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
Hensill Farmhouse is a gorgeous rural cottage set among woodland on the edge of Hawkhurst in Kent. The 19th-century cottage offers true seclusion with a wrap-around garden and views, plus an interior boasting tiled floors, French doors, natural light, an open-plan design, elegant décor, and a log fire.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Escape to the countryside and experience an enchanting holiday at Woodbell Lodge. This luxurious cottage is one of five detached properties located on the beautiful Wakes Hall Estate, near the village of Wakes Colne in Essex. The property is pet-friendly and features a veranda, hot tub, two en-suite bedrooms, and modern eco-technology.
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 5
Manor Farm is a Grade-II listed Gloucestershire farmhouse set in the hamlet of Grafton, with beautiful views of Bredon Hill and the Cotswolds. The pet-friendly cottage sleeps 10 & offers guests antique furnishings, rustic charm, wood-burning stoves, furnished outdoor areas and style.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Brook Lodge is an award-winning eco-friendly cottage surrounded by lush green fields in Piddinghoe, Sussex, just moments from the scenic Egrets Way Footpath. This rural cottage boasts wonderful countryside views and offers extensive grounds, large windows to capture the views, and a stylish contemporary interior.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Corriedow is a beautiful country cottage in Dumfries and Galloway with 360-degree panoramic views. The cottage used to be a shepherd's house and can accommodate up to six people. It features a modern and elegant design, large windows that let in plenty of natural light, beautiful gardens, a furnished patio, an open-plan layout, and a cosy wood-burning stove.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Harwood Cottage is a truly elegant stone cottage set beside a small stream in Hovingham, Yorkshire, sleeping 6. A lawned garden hosts the conservatory, while the interior features a log fire in the sitting room and many original details lovingly restored, combined with contemporary comforts.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Manor Farmhouse is a thatched and beautifully presented country cottage near Maiden Newton, sleeping eight in four bedrooms with expansive rural views and river frontage, situated in a peaceful and idyllic location.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Spectacular views of Treyarnon Bay greet guests at Trewalder, a stunning coastal cottage on the Cornish coast. The pet-friendly cottage sits above the beautiful beach and the gorgeous gardens catch the sea breeze, while the interior boasts ample windows, contemporary elegance and a wood burner.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Corner Thatch is a stunning chocolate box holiday cottage in Abbots Morton from the 17th century. The former post office is a Grade II listed property boasting a thatched roof and black and white half-timbered charm, traditional features, delightful gardens and access to Worcestershire.