Waterside Cottage, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Waterside is a charming 100-year-old detached cottage that offers a fun and memorable stay, perfect for guests who enjoy relaxing while watching boats drift by. Available for short breaks throughout the year—excluding bank holiday weeks—the property provides a unique holiday experience.

Set within a working boatyard, Waterside is ideal for families looking for something a little different, with boats regularly coming and going throughout the day. It is located just a 20-minute walk from a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, and 25 minutes from a leisure centre. Positioned on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, the cottage is also within easy reach of numerous National Trust properties, historic sites and local attractions. A list of local day boats available for hire can also be provided.

Accommodation

Waterside features a cosy lounge with oak beams and a log-burning stove, a conservatory, terrace and a well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen. The property offers six bedrooms and three bathrooms, making it ideal for larger groups or families.

Bedrooms

The cottage includes:

1 kingsize bedroom with en-suite

1 double bedroom

3 twin bedrooms

1 single bedroom

Duvets, linen and a selection of towels are included. A travel cot is also provided.

The main lounge features a log-burning stove, wooden beams, French doors leading to the conservatory, a TV and DVD player. A small attic lounge, suitable for up to three people, is also available and includes a TV and DVD player.

Dining & Kitchen

The dining room includes a high chair for families with young children.

The farmhouse-style kitchen is well equipped with:

Gas cooker

Microwave

Fridge/freezer

Dishwasher

Bathrooms

The property has three bathrooms:

Bathroom 1 (downstairs, en-suite): WC, two basins, bidet, shower, washing machine and tumble dryer

Bathroom 2: WC, basin and shower over bath

Bathroom 3: WC, basin and shower

Outdoor Space

Guests can enjoy:

Large boatyard grounds

Small, private back garden with barbecue and picnic bench

Front terrace with table and chairs

There is parking for up to four cars directly outside the cottage, with additional parking available in the car park.

Services

Full gas heating and electricity included

Log-burning stove (logs available at £8 per basket; guests are asked not to bring their own due to size suitability)

Access to canal frontage (children must be supervised)

Guests may bring their own canoe or dinghy; no licence is required if they are members of the British Canoe Union

Buoyancy aids available

Fishing permitted with a national rod licence (local day tickets £3; no fishing at the boatyard)

Nearby Attractions

Waterside is within easy reach of a wide range of popular attractions, including:

Milton Keynes & Whipsnade Zoo – 8 miles

Woburn Abbey & Safari Park – 5 miles

Stoke Bruerne & The Waterways Museum – 20 miles

Aylesbury, Bedford and Hemel Hempstead – within 20 miles

Chiltern Hills, Ridgeway Walk & Tring Reservoirs – 6 miles

This unique and character-filled property offers a wonderful base for exploring the local area or simply enjoying boatyard life in a peaceful, scenic setting.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/bedfordshire/7043

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Waterside Cottage, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire (Sleeps 1-11)

Waterside is a 100-year-old detached cottage, is a fun place to be and perfect for guests wishing to sit and relax while watching the boats. Available for short breaks throughout the year except for bank holiday weeks.

Set in a working boatyard, it is perfect for families wishing to experience a different kind of holiday, with lots of boats coming and going. It is a 20-minute walk from a choice of shops, pubs and restaurants, and 25 minutes to a leisure centre. Situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, there are many National Trust properties, and other historic sights and places of interest, nearby. Alternatively, we can provide a list of local day boats available for hire.

Accommodation:

Lounge with oak beams and a log burning stove. Conservatory and terrace. Farmhouse style kitchen, 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The bedrooms available at this holiday cottage have the following amenities:

1 kingsize with en suite.

1 double.

3 twin bedrooms.

1 single bedroom.

Duvets, linen & some towels inc. travel cot supplied.

Lounge with a log burning stove, wooden beams and French doors to conservatory. TV, DVD player.

Small attic lounge is suitable for up to 3 people with TV and DVD player.

In the dining room, a high chair is provided.

The kitchen at this self-catering property is well-equipped, farmhouse-style with gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.

Bathrooms consist of: Downstairs, 1 en suite with WC, 2 basins, bidet, shower, washing machine and tumble dryer, 1 with WC, basin, shower over bath and 1 with WC, basin and shower.

Garden large boatyard grounds with small, private back garden with barbecue and picnic bench and front terrace with table and chairs.

Parking for 4 cars outside cottage, further cars can be left in the car park.

Services:

Full gas heating and electricity all included.

Log burning stove - Logs £8 per basket (please do not bring your own logs as they may not be a suitable size for the fire).

Access to canal frontage (children take care).

You can bring your own canoe/dinghy for use on the canal, a license is not required if you are a member of the British Canoe Union.

Buoyancy aids are available.

Fishing - national rod license required. (local day tickets £3) No fishing at the boatyard.

Nearby:

Milton Keynes & Whipsnade Zoo 8 miles.

Woburn Abbey & Safari Park 5 miles.

Stoke Bruerne & the Waterways museum 20 miles.

Aylesbury, Bedford and Hemel Hempstead all within 20 miles.

Chiltern Hills, Ridgeway walk & Tring Reservoirs 6 miles.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Bedfordshire/7043

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Bellows Mill, Eaton Bray, Dunstable, Bedfordshire (Sleeps 1-6)

Bellows Mill is a beautiful water mill nestling at the foot of the Chiltern Hills in South Bedfordshire on the outskirts of the villages of Eaton Bray and Edlesborough, 4 miles from Dunstable and only 9 miles from Luton Airport.

 

There are 8 types of self-catering accommodation available on the 17 acres of beautiful grounds.

Kingfisher:

This self-catering apartment can sleep 2 people in a king-size en suite bedroom. There is a living room with a TV & DVD player and a kitchen that is equipped for making small meals.

 

Shepherds Hut:

This self-catering log cabin is located in a field and it sleeps 2 in a king-size en suite. This is a peaceful and secluded location that also has a pizza oven and BBQ.

 

The Cottage:

This holiday cottage was once stables and it now provides well-equipped accommodation for 6 people. There is also a lovely conservatory with views of the lake.

 

Rosebay:

This holiday apartment is on the ground floor and it sleeps 2/3 in a double en suite and there is a single bed in the living room. The accommodation comprises a kitchenette which has a microwave, hot plate, toaster and fridge. The living room has a TV & DVD player.

 

Hermitage:

This is a high-quality self-catering log cabin which sleeps 2/3 in a king-size double bed and a single bed. The open plan living areas have underfloor heating.

 

Local Attractions:

Bedfordshire abounds in many local attractions and places of interest to visit as well as an abundance of golf courses. Two of the most popular places in the area are Whipsnade Wild Animal Park and Woburn Abbey both of which are worth a visit.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Bedfordshire/5661

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The Stable Yard, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire (Sleeps 1-20)

The Stable Yard is situated within 140 acres of Bedfordshire countryside. Nestled in a working livery yard, our self-catering apartments are suitable for individuals, couples, and groups of up to 20. 

There are 8 open plan studio apartments, each with a fitted kitchen and en-suite bathroom. There is also a two-bedroom self-contained family apartment with a separate kitchen and living room. Based on the standard layout we can accommodate 20 guests across the apartments, but this can be increased with spare beds available in most rooms, subject to availability. We also welcome guests who wish to bring their pets although a cleaning charge will be applied per apartment.

Located in the middle of the accommodation is a cosy communal area with a log burner and dining table where groups can socialise and eat together.

The accommodation itself is located on a working arable farm with approximately 25 horses at livery. There are many walks from your back door and many more in the local area.

Bedford is approximately 7 miles away and Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes is famous for its large shopping centre, the Milton Keynes Theatre, and the Xscape Centre, offering one of the largest indoor ski slopes in Europe. If you are visiting Milton Keynes Equestrian Centre or The College Equestrian Centre either with or without your horse, then we would be happy to accommodate you.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Bedfordshire/4883

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Waterside Cottage, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire (Sleeps 1-11)

Waterside is a 100-year-old detached cottage, is a fun place to be and perfect for guests wishing to sit and relax while watching the boats. Available for short breaks throughout the year except for bank holiday weeks.

Set in a working boatyard, it is perfect for families wishing to experience a different kind of holiday, with lots of boats coming and going. It is a 20-minute walk from a choice of shops, pubs and restaurants, and 25 minutes to a leisure centre. Situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, there are many National Trust properties, and other historic sights and places of interest, nearby. Alternatively, we can provide a list of local day boats available for hire.

Accommodation
Lounge with oak beams and a log burning stove. Conservatory and terrace. Farmhouse style kitchen, 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The bedrooms available at this holiday cottage have the following amenities:

1 kingsize with en suite.
1 double.
3 twin bedrooms.
1 single bedroom.
Duvets, linen & some towels inc. travel cot supplied.
Lounge with a log burning stove, wooden beams and French doors to conservatory. TV, DVD player.
Small attic lounge is suitable for up to 3 people with TV and DVD player.

In the dining room, a high chair is provided.

The kitchen at this self-catering property is well-equipped, farmhouse-style with gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.

Bathrooms consist of: Downstairs, 1 en suite with WC, 2 basins, bidet, shower, washing machine and tumble dryer, 1 with WC, basin, shower over bath and 1 with WC, basin and shower.

Garden large boatyard grounds with small, private back garden with barbecue and picnic bench and front terrace with table and chairs.

Parking for 4 cars outside cottage, further cars can be left in the car park.

Services
Full gas heating and electricity all included.
Log burning stove - Logs £8 per basket (please do not bring your own logs as they may not be a suitable size for the fire).
Access to canal frontage (children take care).
You can bring your own canoe/dinghy for use on the canal, a license is not required if you are a member of the British Canoe Union.
Buoyancy aids are available.
Fishing - national rod license required. (local day tickets £3) No fishing at the boatyard.

Nearby
Milton Keynes & Whipsnade Zoo 8 miles.
Woburn Abbey & Safari Park 5 miles.
Stoke Bruerne & the Waterways museum 20 miles.
Aylesbury, Bedford and Hemel Hempstead all within 20 miles.
Chiltern Hills, Ridgeway walk & Tring Reservoirs 6 miles.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Bedfordshire/7043

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Maythorn Farm, Stevington, Bedford, Bedfordshire (Sleeps 1-6)

Maythorn Farm provides self-catering accommodation in two barn conversions. They are located in a secluded position within the Bedfordshire village of Stevington. This area is an ideal base for visiting the popular city of Bedford.

Maythorn Farm
This high-quality barn can accommodate 6 people in a double, twin/super king-size bed and a loft room. The living space is open plan and very spacious. Outside is a spacious sunken patio with a Jamie Oliver grilling table BBQ, chiminea and wood-fired pizza oven.

Millcroft Barn
This apartment can accommodate 2 people in a double bedroom. Like Maythorn the living space is open plan and comes with a microwave, fridge, kettle, flat-screen TV, DVD player, X Box and more.

Guests at the apartment can enjoy tennis on-site, or skiing in the surroundings.

Stevington village is full of history and includes an 18th Century post mill. This area is ideal for walking and horse riding as there are miles of footpaths and bridleways.

Bedford is packed with amenities which include 2 cinemas, swimming pools, shops, places to eat and a host of events.

Alternatively, visit one of the many attractions such as the Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford Castle, Bedford Park, Panacea Museum & Wildlife Trust BCN.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Bedfordshire/16706

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Coldham Cottages, Riseley, Bedford, Bedfordshire (Sleeps 1-6)

Coldham Cottages are nestled in the heart of an arable farm on the outskirts of the charming north Bedfordshire village of Riseley. If you want a corporate let, country cottage as a base while visiting friends or fully furnished temporary home between homes we can help.

All of the holiday cottages are fitted out to a high standard with all the comforts of home. The kitchens include electric cookers, microwaves, dishwashers and washer/driers.

In each cottage, you will have the choice of bath or shower and the heating is fully adjustable for your comfort. The living area includes a television/DVD player, CD player and payphone. Outside each cottage, there is a patio area with garden furniture.

Choose from 6 holiday cottages which sleep 2, 4 or 6 people.

Coldham Cottages are close to the towns and cities of Bedford, Cambridge, Milton Keynes and Northampton to name a few. It is also an easy train ride to London.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Bedfordshire/4933

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Bellows Mill, Eaton Bray, Dunstable, Bedfordshire (Sleeps 1-6)

Bellows Mill is a beautiful water mill nestling at the foot of the Chiltern Hills in South Bedfordshire. It is on the outskirts of the villages of Eaton Bray and Edlesborough, 4 miles from Dunstable and only 9 miles from Luton Airport.

There are 8 types of self-catering accommodation available on the 17 acres of beautiful grounds.

Kingfisher - a self-catering apartment which can sleep 2 people in a king-size en suite bedroom. There is a living room with TV & DVD player and a kitchen that is equipped for making small meals.

Shepherds Hut - this self-catering log cabin is located in a field and it sleeps 2 in a king-size en suite. This is a peaceful and secluded location that also has a pizza oven and BBQ.

The Cottage - once stables, it now provides well-equipped accommodation for 6 people. There is also a lovely conservatory with views of the lake.

Rosebay - this holiday apartment is on the ground floor and it sleeps 2/3 in a double en suite and there is a single bed in the living room. The accommodation comprises a kitchenette which has a microwave, hot plate, toaster and fridge. The living room has a TV & DVD player.

Hermitage - a high-quality, self-catering log cabin which sleeps 2/3 in a king-size double bed and a single bed. The open plan living areas have underfloor heating.

Bedfordshire abounds in many local attractions and places of interest to visit as well as an abundance of golf courses. Two of the most popular places in the area are Whipsnade Wild Animal Park and Woburn Abbey both of which are worth a visit.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Bedfordshire/5661

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