Raitts House, a newly refurbished holiday lodge near Kingussie, sleeps up to nine guests. It emanates a reassuring calm, whether from its sturdy walls, soothing color palette, or the sweeping views of green fields and mountains.

The house comes with a strong “hard to leave” warning. Inside, the open-plan kitchen and dining area are a foodie’s dream, also perfect for family gatherings. The lounge is a blend of quality and style, with practicality in mind. There are four well-appointed bedrooms, ensuring a good night’s sleep for all. Outside, the house offers sunny spots, a hot tub, and inviting spaces for al fresco dining and relaxation. Raitts House is an inviting haven, leaving guests with a desire to stay forever, and providing an excellent base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park.

Lundin Farmhouse, located near Aberfeldy is a luxury Victorian holiday home, sleeping ten people, with a hot tub and lochan in the garden for swimming or trout fishing. This holiday home is set on a working farm with a games room and has panoramic views of Strath Tay and Ben Lawers.

With parking, a games room, hot tub and suitable for your furry friends, Lundin Farmhouse is the perfect retreat to relax.

This luxury grand holiday home, located in the gorgeous Craigard, is ideal for large groups, with eight bedrooms, with a hot tub and cinema room. This modern lodge is set over three floors, with a separate annexe and fantastic views over the garden and towards the mountains.

It’s just a short stroll down Kinchurdy Road into Boat of Garten village, or turn out of the house to join the Speyside Way which takes you on foot or bicycle to Aviemore.

Nestled in the seclusion of a Scottish glen, Findhorn Lodge offers stylish accommodations for up to sixteen guests. If your ideal getaway involves escaping to a tranquil Highland estate lodge, Findhorn Lodge promises an unforgettable experience.

Findhorn Lodge serves as an excellent starting point for action-packed day trips, situated halfway between the lively town of Aviemore and the Highland capital of Inverness. You can explore Loch Ness, visit Landmark Adventure Park, or partake in the myriad of adrenaline-pumping activities available around Aviemore.

The Wilds, which sleeps seventeen, is a luxury lodge, located in the scenic Cairngorms and has a large garden and hot tub. The Wilds is a surrounded by nature and is set in a mature two and a half acre garden, perfect for bird and squirrel spotting.

Although you may feel secluded and in your own world, you are still connected and in a convenient spot for both Aviemore and Kingussie. The Wilds is an ideal spot to relax in a real haven.

The Dell of Rothiemurchus, located in the glorious Cairngorms near Aviemore, is a luxury large pet friendly lodge with a hot tub, fire pit and a games room. The breathtaking views of the large landscaped garden and the idyllic Highland view are one of the many amazing features The Dell of Rothiemurchus has to offer.

Located just a twenty minute walk into Aviemore and just around the corner from the gorgeous Loch an Eilein, with its lochside walks and Loch Morlich, The Dell of Rothiemurchus has plenty of things to offer. Don’t forget the watersports and beach or the Cairngorm mountains, which are ideal for skiing in the winter.

Culfoichbeg Lodge is a luxury holiday home with picturesque views! Escape to the Highlands of Scotland and explore this scenic area with gorgeous walks along the River Spey. This contemporary retreat is the ideal home from home from which to explore the Highlands of Scotland.

This once-modest bungalow has been transformed into an exceptional two-bedroom holiday home. Their meticulous renovation has given birth to a spacious, thoughtful, and luxurious retreat. Every nook and cranny of this stunning house reflects the owner’s dedication to creating a space that guests will adore.

Situated in the little fishing village of Portmahomack, Ina’s Cottage is just a few metres from a sandy beach. This characterful waterfront cottage is complete with a hot tub, games room, outside shower and sea views. This traditional cottage has stone walls and has been renovated to a high standard.

Ina’s Cottage is a traditional stone building that has been meticulously renovated to blend with the environment and cater to the needs of the modern-day holidaymaker.

This former blacksmith’s cottage sleeps up to four guests and had been beautifully restored to a high standard, whilst still maintaining original period features. Located on the banks of River Nethy this cosy cottage is the perfect base to explore the Cairngorms National Park. Explore some amazing walks, bike and swim spots and restaurants or cosy up in The Old Smithy with underfloor heating throughout and a wood burner.

This dog friendly home from home has an enclosed garden with a one and a half century old oak tree. Walk down some steps to a riverside seating area where you can fish, relax or nature/bird watch.

Stables Cottage fronts onto the Courtyard with its Dove Cote with doves and central fountain. Off street private parking. Large award winning gardens with Garden House with decked area for informal dining and barbecues.. Play area with swings, slide and sandpit etc. The garden also has a play shed containing toys and ball games with an area for Badminton and Football.

3 BEDROOM single storey cottage: Ground floor – Spacious sitting room with open beamed ceiling and stone fireplace with living flame gas fire; dining room/ kitchen with dish-washer; one bedroom with a kingsize bed; one bedroom with a double and single bed; one bunk bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower, w.c. and hand basin; cloakroom with w.c and hand basin.

If it is the real Yorkshire you are looking for then a holiday or short break then you will just love Stables Cottage at Keld Head Farm Cottages. This is a traditional Yorkshire cottage perfectly located in beautiful Yorkshire Countryside with stunning rural views. The popular market town Pickering is a short walk away and adults and children alike will be thrilled by a trip on its Famous Steam Railway. The North York Moors are but a few minute’s drive away and this AONB is a paradise for, hikers, walkers and cyclists.

Barn Cottage – Quality self catering holiday cottages North Yorkshire

If it is the real Yorkshire you are looking for then a holiday or short break then you will just love Barn Cottage at Keld Head Farm Cottages. This is a traditional Yorkshire cottage perfectly located in beautiful Yorkshire Countryside with stunning rural views. The popular market town Pickering is a short walk away and adults and children alike will be thrilled by a trip on its Famous Steam Railway. The North York Moors are but a few minutes drive away and this AONB is a paradise for, hikers, walkers and cyclists.

Ground floor – One King size double bedroom; one twin bedroom; bathroom with bath shower, w.c. and hand basin.

First floor – Spacious sitting room /dining room with open beamed ceiling and stone fireplace with living flame gas fire; kitchen. Internal staircase and external stone steps to first floor.

All in all if you are a small family or a couple looking for a romantic break Barn Cottage could be your ideal choice.

Perfect for family holidays, large groups and as a venue to celebrate special occasions the accommodation is delightfully located close to the sea and famed Pembrokeshire coastal path.

The Old Rectory, accompanied by a charming cottage, offers comfortable lodging for up to 26 guests. The Rectory itself sleeps 14, with the option of adding 4 more on sofa beds. The adjoining Retreat Cottage sleeps 4, with the possibility of accommodating 4 extra guests on sofa beds. If your group is smaller, you can book just the Rectory for up to 18 people or the Cottage for up to 8 – just inquire with the owner!

The accommodation offers spacious living for the entire group with open fires and a relaxed atmosphere. There is a large dining room that can accommodate large groups, and the well-equipped kitchen has all you need to cater for everyone with ease.

Several bathrooms and a utility room equipped for laundry complete the exceptional accommodation. The properties offer superb facilities including a games room, hot tub and function room and has been awarded a 4 star Visit Wales Tourist Board Grading.

Once visited never to be forgotten, Hunter’s Moon is a truly incredible property and is like stepping in to a fantasy. Luxurious in every way, unique definitely this magical property is a very special place to stay with family or friends. This property is designed to impress and it certainly does from the tree house inspired master bedroom with balcony overlooking the surrounding trees through to the spectacular cinema room with 55” Bang & Olufson TV and surround sound.

Very rural with enviable views of the moors, Smallshaw Farm Cottages are situated on the South Yorkshire/Peak District border. These luxurious Five Star Gold cottages enjoy a rural location surrounded by open green fields. They offer everything you could possibly need for a relaxing break away from it all. Four 17th century barns have been lovingly restored and converted into high class self catering accommodation.

Looking across towards the moors of the Peak District, this open plan cottage is spacious, light and airy. With exposed beams and stonework retaining much of the original character, together with modern conveniences such as underfloor heating, this cottage is truly a home from home.

Very rural with enviable views of the moors, Smallshaw Farm Cottages are situated on the South Yorkshire/Peak District border. These luxurious Five Star Gold cottages enjoy a rural location surrounded by open green fields. They offer everything you could possibly need for a relaxing break away from it all. Four 17th century barns have been lovingly restored and converted into high class self catering accommodation.

Bramble Cottage is all on one level, and has a character all of it’s own. It is cosy and atmospheric as well as homely and provides an excellent hideaway for any type of break.

The Stables luxury holiday cottage is situated near the village of Snainton in the North York Moors. The stables cottage is detached with two-bedrooms on two floors & sleeps up to five people in two bedrooms plus a travel cot . Both bedrooms have en-suite facilities with the twin bedroom having the added advantage of being able to be made into a super king bed. ideal for couples family & friends.

Close by is a local pub / restaurant , shop / garage & fish & chip shop in the village of Snainton. Stables cottage is close to the costal towns Whitby Scarborough & Filey with their lovely beaches. The historic city of York is only a 40 min drive away with all its tourist attractions such as York Minster, Viking museum, National railway museum & great shopping.

Inland we are close to Pickering where you can take a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway to Whitby or why not make a visit to the market towns of Malton Helmsley with its antique shops . Attractions around the area are Flamingoland theme Park , Ryedale Folk museum, Alpermere water park, Eden camp museum all within a 15 min drive away. stables cottage with its fantastic views is an ideal touring base for reaching North Yorkshire & all it has to offer.

The Granary is all on one level and is perfect for a luxury self-catering break, it is part of a one hundred year old stables and granary just outside of the village of Snainton in the North York Moors. Developed and finished to a high standard, this two-bedroom holiday cottage is all on one level and sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms plus travel cot.

Granary is close to the coastal towns of Scarborough, Whitby & Filey with the Market towns of Malton Pickering & Helmsley all close by . The historic city of York is only a 40 min drive away with all its tourist attractions. Why not visit the Pickering steam railway or the Ryedale folk Museum only 15 mins drive away, or the new Alpermere water Park in Scarborough or the Famous Flamingoland theme park all within easy reach.

If you are looking for a venue to take a holiday, short break or to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends Merrieweathers ticks all the boxes. The accommodation consists of The Stables, sleeping eight in four bedrooms and the Hayloft, sleeping a further eight; together the properties offer over 5,500 sq ft of spacious and luxurious accommodation for large gatherings.

Situated in 50 acres of gorgeous gardens, fields, woodland and lakes the house is ideally located only an hour and a half or so from central London.

As well as luxurious accommodation there is a superb range of facilities including a private pub (with a full range of pub games including pool, football table and darts), a cinema screen, a small lake for fishing or boating, ball games/croquet on the lawn, tennis court, table tennis, walks (AONB), picnics on the estatemand an outdoor kitchen for barbecuing. Guests have sole use of the estates outdoor heated swimming pool (100 yards from the Stables, April-Oct, 9am-6pm).

The Great Hall is 50 feet long and a fantastic space for entertaining. The room has three distinct areas: dining (table seats 16), sitting (with drinks cabinet and large sofas) and entertainment (with cinema screen and grand piano). Six bedrooms have ensuites and the seventh is an open plan bedroom with a separate shower room.

Merrieweathers has its own private pub in a detached barn. The fully equipped bar has optics and beer pumps. Games include darts, table football, pool. There is also a cinema screen for your entertainment and a log burner for the winter months.

Merrieweathers is suitable for extended families and friends and can arrange catering, beauty treatments and clay pigeon shooting on the estate.

Ideal for group holidays, as the venue to celebrate a special occasion or event the Lodges at the Creek may well tick all of the boxes. Perfect for friends and families to escape together but retain some privacy the lodges offer a mix of single, double and adult bunk beds, all handmade and able to accommodate, a total of 18 guests over the three lodges. The lodges are best suited to families, groups of friends, hen parties and girls’ weekends.

All three lodges have two bedrooms a bathroom and kitchen. They are all self-contained and have separate outdoor areas. Furnished and fitted to a very high standard the accommodation is both stylish and comfortable. There is also a shared hot tub area and outdoor eating areas. Each lodge is delightfully situated in a peaceful location with lake views. The famous nightlife of Cardiff City centre is close by as are the Brecon Beacons and the beautiful South Wales beaches.

Located in the stunning South Herefordshire rolling countryside, Old Barn House is a detached four bedroom cottage ideal for family holidays.

The house enjoys superb country views with star gazing potential and is perfectly situated to discover nearby Hereford, Ross-On-Wye and Monmouth and comes complete with a private outdoor hot tub and beautiful gardens.

Old Barn House is family friendly with equipment provided for infants, dogs are welcome and will receive their own doggie welcome pack. There is an accessible ground floor bedroom. Electric vehicle charging point. Accredited ‘Safe, Clean, Legal’ by Quality in Tourism. Day fishing at nearby Andy’s lake, within walking distance, is complimentary to guests by prior arrangement.

Delightfully situated on the southern tip of the Isle of Wight, The Granary has recently been stylishly renovated from two adjoining agricultural buildings. The property now has two comfy bedrooms, a large fully equipped kitchen and a lounge that is comfortable and spacious, looking out over the garden toward the swimming pool (unheated), or on cooler evenings in front of the cosy log burner. This is the perfect property for friends or families to relax in style and from which to explore the island and all its beauty.

This is a cyclists, walkers and runners paradise with The Granary is positioned perfectly for you to maximise your enjoyment of these activities as you can ride run and walk straight out of the front door onto the bridleway routes and path.

West Acre near York is a superb 5 star Gold spacious cottage that is the ideal venue for a holiday, break or to celebrate a special occasion at any time of the year.

Situated in the picturesque village this large house and garden has been furnished to a very high standards and offers guests some fabulous facilities. With over 5,000 sq. feet of internal space there is room for everyone to enjoy spending time together in total comfort and luxury.

Sleeping up to sixteen guests in seven boutique bedrooms, there are also seven bathrooms. A Hot Tub, Sauna, Cinema Room and Pool Table are just some of the superb facilities available. There is also a large fully equipped kitchen a separate dining room plus two spacious living rooms.

The wow factor just goes on and on at West Acre and the stunning and completely private large south west facing terrace offers guest fabulous rural views. Here you can relax in the large hot tub or seating area and take in the sun. The terrace is fitted with outside lighting so it can be enjoyed both in the day or into the evening.

West Acre is set in a large private plot with superbly landscaped gardens, outdoor dining facilities, a children’s play area, loads of outdoor entertainment and games and plenty of on-site parking with an EV charger available.

Winners of the “Best Self-Catering Accommodation Award” in the Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards 2024.

If you are looking to stay somewhere very special for a romantic break or holiday then Treetop House from Stonehouses Ullapool is the perfect choice. If the stunning interiors and facilities don’t blow you away then the incredible views certainly will. Treetop is perched on the edge of a gorge with a small stream which transforms into a cascade of waterfalls in wet weather. Its elevated position gives it its name, with panoramic views of mountain, sea and island vistas.

Sleeping four people the house has two double rooms – one with an ensuite bath/shower/WC and the other with its own shower/WC. There is a sauna, luxury freestanding bath, drench head showers, cosy wood burning stove and intimate and private spill out spaces this is a perfect romantic retreat.

Treetop House is one of just two luxuriously retreats at Stonehouses Ullapool. Both of these five star properties offer guests superb facilities and stunning views across Loch Broom and out to the Summer Isles. They are spacious, yet cosy, with full under floor heating and wood burning stoves in the open plan living areas. Both houses have spacious saunas, and luxury freestanding baths. This is a stylish, luxury retreat for your next unique Highland adventure.

This is your chance to stay in one of the two gorgeous holiday properties from Stonehouses Ullapool. Perfect for a small family or as a romantic retreat for couples who require more space this two bedroom property has a double bedroom with en-suite and a second twin/double bedroom with a second shower room/WC. Features a luxury freestanding bath and spacious sauna with double drench-head shower. The large open plan kitchen/dining and living areas create a spacious, modern space with stunning views from the floor to ceiling windows.

Curved Stone House is one of just two luxuriously retreats at Stonehouses Ullapool. Both of these five star properties offer guests superb facilities and stunning views across Loch Broom and out to the Summer Isles. They are spacious, yet cosy, with full under floor heating and wood burning stoves in the open plan living areas. Both houses have spacious saunas, and luxury freestanding baths. This is a stylish, luxury retreat for your next unique Highland adventure.

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