainable heating and electricity powered by our own logs in a biomass boiler and photovoltaic panels, plus solar pool heating.
Our guests all enjoy exploring fantastic unspoilt, Mid Wales. They tootle off and go sight-seeing or enjoy high-adrenalin activities such as clay pigeon shooting, paint-balling or having a go at driving a rally car, The ‘Bear Grylls Survival Academy’ is approximately an hour and a quarter away by car from Barlings Barn in Criccieth. They are now offering Survival Half Day courses which sound great fun and just the thing for our more adventurous Barlings guests. A recent stag party had a fantastic time there.
The Retreat – The ultimate romantic retreat in Northumberland.
If you are looking for a romantic retreat with the WOW factor then this former stable block at Cheviot Holiday Cottages has it all. Fabulously located in the in the Northumberland countryside, this property has been totally refurbished to a truly exceptional standard.
The Retreat is probably the most luxurious, secluded and romantic escape we have ever featured on Handpicked Cottages. We think you will love the awesome space complete with its own internal swimming spa pool / Jacuzzi, displaying Bellagio fountain water jets! Available for full week or short break holiday cottage stays in Northumberland, The Retreat is the perfect luxury hideaway for couples celebrating or romancing in style.
An extra special romantic escape exclusively designed for two persons.
Swallow’s Orchard represents modern living at its very best. Nestled in a hollow next to an old apple orchard, you can feel like you have truly escaped whilst being surrounded by luxury. The Sedum Spa is located next to Swallow’s to offer our guests the chance to truly get away from it all.
The stunning open plan kitchen/dining/living area with 5 metre bi-folding doors connect the inside with the enclosed courtyard garden with hot tub and really give you the sense of being in the thick of nature and countryside, without sacrificing comfort or quality.
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