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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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A large 1930s country house with a large well-kept lawn.
Sleeps
25
Bedrooms
11

Gather friends for a memorable weekend away at Ashleigh House, an elegant and affordable rural cottage near Henley-in-Arden. The sophisticated country house boasts a hot tub and sun lounge with a snooker table, ample gardens, a south-facing patio for entertaining, and period furnishings.

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A barn conversion with Velux windows in the roof overlooks a large lawn.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Visitors to Harvest Moon, a converted threshing barn can relax on the patio while they watch the wildlife in the fields near Honiton in Devon. Guests can run their dogs in the generous gardens before retiring to a modern rural cottage which seamlessly blends modern comforts and traditional charm.

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A single storey barn conversion with dolding French windows opening onto a dining terrace.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Enjoy the country and the coast at Bromholm Barn, a luxurious 200-year-old cottage in Ridlington, Norfolk. The pet-friendly cottage offers a single-level open-plan design, exposed stone walls and beams, abundant natural light, a southwest-facing courtyard, ample grounds, and even a tent.

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Exterior of a double-fronted stone holiday cottage in Dunster nestling into a steep wooded hillside.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

An award-winning luxury cottage in the heart of the beautiful Exmoor village of Dunster. The cosy yet spacious three-bedroom Exmoor holiday cottage boasts cruck beams, oak screens, a stunning four-poster bed, a wood burning stove, a patio and a deck. Two reserved parking spaces. Dogs welcome. Sleeps 6.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
1

Holly Bush is a charming romantic cottage on a working farm in the hamlet of Luntley near Leominster in Herefordshire. Replete with exposed beams, trusses and original features, the rural cottage boasts undeniable charm, contemporary comforts, generous outdoor spaces and blissful tranquillity.

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A spacious lounge with sofas, woodburner and coffee table
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

A log-burning fire crackles in Cranny, a cosy rural holiday cottage near Bude at East Thorne Farm. This pet-friendly holiday cottage in North Cornwall is surrounded by countryside and includes a beautiful garden, adventure playground, spa, indoor games room and proximity to the sea.

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Exterior of a stone-built Exmoor farmhouse standing ina.  remote moorland location
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5

This large Exmoor holiday home is in a beautiful secluded position surrounded by moorland near Simonsbath and can sleep ten people in five bedrooms. Limecombe is ideally located for walking and cycling holidays on Exmoor.

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A chalet bungalow for self-catering holidays in Norfolk is surrounded by open fields.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Fall Echoes is a charming wooden-clad rural cottage in a serene setting near Gresham in Norfolk. The pet-friendly cottage lies near the coast, offering spacious lawned grounds with fresh country air, outdoor entertaining areas, airy, open-plan spaces, and contemporary design with artwork.

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Close up of a farm cottage exterior in The Quantock Hills showing the front door and surrounding shrubbery.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Discover The Old Bakery, a charming 17th-century dwelling nestled within the picturesque village of Crowcombe at the heart of the Quantock Hills. This characterful retreat, at Town End Farm, is not just for families but caters to couples of all ages seeking seclusion and luxury in Somerset's stunning countryside, regardless of the season.

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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 direct to check that what you want to do on holiday is precisely the activity accessible at the cottage.