Find holiday cottages for active holidays in the open air.
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
- 16
- Bedrooms
- 8
The Vean is a large Georgian country house near St Austell, nestled among woodland, boasting refinement and luxury, abundant grounds, and an open fire. The luxury holiday cottage on Caerhays Estate is ideal for special occasions and just moments from Cornwall's coastline.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
A perfect rural retreat set amidst a working sheep farm within the Exmoor National Park, Mill Cottage in Luxborough offers comfortable upside-down accommodation for up to six guests, a child-friendly cottage in Somerset with a spacious living area, a wood-burning stove, and an enclosed garden.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
1 Lower Mill Cottages is a charming Cotswold Holiday Cottage nestling in a quiet corner of the Worcestershire village of Broadway with private parking. This two-bedroom,dog-friendly countryside cottage has lovely stream-bordered gardens and lies within an easy walk of superb pubs and restaurants.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Holly Cottage, near the historic market town of Alnwick, is one of three countryside cottages in Northumberland that make up the Alndyke Farm Cottages property, a romantic retreat featuring a fully fitted country kitchen, a sitting area with an Inglenook fireplace, private patio, and super-king bedroom.
- Sleeps
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 3
A family- and pet-friendly country getaway near Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales, this 3-bedroom pet-friendly barn conversion on a working farm sleeps 7, Convenient to local market villages, Larklands balances rustic and new in one stylish rural retreat in North Yorkshire.
- Sleeps
- Bedrooms
Discover Your Coastal Haven on the Scottish Borders
Embrace the tranquillity of coastal living in the Scottish Borders at 15 Bogan, an idyllic two-bedroom end-terrace Coldingham holiday cottage. Nestled in the charming Berwickshire village of Coldingham, this delightful coastal holiday home provides the perfect retreat for couples or a family of four and a furry friend or two.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Discover the enchanting Blue Cottage in Feock, Cornwall. This traditional Cornish retreat oozes character with granite window seats, beamed ceilings, and an original Rayburn stove. Accommodating up to six guests, it's ideal for those seeking a cosy, historic escape. Relax by the open fire, explore the Roseland Peninsula, and enjoy watersports nearby. With three bedrooms, a charming garden, and proximity to St Mawes and Falmouth, Blue Cottage promises a quintessential Cornwall experience.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Gun End Cottage, located on a quiet country lane near Ruston Spencer in Staffordshire, is a large and comfortable Peak District countryside cottage sleeping 8 in a secluded rural location amidst the splendour of the Staffordshire Moorlands.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Enjoy a lovely countryside holiday at Stable Cottage, situated on 3.5 acres of gorgeous landscaped gardens in the rural hamlet of West End, Norfolk, where guests find a two-storey holiday home from which to launch day trips to the beautiful North Norfolk coast.