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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 white-rendered contemporary house fronted by iron-railings.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Introducing Exmoor View, an inviting countryside property nestling in North Molton, a peaceful Moorland village in North Devon. Step into a contemporary, pet-friendly retreat where stylish touches of grey and white walls and hints of lilac and purple pay homage to the nearby heather-clad moorland. This 3-bedroom Exmoor holiday home sleeps six.

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Exterior of a bubgalow surrounded a a garden with trees and mature shrubs and off-road parking space
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Exmoor View is a charming one-bedroom holiday bungalow in Wootton Courtenay, perfect for couples. This Exmoor holiday let features an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area with a gas 'wood-burner'. Enjoy stunning views of the Avill Valley and Dunkery Beacon from the patio and garden. The property includes WiFi, heating, and bed linen. Off-road parking is available. Nearby, the village shop and Parish Church add convenience. Discover more about this tranquil rural retreat in Exmoor National Park by viewing the full property description.

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An Exmoor Longhouse overlooks a quiet, steep-banked country lane.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Situated deep in the heart of the Exmoor National Park on the outskirts of the riverside village of Exford, Somerset, you’ll find Greenslades, a large, child-friendly holiday cottage offering gorgeous countryside views, four bedrooms (two en-suite), beamed ceilings, and two wood-burner stoves.

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Exterior of a 2-storey coach house conversion with covered porch and garden lawn
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Grampian is an attractive, newly refurbished large country cottage with a pool located at the heart of Clippesby Hall Family Holiday Park near the Norfolk coast. With a cool, contemporary feel and a wonderful sense of space, you can relax and unwind as soon as you arrive. Pets are welcome. It sleeps 8.

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A tall stone barn conversion and annexe surrounded by a lawn, open fields and mature woods.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Llletty is a Grade II-listed stone farmhouse on the Bodnant Estate near Colwyn Bay in Conwy. The rural cottage has been lovingly restored, and its grounds include mature gardens, lawned areas, and a small Annexe. The pet-friendly property boasts an open fire and gorgeous views.

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A 3-storey, brick-built Welsh holiday cottage surrounded by lawns, fields and woodland
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Lletty is a luxurious Grade-II listed farm cottage located on the stunning Bodnant Estate in Conwy, Wales. This pet-friendly cottage guarantees seclusion and stunning views. It features an open fire, exposed beams, wooden and slate floors, a bread oven, and glorious grounds ideal for wining and dining.

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A stone-built cottage with a large glass roofed sun room overlooking fields and a wooded valley.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Goose Run Cottage offers a peaceful escape in the countryside. This stunning open-plan stone cottage is located in Corscombe on a private estate that provides breathtaking views of the Dorset countryside. You'll have plenty of space to relax and unwind amidst its charming south-facing garden, elegant furnishings, expansive skies, and even a tree house.

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A wisteria-clad, single-storey brick building with large windows overlooks a garden full of shrubs.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Garden House is a gorgeous rural holiday cottage near Aylsham in Norfolk set on the lavish grounds of a grand private estate. The pet-friendly cottage boasts beautiful views and 150 acres of grounds with lakes. It combines rural charm with modern elegance in a cottage with an open fire and coastal access.

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Exterior of a 2-storey stone-built cottage with a pair of ground-floor French windows, all overlooking a secure patio and lawn.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Charm and sophistication come together at Field Corner, a spacious rural cottage in Docking, Norfolk. This luxurious cottage can accommodate up to four people and features exposed beams, elegant decor, open-plan, sunlit spaces, a wood-burning stove, a furnished garden with countryside views, and even a table tennis table.

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