The Holiday Cottages: October 2020

Friday, 30 October 2020

South Uist Cottages, South Uist, Outer Hebrides (Sleeps 1-6)

South Uist Cottages offer self catering accommodation located in South Uist in the Western Isles. The self catering cottages are located just five minutes away from sandy beaches and are a great place for bird watchers or any anyone interested in walking.

The local area has a lot to offer for all ages including fishing and golf that are both available within three miles from the holiday cottage. To the north, South Uist is joined to Benbecula where there is an airport with daily connections to Stornoway, Barra, Inverness and Glasgow. These islands have been inhabited by man for many thousands of years and his ancient imprint is seen throughout the landscape in standing stones, forts, and castles. Many archaeological digs with significant finds have taken place in South Uist in recent times and the area is rich in culture and history.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/WesternIsles/9745

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West Dorset Cottages, Chideock, Dorset (Sleeps 1-4)

West Dorset Cottages offers charming self catering accommodation in the charming village of Chideock. Our 16th Century stone-built cottages in Dorset are a great base for exploring Bridport, Lyme Regis, Charmouth and West Bay.

You can enjoy scenic walks straight from the cottage, straight to the top of Golden Cap, the highest point of the South West Coastal Path. The village of Chideock has a local shop, two great pubs and is less than a mile’s walk from the stunning World Heritage Jurassic coastline. Bridport is around 3 miles away and has lots of shops, pubs, restaurants, tea shops, a few small theatres and an arts centre.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Dorset/16890

The Rectory Lacock, Cantax Hill, Lacock, Wiltshire (Sleeps 1-5)

The Rectory Lacock is home to a pair of beautifully renovated holiday cottages, both of which have been developed from the former stable buildings. The holiday cottages are ideally located and are within walking distance of Lacock, which is a National Trust village. Lacock itself is full of history and is perfectly located for exploring Wiltshire, the West Country, the Cotswolds, and the cities of Bristol and Bath.

Both of the holiday cottages have been sympathetically designed and offers guests characterful accommodation along with modern facilities. Guests benefit from having the amenities you would expect at a newer house as well as being able to enjoy the features of this Grade II listed building.

The centre of Lacock is just a short stroll away from the Old Rectory and offers some outstanding pubs and restaurants with excellent cuisine. Tearooms, a bakery, jewellery and antique shops, and a beautician all add to the character of the village.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Wiltshire/13372

Meadowview Cottage, Trelash, Boscastle, Cornwall (Sleeps 1-6)

Meadowview Cottage is set within 30 acres of quiet & tranquil farmland, in the small hamlet of Trelash near Boscastle. We are the perfect base for those who want to explore both the coast and country of Cornwall as we are surrounded by rolling countryside and only 10 minutes from the coast. This 5-star luxury property is an ideal retreat for a family holiday.

This unique holiday home is surrounded on two sides by a pair of beautifully landscaped private gardens and a meadow. This is ideal for those with children as there is plenty of space for all the family to enjoy, no matter the age. You can enjoy the outstanding rural views down the valley towards the North Cornwall coast, which is steeped in mystery. Our holiday home is also part of the ‘Families Welcome’ scheme. We provide facilities including free cots, high chairs, play park and both indoor & outdoor family games.

Guests also have access to their own private Scandinavian log cabin sauna. This is set within the grounds of the gardens and is free for guests to use. Towels and robes are also provided free of charge! Within the log cabin, there is a shower, exercise equipment and an extra fridge/freezer which is useful for storing cold drinks and ice.

The holiday cottage is within a 10-minute drive of the rugged North Cornwall beaches, coastal footpaths, dramatic moorland, forestry walks and country market towns providing an abundance of exploring whether on foot, bike, horse or car. We are within easy reach of the A30 which is just 15 minutes from us, the Atlantic Highway which is less than 10 minutes and the M5 which is just a 60-minute drive away. Making this luxury holiday rental ideal for exploring all that Cornwall has to offer.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Cornwall/5285

Thursday, 29 October 2020

Harbour View Penthouse 3, Penzance, Cornwall (Sleeps 1-4)

Harbour View Penthouse 3 is a 4 star rated self-catering apartment offering amazing views over the harbour in Penzance, Cornwall.

This beautifully appointed self catering holiday home is well equipped throughout. The holiday home is accessed by granite steps which lead you to the front door. On this floor you have two double bedrooms and an en suite with pitch pine flooring throughout. The main bathroom has bath with shower over, heated towel rail, basin and mirror with built in shaver socket and lights.

On the first floor of our holiday home is an open plan kitchen, breakfast bar, dining and living room. There are 2 full size French doors leading on to your own private balcony, where you can enjoy the glorious views over the working and leisure harbour of Penzance and beyond to St Michael’s Mount and The Lizard. The kitchen is fully functional with fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. The lounge area has one sofa bed for an extra guest as well as a coffee table and TV with DVD player.

The town of Penzance is a pretty coastal town that has a range of shops, places to eat and interesting attractions.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Cornwall/13368

Maple Barns, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk (Sleeps 1-4)

Maple Barns is a stunning barn conversion forming two luxury holiday lets and a separate holiday cottage, set around the courtyard of The Limes, a Victorian coach house. We are situated in the centre of the village of Swanton Morley, which in turn is in the heart of beautiful rural Norfolk.

The interior of each barn is of the very highest quality but retains rustic and spacious characteristics such as original brickwork, traditional beams and a wood-burning stove. The kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and en suites are all fully equipped, ensuring the comfort of your stay in Norfolk.

There are many lovely walks nearby and cycle routes which take you down quiet lanes or cross country. If you wish to explore further afield, then most of the North Norfolk coast is within half an hour’s drive and the nearby A47 makes the whole of the county easily accessible.

Dereham is only 3 miles away and has all the facilities you would expect in a modern town, including all the major banks and building societies, large supermarkets, a wide range of churches and many independent local shops. For relaxation, there is a cinema, golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts and a 10 pin bowling alley. There is also a thriving traditional market on Fridays and a local farmers market on the 2nd Saturday of each month. For eating out there is a range of cafes and pubs from trendy to country style. Not far from Dereham you will find numerous golf clubs, including Barnham Broom and Wensum Valley.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Norfolk/5247

Stonehall: The Stonehouse & The Vestry, Chiswell, Portland, Dorset (Sleeps 2-20)

Stonehall is built into the side of a hill overlooking Chesil Beach and was once an ecclesiastical settlement. It now comprises three linked stone buildings; the Vestry, the Stonehouse and the Great Hall which are available to hire as single units, or all together. Stonehall is embedded in the fishing village of Chiswell, at the start of the coastal path, on Portland in Dorset. Groceries, newsagents, a great pub with home-cooked food and restaurants are all within easy walking distance. The beach is only a two-minute walk away.

The village of Chiswell lies at the point where the massive Chesil Beach joins Portland to the Dorset mainland.

There is plenty to do in the area from walking, cycling, fishing and golfing to visiting attractions including Portland Museum, Chesil Beach, South West Coastal Path, Lulworth Cove and Corfe Castle.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Dorset/15664

Stowford Lodge Cottages, Great Torrington, Devon (Sleeps 1-6)

Stowford Lodge Cottages offer self catering accommodation situated in Great Torrington in the heart of rural Devon's Tarka-the-Otter country. Stowford Lodge Cottages are set in about 6 acres of private pasture land comprising of an orchard, with a safe and wonderfully spacious children's play area and a one acre field ideal for kite flying and football. There is also a small wooded walk amongst numerous young trees running alongside a pony paddock and a hen and duck enclosure.

Great Torrington town square and the newly refurbished Pannier Market, as featured in the drama series "Down to Earth" on BBC One, is only 3 miles away. Home to Dartington Crystal and RHS Gardens Rosemoor, and the newly opened 1646 Civil War Centre.

Tarka Country is on our doorstep, Weare Giffard being the birthplace of Tarka the Otter and offering access to the Tarka Cycle Trail; bikes are available to hire locally.

We are centrally placed for visiting Devon and Cornwall, all of which has plenty to offer the visitor for 'places to visit' and 'things to do'.

Westward Ho!, Instow, Clovelly, Bucks Mills offering safe beaches are no more than a short car journey away. Ideal base for sea trips to Lundy Island from Bideford or Ilfracombe. Dartmoor and Exmoor are also within easy reach.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Devon/8252