Handley Farm Holidays, Waterrow, Taunton, Somerset

Handley Farm Holidays offer beautifully appointed self-catering holiday accommodation in Somerset, outside Waterrow near Taunton. The self-catering cottages and luxury B&B Barn Suites are set within acres of picturesque farmland, woodland and ponds, offering wonderful walks, beautiful sunsets and far-reaching views. The farm is home to an abundance of wildlife, as well as horses, sheep, chickens, ducks and goats.

The Dairy

The Dairy is the most popular and spacious cottage, sleeping up to four guests. One bedroom features a king-size bed and an en suite bathroom with both bath and shower. The second bedroom offers a zip-and-link super king-size bed, which can be arranged as two singles, and has an en suite shower room.

The open-plan kitchen enjoys views across the rolling countryside, while the elegant sitting room features exposed beams, large windows and a log burner, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The Dairy also benefits from a hot tub.

The Cider Barn

The Cider Barn sleeps up to six guests and offers a luxurious feel throughout. The open-plan living space includes a well-equipped kitchen with far-reaching views of the Somerset countryside at one end and a tastefully furnished sitting area at the other, complete with exposed beams and a log burner.

There are three bedrooms, all prepared for guests’ arrival. Two bedrooms are located on the ground floor – one with a king-size bed and the other with a four-poster double bed. The third bedroom is upstairs and offers twin beds. The modern ground floor bathroom includes a bath, separate shower, washbasin and WC.

Outside, guests can enjoy a private garden with south-facing decking, garden furniture and an eight-seater hot tub.

A maximum of two well-behaved dogs are welcome. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times due to the surrounding farm animals and wildlife.

The Old Stables

The Old Stables is a beautifully converted stable block, ideal for couples seeking a special retreat. The open-plan kitchen and dining area features a vaulted ceiling, and the kitchen is fully equipped for a comfortable stay. The living area includes a cosy sofa, log burner, TV and DVD player.

The luxurious bedroom offers a king-size bed, freestanding roll-top double-ended bath, TV and elegant furnishings. The en suite bathroom includes a large shower. Outside, there is a small private courtyard to relax in.

Visiting Waterrow & Exploring Somerset

Guests who enjoy fishing are welcome to use the on-site coarse fishing pond free of charge; rods should be brought along. The surrounding area offers a wide range of attractions and places of interest suitable for all ages, including:

• Tarr Steps

• Exmoor

• Wimbleball Lake

• Lynmouth

• Dunster Church & Gardens

• Wellhayes Vineyard

• Dunster Town

• And much more

For more information, please visit the website.

Rates: From £945 to £1470 per week, depending on season.
Two-night stays from £180 (minimum two-night stay).
Maximum occupancy: 6 guests (property dependent).
Children are welcome.
Dogs welcome from £10 per stay (maximum two dogs).
Wi-Fi internet access available.
Off-street parking provided.
Hot tubs available at The Dairy and The Cider Barn only.
Fishing available on site.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/somerset/541

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Yewfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, The Lake District

Situated in the heart of the English Lake District, Yewfield offers a welcoming haven, ideally positioned for exploring the breathtaking landscapes that have inspired poets and artists for generations. The estate spans 80 acres of private grounds, providing an idyllic setting for leisurely walks straight from the doorstep.

Yewfield offers seven thoughtfully designed self-catering apartments, each created to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay.

The Apartments

Swallows Nest – Sleeps 4
Located on the first floor, this apartment features a spacious lounge/dining area and an open-plan fully fitted kitchen. The en-suite master bedroom includes a bath with shower over, and both bedrooms offer king-size beds that can be configured as doubles or twins upon request.

Mulberry – Sleeps 2
Situated on the ground floor, Mulberry features a large kitchen and open-plan dining area, ideal for couples seeking a relaxing retreat. The spacious lounge includes a large sofa and armchair, leading to a bedroom area with a king-size bed that can be arranged as a double or twin. The en-suite bathroom offers both a walk-in shower and a bath, with French windows opening onto a private deck.

Yewtrees 1 – Sleeps 2
This comfortable studio apartment is perfect for a romantic break. Bi-fold doors provide added privacy to the bedroom area, which can be configured with either a super king-size bed or two singles. The open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area features French windows with views towards the gardens and glimpses of Lake Windermere.

Rose How 1 – Sleeps 2
Accessed via eight steps leading down to the lower ground floor, this apartment offers a spacious king-size double or twin-bedded room with a lounge area and electric fireplace. The en-suite bathroom includes a shower over the bath, and French windows lead directly to the garden.

Rose How 5 – Sleeps 2/3
Accessed through the front door of Rose How cottage, this apartment features a welcoming lounge area with bi-fold windows opening onto a balcony overlooking the gardens. The bedroom offers a king-size bed, with a bed settee available in the lounge for a third guest if required. The bathroom includes both a walk-in shower and a bath.

Rowan – Sleeps 2
This studio apartment includes a decking area and bi-fold windows. A galley kitchen and dining area lead into the lounge and sleeping space. The en-suite bathroom features a walk-in shower and a bath.

Juniper – Sleeps 2
A compact studio apartment with a private outside deck. The sleeping area offers a super king-size bed or two single beds. The en-suite bathroom includes a walk-in shower, and the galley kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering convenience.

The Area

The estate covers approximately 80 acres, including gardens, grazing land and woodland, all managed organically and sustainably to encourage wildlife conservation.

There is plenty to see and do in the surrounding area, including:

• Stock Ghyll Force

• Rydal Mount & Gardens

• Loughrigg Fell

• National Trust – Hill Top (Beatrix Potter House)

• Kirkstone Pass

For more information, please visit the website.

Rates: From £510 to £930 per week, depending on season.
Maximum occupancy: 4 guests (apartment dependent).
Pets welcome free of charge.
Children are welcome.
Wi-Fi access available.
Off-street parking provided.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Cumbria/17891

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Clachtoll Cottage, Lochinver, Assynt, Sutherland

Clachtoll Cottage is situated just yards from the sea in a spectacular location on the north shore of Clachtoll Bay. The site, known as Am Port Creadhach (Clay Port), has been an area of settlement for over 2,000 years, and a Pictish broch stands on the coast to the north of the cottage.

About Clachtoll Cottage

Sheltered by a low hill and facing south, the cottage was constructed in 2003 and is finished in white Skye marble with feature wooden shutters.

The accommodation comprises a lounge/dining area, one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, along with a pair of z-beds, a fully equipped kitchen and a toilet/shower room.

A paved patio to the front of the property provides an outdoor extension of the lounge and offers a superb vantage point from which to enjoy the stunning scenery. At various times throughout the year, whales, dolphins and porpoises can be spotted in the waters just offshore.

Visiting the Area

During the summer months, the owner is available to take interested guests on boat trips along the coast to Lochinver or on guided walks in the Assynt area. The coastline is spectacular and endlessly photogenic.

The cottage is located just 200 yards from the sandy beach at Clachtoll, where the clear turquoise waters of the bay provide safe swimming conditions.

For more information, please visit the website.

Rates: £1050 to £1150 per week, depending on the season.
Maximum occupancy: 6 guests.
Children are welcome.
Pets are allowed.
Off-street parking available.
Wi-Fi/internet access provided.
4 Star Visit Scotland award

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Mount Brioni Apartments, Seaton, Looe, Cornwall

Mount Brioni Apartments offer superb self-catering accommodation in Seaton, close to Looe. Situated near the beach and the South West Coast Path, the apartments provide an ideal setting for a peaceful getaway in Cornwall.

Accommodation

The 22 apartments are set within beautifully landscaped grounds and are designed with a light, Mediterranean-style feel. Each apartment enjoys stunning sea views, creating a serene backdrop for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Guests can choose from one- and two-bedroom apartments, including duplexes, luxury apartments, cabin-style apartments and a townhouse. All properties benefit from outstanding sea views.

The apartments are modern in style and offer high-quality facilities. Each one features a well-equipped kitchen, attractive bedrooms and contemporary bathrooms. Outside, seating areas provide the perfect space for al fresco dining and relaxing with a drink while taking in the surroundings. Some ground-floor apartments are available, offering a reverse-level layout, and there are also south-facing gardens for guests to enjoy.

Visiting Seaton & Exploring Cornwall

Mount Brioni Apartments are ideally located for exploring Cornwall. Golitha Falls on nearby Bodmin Moor and National Trust properties such as Lanhydrock House are easily accessible. Just a short stroll away are two dog friendly beaches.

Attractions in the area include:

• Antony House

• Mount Edgcumbe

• Seaton Wetlands

• Beer Quarry Caves

• Beer Beach

For more information, please visit the website.

Rates: From £400 to £1070 per week, depending on season and apartment.
Maximum occupancy: 4 guests.
Children are welcome.
Pets are welcome by arrangement in most apartments (£25 per week per pet).
Off-street parking available.
Superfast Wi-Fi/internet access.
Fishing available locally.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/cornwall/14519

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The Pebbles, Baxtergate, Whitby, North Yorkshire, North York Moors National Park

The Pebbles is a charming self-catering holiday cottage set in a pretty part of Whitby. Just a short stroll from the town centre and its local amenities, the property sleeps up to four guests and is ideally located for exploring North Yorkshire and the North York Moors National Park.

About The Pebbles

This compact two-bedroom apartment offers comfortable and well-equipped accommodation. The open-plan kitchen and living area includes Freesat TV, a music docking station, comfortable leather sofas and an extendable dining table. Kitchen facilities comprise an electric cooker and hob, microwave, dishwasher, and a separate utility room with washing machine and fridge/freezer.

The master bedroom enjoys stunning views of Whitby Abbey and features a comfortable king-size bed. The second bedroom is a cosy twin room with two single beds.

The bathroom includes a bath with shower over, with Abbey views visible through a skylight window. The apartment is centrally heated throughout, with hot water available on demand.

Free Wi-Fi internet access is available for guests.

Visiting Whitby & Exploring North Yorkshire

The Pebbles is close to the harbourside and enjoys views of Whitby Abbey. It is also just a short walk from the coast, which is popular with surfers. Whitby hosts a full programme of events during the summer months and offers plenty for visitors to enjoy. From quaint cobbled streets and historic fishermen’s cottages to famous landmarks such as Whitby Abbey, there is much to see and do.

Popular attractions in the area include:

• Cleveland Way

• Captain Cook Memorial Museum

• Pannett Park

• The 199 Steps

• Whalebone Arch

For more information, please visit the website.

Rates: From £350 to £1200 per week, depending on season.
Maximum occupancy: 4 guests.
Children are welcome.
Free Wi-Fi internet access.
Pets are welcome.
Parking available nearby.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/northyorkshire/14204

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Elspinhope, Ettrick Valley, Ettrick, Selkirk, Scottish Borders

Elspinhope is a self-catering holiday cottage sleeping up to four guests, set in one of the most beautiful locations in the Scottish Borders. The cottage provides an ideal base for those seeking a peaceful “get away from it all” break, surrounded by the fresh air, tranquillity and unspoilt scenery of the upper Ettrick Valley.

About Elspinhope

This environmentally friendly cottage is located on Cossarshill Farm, a 1,400-acre hill sheep farm situated beside the Southern Upland Way long-distance walking route. Guests have freedom of access to the land, with many wonderful walks across the hills and along the river. The owners are keen conservationists and are actively involved in projects across the farm, including dry stone dyking and planting native woodland.

Cossarshill lies within an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA), and visitors frequently spot wildlife including badgers, bats, brown hares, deer, foxes and otters, along with a wide variety of bird species, both large and small.

Outside the cottage, a post-and-rail fence encloses the garden area, which includes a picnic table. A path and steps lead down to the Cossarshill Burn, where there are seats beside rocky pools and a waterfall.

The aim at Elspinhope is to provide accommodation that feels like a true home from home. Every window enjoys enviable views, allowing guests to sit back and take in the surrounding scenery and birdlife without leaving their chair or bed. The cottage is thoughtfully furnished and decorated with comfort in mind.

Cottage amenities include:

• Double bedroom

• Twin bedroom with en suite facilities

• Bathroom with shower over

• Well-equipped kitchen

• Large sitting/dining room with 55” wall-mounted TV (streaming services available using guests’ own passwords)

• Mobile phone coverage

• Utility room with washing machine, dryer, ironing facilities and clothes drying area

From the dining area, sliding French windows open onto the garden, offering views down to the Cossarshill Burn and across rolling open hills beyond. Wild swimming is also possible nearby.

Bed linen is included within the room rate. Towels are available for hire and can be requested at the time of booking.

The woodland surrounding Elspinhope is rich with wildflowers, rare butterflies and red squirrels. Atlantic salmon can be seen in the pool below the cottage during autumn, and the area offers a wonderful swimming spot in summer. Guests can step straight outside to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Ettrick landscape or explore the historic Border towns and places of interest nearby. Wildlife cameras around the grounds allow guests to observe the local fauna, including sightings of rare Scottish mammals.

Visiting Ettrick Valley & Exploring the Scottish Borders

The Ettrick Valley is recognised as one of the most ecologically interesting areas in Scotland. Mammals recorded locally include otters, badgers, foxes, deer and red squirrels. The area is also home to rare butterflies and moths, as well as an impressive range of birds such as osprey, black grouse, barn owls, lapwings and peregrines.

Elspinhope is an excellent base for hillwalking, with fishing available locally, along with golf, horse riding, mountain biking and many other activities. Visitors can explore the Borders’ historic houses and gardens or follow the Borders Woollen Trail. Eskdalemuir Forest and the Samye Ling Tibetan Centre are within easy reach, as are St Mary’s Loch, the Grey Mare’s Tail and Moffat. Glentress Mountain Biking and Go Ape are also just a short drive away.

For more information, please visit the website.

Rates: From £550 to £990 per week, depending on the season.
Maximum occupancy: 4 guests.
Children are welcome.
Dogs from £35 per week (please enquire before bringing a dog). Strict house rules apply: no dogs on furniture or in bedrooms, and dogs must not be left alone in the cottage.
Disabled facilities available – please enquire for details. The cottage was designed for assisted wheelchair access.
Off-street parking.
Free super-fast Wi-Fi/internet access.
Gold Award for Green Tourism Business.
No light pollution.
17 solar panels plus 10kWh battery.
Solar hot water tubes.
Electric mountain bike hire available locally.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/scottishborders/11822

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Nolton Haven Farm Cottages, Nolton Haven, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Nolton Haven is a quiet hamlet at the heart of the beautiful St Brides Bay coastline, known for its steep, undulating cliffs and sandy beaches. The area remains completely unspoilt while being within easy reach of Haverfordwest, the county town, and many nearby coastal villages.

This private complex of cottages nestles at the centre of the beachfront, offering a truly special seaside setting.

The cottages feature an open-plan design that is cosy, comfortable and well-appointed, combining character with the benefits of modern-day living. Some properties include galleried bedrooms accessed by handcrafted feature staircases, and most lounge and bedroom windows enjoy sea views.

Extensive private lawned gardens stretch across Nolton Haven’s beachfront, providing plenty of space to relax – whether enjoying a morning coffee, afternoon tea or an evening barbecue.

The Cottages

Bluebell Cottage – Sleeps 4
Upstairs galleried bedroom with one double and an additional single bed. Downstairs bedroom with a triple sleeper, consisting of a full-size double with a single above.

Thrift Cottage – Sleeps 2
All on one level, making it ideal for those who are less mobile. One ground floor twin room (beds can be arranged as a double if preferred) and a double bed settee in the lounge.

Honeysuckle Cottage – Sleeps 4
Upstairs galleried bedroom with one double and one single bed. Downstairs twin bedroom. Features a bay window with views across Nolton Haven.

Buttercup Cottage – Sleeps 4
Upstairs galleried bedroom with one double and one single bed. Downstairs twin bedroom. Also enjoys a bay window with views across Nolton Haven.

Primrose Cottage – Sleeps 4
Upstairs galleried bedroom with one double and one single bed. Downstairs twin bedroom. Lounge and dining room enjoy sea views and include a TV.

Rose Cottage – Sleeps 4
Two separate ground floor bedrooms: one with twin beds and the other with a double bed and an additional single bed.

Extra Information

Most of the self-catering cottages offer a combination of upstairs galleried bedrooms and ground floor twin rooms. Cots, high chairs and stair gates are available on request.

All bathrooms are located on the ground floor and include a shower, WC, washbasin, heated towel rail and shaver light.

The open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas feature fully fitted kitchens with electric cooker/oven, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and automatic washing machine. Dining areas include a Welsh dresser and pine dining suite. Living areas offer three-piece suites, colour TV and, in most cottages, sea views.

Dual circuit heating is provided, with night storage heaters included in the price.

Visiting Nolton Haven & Exploring Pembrokeshire

This beachside location is ideal for couples, families and groups alike. The grounds extend to the water’s edge, offering direct access to the sandy beach and coastal path. The idyllic coastal setting and extensive lawns have also become a popular choice for wedding celebrations, whether in conjunction with local venues or as a relaxed, informal beachside event. Guests can wander down to the beach, children can play freely and adults can relax, all against a stunning backdrop perfect for photographs.

Pembrokeshire offers something for everyone. From visiting St David’s, the smallest cathedral city in Britain, to exploring the Lily Ponds at Bosherston, surfing nearby beaches, birdwatching or cycling, there is plenty to see and do.

For more information, please visit the website. Guests are asked to mention The Holiday Cottages when booking or enquiring.

Rates: From £195 to £995 per week, depending on season and cottage.
Wi-Fi/internet access available.
Pets welcome at £15 per pet, per stay.
Children are welcome.
Off-street parking available.
Please quote THC on enquiry.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/pembrokeshire/369

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