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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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Exterior or a stone-built barn conversion surrounded by a flower-filled garden
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
3

Escape to the picturesque village of Brayford, located on the western edge of Exmoor National Park, for a rejuvenating self-catering holiday. Experience the charm of Barn Cottage, a beautiful three-bedroom cottage with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, covered in wildflowers. This pet-friendly cottage is located in a small rural North Devon village, perfect for a peaceful getaway.

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Exterior of a 2-storey coach house conversion with covered porch and garden lawn
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Grampian is an attractive, newly refurbished large country cottage with a pool located at the heart of Clippesby Hall Family Holiday Park near the Norfolk coast. With a cool, contemporary feel and a wonderful sense of space, you can relax and unwind as soon as you arrive. Pets are welcome. It sleeps 8.

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Interior and exterior images of Arvon Cottage, holiday let in County Conwy.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Our cottage provides self-catering accommodation in Snowdonia. We are small, dog-friendly, and located 5 miles from Betws y Coed. We are away from the hustle and bustle of Betws y Coed but close enough to take advantage of all the shops and restaurants. The village has a shop, pub, and restaurant.

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A lighthouse and cottages stands on a cliff edge.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Ariel is a stylish coastal cottage offering a unique getaway in Nash Point Lighthouse near Marcross on the South Wales Coast. The pet-friendly cottage sleeps 5. It provides uninterrupted ocean views and a sea breeze, lovely grounds with furnished spaces and an interior boasting contemporary chic, natural light and comfort.

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A wide tree-lined drive leads to a long, Boscastle holiday bungalow.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Anneth Lowen, a remarkable North Cornwall holiday cottage, welcomes couples, families, and friends to experience peaceful coastal holidays in the serene hamlet of Tresparrett near Boscastle. Recently refurbished to exacting standards, this pet-friendly 3-bedroom holiday home for up to five guests provides a comfortable rural retreat within easy reach of fabulous Cornish throughout the year.

Situated within a designated National Landscape, Anneth  Lowen occupies a spacious plot, providing an ideal escape for those seeking peace and privacy. The village, though rural, is just three miles from the stunning Cornish coast, boasting a host of remarkable beaches like Crackington Haven, Trebarwith, Bossinney, Bude, Widemouth Bay, Polzeath, Strangles, and Tregardock.

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A double-fronted exterior of a converted coach house with large quartered windows overlooking a flagstoned courtyard.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Enjoy relaxing self-catering holidays in a quiet rural corner of the Lancashire countryside at Balloo. This converted 3-bedroom coach house stands on 200 acres of grounds on the Wyreside House Estate with ponds and riverside picnic spots.

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Exterior of a single storey Norfolk holiday lodge With a patio and lawn.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The Lodge is a cosy, romantic cottage boasting a private hot tub & a glorious sunroom. The rural cottage lies close to the centre of Coltishall and is well-appointed and stylish. Multiple furnished areas provide space to relax in the garden. The cottage is located between the Norfolk countryside and its coast.

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A double-fronted Hope Cove holiday cottage overlooks a large lawn.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Explore this spacious South Devon retreat at 4 Coastguards Cottage, a large holiday home in Hope Cove. Nestled in the village of Inner Hope, this family-friendly holiday let has four bedrooms, a welcoming sitting room, and outdoor spaces. Just 1/3 mile from Hope Cove, it offers easy access to two nearby beaches, making it an ideal base for seaside adventures. Discover the charm of this converted coastguard cottage, ensuring a memorable and comfortable stay for the whole family.

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A large farmhouse stands at the end of a wide drive with lawns to one side.
Sleeps
22
Bedrooms
10

Lowe Farmhouse is a large Holiday Cottage near Hereford located on a 230-acre farm in the Herefordshire countryside. It sleeps 22 in 10 bedrooms with ample communal areas, two well-equipped kitchens, a large dining room, and a games room. It's stunningly rural but not isolated - it's just a ten-minute walk to the local village and pub.

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Activity holidays don't need to involve knuckle experiences. For families with young children or those preferring a 'healthy holiday' without the risk of injury, consider hiring bicycles to explore a Sustrans Cycle route or a cycle path such as the Tarka Trail in North Devon or The Bonsal Trail in Derbyshire. To ensure that a holiday cottage has precisely what you are looking for, e.g. an outdoor shower for washing the salt of wetsuits and surfboards, use the Visit Website button to go to a cottage's website for further information. Alternatively, e-mail or phone the owners directly to check that what you want to do on holiday is precisely the activity accessible at the cottage.