Book Self-Catering Holiday Cottages For Active Holidays
Scroll down to find a choice of self-catering cottages suitable for those seeking an active holiday involving sporting or outdoor pursuits. Whether walking in England, climbing mountains in Scotland, riding rapids or zip wires in Wales, the holiday cottages listed here will be near an attractive choice of activities to enjoy in the great outdoors. Many activity cottages will offer on-site facilities such as fishing, swimming pools and tennis courts or will be surrounded by long, bracing walks in the country or along the miles of scenic coastal footpaths.
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- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Fall Echoes is a charming wooden-clad rural cottage in a serene setting near Gresham in Norfolk. The pet-friendly cottage lies near the coast, offering spacious lawned grounds with fresh country air, outdoor entertaining areas, airy, open-plan spaces, and contemporary design with artwork.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Steak & Egton is a sophisticated terrace in the delightful Egton village in North Yorkshire. The pet-friendly cottage offers stone walls, a pretty flowering courtyard, an elegant and spacious interior with clawfoot baths, contemporary styling, a secret snug, tiled floors, and a log fire.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Fast Car is a contemporary coastal cottage set between the ocean and the countryside of Yorkshire in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Guests can explore the rugged coastline and return to a cottage boasting an open-plan design with natural light, wooden floors, feature stone walls, and traditional charm.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Some of the best views in England can be savoured from Netherscar in Chapel-le-Dale near Ingleton. The detached, remote holiday cottage lies among the rolling hills in a haven of peace and tranquillity and offers three bedrooms, an open fire, and ample space for pets and children to roam.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Set in the Cairngorms National Park, Dunstaffnage Cottage is a converted stable packed with thoughtful, modern features. This rural cottage near Grantown-on-Spey sleeps six in three bedrooms with three bathrooms. Book today for a relaxing holiday in a naturally beautiful Highland setting.
- Sleeps
- 15
- Bedrooms
- 6
This charming Grade II listed Shropshire holiday cottage in Bishop's Castle sleeps 15 in 6 bedrooms in the tranquil Shropshire market town of Bishop's Castle—perfect for countryside walking holidays along the England-Wales border for families or friends. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Complete with a breakfast bar and Juliet balcony overlooking the quay of the River Rother, 16 The Boathouse is a romantic waterfront holiday apartment in Rye, affording couples on holiday along the East Sussex coastline the perfect home base to explore this historic port town.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Comfortably appointed, this detached Anglesey holiday home in Rhosneigr consists of two bedrooms (one double and one twin, both en-suite) and can accommodate up to four people.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 2
Exposed beams and trusses, a timber-clad exterior and spacious rooms make this converted barn near Rhayader an ideal rural retreat for families and couples planning a walking or cycling holiday exploring Mid-Wales, including the Brecon Beacons and the Radnorshire Hills.