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.

Less than 100 miles from London, this exceptional Norfolk holiday home offers a rare combination of space, privacy and outstanding leisure facilities. Set within six acres of private, gated grounds, guests can enjoy a heated swimming pool, tennis court, football pitch, croquet lawn and complimentary bicycles—perfect for memorable stays with family and friends.

Positioned on the Norfolk–Suffolk border, the house provides the ideal base from which to explore the very best of both counties. Whether you choose to venture out or simply relax and admire the beautiful National Garden Scheme garden, this is a setting designed for effortless enjoyment.

Vicarage House is a quintessential Georgian rectory, surrounded by open countryside and offering elegant accommodation for up to fourteen guests across the main house and adjoining pool house. The main house features five beautifully appointed bedrooms sleeping nine, three modern bathrooms, two spacious reception rooms, a large games room, a well-equipped kitchen and a stylish dining room—ideal for celebratory meals and relaxed gatherings.

Next door, the Pool House provides additional accommodation for up to six guests, with three generous bedrooms, two shower rooms, an eat-in kitchen and a comfortable reception room—perfect for extended family or friends seeking a little extra privacy.

Spend your days cycling along forest tracks, swimming in the heated pool or enjoying a match on the tennis court. For quieter moments, relax on one of the four terraces, thoughtfully positioned to capture the sun from dawn until dusk—whether in the shade or with a glass in hand.

Dog friendly and ideal for special occasions or unforgettable holidays, Vicarage House has been recognised as one of the Top 25 Holiday Homes in England, proudly receiving the Visit England Rose Award 2023–2024. A truly outstanding retreat in the heart of East Anglia.

Oak Cottage is one of just two holiday cottages available from Sunart Adventures. Oak offers award winning luxury self-catering accommodation in the Scottish Highlands. The property is delightfully located on the shores of Loch Sunart. Awarded five stars from the Scottish Tourist board the cottage just oozes class and style. This is the perfect Scottish Highland retreat for family and friends.

The cottage is spacious and has everything you could possibly need during your stay. There are three en-suite bedrooms, a fully fitted kitchen and an open plan dining and living area. Relax next to the wood burner for those cosy nights in after a day of exploration or just take in the fabulous views that surround you. Whatever you choose to do you will be glad you chose Oak Cottage at Sunart Adventures!

Birch Cottage is one of just two holiday cottages available from Sunart Adventures. Birch cottage offers award winning luxury self-catering accommodation in the Scottish Highlands. The property is delightfully located on the shores of Loch Sunart. Awarded five stars from the Scottish Tourist board the cottage just oozes class and style. This is the perfect Scottish Highland retreat for family and friends.

The cottage is spacious and has everything you could possibly need during your stay. There are three en-suite bedrooms, a fully fitted kitchen and an open plan dining and living area. Relax next to the wood burner for those cosy nights in after a day of exploration or just take in the fabulous views that surround you. Whatever you choose to do you will be glad you chose Birch Cottage at Sunart Adventures!

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 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.

Delightfully situated, Forest House is right in the centre of the lovely market town of Coleford, so you can walk to shops, pubs, restaurants and the Studio Cinema. You will however be just walk five minutes from the door and you’re off road and into the scenic trails of the Forest of Dean. Sleeping up to twenty five guests in total comfort the house is ideal for extended family gatherings and as the venue to celebrate special occasions.

Grade II, eleven ensuite bedroom converted four star hotel sleeping up to twenty five in the centre of Coleford, the heart of the Forest of Dean – Hot Tub, Board games Lounge, Dine Together, Off road walks and cycling from door.

Big House Holiday Lets offer a superb range of large holiday homes in a variety of stunning settings: in a village, a market town, woodland, on a riverbank, on a mountaintop, or on a farm. Delightfully situated the properties are located in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Prices from
2 night weekend stay £2950.00
3 night weekend stay £3150.00
Weekly £5500.00

Live Like a Rock Star at This Iconic Group Retreat on the River Monnow

Welcome to a truly unique holiday home, once a world-famous recording studio that hosted music legends, now transformed into an unforgettable retreat for large groups. Located on the scenic banks of the River Monnow, this spacious property sleeps up to 24 guests across 11 comfortable bedrooms. Refurbished in 2020, it blends rock ‘n’ roll history with modern luxury — featuring a stylish dining room, a fully equipped entertainer’s kitchen, a Party Room, Games Room, and a private hot tub.

Ideal for reunions, celebrations, or group getaways, the home also offers two ground-floor en-suite bedrooms for added accessibility. While pets are not permitted, guests will enjoy the peaceful surroundings, striking interiors, and the chance to stay somewhere truly iconic.

This is your chance to stay at the fabulous Pencraig Court a classic, eighteenth century, Grade II listed country house. Sleeping up to forty four guests in total comfort this is a place to make wonderful memories. Its elevated aspect provides it with outstanding panoramic views across the River Wye and open countryside beyond. Previously a hotel and restaurant it has eleven en-suite bedrooms and five reception rooms and an attached 3 bed cottage. Beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens and a sweeping drive with an extensive parking area, totaling three and a half acres.

Big House Holiday Lets offer a superb range of large holiday homes in a variety of stunning settings: in a village, a market town, woodland, on a riverbank, on a mountaintop, or on a farm. Delightfully situated the properties are located in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Prices from
2 night weekend stay £4150.00
3 night weekend stay £4500.00
Weekly £6950.00

With easy access to the Brecon Beacons, The Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean, Fairlea Grange is the perfect for large groups. Sleeping comfortably twelve to twenty people, plus two cots for infants the house is extremely spacious and full of character.

This striking gothic townhouse in the heart of Abergavenny is full of character and features that have inspired one of cinema’s classic movies. Originally the childhood home of Ethel Lina White, a contemporary of Agatha Christie, it was she who wrote the original novel upon which the Alfred Hitchcock movie, the Lady Vanishes, was based. If you want your stay to evoke the atmosphere of one of these classic novels, this is the holiday home for you!

Big House Holiday Lets offer a superb range of large holiday homes in a variety of stunning settings: in a village, a market town, woodland, on a riverbank, on a mountaintop, or on a farm. Delightfully situated the properties are located in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Prices from
2 night weekend stay £2950.00
3 night weekend stay £3250.00
Weekly £4250

If you are looking for somewhere truly special to create memories to last then look no further than Holly Tree House in the Wye Valley. Peacefully situated, this gorgeous Edwardian villa is set in the hills above Symonds Yat, overlooking the River Wye.

With two lounges, a large dining room and patio plus covered, outdoor hot tub there is plenty of room here to relax and enjoy the sights and sound of nature all around you. An ideal pet-friendly cottage for large group holidays, Holly Tree House provides accommodation in picturesque Symonds Yat, offering an idyllic retreat for extended families and friends.

Big House Holiday Lets offer a superb range of large holiday homes in a variety of stunning settings: in a village, a market town, woodland, on a riverbank, on a mountaintop, or on a farm. Delightfully situated the properties are located in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Prices from
2 night weekend stay £2850.00
3 night weekend stay £3250.00
Weekly £4250.00

Sleeping up to 22 guests in 11 bedrooms and situated in a spectacular rural location yet just minutes from Monmouth Caste. This is a superb property for extended family and friends to stay together for a holiday or to celebrate a special occasion

On the bank of the River Monnow with its own grounds, fishing, and swimming, hot tub and games room just a 10 minute walk into town, the Manor is perfect for town and country group self catering in the picturesque border town of Monmouth.

Big House Holiday Lets offer a superb range of large holiday homes in a variety of stunning settings: in a village, a market town, woodland, on a riverbank, on a mountaintop, or on a farm. Delightfully situated the properties are located in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Prices from
2 night weekend stay £3450.00
3 night weekend stay £3850.00
Weekly £5550.00

Perfect for multi-generational family holidays or as the venue for a fabulous group getaway River Wye Lodge has got it covered.

This converted historic 18th Century Coaching Inn offers a wonderful outdoor space on the banks of the River Wye, with a nearby park and canoe launch and a short walk to local village amenities in Lydbrook.

Indoors there’s more than enough space to sleep 26 in 12 bedrooms. 10 of the bedrooms have glorious views of the River Wye. The cottage has an accessibility ramp to the front door and the ground floor houses a wheelchair friendly twin room with an en-suite wet room.

Big House Holiday Lets offer a superb range of large holiday homes in a variety of stunning settings: in a village, a market town, woodland, on a riverbank, on a mountaintop, or on a farm. Delightfully situated the properties are located in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Prices from
2 night weekend stay £3450.00
3 night weekend stay £3850.00
Weekly £5750.00

Perfect as the venue for family get-together, holidays and special breaks High Cloud Farm and Barn ticks all of the boxes.

High Cloud Farm comprises a farmhouse and barn, sleeping up to 24 in 10 bedrooms. Enjoy the stunning rural views and the peaceful sounds of nature in this stylish holiday home for groups. Set in a remote 30 acre site, you experience a natural calm and quiet, but with plenty of things to do on-site. With large fields, woodland, and an orchard joined together by a grassy path suitable for either walking or jogging. There are sun terraces, a veranda, a croquet lawn and grassy area for ball games.

Designed with an airy quality featuring many home comforts, fully equipped and furnished to a high standard, you can stay in either the main farmhouse with a swimming pool and hot tub outside or relax in the Barn with the games room and snug.

Big House Holiday Lets offer a superb range of large holiday homes in a variety of stunning settings: in a village, a market town, woodland, on a riverbank, on a mountaintop, or on a farm. Delightfully situated the properties are located in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Prices from
2 night weekend stay £3250.00
3 night weekend stay £3450.00
Weekly £5250.00

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