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
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 4
Boundcliffe is a large holiday cottage in a rural location in North Yorkshire Moors. It sleeps ten people in four bedrooms in the village of Allerston near Pickering. It is a spacious, traditional Farmhouse that makes a marvellous countryside base for families or friends. Pets are welcome.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Ysgubor Penrallt is a little treasure, a romantic, rural retreat for two near Bangor in North Wales with superb sea views across the Menai Straits to Anglesey—a perfect coastal location for couples exploring North Wales beaches and Snowdonia in all seasons.
- Sleeps
- 15
- Bedrooms
- 6
Ty Newydd is a large rural holiday cottage near Cardigan Bay in Mid Wales, which spoils guests with extensive grounds and entertaining areas. It's a holiday home with a hot tub, a heated indoor swimming pool and a games room. The spacious, luxurious interior offers true relaxation with modern comforts and an open fire.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
The Granary epitomises luxury and charm. Set on a working farm, the semi-detached barn conversion retains a wealth of character amidst its ultra-modern furnishings. It welcomes families and pets to a luxury cottage in Stapleton, Shropshire. The property boasts an open fire and traditional details.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
The Old Post Office sleeps five over three bedrooms. It is conveniently located in the heart of Symondsbury Village with access to plenty of countryside walks and near the market town of Bridport and the Jurassic coast. Dogs welcome.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Linnet’s Wing is a two-bedroom Cotswold holiday let in Lechlade-on-Thames. The elegant rural cottage enjoys abundant natural light, pastel-coloured wooden panelling, clean lines, wooden floors and modern decor. The cottage also places guests amid the endless attractions of the Cotswold Hills in Gloucestershire.
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 4
This large luxury holiday cottage in Ventnor lies in the south of the Isle of Wight, a short stroll from the beach at \Steephill Cove. The beach at Steephill Cove is a short stroll away, and Ventnor Botanical Gardens is just a two-minute walk away.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Cherry Tree is an attractive cottage for couples. It is a one-bedroom Grade II-listed self-catering holiday cottage in Sidmouth. The town's beaches on the East Devon coast are only a short distance away.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Escape to Lilac Cottage, a charming Musbury holiday let within a designated National Landscape. Ideal for families or couples, it sleeps five and has a cosy woodburner and sunny garden. Explore nearby Lyme Regis and Axmouth's coastal delights. Fully equipped for self-catering holidays in East Devon, it's close to River Cottage Farm and offers easy access to walking trails. Enjoy comfort, convenience, and natural beauty—book your stay for an unforgettable rural retreat.