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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £435 to £
Self catering accommodation in Bradford-on-Avon sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Close to the Sea • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Detached Property • cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: POSITIONED ON THE EDGE OF A CANAL This detached barn is perfect for relaxing and watching the slower pace of life go by. Why not hire a narrow boat for the day? Boat hire is approximately 200 metres along the canal electric boat hire is 4 miles away and all boats can be moored outside the property. Staverton Marina is within walking distance either by road or tow path. There are several restaurants and pubs a short drive away. Enjoy a walk or bike ride along the canal path to Bradford-on-Avon with its Tythe Barn character buildings tea rooms restaurants and shops. Nearby you will find the Avoncliff Aqueduct Semington village and the Roman city of Bath 10 miles away is steeped in history with bath spas shops pubs restaurants theatre and other leisure activities. Explore other charming Cotswolds towns and villages such as Laycock with its abbey and gardens and the market towns of Devizes with the famous Caen Hill flight of locks and Chippenham. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: on the ground floor accommodation 1 twin with TV. Upstairs 1 double with TV and a separate dressing room approached via steep open-tread stairs that are enclosed with stairgates. The stairs are not recommended for children or babies but a cot can be put in the hallway outside the ground floor bedroom. Bathroom: with corner bath shower attachment with screen to bath and WC. Lounge/diner: with canal views 42 TV Freeview video DVD and French doors. Kitchen: with gas hob electric oven microwave fridge/freezer dishwasher washing machine and a casual seating area with TV. Outside: French doors lead onto a small patio with seating ideal for trying a spot of fishing. There is an enclosed garden for children but it is recommended that they are supervised. Amenities: parking for 2 cars. Bed linen electric and central heating included. Regret no smoking or pets. Additional info: please be aware the outside patio area is for adults as it is right on the water s edge with no fencing. Location: local shop and Post Office for provisions and newspapers plus petrol station within 100 yards. Local pubs/restaurants within walking distance (5-10 minutes) 2 miles to the county town of Trowbridge.
  
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £355 to £
Self catering accommodation in Shaftesbury sleeps 5.
Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Fishing near by • Cottage Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: BARN CONVERSION SET WITHIN UNIQUE FARM IN 28 ACRES. SLEEPS 4 1 This quaint semi-detached barn has been tastefully converted using redundant listed farm buildings and nestles within a 28 acres private specialist farm. Access to the barn via a narrow lane. The farm is home to an alpaca herd and various animals and offers an opportunity to explore many diverse areas such as a Christmas tree plantation vineyard and an English native woodland. Discover the heart of the Dorset countryside with beautiful landscapes and hidden valleys all of which offer fantastic walks. Nearby are the pretty market towns of Shaftesbury located only 5 minutes away Blandford Forum Sherborne Gillingham and Salisbury all within a short drive. The stunning Jurassic Coast is 45 minutes drive. Attractions include Longleat Safari Park Monkey World Bovington Tank Museum Stonehenge and Compton Abbas Airfield. Stabling: livery available. Games facilities: Paintball and Archery available for an additional cost to be arranged with the owner. Downhill mountain biking tracks available. This single-storey accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin. Shower room: wet room with shower and WC complete with disabled access fixtures and fittings. Lounge/kitchen/diner: with flatscreen TV DVD Freeview and pull out bed (available on request). Kitchen area equipped with cooker hob microwave fridge/freezer dishwasher and washing machine. Outside: lawn seating area with access to BBQ and fire pit. Amenities: off-road parking for 3 cars. Bed linen towels electric and underfloor heating and Wi-Fi included. Regret no smoking within the property. 1 dog welcome. Additional info: guests have access to roam freely around the farm s 28 acres. Winery with free samples available. Farm tours and children s tractor driving experiences on request. Location: beach 35 miles pub 1.5 miles and shop within walking distance. Any property identified with increased accessibility may have different levels of provision it is therefore advisable that you contact us before you book to ensure the property meets your specific needs and requirements.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £344 to £
Self catering accommodation in Horns Cross sleeps 5.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Close to the Beach • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: Nestling in a tranquil wooded valley, Peppercombe Holt is a comfortable character cottage, perfect for nature lovers and walkers. A special lower price is offered for couples in low season If you are looking for a truly secluded retreat, then Peppercombe Holt is for you. Nestling in a tranquil wooded valley leading down to the sea, nature lovers will be enthralled by the canopy of ancient trees and the abundance of ferns and wild flowers. Approached via a narrow track of just over one third of a mile - unsuitable for low suspension or extra wide vehicles - it adjoins the owners own holiday cottage, just used occasionally. The cosy living room with inglenook has a wood burning stove, lovely at any time of year. The modern breakfast kitchen features a slate tiled floor complimented by granite style worktops and is well equipped for all your needs. From a rear utility room, useful for coats and boots, five steps lead up to the modern family bathroom and an open tread staircase leads to the three bedrooms on the first floor. A spacious double room, a compact twin room and a single room, all have wonderful views and feature deep window sills, and traditional latched board doors. As may be expected in this type of cottage some doorways have low head room. At the side of the cottage a raised patio is ideal for al fresco dining and the sloping and tiered cottage garden, with covered pond, has lots of peaceful spots to relax surrounded only by the sounds of nature. Keen walkers will find endless coastal and country footpaths leading almost from the doorstep, a favourite being the walk to Peppercombe Beach, shown in the photograph, with its unique red cliffs and mini waterfall, pebbles at high tide give way to a lovely sandy inlet with interesting rock pools and beach fishing at low tide. In an unforgettable and unique location Peppercombe Holt is just perfect for a truly get away from it all holiday at any time of year. Accommodation: Ground floor: Kitchen/dining room with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, and microwave. Living room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview, DVD and stereo. Rear hall / utility room with sink, washer/dryer and freezer. Cloakroom with WC and basin. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Single.
Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric CH. Complimentary logs provided. Garden furniture. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. Private parking for 2 cars plus turning area at the side of the cottage. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls only (shared line with adjacent cottage). Short breaks available. 3pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £370 to £945
Self catering accommodation in Porthallow sleeps 6.
Features include: • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Short Breaks • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: A beautiful renovated 18th Century detached cottage with some sea views, just yards from the beach of this peaceful and unspoilt fishing village, set on the sheltered east coast of the scenic Lizard Peninsula facing out over Falmouth Bay.
Entered directly from the road, a covered entrance porch leads into a delightful open plan beamed living room which extends the full width of the cottage, with a stone inglenook fireplace with original bread oven and timber lintel, quarry tiled flooring, double glazed throughout and comfortably furnished to a high standard. At one end of the room is a smart range of Shaker style fitted kitchen units.
The remainder of the ground floor consists of a small bedroom with sturdy 3ft bunk beds more suitable for preteens and two steps up at the rear leads to a bathroom W.C. with underfloor heating, hand basin and shower over the bath and a utility area with an external door to the small service yard.
An open tread pine staircase leads up from the sitting room to the first floor landing and to two bedrooms, a double bedroom overlooking the quiet village and a twin with sea views and an en suite shower room W.C. and wash basin. There are electric convector heaters in all bedrooms. To the side of the cottage is a parking area which leads down to the attractive shingle beach and a 300 year old pub and restaurant.
The cove is a fine base for boating and fishing activities, the south west coastal path is nearby and the bustling village of St Keverne is just over 2 miles away. The lovely village and harbour of Coverack is 4 miles.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £455 to £
Self catering accommodation in Carbis Bay sleeps 4.
Features include: • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: 1 OF 2 PRETTY COASTAL COTTAGES A SHORT WALK FROM THE CENTRE OF ST IVES AND BOASTING LUXURIOUS FEATURES SUCH AS OAK FLOORING THROUGHOUT SLEEPS 4 1 These delightful properties are perfectly positioned just under 2 miles from the centre of St Ives and on the St Michael s Way footpath making them a great base for eager explores. Situated within the grounds of the owners home yet fully detached your privacy is very much assured. The beautiful mile-long sandy beach at Carbis Bay is famed for being one of Cornwall s finest and forms part of the spectacular St Ives Bay. St Ives itself is the quintessential Cornish location and boasts a picture-postcard harbour and beaches vast array of restaurants pubs shops and art galleries including the renowned Hepworth Museum. If you can tear yourself away from the immediate area the whole of West Cornwall begs to be explored including Lands End Penzance the Lizard Peninsula St Michael s Mount and the famous Minnack open-air theatre nestling into the cliffs edge which hosts a variety of performances throughout the season. Amenities: private off-road parking for 2 cars. Bed linen towels electric and Wi-Fi included. Regret no smoking. Regret no pets. Location: beach and selection of pubs shops and restaurants all within walking distance. The accommodation offers THREE bedrooms: 1 master double with French doors to balcony with seating 1 further double and on the ground floor 1 cosy single with en-suite WC. Bathroom: with shower over bath and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: lovely open-plan living space with TV/DVD iPod dock and French doors to outside. Kitchen area: modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances including electric oven and hob microwave fridge with freezer compartment and washing machine. Outside: patio area to the rear of the property with garden furniture and BBQ and the opportunity to roam the owners garden which extends beyond this with pretty ornamental pond (please ensure that children are supervised). Storage for bikes. Amenities: electric heating included.
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Sleeps
Weekly price range £570 to £
Self catering accommodation in Bude sleeps .
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps
Accommodation overview: LUXURIOUS COASTAL PROPERTY WITH SEA VIEWS This stunning detached property nestles in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of Bude town centre. With a beach and selection of amenities within walking distance it provides a great base for a relaxing yet fun seaside holiday. Bude boasts many attractions including 3 beautiful sandy beaches a free sea-filled swimming pool and access to miles of idyllic coastal path. The town centre also offers a good selection of shops pubs and restaurants plus many leisure facilities such as boating riding tennis and bowls. If you are able to coax yourself away from this beautiful property then a number of attractions can be enjoyed within easy driving distance and these include The Eden Project The Milky Way pretty Clovelly a number of traditional fishing villages including Boscastle King Arthur s Tintagel Padstow and numerous National Trust properties and gardens. The accommodation offers THREE bedrooms: 1 king-size with en-suite shower room with WC 1 double with en-suite shower room with WC and 1 twin bedroom. Bathroom: with feature free-standing bath with shower attachment and WC. Lounge: lovely light room with TV/DVD woodburner sliding doors to decked balcony with seating and views across to the sea. Lounge/kitchen/diner: spacious open-plan living space with bi-folding doors to decked patio area and garden. Kitchen area is modern with integrated appliances including electric oven and hob fridge/freezer microwave and dishwasher. Washing machine located in garage/utility area. Outside: enclosed garden with lawn decked patio area garden furniture and BBQ. Amenities: private off-road parking for 3 cars. Bed linen towels electric central heating and Wi-Fi included. Regret no smoking. Regret no pets. Location: beach and selection of pubs shops and restaurants all within walking distance. Arrival: 4pm.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £267 to £575
Self catering accommodation in Shaftesbury sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Fishing near by • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: The historic market-town of Shaftesbury sits 750 feet above sea-level, looking down onto the Blackmore Vale.
Ryecross Farm Cottage is just half a mile from Shaftesbury, surrounded by idyllic farmland. Built in stone, the cottage has recently been converted to offer accommodation for up to 4 people, all on one level. There is a shared garden that offers fantastic views across the Blackmore Vale and the potential for al fresco dining during the summer months. The owner also owns a private fishing lake which you can use through prior arrangement. This cottage offers a haven in which to get away from it all but, if you are seeking night-life or a restaurant, then Shaftesbury is within easy access.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £403 to £
Self catering accommodation in Week sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pet friendly • Hot Tub • Swimming Pool • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Coach House (Devon) details
The Coach House is a spectacularly converted detached barn standing in just under half an acre of lawned garden, an ideal location for a family holiday. It is set apart from a stunning range of barns comprising the former model farm of Week. Week lies amidst glorious countryside just outside the Dartmoor National Park with more than 365 square miles of open access moorland, forest and rivers, supplying ample opportunities for walking and riding. The Coach House is situated off a quiet country lane and has beautiful views over open countryside.
Guests have use of a shared hard tennis court and a communal pool with Jacuzzi.
Week lies about a mile from the familiar West Devon landmark of Brentor Church, a picturesque 13th century church perched precariously atop the granite mound of Brent Tor.
At Lydford, four miles to the north-east, there is the remarkable Lydford Gorge with its spectacular waterfall and riverside walk, together with Lydford Castle and prison, a village pub, an italian restaurant and the renowned Dartmoor Inn gastropub.
There are further village shops and pubs in the nearby villages of Mary Tavy and Milton Abbot and also pubs in Peter Tavy and Lamerton. Many of the local pubs feature in "The Good Pub Guide".
The scenic market town of Tavistock (voted best Market Town in 2004) lies five miles to the south and offers a wide selection of unusual gift shops, boutiques and delicatessens in addition to the more usual supermarkets and shops. The town possesses a renowned pannier market and The Wharf is a popular venue for cinema and the arts.
If you would prefer a change from the rugged vista of Dartmoor, then gorgeous sandy beaches, sailing and other watersports are available at a number of venues along the north and south coasts. Both are easily accessible by car, the closest beaches on the north coast being about 45 minutes away.
Watersports, lakeside walks and a cafe with stunning lakeside views can also be found at the popular Roadford Reservoir about 20 minutes drive to the north. There are also opportunities to fish in the reservoir and the local rivers.
The Eden Project is located about an hour's drive away and the very popular restaurants of celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver and Rick Stein are to be found in Newquay and Padstow respectively.
The A30, six miles to the north and the A38, about 18 miles to the south, both facilitate rapid access to Cornwall, Exeter (about 45 minutes away) and the M5 motorway.
Mainline railway stations are located at Plymouth and Exeter and airports at Plymouth, Exeter and Bristol.
Facilities will be available in the future to allow guests to bring their own horses on holiday with them to enjoy the stunning moorland riding available in the area. These facilities will include stables and/or grazing for DIY livery and use of a large riding arena.
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