Showing posts with label Valley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valley. Show all posts

Monday, 17 April 2023

Parcllwyd Cottage & Caravan, Cilgerran, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire (Sleeps 1-5)


Parcllwyd Cottage and Caravan offers lovely self catering accommodation set in the rural countryside of Pembrokeshire on the outskirts of the village of Cilgerran. We are perfect for a memorable holiday in a great part of the country.

Parcllwyd Cottage
Our cosy cottage sleeps up to 5 people in 3 bedrooms, perfect for a family or group getaway. The cottage is tastefully furnished and well-equipped to a high standard. On arrival, we offer a welcoming tray in the kitchen with tea, coffee, sugar and biscuits and in the fridge a carton of milk and a complimentary bottle of wine.

On the ground floor is a relaxing lounge with an open fire, TV with built in Freeview, DVD player and matching three piece suite and an electric fire. Rustle up a storm in the fully-equipped kitchen that comes with a range of appliances: fridge, electric hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher and breakfast bar complete with two stools. The dining room seats 6.

Bedrooms consist of a double room with a Velux window and Freeview TV, a twin room with a Velux window and a single room. To the rear of cottage upstairs is the bathroom. Parcllwyd has a large garden, which also has an enclosed courtyard outside the back door. There is a patio area where garden furniture is positioned and where BBQ can be lit if required.

Parcllwyd Caravan
Our luxurious caravan has its own private plot with a small, fenced garden and enjoys glorious valley views. The caravan sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms and is well-equipped throughout. Inside there is a TV with digital free view, DVD/Blu-ray smart player, fridge, freezer, full size gas hob with extract hood and oven, built-in microwave oven. The lounge also has a seating area that has a double bed underneath.

Bedrooms consist of a master room with garden/valley views and a twin room. The rooms share a bathroom with a walk-in shower. Outside there is a secluded garden and decking area, offering a great spot for a morning coffee.

Visiting Cilgerran & Exploring Pembrokeshire
Parcllwyd is around 5 miles from Cardigan, 17 miles to the busy town of Haverfordwest, 50 miles from Tenby and 20 miles from Fishguard where you can sail to Ireland for a day trip. The nearest beaches are Poppit Sands and Newquay, where often dolphins can be spotted.

There is a fantastic walking/riding country, including open moorland and quiet country lanes. We are within easy reach of the wild expanses of the Preseli Hills as well as the national park footpaths, one of which runs opposite the cottage and goes through to Boncath. On the other side of the village there is a wildlife park, which is very popular with visitors as well as Cilgerran castle.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Pembrokeshire/7207

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Thursday, 2 February 2023

Derehams Farm Cottages, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (Sleeps 1-6)


Derehams Farm is a small livestock farm, run by the Newman family. Perched on top of the tail end of the Chiltern Hills before they run down to the Thames. There has been a holding here for hundreds of years, originally just a two up two down cottage with the livestock in the lower part and the family above.

Swallow Cottage
Light and spacious with lovely views of the fields. Main bedroom upstairs, with super king-size bed (can be twin singles) and large en suite bathroom. Second bedroom upstairs with twin beds (can be king-size double) and en suite shower room. Radiators upstairs. One twin bedded room downstairs with en suite shower room. Fully equipped kitchen with dining area, to seat 8+. Open plan living area with three sofas and three armchairs. Tiled floor with rugs and underfloor heating. French windows to the patio and small garden. All the Courtyard Cottages have free access to the laundry room, with washing machine, drying area, irons and ironing board. An extra-deep freeze is also available.

The Woolshed
Cosy and light with lovely views across the valley. One double bedroom upstairs, with super king-size double bed, (can be 2 singles) and large en suite shower room. Downstairs open plan fully equipped kitchen, dining table seats 4, 2 sofas. Downstairs cloakroom and shower room. French windows to the patio and small garden. Underfloor heating.

Horseshoe Cottage
Light and full of character, with its gallery between the upstairs bedrooms. Main bedroom downstairs with super king-size bed (can be two singles) and large en suite shower room with walk-in shower. One twin bedroom upstairs (can be a double) with en suite shower and one small single also with en suite shower room. Open plan living area with fully equipped kitchen, kitchen table and chairs. Ceramic tiles on floors with rugs. Gas hob with electric oven and microwave. The living area has another dining table and chairs, three sofas and an armchair. One sofa lets down to make a small extra bed. Underfloor heating downstairs, radiators upstairs. Disability access is provided to the cottage, main bedroom downstairs and a shower room.

Daisy's Cottage
A two-bedroom cottage, attached to the farmhouse with your own private drive, entrance and garden. One double bedroom with en suite shower room, one twin-bedded room with en suite shower room and a small sofa that folds down to provide an extra bed. Open plan downstairs, with fully equipped kitchen, oil fired Rayburn provides heating, hot water and cooking, with hotplates and two ovens. There is also an electric hob and microwave. Dining table with 8 chairs, stone flagged floor, 3 x 2 seater sofas, one of which pulls down to a double bed. Cosy and homely and an old favourite.

Visiting High Wycombe & Exploring Buckinghamshire
Motorway connections to London, Heathrow and Oxford are close by, yet the farm is situated down a track away from the hurly-burly of modern-day life. The farm drive is a bridle path, which leads to many beautiful walks along with a network of footpaths. The village of Penn is a 20-minute walk, along footpaths, with a choice of 4 pubs.

In days gone by, High Wycombe was the halfway coaching stop for travellers from London to Oxford. Derehams Farm is ideally situated for visiting Windsor, Henley, Ascot, Marlow, London, Oxford and many beautiful National Trust properties in the surrounding area. The farm is a 30 minute drive from Heathrow Airport and 60 minutes from Gatwick, so an ideal venue for your first stop on arrival in the UK.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Buckinghamshire/9974

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Monday, 19 December 2022

Drumhead Cottage, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Royal Deeside (Sleeps 1-5)


This is a delightful, detached self-catering holiday cottage with hot tub, rated 4 stars by Visit Scotland, with extensive views of the hills and valley in which the peaceful village of Finzean is situated. The modern, bright and spacious cottage sleeps 5 people in 3 bedrooms. The cottage sits in the large gardens surrounding the owner's house.

About Drumhead Cottage:
Accommodation comprises of hall, open plan lounge/kitchen dining area, utility room, three bedrooms, one king-size bedroom, one single and one twin or super-king.

Bedding and towels included in weekly charge. Cot (excluding cot linen), highchair, bed guard, electric steriliser available. Electric hob and oven, dishwasher, American style fridge/freezer, and microwave. TV, DVD player, iPod docking station, lockable cycle storage. Off-road parking is available and the cottage comes with its own driveway. Weber Gas BBQ and a ramp to the front entrance.

Visiting Banchory & Exploring Aberdeenshire:
The cottage, 7.5 miles west of Banchory, is ideally located for exploring Royal Deeside famous for its Highland Games in the summer. There is a wide range of sporting activities available locally, including hill walking, mountain biking, skiing, horse riding, climbing, fishing, there are 9 golf courses and a driving range within 10-30 minutes drive and an outdoor activity centre within 10 miles providing activities including go-karting, quad biking and 4x4 driving.

Banchory, Aboyne, Ballater, Braemar and Aberdeen are all within easy reach by car and provide an excellent range of restaurants and shops. Days out can be planned around the variety of the many gardens and castles in the surrounding area such as Balmoral Castle, Crathes Castle, Drum Castle, Dunnottar Castle and many more.

Aberdeen, the beautiful 'Granite City', 26 miles away offers much of historical and cultural interest.

Farm shop & tea room 1/2 mile, restaurant and pub 2.5 miles.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Aberdeenshire/4613

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Thursday, 11 August 2022

Clyn Glas Holiday Cottages, Cwmhiraeth, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire (Sleeps 1-6)


Clyn Glas Holiday Cottages offers wonderful self-catering accommodation in Cwmhiraeth near Newcastle Emlyn. Nestled in a glorious location overlooking the valley where the Hiraeth stream runs, we truly are an idyllic holiday destination. Our cottages in Carmarthenshire have been recently refurbished to offer high-quality accommodation.

Our two charming cottages each come with its garden, set in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Both cottages have wood-burning stoves and an immersion heater, ensuring you are warm and toasty all year round.

Upper Cottage (Y Bwthyn Uchaf) comes with a gorgeous A-frame bedroom with double and full furniture suites. On the ground floor, there is a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge/diner and a fitted bathroom with a bath, shower, hand basin and a WC.

Lower Cottage (Y Bwthyn Isaf) boasts stunning views across the valley. A spacious kitchen/breakfast room and a lounge/dining room are on the ground floor. A lounge comes with a sofa bedroom and a ground floor cloakroom has a WC.

Each cottage comes with an electric cooker, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer and automatic washing machine, as well as a microwave oven, toaster, sandwich toaster and a kettle. Facilities also include a TV, DVD player and a radio alarm in each bedroom.

The cottages are set on a hill overlooking the pastoral scene of the valley where the Hiraeth stream flows to join the River Teifi. They are excellently situated for bird watching and there are opportunities for walking directly from the cottages, as well as in the wider environment.

The nearest beach is at Aberporth on Cardigan Bay, about 20 mins drive away. The cottages make an ideal centre for the whole of Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, which are rich in coastal and inland beauty spots. Cardigan Bay is famous for its dolphin and seal populations and these may often be seen from the shore or by taking boat trips out from Newquay.

There is much to see and do in the area. Guests may like to take advantage of the fishing (both game and course), which the area offers, and/or the golf courses in the area. The local village of Drefach Felindre is home to the Welsh Woollen Museum, currently undergoing a £2 million refurbishment. There are steam railways operating within a very short distance and numerous attractions and activities available including "Oakwood" and Castell Henllys. The nearest larger towns are Cardigan (Aberteifi), Carmarthen (Caerfyrddin) and Lampeter (Llanbedr Pont Steffan). Guests usually find local shopping more than adequate for their needs.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Carmarthenshire/104

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Thursday, 12 May 2022

Churchwood Valley, Wembury Bay, Plymouth, South Devon (Sleeps 2-6)


Churchwood Valley at Wembury Bay offers outstanding self-catering accommodation in an array of holiday cabins. Our cabins are nestled in a gorgeous natural wooded valley running down to the sea, perfect for a magical break in South Devon. You can visit the bustling city of Plymouth and a range of attractions in the area.

Each holiday cabin has its own plot on the hillside, surrounded by trees, flowering shrubs, hedges and rustic fences. All our cabins have views across the valley, with some looking out over the water meadow or towards the sea.

There's a car parking space near each cabin and private roads and paths give access to the beach, an unspoiled stretch of rock pools and shingle with sand at low tide. Adjoining National Trust land, the beach is no more than a 10-minute stroll away from any of the cabins. Each cabin has garden/decking areas and a patio, perfect for a morning coffee whilst savouring the views.

Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome in each cabin, for a small charge, and dog exercise areas are provided. The following amenities are available at this accommodation:

Modern kitchen with fridge/freezer/full sized cooker and microwave.
Essential cutlery, crockery and glasses.
A fully fitted bathroom or shower room.
Single beds in the main bedroom (which can be pushed together) or doubles, while second bedrooms in larger cabins have two single beds. Lodges have double beds in the main bedroom and singles in the second bedroom.
A flat-screen TV, DVD player and clock radio.
Pillows, duvets, iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner.
Fully equipped with everything for your holiday - including bed linen, but excluding towels.

Churchwood Valley is a haven of peace within an environmental paradise, close to a safe family beach and the South West Coast Path. Our 75 acres include the coast, woodlands and pasture, adjoin farms, National Trust land and the village of Wembury. Sea fishing is available on site. A shop and laundrette is also available onsite.

Our timber cabins and lodges are designed to sit comfortably in the wooded environment while providing modern levels of comfort. Guests often say that being in a chalet in Churchwood is as close as possible to living with nature while having all the comforts of home.

Wembury beach is perfect if you’re looking for an unforgettable family holiday. The beach is great for sunbathing on and there are also lots of rock pools to explore. You can also visit the famous city of Plymouth, home to amazing cliffside walks, gorgeous beaches and peaceful parks.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Devon/2470

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Tuesday, 3 May 2022

Clun Valley Retreat, Clunton, Craven Arms, Shropshire (Sleeps 1-4)


Clun Valley Retreat provides self-catering accommodation, situated in a secluded position in the village of Clunton near Craven Arms at the heart of the Clun Valley in Shropshire.

The apartment can accommodate up to four people and comprises:
Two twin bedrooms.
A shower room with an electric shower and a large airing cupboard.
An open plan kitchen/dining/sitting area.
Washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, electric cooker and microwave.
Sitting area with two large sofas, one of which converts into a double bed.
Television and portable CD/Radio player
All linen is supplied except towels.
Water and electricity are included.

Clunton boasts a village-owned pub offering real ale and home-cooked food within walking distance of our accommodation.

We encourage walkers, cyclists and riders or those who simply want a retreat away from city life. We are conveniently sited for Ludlow, famous for its historic Castle and Michelin starred restaurants. We are also just a drive away from Powys Castle, David Austin Roses and the Severn Valley Railway.

The Long Mynd & Offa's Dyke offer great walking and along with Bury Ditches Hill Fort and Clunton Coppice Nature Reserve form just some of the circular walks on offer from our doorstep.

Being in the middle of a bird-watching site recommended in 'Where to watch birds in the West Midlands, this is a bird watchers paradise. The Granary itself is home to Swifts, while Sallows and House Martins nest in our barns.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Shropshire/12413

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Monday, 4 April 2022

Lower Grimpstonleigh, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Devon (Sleeps 1-4)


Lower Grimpstonleigh offers luxury self-catering accommodation just a few miles north of the market town of Kingsbridge, nestling in a peaceful valley lies Grimpstonleigh. We are near Salcombe and perfect for a magical break in Devon.

The Barns at Lower Grimpstonleigh have now been restored and converted over the past ten years to provide luxury self-catering holiday accommodation to the highest standard set in the heart of South Devon Our sublime self-catering barns are your perfect home away from home in the countryside and offer 6.5 acres to enjoy.

Cider Barn:
The Cider Barn at Grimpstonleigh is a luxurious self-catering holiday cottage suitable for up to 5 people, converted from a medieval stone and thatched barn. Set in an old cider orchard and surrounded by some of the most beautiful natural countrysides in South Devon, this idyllic location, together with supremely comfortable accommodation, makes the Cider Barn the perfect place to enjoy your holiday.

The luxurious Cider Barn offers a stunning mix of contemporary style and country antique furnishings. A handmade shaker kitchen conceals every appliance necessary to make your life easy, while comfy sofas, smart television and limestone bathrooms pamper your need for luxury. Outside there is rattan furniture for al fresco dining

Top Barn:
The Top Barn is a fabulous self-catering holiday cottage suitable for 4 people. Set in an old cider orchard and surrounded by some of the most beautiful natural countrysides in South Devon, our converted barn is idyllically situated and together with our supremely comfortable accommodation, the Top Barn really is the perfect choice for your holiday.

The Top Barn living room is bright and sunny, with floor-to-ceiling French windows leading out to a large patio complete with BBQ and garden furniture. The rustic kitchen, leading off the living room, is arranged in a galley style with plenty of work surfaces and cupboards, as well as every appliance.

When you venture upstairs in the Top Barn you will be greeted by both the light and airy bedrooms which have beamed and vaulted ceilings and are all en suite. The master bedroom overlooks the orchard and has superb views all along the valley.

Both barns come with a range of excellent facilities, including a welcome hamper with lots of treats, handmade soaps, wonderful bed linen, a smart TV and antique pine furniture.

Onsite we have a range of amazing facilities including an indoor heating swimming pool, two crown pavilion gazebos, classic Webber BBQs, an orchard and woods.

We are in the ideal location for discovering all that the area has to offer. Visit the majestic Dartmoor National Park and gorgeous South Devon coastline. Wander around the unspoilt sandy beaches or stroll through the atmospheric woodland. You can head into Kingsbridge, a bustling market town on the Kingsbridge Estuary which is surrounded by stunning countryside and home to interesting shops and restaurants.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Devon/9958

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