Colliston Castle, Arbroath, Angus

Colliston Castle – Majestic Self-Catering Stay in a Historic Scottish Castle

Located near Arbroath in the heart of Angus, Colliston Castle offers a truly unique self-catering experience within a magnificent 16th-century Scottish castle. Surrounded by 10 acres of mature woodland and manicured lawns, this striking property provides an enchanting countryside escape for large groups, special occasions, or memorable family holidays.

Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort

Sleeping up to 16 guests, Colliston Castle seamlessly combines its rich historical character with high-quality modern amenities. Guests enter through a vaulted entrance hall, setting the tone for a memorable stay amid turrets, towers, and original architectural features.

The first floor boasts four impressive reception rooms, including:

A formal drawing room

A turret library for quiet reading

A cosy lounge with comfortable seating and a television

Additional elegant spaces ideal for socialising or relaxing

The spacious, well-equipped kitchen features:

A traditional range cooker

Separate electric ovens

Two dishwashers

Two fridge freezers

Microwave, washing machine, and tumble dryer (outside kitchen area)

Guests can enjoy meals in the formal dining room, which seats 16 or more, or opt for more casual dining in the garden room, which opens onto a patio perfect for al fresco dining.

Elegant Bedrooms and Ample Facilities

The castle offers seven beautifully appointed bedrooms, including:

A four-poster bedroom

A mix of double, twin, and single rooms

Two en-suite bedrooms

An additional four bathrooms, providing comfort and convenience for all guests

Outdoor Leisure and Relaxation

The extensive grounds offer a peaceful retreat with:

A patio area with outdoor seating

A luxurious hot tub for unwinding after a day of exploring

An electric sauna

Table tennis for added entertainment

Explore Arbroath and Angus

Perfectly located for coastal and countryside adventures, Colliston Castle is:

Just 5 miles from Arbroath, where guests can explore the harbour, shops, and local dining

Only 4 miles from the sandy shores of Lunan Bay

Around 20 miles northeast of Dundee

A 2-hour drive from Edinburgh, making day trips to the capital a possibility

Whether relaxing in regal surroundings or discovering the natural beauty of Angus, Colliston Castle offers a truly memorable stay steeped in history and Highland charm.

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Caban Tawel, Wolfscastle, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Caban Tawel, Wolfscastle, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Caban Tawel, translating to "peaceful cabin" in Welsh, aptly characterizes our log cabin retreat. Situated in its tranquil plot, encircled by lush woods and fields on our family farm, the cabin's veranda offers picturesque views of the Preseli Hills.

Constructed from robust pine, insulated for comfort, and featuring comprehensive central heating, Caban Tawel is a testament to quality and cosiness. It stands as a versatile sanctuary, offering warmth in the colder months and a refreshing haven during the summer. The cabin comfortably houses up to six guests (five adults & 1 child), with two double bedrooms (including one en-suite) and a bunk room. Its generous open-concept kitchen/diner and living area, complete with double doors, opens onto an expansive covered veranda.

The outdoor space is just as inviting, with guests encouraged to wander our farm's secluded woodland paths. The cabin boasts a fenced garden with a lush lawn, ample parking, a BBQ, and a picnic bench for outdoor enjoyment.

To ensure a delightful start to your stay, you'll be greeted with tea, coffee, and fresh milk awaiting in the kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a full-sized cooker, fridge-freezer, and microwave for your culinary needs. While there's no washing machine on-site, we offer a laundry service for convenience.

Families with little ones will appreciate the availability of a travel cot and highchair upon request, making Caban Tawel an ideal choice for guests seeking a peaceful escape in the embrace of nature.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Pembrokeshire/17907

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Pond Cottage, Witheridge, Tiverton, Devon

Pond Cottage, Witheridge, Tiverton, Devon

Nestled near Witheridge, Pond Cottage stands as a stunning self-catering holiday home on the grounds of a working sheep farm, promising a haven of relaxation and comfort. Beautifully decorated and furnished, it invites guests to immerse themselves in a truly enjoyable stay, leaving them eager to return time and time again.

**A Glimpse Inside Pond Cottage:**

This holiday haven spans 150 acres of lush land, with the cottage perfectly situated adjacent to a picturesque pond surrounded by mature trees and shrubs. Inside, Pond Cottage is beautifully appointed, offering every conceivable comfort for a memorable stay.

The spacious living room, adorned with a slate floor and a wood-burning stove, provides the perfect setting for warmth and relaxation. Free logs and kindling are readily available, ensuring a cozy atmosphere. The open-plan kitchen/dining area, featuring a luxury farmhouse kitchen with custom-made brick units and granite work surfaces, is ideal for entertaining. An electric range cooker with three ovens adds to the charm, while underfloor heating throughout the ground floor level enhances comfort.

**Upstairs Retreat:**

Ascending to the upper level, guests will find two bedrooms, each offering a unique and serene atmosphere. The master bedroom boasts breathtaking views of the Devon countryside, a double bed, antique pine furnishings, and an en suite shower & WC with all amenities. The second bedroom, with a double bed and en suite bathroom, offers views towards the farmhouse garden. Both bedrooms are spacious and can accommodate a cot, with a cot and highchair available if needed.

**Arboretum Adventure:**

As guests of Pond Cottage, an added delight awaits at the Arboretum, boasting over 300 trees, including the largest Giant Redwood plant in the UK. Enjoy a complimentary trip to this enchanting woodland, adding an extra layer of charm to your stay.

**Exploring Tiverton and Beyond:**

Venture into Tiverton, a historic market town with Roman roots, offering a fascinating journey through its history at the local museum. Visit the castle adorned with famous tapestry hangings and explore the lively pannier market on Fridays and Saturdays. Tiverton's newly built leisure center and cinema add modern allure, while the River Exe and Grand Western canal offer horse-drawn barge trips through picturesque countryside.

Discover nearby National Trust treasures, Knightshayes, and Killerton House, beckoning with beautiful gardens that are well worth a visit.

Pond Cottage in the heart of Devon is not just a holiday destination; it's an invitation to experience the charm and tranquillity of this enchanting region.

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Bossiney Bay Park, Bossiney, Tintagel, Cornwall 

Welcome to Bossiney Bay Park, your gateway to a fantastic holiday in Cornwall! Situated near Tintagel, our park offers a range of tastefully furnished lodges and a charming cottage, each designed to provide you with a memorable getaway. 

**Lodge 15**: A two-bedroom lodge with a double and a twin bedroom. It features a Jack and Jill bathroom with a shower, a well-equipped kitchen, and an open-plan living area leading to a decking area with garden furniture.

**Lodge 4**: This two-bedroom lodge boasts a double en suite bedroom and a twin room. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath. French doors open from the open-plan kitchen and living area onto a decking area with patio furniture.

**Lodge 6**: With a double en suite and twin room, this lodge also includes a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. French doors from the open-plan kitchen and living area lead to a decking area with patio furniture.

**Lodge 9**: Features a double and twin room that share a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. The modern lodge has an open-plan living area, kitchen, and dining space with patio doors leading to a decking area with patio furniture.

**Lodge 11**: A two-bedroom lodge with a double en suite and a twin room. The open-plan living/kitchen and dining area have patio doors leading onto a decked area with patio furniture for admiring breathtaking views.

**Lodge 16**: This two-bedroom lodge offers a double en suite and a twin room. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath. Enjoy a lovely open-plan kitchen and living area with smart TV and DVD player, leading to a relaxing decking area with patio furniture.

**Lodge 7**: Great for families or larger groups, this 3-bedroom lodge has a double and two twin bedrooms, a family shower room, and a separate cloakroom with a WC. The open-plan living area has a fully equipped kitchen and dining area for six, with French doors leading to a delightful decking area.

**Lodge 1**: A two-bedroom lodge with a luxurious hot tub. It includes a double and a twin room with a Jack and Jill bathroom comprising a shower. The well-equipped kitchen, dining area, and open-plan living area provide a perfect space to relax. Outside, there's a raised decking with garden furniture.

**Lodge 2**: This lodge features a double and twin room, a dining area, and an open-plan living area leading to a raised decking area with seating and a hot tub.

**Lodge 17**: A modern two-bedroom lodge with a double and twin rooms, a family bathroom with a shower over the bath, and a charming open-plan living area with comfy seating. The well-equipped kitchen and French doors lead to a decking area with seating.

**Lodge 18**: A contemporary lodge with a double and twin rooms, a bathroom with a shower over the bath, and a relaxing open-plan living area with a fully equipped kitchen. French doors open to a decking area with patio furniture.

**Lodge 27**: A lavish two-bedroom lodge with a double en suite and a twin room. A family bathroom is also available. The modern kitchen is well-equipped, and the spacious lounge has comfy seating. Patio doors lead to a good-sized decking area with patio furniture.

**Lodge 23**: Our luxurious 3-bedroom lodge has a master bedroom with an en suite shower room, two twin bedrooms, and a large family bathroom with a bath and shower. The well-equipped kitchen and open-plan lounge/dining area are perfect for relaxation. The south-west decking area has seating for savoring the outstanding vista.

**Lodge 19**: This two-bedroom lodge features a double en suite and a twin room, plus a family bathroom. The open-plan living area includes a fully equipped kitchen, and patio doors lead to a decking area with a secluded hot tub.

**Lodge 4**: A two-bedroom lodge with a superb hot tub. It includes a double en suite and a twin room. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath. The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped, and the dining area seats 4. Two sets of patio doors lead to the decking area.

**Lodge 5**: Includes a double en suite and twin room with use of a family bathroom. The open-plan kitchen/dining/living area will suit all your needs. Outside there is a decking area with a hot tub.

**Lodge 8**: This lodge has a double and twin room that share a family bathroom. The kitchen is well-equipped, and the dining area seats 4. A comfy lounge is a great place to relax in. Patio doors lead to the decking area with a luxurious hot tub.

**Lodge 12**: A spacious lodge with a king room and two doubles. It includes a family bathroom and an additional shower room. The spacious open-plan living area includes a well-equipped kitchen and dining area for 6. Outside there is a decking area with patio furniture and a hot tub.

**Norvys Cottage**: Our charming stone-built cottage comes with a double and twin room that share a shower room. Downstairs features a large family kitchen and a lovely open-plan lounge/dining area. Outside, enjoy an enclosed lawned garden with a hot tub on raised decking with patio furniture.

Visit Bossiney Bay Holiday Park, a short walk from the historical town of Tintagel. Discover shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes, and explore one of the country's longest coastal paths, all at your doorstep. Don't miss Tintagel Castle, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur!

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Drumshanganlea, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle, Dumfries & Galloway (Sleeps 1-6)

Drumshanganlea is a comfortable riverside self-catering holiday cottage at the end of a minor public road in the beautiful Fleet Valley, three and a half miles inland from Gatehouse of Fleet. The cottage sleeps groups up to six or a couple on their own. A well-behaved dog is welcome by arrangement. You can walk from the door or enjoy the pretty fenced garden with its patio.

Accommodation

Linked sitting and dining rooms with stove and a basket of logs for cosy evenings. Central heating for additional warmth and comfort. Fuel and power included in rent.

Well equipped kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine.

3 bedrooms, one double downstairs overlooking river, one with two single beds (one 2’6) overlooking back garden, third upstairs with twin beds and adjoining shower-room.

Bed linen and towels provided. Hairdryer.

Cot and baby chair on request.

Downstairs bathroom with bath and shower over.

Water supplied from local spring, regularly tested.

One shallow step to the front door.

Fully fenced garden with a seating area. BBQ. Parking for 2 cars. Cover for bicycles.

Wi-Fi, radio/CD player. TV/DVD player.

A selection of books, DVDs, games and puzzles.

Visiting Gatehouse of Fleet & Exploring Dumfries & Galloway

Close by is Scottish Wildlife Trust’s renowned oak and bluebell Carstramon Wood as well as open moorland you can reach on foot or by bicycle. From the cottage, you might see deer, red squirrels, red kites or buzzards.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Dumfries---Galloway/13670

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Appleby Castle's Holiday Cottages, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria (Sleeps 1-6)

Appleby Castle's Holiday Cottages in Appleby-in-Westmorland provides superb self catering accommodation. Our 3 cottages are in Appleby Castle’s Inner Bailey next to the 12th Century Norman Keep. We are great for walking in the Eden Valley, Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales.

Accommodation

All the cottages are beautifully furnished and comes with period features and are equipped with a range of modern appliances to suit all your needs. The largest cottage sleeps up to 6 people. Each cottage comes with a well-equipped kitchen, cosy living room with a TV, dining area and comfortable bedrooms.

Lady Anne’s Cottage No 1: This self-contained two-bedroom cottage sleeps up to 6 people and comes with a toasty log burner to keep you warm in the winter months.

Lady Anne’s Cottage No 2: Our self-contained two-bedroom cottage is ideal for a family break away and comes with a log burner.

Lady Anne’s Cottage No 3: This self-contained one-bedroom luxurious cottage includes a large leather wrap lounge, sofa bed, jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, underfloor bathroom heating, washing machine and log burner.

The Castle has its own stretch of river for fishing. This is prime fishing territory and trout, grayling, eel and the occasional salmon.

Visiting Appleby-in-Westmorland & Exploring Cumbria

Cumbria is renowned for its wonderful golf courses. The Appleby Golf Club offers gorgeous views of the Pennines, Lake District and the hills of the Yorkshire Dales in the distance. You can enjoy lots of scenic walks in the area, from riverside and lakeside strolls to rugged mountain expeditions. Brilliant attractions in the area include:

Pennine Way.

High Cup Nick.

Dufton Pike.

Appleby Show Field.

The Settle-Carlisle Railway.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Cumbria/16801

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Duntrune Castle, Crinan, Kilmartin, Argyll, Bute & The Islands (Sleeps 1-5)

Duntrune Castle is in a beautiful part of Argyll, in the centre of a 5000-acre estate. This 12th-century castle and its estate are home to 5 beautiful holiday cottages. They offer the perfect place to stay for those who want a break away from the hustle and bustle of modern-day living. Whether you are seeking solitude and silence or a base for exploring a variety of activities, we are ideally located. Crinan & Kilmartin are within easy reach along with numerous attraction and places of interest.

About Duntrune Castle:

Situated at the narrows between deep water and a tidal loch, Duntrune was built to guard the glens of Kilmartin and Kilmichael from seafaring marauders. Always a stronghold in those days, it was never the scene of a major conflict, and is now accepted as the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland. The vaulted rooms on the ground floor date from the 12th Century, and the remainder of the keep from the 16th.

The estate and gardens are inland and have been the subject of great media interest with coverage from The Guardian, Observer, BBC, among others.

Guests can choose from one of four cottages on the estate, all of which have been tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard. The cottages comprise of:

The Bothy – Full of traditional characteristics, it is a sensitive conversion of the original castle office. Sleeping two, it is perfect for couples and has a pretty courtyard area with wonderful castle & loch views.

Stag Cottage – A firm favourite with guests, due to its quirky and quaint interior. It has an open plan living space with large stove fire and was originally use for parties and shoot lunches. The cottage has a lovely private garden with patio area. Sleeps up to five people.

Castle Cottage – This picturesque cottage is bright and airy, providing a comfortable base for those who want to rest, relax and recuperate. A wonderful holiday home for family breaks away, as it is in a great location for exploring both coast and country. Sleeps up to five people.

Mother Brown’s Cottage – Sleeps up to 4 people, it is a cosy and homely place to stay for couples, friends and families. The original castle lodge is a very pretty cottage set just half a mile from the castle itself. Perfect for those who want share this magical place but retain a little privacy. Its windows were originally placed to spot approaching carriages coming up the castle drive, but today they serve to view the sun and wildlife of Loch Crinan from dawn until dusk.

Visiting Crinan & Exploring Argyll:

Seated high upon the spectacular rugged coastline of Argyll and surrounded by the outstanding landscape of the ancient kingdom of Dalriada, Duntrune Castle & estate is a very special place.

There is so much to enjoy both on the estate and in the surrounding area; beautiful countryside and coastlines to wander, pre-historic sites to explore, beaches, swimming, fishing; deer stalking or simply tranquillity for those who want to relax & re-charge batteries.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Argyll/1046

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