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
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Orchid is a delightful romantic cottage on a working farm in Faringdon, Oxfordshire. The stone-built, pet-friendly holiday home in the Cotswolds combines rural tradition with an urban style and offers lovely views and fresh air, exposed beams, open-plan spaces, sleek design, a log fire outdoor spaces & a chance to unwind.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
This semi-detached cottage is in a courtyard location in the rural hamlet of Allanton just outside Chirnside in the Scottish Borders. Groom's Cottage is a few miles from the coast at Berwick and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Lower Mill Cottage is a charming country cottage that was once part of a larger traditional mill. It is situated in the beautiful Cotswold village of Broadway, which is considered one of the most attractive villages in the Cotswolds. The cottage features a lovely garden that is bordered by a peaceful stream, making it a perfect retreat for dog owners. Additionally, the cottage has private parking available.
- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 6
Set in its own private grounds in Dartmoor National Park, Whitelady House is a stunning 6-bedroom Devon holiday cottage with a hot tub offering luxury self-catering accommodation for up to 12. Guests can also add a “Chalet” style catered option to their stay. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Lake View Cottage is a rural holiday home in North Devona just outside the pretty North Devon coastal village of West Down' It lies within the grounds of Lower Aylescott Farm. One of 6 cottages, it shares lovely grounds, a fishing lake and a play area. The beaches at Woolacombe are only 5 miles away, and Exmoor is a 20-minute drive.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Upper Instow Beach Cottage is a charming first-floor North Devon holiday let that overlooks the estuary. The dog-friendly waterside apartment sleeps five people in three bedrooms. It has a lovely balcony to sit in and enjoy uninterrupted views across the beach and estuary to Appledore and beautiful sunsets.
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 5
Nuide Farmhouse is a charming, large, pet-friendly 5-bedroom farmhouse in rural surroundings that sleeps 10. Set in rambling grounds, the house is ideal for self-catering holidays in the Cairngorms and has access to fishing on The Spey. Horse riding can be arranged locally in Newtonmore.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott Farm stands amidst glorious North Devon countryside a few miles from the fabulous Woolacombe Beach. Guests can roam the grounds and fish the well-stocked lakes while children will enjoy the onsite children's play area. This lovely two-bedroom holiday home in West Down sleeps 4.
- Sleeps
- 15
- Bedrooms
- 7
Biallid is a large, dog-friendly country house in the heart of the Scottish highlands. It has seven bedrooms and sleeps fifteen guests. The house is set on its own riverside grounds outside Newtonmore. It has fishing and shooting available for guests to book and is surrounded by fantastic Highland scenery.