Country hideaway just outside Haverfordwest, for two adults (or 2+2 children). Very dog friendly. Garden with deck overlooking the mill brook. Parking.

Superb conversion of Victorian powerhouse. High quality accommodation. Four poster. En-suites. Close to sandy beach. Whitby 15 miles.

Fabulous beachside location. Cottage sleeps 4. Off-road parking. Beach access in 30 seconds. 2 golf courses nearby. Castle Douglas 19 miles.

This contemporary twist on a traditional, terraced, seaside property boasts stunning views of the sea and the northern Lake District Fells. It is situated in the quiet village of Allonby on the north west coast of Cumbria, once a hive of activity with smugglers operating along the Solway Estuary between Cumbria and Scotland. The narrow cobbled lanes and interesting architecture of this historic village offer a glimpse to its maritime past. By contrast, this modern and beautifully decorated holiday home is the complete polar opposite. Its combination of glass, oak, clean lines and modern furnishings give you the element of opulence you would expect from a 21st-century home from home.

Seascape Cottage comfortably sleeps up to four adults in two good sized bedrooms, each featuring a large TV. The master kingsize bedroom is on the first floor while the second floor houses a twin room with two large Velux windows, perfect for looking out to sea right along the western Cumbrian coastline and across the mountains of the nearby Lake District National Park. The property has been very well furnished with guest experience and comfort at the forefront of the renovation. It features a modern kitchen and bathroom with good quality appliances including a dishwasher, and a washing machine and tumble dryer in the utility room. Thanks to its south-facing aspect, the property boasts plenty of natural daylight and sun on the front of the property for most of the day. There is a small sitting-out area with garden furniture in which to enjoy the sunshine. But of course, the best bit is turn right out of the front gate and within 100 yards you’ll be on Allonby Beach. A long stretch of sandy beach to explore, enjoy the fresh air and exercise your four-legged friends. After all it’s their holiday too!

Located between Maryport and Silloth, this area has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its long sandy beaches offering great views over the Solway Estuary to the mountains of Southern Scotland, gives an added dimension to this Cumbrian hotspot.Within a few hundred yards you have a tearoom, a great pub serving food and real ale, a famous ice-cream shop and a kid’s playing field with climbing frames and football goals. For those seeking some more rugged outdoor adventure, you’re only a 10-mile drive to the Lake District National Park. The nearest lake, Bassenthwaite, is just 16 miles and home to the famous Lakes Distillery with guided tours and tastings, and The Lake District Wildlife Park with over 100 species of exotic animals, makes it a fun-filled day out for all ages. Beach 100 yards. Shop 350 yards, pub and restaurant 175 yards.

A superb, coastal property resting on the outskirts of Tintagel. Open-plan living. Beach within 0.2 miles. Port Isaac 8.5 miles; Bude 19.9 miles.

This spacious pet friendly holiday farmhouse dates back to the 1700s and is ideally suited to large families/groups as it has 5 bedrooms, 4 of which are en-suite, a large living/dining room, a professionally equipped stainless steel kitchen and a pub style bar with dart board and table football. It has a large lawned garden and patio area to the front and side. The farmhouse is set just 1½ miles from St Merryn with its shops, pubs and restaurants including Rick Stein’s pub, The Cornish Arms. St Merryn boasts the slogan ‘Seven Bays for seven days’. In addition to these sandy beaches, Padstow is just a short drive away with its picturesque harbour, shops and restaurants. Take a ferry trip across the estuary to Rock, or explore the Camel Trail by foot or bicycle (cycle hire available locally). The beautiful bay at Watergate is within easy reach, home to the Extreme Sports Academy. The championship golf course at Trevose is approximately 2 miles away, and for walkers the coastal footpath is just 3 miles. The wonderful Trevone golf club is only 2¾ miles away by car. Other attractions close by include The Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and unspoilt Bodmin Moor as well as Newquay with its zoo and world famous surfing beach at Fistral. Shop 1½ miles.

Set in the peaceful suburb of Wellswood, Bishopsgate an impressive retreat for that family escape. Elegant décor and contemporary features combine to make relaxing in this home from home a pleasure.
With a timeless look, the living room makes a welcoming space to gather the group after a long day, and the second living room has everything you need to keep the kids entertained. With table football, a Sky Q TV and seating, this space is great fun for those evening catch ups, and it’s perfect if you get a rainy day...
Thanks to the lawned garden that wraps its way around the house, there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy Torbay’s famous microclimate. You’ll find plenty of seating, and terrace areas, so no matter how you like to enjoy those ’fresh air’ days, you’ll find this just the setting. Better still, you can step straight from the kitchen to the garden, so it’s easy to prepare those hearty meals in the contemporary kitchen and dine alfresco.
You’ll find Bishopsgate in the leafy area of Wellswood, in Torquay. Within walking distance from the harbourside and the town centre, there’s a nostalgic feel to Wellswood and its selection of friendly independent shops. For that bite to eat after a walk along the nearby South West Coastal Path, head to the local pub, and Kents Cavern is one of the bay’s best-loved family attractions.

Beautifully renovated into a boutique holiday home, Hydrangea House has been luxuriously thought out to provide every comfort you could need for a relaxing and peaceful getaway with family or friends. From Hypnos beds and fluffy bathrobes, to the complimentary toiletries, the mini fridges and tea and coffee making facilities in every bedroom, this truly exceptional holiday home offers the luxuries akin to a boutique hotel yet with the whole house to yourselves you won’t be disturbed.

Step through the pastel green front door into the light and calming interior and through to the living area. With a cosy wood burner, plush sofas and chairs, and throws that will make you want to cosy up come evening, the tastefully designed sitting room offers the perfect spot to read a book or browse a magazine, to curl up and watch a film or to enjoy a competitive board game amongst friends or family. Leading through to the heart of the home, the impressive kitchen and dining space has been ideally designed for sociable living, with tasteful and contemporary gloss units and a striking sky light flooding the area with natural light, offering the perfect place to gather whilst a meal is being prepared or simply to sit with a glass of something and look out over the decked terrace and garden.

Fall into a dreamy slumber in one of the four bedrooms, each with a sumptuous Hypno bed, plumped pillows and naturally hypoallergenic wool duvets, all provided with your complete comfort in mind. When morning comes, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the comfort of your own bed without having to leave your room, and catch up on the morning news, with tea and coffee making facilities, a mini fridge and flat screen smart TV provided in every bedroom. Each adjoining a beautifully finished and stylish shower room, with complimentary toiletries and a fluffy bathrobe at the ready to wrap up in and wander down to join friends or family for breakfast.

Outside, the luxury continues, with a decked terrace with dining area to relax with a drink and make the most of meals al fresco. Come evening, the outdoor sofas make the perfect spot to gather around the fire pit and gaze at the stars whilst talking about the days adventures.

A picturesque and quaint coastal town, Hythe has all you could need for an escape to the coast. A beautiful stretch of pebble beach, a 5 minute walk away, that stretches as far as the coastal towns of Sandgate and Folkestone, spend the day relaxing on the pebbles, dip your toes in the Channel or stretch your legs with a walk or a cycle along the esplanade with stops at the locally renowned Boat House on Sandgate beach for a well-earned drink or at Griggs of Hythe to sample a seafood delight whilst gazing out to sea. A stone’s throw from the Royal Military canal, where you can explore by water, with rowing boats and kayaks to hire. Wander down the cobbled and historic high street dotted with independent shops, quaint tea rooms and cafés, and a great choice of restaurants to explore, just a few minutes’ walk from Hydrangea House, you couldn’t be in a better position to explore all that Hythe has to offer.

Last Barn is a beautiful conversion of a traditional Welsh barn, tucked away in rolling countryside within the Pembrokeshire National Park. This detached, secluded property is nestled at the end of a quiet country lane and was once part of Valast Hill Farm which dates to the early 19th century. Last Barn has been carefully restored to a high standard, retaining much of its original character.

Wonderful walks through Bosherton Lily Ponds and to the beaches of Barafundle and Broad Haven (part of the National Trust Stackpole Estate) are a few minutes’ drive away. A mile down a quiet country lane takes you to a permissive pathway across Castlemartin range and on to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Here is a stunning section of coastline featuring St Govan’s Chapel (a medieval church built into the cliff face) and, further on, the famous Green Bridge of Wales. Other nearby beaches include Freshwater West, which featured in several films, including Harry Potter, and West Angle Bay. The nearest, award-winning pub is only 2 miles. The historic walled town of Pembroke is 3 miles away and features a magnificent Norman castle, famous as the birthplace of Henry VII. The bustling coastal resort of Tenby is within easy reach and is renowned for its picturesque harbour, narrow cobbled streets and pastel painted Georgian houses. It has a variety of boutique gift shops, traditional pubs, highly acclaimed restaurants, the Oakwood Theme Park and Manor House Wildlife Park (as featured on TV). Or take a boat trip to the historic Caldey Island with its Cistercian monastery and resident monks.

Away from the coast, explore the rolling hills of Preseli and discover its ancient sites dotted along the rugged terrain, or visit the market town of Narbeth, with its antique shops, art galleries and numerous cafés.

On entering Last Barn, two slate steps lead to a farmhouse-style kitchen with a large beamed and vaulted ceiling where you can enjoy dining with the whole family. Glass doors lead to a south facing, private patio and garden where you can relax and enjoy al fresco dining. There is a cosy living room with a traditional wood burner and inglenook fireplace. On the ground floor there is a bunk bedroom, double on the bottom and single on the top, next to a shower room with toilet, refurbished in 2019. There are two wings to the property with separate stairs leading to bedrooms. One half with a kingsize room and the other with another kingsize bedroom next to a twin bedroom above a bathroom with toilet, refurbished in 2019. Making this the perfect property for two families or friends to stay. All rooms with beams and oak wooden floor. There is a secure front and back lawned garden with well-maintained and interesting plants, making it the perfect play area for children and dogs. An outside barn contains a washing machine, table tennis table and darts board. Shops 3 miles, award winning pub/restaurant 1½ miles.

The Cottage has commanding, stunning views across the English Channel. This attractive, spacious, family home for all seasons is the ideal property for a relaxing holiday with both friends or relatives.

There is a private hot tub at The Cottage, and the property offers 2 games rooms, 1 in the house with children’s toys, a library, games and 2 table football tables. There is a large, second games room in the garage next to the house which offers a number of activities including: table tennis, pool table, darts, bows and arrows, basketball (outside the garage). These games rooms also feature a kitchenette with a fridge, and seating area with a large sofa, ideal for all ages. Please note this games room is not heated.
A decked terrace runs the length of the property, an ideal spot for soaking up the sun or relax after a brisk winter walk in front of a glowing log burner in the cosy living room, overlooking the frothing waves. Four of the six bedrooms have sea views and the other two have attractive garden views.
The white chalk cliff above St Margaret’s Bay is said to be the first place the sun reaches each morning on mainland Britain! The beach is famous for being the closest point to France and is the spot where Channel swimmers begin their marathon 21 mile swim.
The village itself offers good pubs, restaurants and local shop within walking distance. The coastal path leads to the famous White Cliffs of Dover, gateway to England and now one of the UK’s protected Heritage coasts offering some of the best cliff coastal walking in the country. The lighthouse is the place where Marconi transmitted his first radio broadcast to France. Closer to France than London, bring a passport, catch a ferry from Dover and visit the French markets in Calais and Boulogne for the day.
Visit Dover, Deal and Walmer Castle, Pines Garden and Metropole Galleries Folkestone. Canterbury 17 miles. Golf, sailing, cycling, horse riding locally. Shops and pubs 500 yards.