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
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
This outstanding period barn conversion with a hot tub is in the East Yorkshire village of Leven and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 3
The Old Barn is a charming stone-built cottage near Swanage offering stylish accommodation. Set on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset's large and pet-friendly holiday home promises tranquillity, lovely views, spacious grounds, fresh air, open-plan living and a cosy log fire.
- Sleeps
- 13
- Bedrooms
- 7
Top Farm House exudes rural charm. The Grade II listed 17th-century farmhouse in Knockin is surrounded by the Shropshire countryside and boasts original beams, uneven floors and antique furnishings, as well as a wood-burning stove, Aga, baby grand piano, four-poster bed, playroom & lovely gardens.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Appletree is an impressive stone-built cottage on a working farm near Alnwick in Northumberland. The rural cottage sleeps 6 and boasts tranquillity and fresh country air, beautiful countryside views, furnished outdoor spaces and a play area, contemporary styling, and a log fire.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 2
Jackson Cottage, ideally situated for exploring the North East of England in the peaceful village of Alnmouth, Northumberland, is a coastal cottage with splendid views of Alnmouth Bay and upside-down accommodation that comes fully equipped to an exceptionally high standard for discerning guests.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Within the stone walls of this coastal holiday cottage in Northumberland lie vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and rural charm married with luxury finishes. Croft Cottage offers two bedrooms of contemporary style and undeniable comfort near Newton-by-the-Sea and North East Heritage Coast attractions.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Starboard is a beautiful Isle of Wight coastal retreat located on a shingle beach in charming Yarmouth. Starboard is a dog-friendly, small and romantic open-plan studio apartment sleeping 2.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Squirrelled away in the North Devon countryside, less than half an hour from the coast. Somers Hiscott-6 is beautifully spacious and sits right in the middle of the private estate (40 acres). There will be more than enough room for you to spill out and make this home your own – inside and out!
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Vaulted beamed ceilings and contemporary comforts greet visitors at 5c Hideways, a Norfolk coastal cottage just moments from the beaches of Hunstanton. The single-storey cottage promises light and airy open-plan spaces, a sunny courtyard, a sea breeze, and access to Norfolk's coastline.