Find holiday cottages for active holidays in the open air.
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
Set in the heart of Christchurch is 27 Wick Lane, a spacious cottage minutes from the Dorset coast. The light-filled cottage sleeps 6 and boasts a generous lawned garden with furniture and an interior with ample windows, garden views, open-plan design, elegant furnishings and contemporary comforts.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Discover the charm of Cajun Cottage, a captivating West Lulworth holiday let. This delightful holiday cottage in Dorset enjoys an ideal location, a brief stroll from Lulworth Cove beach and two welcoming pubs. Admire breathtaking sea views from the elevated terrace and indulge in the property's modern amenities, a cosy wood-burning stove, and well-appointed bedrooms. It is tailored for families or friends seeking a pet-friendly retreat on the Dorset coast. View the complete description to unveil the enchanting features that make Cajun Cottage an unforgettable coastal escape.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Bwythyn-y-Wennol Cottage keeps alive the tradition of the family seaside holiday. This Welsh coastal cottage on the idyllic Llyn Peninsula in Abersoch sleeps 2-5 guests. The stunning Llyn Coastal Path beckons, as do Snowdonia and many other sights and activities in this beautiful corner of North Wales.
- Sleeps
- 14
- Bedrooms
- 6
If your large family is looking for a place in the Peak District for a cottage holiday, look no further than The Rindle! This large rural holiday cottage near Leek comfortably houses up to 14 people and serves as the perfect rural base for countryside holidays for families and friends.
- Sleeps
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
A stay at Bishop Cottage in the former fishing and mining village of Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, offers small groups on holiday in North East England a coastal cottage with a communal garden area to gather at night after a long day exploring the region’s sandy beaches and haunting moorlands.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Able to sleep four people in style and comfort, Grange Cottage is a two-bedroom Wharfedale countryside cottage in the remote hamlet of Hubberholme close to the attractive Yorkshire Dales villages of Buckden, Kettlewell and Grassington.
- Sleeps
- 14
- Bedrooms
- 8
South Bay is a large holiday cottage a 2-minute stroll to the beach at Bridlington in East Yorkshire. The house offers pet-friendly self-catering holidays for up to 14 guests. This child-friendly house welcomes large families and groups of friends for traditional seaside holidays and celebrations.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Daffodil Cottage offers couples on self-catering holidays in North Yorkshire spectacular rural views and cosy accommodation in the remote hamlet of Houlsyke, near Danby. This romantic cottage for couples exudes warmth and character, a perfect rural retreat for weekends and walking holidays on the North York Moors.
- Sleeps
- 17
- Bedrooms
- 9
This delightful pair of Shropshire Holiday Cottages in Bishop's Castle can be let independently or together. Between them, The Old School House and Cottage sleep 17 in 9 bedrooms. Comprising a large Georgian house with an adjacent detached cottage and hot tub offering large and characterful accommodation.