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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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- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Lowfields is a quiet country cottage near Chipping Norton set on the edge of a peaceful hamlet in the heart of the Cotswolds. This spacious, child-friendly holiday cottage offers lovely rural views of the Oxfordshire countryside and welcomes pets.
- Sleeps
- 20
- Bedrooms
- 8
Woodbank is a large, idyllic holiday cottage in South Wales in beautiful rural surroundings above the River Usk. The holiday cottage in Llanhennock sleeps 20 people in 8 bedrooms with six bathrooms. It is set within twenty acres of private grounds within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons and the South Wales Coast.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
One acre of beautiful grounds surrounds The Loft, a romantic oak-framed barn offering self-catering holidays in Goring-on-Thames. Views to Goring Gap greet couples from the balcony and the open-plan living area, while the enticing and well-designed interior draws in natural light. Revel in the fresh air and seclusion.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
The Birches is a Wye Valley Holiday cottage nestled beneath the Black Mountains. It is the perfect rural retreat to enjoy spectacular scenery or the Hay-On-Wye literature festival. Try hill walking, paragliding, horse riding or walking in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 2
With views over the village green, Chapel Cottage is an ideal family cottage. The pet-friendly cottage in Exford provides comfort and style and is set inside Exmoor National Park and its endless natural wonders. Set over three levels, the cottage boasts a wood burner plus generous outdoor areas for relaxation.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Hurlestone Apartment in Porlock is a charming romantic apartment in an Edwardian house with lovely views over the coastal village to the ocean. It offers a cute garden with a pond, plus a stylish and elegant interior. The apartment sleeps two and welcomes pets.
- 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
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Part of two unique single-storey chalets deep in the hamlet of Heights of Achterneed, the Larchfield Chalet 2 offers a remote Highlands holiday home near Strathpeffer. It offers unbeatable views of Scotland’s gorgeous hillsides. Immerse yourself in the great outdoors. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Isallt is a homely stone-built holiday home near Harlech between Snowdonia and the Cambrian coast. Located on a farm, this Grade II listed 19th-century barn conversion has been refurbished to a high standard and is perfect for a rural retreat near the beach for a family holiday. Pets welcome.