
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
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
A holiday in this beautiful seafront apartment in Torross is coastal living at its best. With a large, private terrace and a sweeping sea view over the sparkling shingle beach, you'll instantly feel miles away from it all.

- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Gently Down the Stream is an impressive riverside cottage in Horstead by the banks of the River Bure in Norfolk. The pet-friendly holiday home in Norfolk features exposed beams, character, sophistication, and views. Fishing, tennis, kayaking and relaxation are also available, and the coast is nearby.

- Sleeps
- 14
- Bedrooms
- 7
Hall Garth is a large and impressive rural holiday cottage in Beverley sitting on beautiful grounds near Beverley in the Vale of York and Yorkshire Wolds. The grand house sleeps 14 and boasts outdoor entertaining areas with stunning views, a luxurious interior with a log fire, exposed beams, rural elegance and an open-plan design.

- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Gardeners Cottage is a wonderfully presented, 3-bedroom period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds. Exposed beams and traditional stonework, still evident throughout, create the background for this charming character cottage in the Oxfordshire village of Shipton-under-Wychwood.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
This semi-detached cottage is in a courtyard in the hamlet of Allanton just outside Chirnside in the Scottish Borders and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Garden View is an impressive holiday apartment in Porlock Weir with a gorgeous garden and views over the countryside to the coast of Somerset. Situated within a former Edwardian hunting lodge, the pet-friendly cottage sleeps four. It has a lovely lawned garden with a furnished area for outdoor dining, plus a light and airy interior with an open-plan design.

- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Enjoy Somerset holidays at Gapperies in West Porlock, where you'll revel in the awe-inspiring vistas that grace nearly every room of this modern retreat. With sweeping views over fields and salt marsh to the picturesque coastline of Porlock Bay, Gapperies offers an ideal sanctuary for those searching for a peaceful escape in the unspoiled realm of Exmoor. The ever-changing panorama outside your window promises a continuous source of delight. This exquisite property accommodates up to 6 guests.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Enjoy the tranquil setting of this home in a fabulous woodland resort just a few miles from Truro. Features include a furnished patio, a private balcony, and on-site facilities such as a spa pool, fitness suite, bar, and restaurant, which means plenty to do while enjoying your Cornish country holiday.

- Sleeps
- 18
- Bedrooms
- 9
Galaxy Surfing is a grand rural cottage on beautiful grounds near Aberfeldy in the Scottish Highlands. The pet-friendly cottage presents guests with luxury, seclusion, and tradition. It offers multiple outdoor areas with stunning views, plus a hot tub, urban chic, bay windows, and access to the Cairngorms.