Log Cabins to RentOwning a hot tub at home costs money and effort. Having a hot tub on holiday is an effortless treat. When it comes to pampering yourself, there are few things in life more indulgent than soaking in hot water full of bubbles, quite possibly with a glass of wine by your side watching the sun set over a neighbouring hill. Getting out is always a test of your willpower, but the log cabins below will enable you to meet the challenge.
A bespoke handcrafted double shepherd s hut nestling amidst the mature woodlands of a country mansion. Relax and unwind in the peace of the gardens and the private hot tub that overlooks the River Evan. Dual aspect windows let the light flood into the open plan kitchen/living area. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing stay in this double shepherd s hut which is located on the edge of the picturesque town of Moffat. The town has a rich heritage and is also recognised as a Dark Sky location, so it s a wonderful place to admire the stars. Moffat boasts an array of local quirky shops, a monthly farmer's market, friendly pubs and numerous eateries. There is an interesting museum, an 18 hole golf course and a beautiful park with a boating lake, a putting green and an interactive water feature: Moffatasia. Explore the huge selection of local walking and bike trails with breathtaking views. Othe places of interest include Grey Mare s Tail Nature Reserve, one of the UK s highest waterfalls plunging 60 metres and leading to Loch Skeen, St Mary s Loch and the Devil s Beef Tub, all of which are within 17 miles. Drive down the private road and through the glorious grounds of the country mansion, and you will find the bespoke handcrafted double shepherd s hut, nestling in between the trees just in front of Evan Water. The shepherd s hut is named after the first owner of the Mansion Thomas George Bishop of Beattock. Climb the three steps up and make your way into the smart and stylish accommodation. There is an open plan lounge/kitchen area, where you can enjoy cooking in the well equipped kitchen. When supper is ready, dine at the spacious glass topped table. Relax in the lounge where you can enjoy a movie on the TV or sit back with a local dram or locally crafted beer. There are two bedrooms to choose from; a double and a twin which has amazing views of the pond and Evan Water. Both bedrooms share a bright shower room. Outside, there is a slabbed patio area that has a roomy picnic bench and patio furniture. Relax under the stars in the bubbling hot tub with beautiful views
Cairngorms Cottage is a beautifully finished cottage located on the sensational Cairngorms Castle Estate. With modern interiors and three bedrooms, it sleeps up to 6 guests and is perfect for a family holiday. There are four other cottages and a castle on the estate, sleeping up to 47 guests in total! It is a wonderful location for a special event or celebration. Each holiday property enjoys total privacy and access to the whole magical estate.
Cairngorms Castle and the Estate have a fascinating history. The first map showing a building on the site was published between 1747 and 1755. The origins of the estate appear to have been Cairngorms Cottage which was built as a hunting lodge and inhabited by the Shaw family from the late 1700’s. Cairngorms Castle was built in the early 1860’s, commissioned by Lord Clyde, Queen Victoria’s banker and designed by Her Majesty’s architect from Balmoral. The estate sold in 1867 at a traditional ‘Roup’ for a reduced price of £10,000 as advertised in the Times! Guests staying on any of the properties on the 200 acre estate enjoy beautiful scenery and the freshest of air on this dreamy estate. You can fish for rainbow and brown trout or take a trip out on the estate’s private loch in the five person dinghy or fish for salmon or stroll along the River Shee which runs through the estate. Skiers and snowboarders enjoy the close proximity of the famous Glenshee Snowsports Centre ten miles away and walkers love the sensational 64 mile CateranTrail, the second stage of which passes through the estate. You can take a beautiful moorland route to the Tail’s highest point between Strathardle and Glenshee enjoying breathtaking views of the lush glens and rugged peaks. Cairngorms Castle is also a wonderful base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park with its choice of 55 Munros, four of which are the highest mountains in the UK. Those less active can enjoy the very scenic, spectacular drive along the 90 mile Snowroads stretch, starting at nearby Blairgowrie and driving to the Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey.
Guests staying at Cairngorms Cottage enjoy a wonderful open plan living space, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The decor is beautiful with natural colour palettes and contemporary furnishings. The living area offers a wood burner, perfect for cosy evenings on the sofa playing family games. The rich tan leather sofas are very comfortable for watching the large 52 inch television with Sky sports and movies. The contemporary beech kitchen is well-equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, electric oven, hob and microwave, ideal for preparing delicious family meals. Guests can eat inside at the modern dining table and chairs or alfresco in warmer weather, on the deck.
Cairngorms Cottage enjoys three bedrooms, two of which are located on the ground floor along with the living space. The master boasts a zip and link bed which can be set up as twins if you do not want it as a super king-size bed. The other room is a sweet single though it does have a foldaway bed which can be used for an extra guest. All beds in this delightful cottage are beautifully adorned with luxury linens and lovely soft furnishings. The ground floor bedrooms share a modern shower room with a walk-in shower. Upstairs you will find a characterful twin bedroom in the eaves with its own en-suite shower room. It is a delightful room, ideal for two children.
You will create special memories staying in this cottage and enjoying the sizeable private garden with its stream running through. There is a wonderful decking area with alfresco dining and a new, splendid hot tub. Just imagine lazing in the warm bubbling waters with a glass of fizz enjoying the mesmerising scenery in front of you!
Guests staying at Cairngorms Cottage enjoy a very warm welcome with a starter pack of logs, slippers and luxury toiletries. Families with infants can borrow travel cots, highchairs and stairgates on request. Cairngorms Cottage is within easy distance of Braemar, Pitlochry, Dundee and Perth. The peace, tranquility and beauty of this magical estate is perfect to refresh your mind, body and soul. That hot tub will be waiting for you, freshly filled with hot water!
The fabulous Cairngorms Cottage is located on the Cairngorms Castle Estate in the heart of Glenshee, a spectacular, lush green glen. It enjoys the most breathtaking mountain scenery and very fresh air. The Estate is situated on the southern fringe of the Cairngorms National Park, just 2 hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Glenshee translates as ‘The Valley of Peace’ and is known fondly by the the locals as ‘the fairy glen’. The area is famous for its fantastic variety of activities including walking, angling, shooting, golf, cycling and also winter sports. Mountain biking, falconry and pony trekking are also available. The fantastic Glenshee Snowsports Centre is just ten miles from the cottage. If that is not enough to get the adrenaline flowing, Nae Limits offer an impressive range of water and land adventures including white water rafting, river tubing and quad biking.
The scenery is absolutely spectacular. The 64 mile Caterlan Trail passes through the estate and takes you to the highest point of the trail with sensational panoramic views of the mountain peaks and deep green glens. The Cairngorms National Park offers scenic drives and 55 Munroes to climb. They are ideal for beginners and experienced hill walkers alike. Kayakers and canoeists enjoy the challenging network of rivers. Instructor led beginner sessions can be arranged.
Golfers are not left out. There are over 100 fantastic courses including Braemar, the highest course in Scotland and possibly the most beautiful. The Cairngorm Mountains rise up each side of the course. The championship courses at Rosemount and Blairgowrie and the world famous Gleneagles, St Andrews and Caroustie are all within easy reach.
The Cairngorms Castle Estate enjoys a fishing stretch of just under a mile with excellent salmon and trout fishing for novice and experienced fishers on the River Shee. The Shee Water is located at the head of the River Ericht tributary of the whole Tay system and has had a consistently strong run for 40 years. The Ericht has a fish counter on it which regularly sees 10,000 to 15,000 fish through in a season which usually runs from May to August. There is also rainbow and brown trout fishing in the estate’s private loch with the estate’s dinghy available for guests to enjoy.
Another popular excursion is a trip to a distillery. Gin lovers adore the Persie Gin Distillery which is just six miles from the castle. Chocoholics can treat themselves at the award-winning Chocolatier Iain Burnett’s gift shop.
The nearby towns of Blairgowrie and Pitlochry are very attractive. They are an easy drive and offer excellent amenities and plenty of attractions, including the Fish Ladder and Festival Theatre in Pitlochry.
Without actually experiencing the wonders of the Dalnaglar Castle Estate, you cannot really understand how refreshing and relaxing it is. The estate’s 200 acres offer peace, tranquility, many fabulous activities and a breathtakingly beautiful landscape. With two attractive bedrooms, Caterlan Cottage offers a haven of tranquility amongst this vast area of natural beauty. It is ideal for a small family or two couples who want to get away from it all and perhaps try their hand at swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hill walking, cycling and so many other outdoor pleasures. The views from the doorstep of Caterlan Cottage are phenomenal plus you have the added indulgent treat of a wonderful hot tub in the garden! It will have been re-filled with hot water awaiting your arrival. What a great start to your holiday!
Inside this dazzling white rendered gem, you will discover a fabulous, newly refurbished kitchen and dining area, a bright and airy living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The kitchen is very well-equipped and includes a fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, electric oven and hot and microwave to complete the cream shaker-style units and its wooden worksurface. The living room enjoys a comfy leather sofa and armchairs, all perfectly positioned to enjoy the huge wall-mounted television with its Sky sports and movie channels.
One of the twin bedrooms is located on the ground floor, a smart room with an en-suite shower room and lovely garden views. Your beds are adorned with luxury linens and delightful soft furnishings. There is a separate shower room downstairs for the upstairs twin. Both bathrooms are very smart in dazzling white and with large walk-in showers. The remaining bedroom is upstairs with a gorgeous vaulted, beamed ceiling. This bedroom enjoys a wonderful character and ambience. It is open at the top without a doorway.
Your enclosed garden enjoys a comfortable seating area for alfresco dining with a view, plenty of space for children to play and your fabulous hot tub. This is a lovely property that boasts a heavenly spot with views of the southern Cairngorms. What more could you ask for?
There are four other cottages and a castle on the Cairngorms Castle Estate, sleeping up to 47 guests in total! It is a wonderful location for a special event or celebration. Each holiday property enjoys total privacy and access to the whole magical estate. Your friends might want to join you and take another of the cottages. Cairngorms Castle and the Estate have a fascinating history. The first map showing a building on the site was published between 1747 and 1755. The origins of the estate appear to have been Cairngorms Cottage which was built as a hunting lodge and inhabited by the Shaw family from the late 1700’s. Cairngorms Castle was built in the early 1860’s, commissioned by Lord Clyde, Queen Victoria’s banker and designed by Her Majesty’s architect from Balmoral. The estate sold in 1867 at a traditional ‘Roup’ for a reduced price of £10,000 as advertised in the Times! Guests staying on any of the properties on the 200 acre estate enjoy beautiful scenery and the freshest of air on this dreamy estate. You can fish for rainbow and brown trout or take a trip out on the estate’s private loch in the five person dinghy or fish for salmon or stroll along the River Shee which runs through the estate. Skiers and snowboarders enjoy the close proximity of the famous Glenshee Snowsports Centre ten miles away and walkers love the sensational 64 mile CateranTrail, the second stage of which passes through the estate. You can take a beautiful moorland route to the Tail’s highest point between Strathardle and Glenshee enjoying breathtaking views of the lush glens and rugged peaks. Cairngorms Castle is also a wonderful base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park with its choice of 55 Munros, four of which are the highest mountains in the UK. Those less active can enjoy the very scenic, spectacular drive along the 90 mile Snowroads stretch, starting at nearby Blairgowrie and driving to the Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey.
The delightful Caterlan Cottage is located on the Cairngorms Castle Estate in the heart of Glenshee, a spectacular, lush green glen. It enjoys the most breathtaking mountain scenery and very fresh air. The Estate is situated on the southern fringe of the Cairngorms National Park, just 2 hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Glenshee translates as ‘The Valley of Peace’ and is known fondly by the the locals as ‘the fairy glen’. The area is famous for its fantastic variety of activities including walking, angling, shooting, golf, cycling and also winter sports. Mountain biking, falconry and pony trekking are also available. The fantastic Glenshee Snowsports Centre is just ten miles from the cottage. If that is not enough to get the adrenaline flowing, Nae Limits offer an impressive range of water and land adventures including white water rafting, river tubing and quad biking.
The scenery is absolutely spectacular. The 64 mile Caterlan Trail passes through the estate and takes you to the highest point of the trail with sensational panoramic views of the mountain peaks and deep green glens. The Cairngorms National Park offers scenic drives and 55 Munroes to climb. They are ideal for beginners and experienced hill walkers alike. Kayakers and canoeists enjoy the challenging network of rivers. Instructor led beginner sessions can be arranged.
Golfers are not left out. There are over 100 fantastic courses including Braemar, the highest course in Scotland and possibly the most beautiful. The Cairngorm Mountains rise up each side of the course. The championship courses at Rosemount and Blairgowrie and the world famous Gleneagles, St Andrews and Caroustie are all within easy reach.
The Cairngorms Castle Estate enjoys a fishing stretch of just under a mile with excellent salmon and trout fishing for novice and experienced fishers on the River Shee. The Shee Water is located at the head of the River Ericht tributary of the whole Tay system and has had a consistently strong run for 40 years. The Ericht has a fish counter on it which regularly sees 10,000 to 15,000 fish through in a season which usually runs from May to August. There is also rainbow and brown trout fishing in the estate’s private loch with the estate’s dinghy available for guests to enjoy.
Another popular excursion is a trip to a distillery. Gin lovers adore the Persie Gin Distillery which is just six miles from the castle. Chocoholics can treat themselves at the award-winning Chocolatier Iain Burnett’s gift shop.
The nearby towns of Blairgowrie and Pitlochry are very attractive. They are an easy drive and offer excellent amenities and plenty of attractions, including the Fish Ladder and Festival Theatre in Pitlochry.
The heavenly Dalnaglar Castle Estate boasts 200 splendid acres offer peace, tranquility, many fabulous activities and a breathtakingly beautiful landscape. Sitting in a wonderful elevated position with stunning views of the southern Cairngorms, Glen Cottage offers beautiful living space and three bedrooms, perfect for a family or friends holiday. This is a holiday for those that want to get away from it all and perhaps try their hand at swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hill walking, cycling and so many other outdoor pleasures. The views from the doorstep of Glen Cottage are phenomenal plus you have the added indulgent treat of a wonderful hot tub and alfresco dining in the garden! Your hot tub will have been re-filled with hot water awaiting your arrival. What a fabulous start to your holiday!
Glen Cottage offers flexible sleeping with two of the bedrooms enjoying zip and link beds that can either be set up as super king-size beds or twins. This is ideal if you are taking a holiday with a group of friends. Two of the bedrooms are located on the ground floor. They are delightful with minimalist styling and gorgeous linens on the beds. They share a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower. Upstairs you will find the final twin bedroom with its characterful, vaulted ceiling, ensuite shower room and lovely countryside views.
Downstairs, guests enjoy sociable open plan living with wonderful character and style. Evenings can be spent curled up on the sofa and chairs in front of a roaring open fire while watching the wall-mounted 70 inch television with its Sky sports and movie channels. The contemporary kitchen is very well-equipped, ready to prepare some delicious feasts and hearty Scottish breakfasts. It offers a dishwasher, double oven, hob and microwave. The washing machine is kept in a cupboard in an adjacent hallway. Guests can dine indoors or out on the deck.
The garden is wonderful with splendid Cairngorms views and plenty of space for children to play. You will be itching to discover the whole estate with its many charms. There are four other cottages and a castle on the Cairngorms Castle Estate, sleeping up to 47 guests in total! It is a wonderful location for a special event or celebration. Each holiday property enjoys total privacy and access to the whole magical estate. Cairngorms Castle and the Estate have a fascinating history. The first map showing a building on the site was published between 1747 and 1755. The origins of the estate appear to have been Cairngorms Cottage which was built as a hunting lodge and inhabited by the Shaw family from the late 1700’s. Cairngorms Castle was built in the early 1860’s, commissioned by Lord Clyde, Queen Victoria’s banker and designed by Her Majesty’s architect from Balmoral. The estate sold in 1867 at a traditional ‘Roup’ for a reduced price of £10,000 as advertised in the Times! Guests staying on any of the properties on the 200 acre estate enjoy beautiful scenery and the freshest of air on this dreamy estate. You can fish for rainbow and brown trout or take a trip out on the estate’s private loch in the five person dinghy or fish for salmon or stroll along the River Shee which runs through the estate. Skiers and snowboarders enjoy the close proximity of the famous Glenshee Snowsports Centre ten miles away and walkers love the sensational 64 mile CateranTrail, the second stage of which passes through the estate. You can take a beautiful moorland route to the Tail’s highest point between Strathardle and Glenshee enjoying breathtaking views of the lush glens and rugged peaks. Cairngorms Castle is also a wonderful base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park with its choice of 55 Munros, four of which are the highest mountains in the UK. Those less active can enjoy the very scenic, spectacular drive along the 90 mile Snowroads stretch, starting at nearby Blairgowrie and driving to the Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey.
The delightful Glen Cottage is located on the Cairngorms Castle Estate in the heart of Glenshee, a spectacular, lush green glen. It enjoys the most breathtaking mountain scenery and very fresh air. The Estate is situated on the southern fringe of the Cairngorms National Park, just 2 hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Glenshee translates as ‘The Valley of Peace’ and is known fondly by the the locals as ‘the fairy glen’. The area is famous for its fantastic variety of activities including walking, angling, shooting, golf, cycling and also winter sports. Mountain biking, falconry and pony trekking are also available. The fantastic Glenshee Snowsports Centre is just ten miles from the cottage. If that is not enough to get the adrenaline flowing, Nae Limits offer an impressive range of water and land adventures including white water rafting, river tubing and quad biking.
The scenery is absolutely spectacular. The 64 mile Caterlan Trail passes through the estate and takes you to the highest point of the trail with sensational panoramic views of the mountain peaks and deep green glens. The Cairngorms National Park offers scenic drives and 55 Munroes to climb. They are ideal for beginners and experienced hill walkers alike. Kayakers and canoeists enjoy the challenging network of rivers. Instructor led beginner sessions can be arranged.
Golfers are not left out. There are over 100 fantastic courses including Braemar, the highest course in Scotland and possibly the most beautiful. The Cairngorm Mountains rise up each side of the course. The championship courses at Rosemount and Blairgowrie and the world famous Gleneagles, St Andrews and Caroustie are all within easy reach.
The Cairngorms Castle Estate enjoys a fishing stretch of just under a mile with excellent salmon and trout fishing for novice and experienced fishers on the River Shee. The Shee Water is located at the head of the River Ericht tributary of the whole Tay system and has had a consistently strong run for 40 years. The Ericht has a fish counter on it which regularly sees 10,000 to 15,000 fish through in a season which usually runs from May to August. There is also rainbow and brown trout fishing in the estate’s private loch with the estate’s dinghy available for guests to enjoy.
Another popular excursion is a trip to a distillery. Gin lovers adore the Persie Gin Distillery which is just six miles from the castle. Chocoholics can treat themselves at the award-winning Chocolatier Iain Burnett’s gift shop.
The nearby towns of Blairgowrie and Pitlochry are very attractive. They are an easy drive and offer excellent amenities and plenty of attractions, including the Fish Ladder and Festival Theatre in Pitlochry.
Estate living is just the best! Being able to wander out of your attractive, welcoming cottage to 200 acres of lush forests, meadows, a private loch, rivers and fabulous nature trails certainly blows the cobwebs away and offers a totally refreshing and relaxing stay. Munro Cottage offers 3 bedrooms sleeping up to 5 guests. The cottage has been attractively refurbished and boasts easy open plan living together with a large grassed garden and a new hot tub where you can soak, mesmerised by the breathtaking countryside panorama. Munro Cottage is located on the fabulous Cairngorms Castle Estate. There are four other cottages and a castle on the estate, sleeping up to 47 guests in total! It is a wonderful location for a special event or celebration. Each holiday property enjoys total privacy and access to the whole magical estate. Perhaps you should ask friends to take another of the cottages and enjoy with wonderful estate together?
Munro Cottage is built on one single level so is ideal if any of your group have mobility issues. The living space is open plan in design with a modern kitchen with excellent appliances at one end, a dining area in the middle and a comfy living space at the far end. The cottage offers a huge wall-mounted television with Sky sports and movie channels for your enjoyment. The living area is bright and cheerful with plenty of natural light flooding in.
All of the bedrooms are decorated in natural, calming hues. Two are set up as twins and the remaining bedroom is a cosy single room. One of the twin bedrooms enjoys its own en-suite bathroom with a power shower and the other boasts a spacious Jack and Jill bathroom with doors opening to the bedroom and the hallway so that the single room also has use of it.
Though the interiors are neat, tidy and smart, guests staying at Munro Cottage tend to spend most of their time outdoors in good weather. The estate is stunning and the views from your enclosed garden are beautiful. At the end of a busy day there is nothing better than a long soak in your hot tub with a glass of fizz! The tub will be ready for your arrival with fresh hot water. You will be captivated by the ducks on the duck pond and the surrounding natural beauty. You can even take two of your furry friends along to enjoy the holiday!
Cairngorms Castle and the Estate have a fascinating history. The first map showing a building on the site was published between 1747 and 1755. The origins of the estate appear to have been Cairngorms Cottage which was built as a hunting lodge and inhabited by the Shaw family from the late 1700’s. Cairngorms Castle was built in the early 1860’s, commissioned by Lord Clyde, Queen Victoria’s banker and designed by Her Majesty’s architect from Balmoral. The estate sold in 1867 at a traditional ‘Roup’ for a reduced price of £10,000 as advertised in the Times! Guests staying on any of the properties on the 200 acre estate enjoy beautiful scenery and the freshest of air on this dreamy estate. You can fish for rainbow and brown trout or take a trip out on the estate’s private loch in the five person dinghy or fish for salmon or stroll along the River Shee which runs through the estate. Skiers and snowboarders enjoy the close proximity of the famous Glenshee Snowsports Centre ten miles away and walkers love the sensational 64 mile CateranTrail, the second stage of which passes through the estate. You can take a beautiful moorland route to the Tail’s highest point between Strathardle and Glenshee enjoying breathtaking views of the lush glens and rugged peaks. Cairngorms Castle is also a wonderful base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park with its choice of 55 Munros, four of which are the highest mountains in the UK. Those less active can enjoy the very scenic, spectacular drive along the 90 mile Snowroads stretch, starting at nearby Blairgowrie and driving to the Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey.
The fabulous Munro Cottage is located on the Cairngorms Castle Estate in the heart of Glenshee, a spectacular, lush green glen. It enjoys the most breathtaking mountain scenery and very fresh air. The Estate is situated on the southern fringe of the Cairngorms National Park, just 2 hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Glenshee translates as ‘The Valley of Peace’ and is known fondly by the the locals as ‘the fairy glen’. The area is famous for its fantastic variety of activities including walking, angling, shooting, golf, cycling and also winter sports. Mountain biking, falconry and pony trekking are also available. The fantastic Glenshee Snowsports Centre is just ten miles from the cottage. If that is not enough to get the adrenaline flowing, Nae Limits offer an impressive range of water and land adventures including white water rafting, river tubing and quad biking.
The scenery is absolutely spectacular. The 64 mile Caterlan Trail passes through the estate and takes you to the highest point of the trail with sensational panoramic views of the mountain peaks and deep green glens. The Cairngorms National Park offers scenic drives and 55 Munroes to climb. They are ideal for beginners and experienced hill walkers alike. Kayakers and canoeists enjoy the challenging network of rivers. Instructor led beginner sessions can be arranged.
Golfers are not left out. There are over 100 fantastic courses including Braemar, the highest course in Scotland and possibly the most beautiful. The Cairngorm Mountains rise up each side of the course. The championship courses at Rosemount and Blairgowrie and the world famous Gleneagles, St Andrews and Caroustie are all within easy reach.
The Cairngorms Castle Estate enjoys a fishing stretch of just under a mile with excellent salmon and trout fishing for novice and experienced fishers on the River Shee. The Shee Water is located at the head of the River Ericht tributary of the whole Tay system and has had a consistently strong run for 40 years. The Ericht has a fish counter on it which regularly sees 10,000 to 15,000 fish through in a season which usually runs from May to August. There is also rainbow and brown trout fishing in the estate’s private loch with the estate’s dinghy available for guests to enjoy.
Another popular excursion is a trip to a distillery. Gin lovers adore the Persie Gin Distillery which is just six miles from the castle. Chocoholics can treat themselves at the award-winning Chocolatier Iain Burnett’s gift shop.
The nearby towns of Blairgowrie and Pitlochry are very attractive. They are an easy drive and offer excellent amenities and plenty of attractions, including the Fish Ladder and Festival Theatre in Pitlochry.
If you are looking for a luxurious, romantic countryside retreat where you can relax, spend time together and step away from all of life’s pressures, then Tenterden Hideaway is a very good bet. This gorgeous, one bedroom, idyllic haven certainly lives up to its name. It really is hidden away amongst corn fields and vineyards, deep in the heart of the luscious Kent countryside. There is no one else around. You can relax on your patio by the firepit, in your indulgent hot tub or in the lounge with the trendy glass walls pulled back to bring the outside in. You will be captivated by the light and the dreamy Romney Marsh on the horizon. Peace and quiet are a given, the only thing you will hear is the early morning bird call or perhaps the bubbles of your hot tub. This is where you will rediscover romance in the heart of nature.
Though you are nestled deep in the fields, Tenterden is just down the road. In the heart of the Weald of Kent, it is a town rich in history and brimming with unique shops, charming cafes and attractive buildings. Tenterden was an important wool trading centre in the 13th century and became very prosperous. At that time, Tenterden had access to the sea at Smallhythe, then a centre for shipbuilding. Tenterden was incorporated into the prestigious Federation of Cinque Ports. The local museum tells the town’s story. Gorgeous Georgian buildings share Tenterden’s streets with tall Victorian house and tiny cottages. The town carries a timeless air.
Tenterden Hideaway has been beautifully designed to make the most of the gorgeous panorama. It features huge picture windows and fabulous floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, drowning this Kent gem in natural light as well as opening an entire corner of the house to nature. Guests can sit back in their world of muted greys and creams with splashes of vibrant colour, cosy with the warmth of the sun or the wood burning stove. There are luxurious sheepskin throws, a footstool to rest your tired limbs and high vaulted ceilings with beams to capture your eye. The living space is open plan in design with a contemporary kitchen at the far end. It is a great space with trendy metro tiles, a marbled worksurface, a delightful shelf system and all that you need for your self-catering break. An industrial style dining table and chairs is perfect for your breakfast and evening meal.
Your gorgeous bedroom enjoys a giant picture window which takes up almost the entire wall, offering magnificent country views and brightening your space. Stylish contemporary furnishings complement the exposed original brick features and traditional barn doors. Your kingsize bed is beautifully dressed in luxurious linens. You will wake to the best vistas ever knowing you are alone with that sensational view. Your sliding doors open to a luxurious ensuite bathroom with exposed brick walls and a wet room shower.
Outside, you can enjoy the bubbles of your hot tub and a firepit on chilly nights while you watch the sun go down and the stars starting to appear. This really is a very private, magical spot to enjoy nature and romance. If it is possible to tire of it, you can venture afield to explore the soft, fine sands of Camber Sands or the historic town of Rye.
Tenterden Hideaway enjoys a sensational countryside spot, far away from anyone though close to the picture postcard town of Tenterden. There are numerous timeless villages around including Wye, Chilham, Pluckley, Rolvenden and Biddenden. Walkers love the calm beauty of Wye which is home to the charming New Flying Horse Inn. The gorgeous fifteenth century Chilham often doubles as a movie set, as does Pluckley, the quintessential Kent village used for filming The Darling Buds of May. Biddenden enjoys its famous vineyards where you can enjoy a tour.
Tenterden is known as the ‘Jewel of the Weald’. It enjoys a wealth of attractive architecture, excellent shopping and a fascinating history. It boasts tree-lined greens where you can browse the unique shops looking for gifts, crafts, books and antiques. To discover more about this historic town, you can visit the local museum or board a nostalgic ride back in time on the Kent and East Sussex Railway. You can steam to Bodiam Castle and visit the 16th century half-timbered home of the 19th century Shakespearean actress Dame Ellen Terry.
Wine lovers are in for a treat when staying at Tenterden Hideaway. There are many vineyards around including Tenterden’s own. The most famous Kent vineyard is the Chapel Down Vineyard, England’s leading winemaker. It is open to visitors throughout the year. You can enjoy tastings, tours and masterclasses. The vineyard also boasts the Curious Brewery, home to the beer and cider arm of Chapel Down. Also popular are the Biddenden Vineyard, the Mount Vineyard, the Chartham Vineyard, the Terlingham Vineyard and the Hush Heath Winery, a family run vineyard that produces award winning wines. You can easily book an expert-led tour through their beautiful vineyards, apple orchards and ancient oak woodlands. There are also many local farm shops selling local produce.
Those that enjoy shopping may want to head to the recently expanded Ashford Designer Outlet where you can pick up designer labels at bargain prices. There are also many restaurants to eat there. Train enthusiasts might want to give the shopping a miss and head to the Ashford Borough Museum instead where they can learn about Ashford’s railway heritage and history. There is a pop-up model railway exhibition to look at too.
There are plenty of walks from Tenterden Hideaway. You can head off on stunning trails on the North Downs Way, Pilgrims Way, Greensand Way and Saxon Shore Way. You will discover landscapes filled with Kentish apples, pears and cherries, vineyards, ancient woodlands and finally the south coast beaches.
You are close enough also to visit Sissinghurst Castle Garden, a historic, poetic, iconic refuge dedicated to beauty. Vita Sackville-West, poet and writer and Harold Nicolson, her diplomat and author husband, fell in love with Sissinghurst Castle and created the famous gardens. Harold’s architectural garden planning and Vita’s colourful, abundant planting reflect the romance and intimacy of her writing. Sissinghurst Castle Garden was the backdrop of a colourful history from a time as a prison in the 1700’s to a home for the women’s land army. The gardens are so popular entry is by timed ticket so you need to plan in advance.
Hythe, the coastal market town on the edge of Romney Marsh offers a delightful beach, the lovely Brockhill Country Park and the famous Port Lympne Reserve. The authentic safari experience is unlike a normal zoo. Over 90 species and 766 animals roam within the 600 acres. There are big cats, gorillas and primates roaming free.
Elm Cottage holds a wonderful location nestled within beautiful Somerset countryside, ideal for families wanting to explore the great outdoors either on foot or on bicycle! While the location is ideal for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, the town of Ilminster with its variety of helpful amenities, including shops and family-friendly restaurants, is less than a five-minute car journey away.
The recently renovated cottage has been beautifully modernised to an incredibly high standard by its current owners who have carefully preserved its original charm with character features such as the exposed brickwork, old oak and elm beams, and a wood-burning stove, remaining untouched. Elm Cottage boasts a quirky upside-down layout, the impressive open-plan living accommodation is situated upstairs to allow guests to make the most of indoor-outdoor living with the bi-fold doors leading out to the terrace. The kitchen comes fully-equipped with all the tools you could possibly need to create delicious meals, while the cosy sitting area with its wood-burning stove makes the perfect space to retire to after action-packed days spent exploring the surrounding countryside. The cottage can comfortably accommodate up to thirteen guests across its six well-appointed bedrooms, which are located on the ground floor. Five of the bedrooms feature en-suite facilities and can either be set up as twins or super-king double rooms, making them ideal for friends or couples to share. The remaining bedroom features bunk beds and an additional pull-out single bed, ideal for children or teens to share, guests staying in this room can make use of the bathroom across the corridor.
Outside, open the large bi-fold doors and enjoy delicious barbecues al fresco on the terrace, the toasty fire pit will keep everyone warm well into the evenings. There is also a magnificent wood-fired hot tub, perfect for long, indulgent soaks while admiring the countryside views at any time of the year.
Elm Cottage is situated in a tranquil spot just a 5-minute drive from the town of Ilminster where a wide variety of helpful amenities, including shops and restaurants, can be found. There are a selection of excellent pubs in the vicinity, such as The Barrington Boar, Dinnington Docks, Lord Poulett Arms, or Five Dials. We also recommend the micro-brewery at Stocklinch, Stocklinch Ales, which is open for visitors on Friday evenings after 7pm and Sunday lunchtimes.
There is plenty to see, do and explore in the surrounding area. Barrington House, a National Trust house with gardens open to the public, is nearby, as is Dillington House. The Dennis Chinaworks in Shepton Beauchamp are also very close and worth a visit, for the tea rooms as much as anything else! There are several local cider producers whose orchards and presses are worth seeing, Perry’s Cider in Dowlish Wake being one, and Julian Temperley’s cider and cider brandy distillery over at Burrow Hill another. A little further away the beach at Lyme Regis and walks along the Jurassic coastline are 40mins or so to the South, while the Hauser and Wirth gallery near Bruton is 40 mins or so to the East.
Set just a 10-minute walk from the beach, across the Northam Burrows Country Park, the impressive Northam House offers a modern holiday home for six. With a light and fresh feel, this property offers ample outdoor space where you can take a soak in a wonderfully tempting hot tub.
You will feel instantly relaxed at Northam House, as you recline on the rattan furniture in the terrace seating area or enjoy an evening barbecue. An upper balcony looks out over this area, from where you can walk straight inside to the open-plan living space. Supremely spacious and filled with natural light, this area includes enough comfy lounge seating for everyone, as well as TV and Wi-Fi.
An island separates the lounge area from the kitchen and dining space, where you have an oven, microwave, coffee machine, dishwasher and more. The chic acacia wood table offers both chair and bench seating.
With three bedrooms, Northam House is ideal for a family or smaller group. Two of the bedrooms feature king-size beds and an en suite shower room, while the third has twin beds. A separate bathroom with bath and shower is available to all. Situated on the ground floor, the two king rooms also offer direct access to the terrace.
Wonderfully well equipped and supremely styled, Northam House enjoys a fine location too, with the golden-sand beach of Westward Ho! just a few minutes from your door. A popular surfing spot, the beach is well set up for visitors and ideal for families. Nearby you will find a go-karting track and adventure golf course, as well as the real thing at the Royal North Devon Golf Club.
Head further up the coast and you can discover many more fantastic beaches, with the likes of Woolacombe, Ilfracombe and Croyde Sands within driving distance. Sitting prettily on the River Torridge, the town of Bideford is around 10 minutes from Westward Ho! As well as all the amenities you may need, it offers an Art Gallery & Museum and Railway Heritage Centre.
An incredible area of natural beauty, North Devon offers wonderful beaches, gardens and a host of heritage attractions, ensuring it will always be a pleasure to get out and about.
Much of North Devon (and a portion of neighbouring Somerset) is within the bounds of Exmoor National Park, and the area is filled with scenic walking and hiking routes stretching all the way to the coast. There’s the opportunity to spot wildlife including the famous Exmoor ponies, as well as exploring more than 1000km of trails.
One of the highlights of the northern coast is Lynton, overlooking Lynmouth. The two are connected by a water-powered Cliff Railway – a good way to travel between them as it’s a steep walk. This beautiful stretch of coast is much loved and the area’s popularity with visitors ensures there are plenty of characterful places to eat.
Water sports and cycling are amongst the activities on offer, along with golf and tennis, while steam trains are the way to travel on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. The nearby Valley of the Rocks is a great choice if you fancy a bracing coastal walk.
About 20 minutes’ drive west of Westward Ho!, the pretty fishing village of Clovelly is privately owned, and well worth visiting. This charming, traffic-free village sits on cliffs, with donkeys roaming the cobbled streets, a couple of nice pubs serving good food, two museums and a still-active harbour bringing in crabs and lobsters – this little place even hosts the ‘Lobster and Crab Feast’ each year. There is a small admission charge to visit the village, which includes admission to sights such as the lovely Clovelly Court Gardens.
The town of Bideford offers good dining and shopping possibilities, including twice-weekly markets at its historic Pannier Market building, and bargains from well-known names at the town’s outlet shopping centre, Affinity. A big family favourite is the adventure and wildlife park, The BIG Sheep, just outside Bideford, which brings together all sorts of outdoor activities, including actual sheep racing.
To appreciate the beauty of the North Devon coast, head for Braunton Burrows, one of the largest systems of sand dunes in the UK. As well as being very big indeed, Braunton Burrows is notable for its abundance of wildlife, with butterflies, birds, lizards and 470 species of flowering plant. Alongside the Burrows, you will find the wonderful beach of Saunton Sands. Suitable for families, swimmers and surfers, the beach has the curious claim to fame of appearing in Robbie Williams’ Angels video.
Fans of gardens can visit the likes of 50-acre Castle Hill Gardens near Barnstaple, set beside a lovely, ochre-coloured mansion house, or the Italianate terraces of Tapeley Park in the village of Instow, just outside Bideford. South Molton’s Quince Honey Farm does exactly what it says on the jar – you can learn all about bees and enjoy a honey tasting too.
Aside from the manor house, Mountain Coach House is the largest accommodation on the astonishing Pontardawe Country Estate. With four bedrooms in total, this fantastic nineteenth century Georgian coach house sleeps up to eight guests. It is comprised of two neighbouring holiday cottages, interconnected to create one large, four bedroomed holiday home. Mountain Coach House sits alongside a picturesque mountain stream alive with wild trout, dippers and grey wagtails and edged with bluebells, daffodils, rhododendrons and hazel trees growing wild. The river runs through the estate on its way to Swansea Bay. The views from the back doors of the coach house are of the stream, a pretty bridge, weeping ash, flowering rhododendron and traditional farmyard buildings. Being two adjoining cottages, Mountain Coach House enjoys two of almost everything, except for the welcome, indulgent hot tub in the garden. This superb, characterful property is ideal for groups of friends or a large family wanting to enjoy a unique holiday experience. Once you have stayed on the Pontardawe Country Estate, you will understand why families return over and over again!
As well as pretty gardens and the hot tub, Mountain Coach House enjoys a four poster bed in one of the bedrooms, a wood burning stove and lots of wonderful images of how the property was in time gone by. The fabulous one hundred and twenty acre Pontardawe Country Estate sits in the ancient hamlet of Cilybebyll, surrounded by beautiful rolling Welsh countryside. The historic estate boasts links to the descendants of Welsh Kings, Arthurian legend, tales of the Mabinogion, the Norman invasion, the Earls of Pembrokeshire, Winston Churchill’s secret army, eighteenth century prisons, Charles II, the tea plantations of Ceylon, coal mining, the Industrial Revolution and much more. A World War II hideout, used by Churchill’s Secret Army was found in the estate’s private bluebell woodland and gained recognition as a Scheduled Ancient Monument of national importance. In addition to its superb grounds, the Pontardawe Estate boasts the gorgeous manor house, Pontardawe Country House, as well as a number of other holiday cottages that Oliver’s Travels also feature. Guests can book each of these individually or for a special celebration, you may want to consider booking a selection of the cottages with or without the manor house. Guests staying at the cottages are free to roam the estate, enjoying the beautiful natural scenery and its amazing wildlife. The estate is brimming with woodland walks, farm trails, green fields, bluebell woods, rivers and stunning picnic spots. When you have had enough you can head to the splendid Brecon Beacons, the Gower Peninsula, museums and numerous delightful towns and villages. A shop, post office and pub can be found in the charming village of Rhos one mile away and the 24 hour supermarket is in Pontardawe, two miles away.
Mountain Coach House lies at the end of a long tree lined drive and forms part of the estate courtyard. It is dog friendly so you can take your well-behaved furry friend along to enjoy this special place. Mountain Coach House is bright and airy yet cosy and very comforting. It offers a very warm and inviting ambience. The bedrooms all enjoy fabulous views, either of the French Chateau-like manor house or the giant beech trees that give way to sheep grazing in the parkland or the soothing river, abundant with wildlife. Downstairs there are two warm and cosy living rooms, two country kitchens and two toilets. As well as modern amenities the coach house offers many enchanting nods to the past. The white archway and circle that adorn the property are telling signs to its past life. You can feel the history in this lovely property. The living rooms are very cosy with comfy sofas, chairs, televisions with plenty of channels, glowing stoves and delightful colour palettes. They are wonderful rooms to nestle down in, enjoy your holiday books, enjoy family games or to peruse the excellent guest information booklets to decide how to spend your holiday week. If children are tired after a busy hiking or beach day, they can watch a movie in one room while the adults chill in the other. Upstairs, guests enjoy two master bedrooms, two twin bedrooms and two bathrooms, all enjoying wonderful character and splendid views.
The gardens are delightful, especially with the hot tub sitting centre stage on a Gwrhyd sandstone patio, a beautiful local stone valued for its fossilized ripple patterns that formed in a tropical lagoon many millions of years ago. There is plenty of room for alfresco dining. Guests enjoy the tranquility of this beautiful location, only interrupted by birdsong and the soothing sounds of the babbling brook.
Mountain Coach House offers a unique holiday experience that families and friends can enjoy together while exploring this magical region and the estate’s fabulous acres.
Mountain Coach House enjoys a fabulous position on the one hundred and twenty acre Pontardawe Country Estate in the tranquil hamlet of Cilybebyll, close to the village of Pontardawe. The estate is full of forests, rivers, bluebell woods, sprawling fields, bird nesting boxes, beautiful picnic spots, a stately manor house and other holiday cottages. It is the perfect rural retreat between the Gower Peninsula and the Brecon Beacons National Park. The estate courtyard where many of the cottages are located is bounded by the upper reaches of the picturesque River Clydach and on the other side by green parkland pastures grazed by sheep and cows. The high hills of blue pennant sandstone provide the backdrop to an idyllic and tranquil scene. Mountain Coach House enjoys a fabulous spot where you can dine alfresco watching the lambs and enjoy fabulous sunsets over the parkland. Guests booking Mountain Coach House are free to roam the estate including its award winning bluebell woodland. The estate’s farm walk is a circular walk for guests which meanders from the doorstep of Parkland Cottage towards the summit of Mynydd Marchywel and back. En route, guests follow mountain streams, climb over stiles, explore the bluebell woods and traverse lazy green fields. On a clear day, the panoramic vistas include the Swansea Valley, Swansea Bay, the Bristol Channel and the Brecon Beacons National Park. The cottage is an excellent base for those that want to explore the landscapes by bike. The Afan Forest and Bike Park Wales are easily accessible. There is a golf course close by for golf fans and the supermarket in Pontardawe is open 24 hours for those late night emergencies. There is also a village pub within walking distance.
The beautiful Swansea Bay coastline and the Gower Peninsula with its idyllic secret coves in and glorious stretches of fine sand is just twenty minutes drive away. You should not miss a trip to the iconic, award winning Rhossili Bay with its dramatic, panoramic views and excellent hiking paths. Rhossili has been described as ‘The supermodel of British beaches’ by The Independent and has won numerous accolades from UK Travel Writers including the best spot for a picnic. The Times listed the beach as ‘The UK’s No.1 dog friendly beach’ so if you do have your furry friend with you, you should definitely go. At low tide the beach is enormous and it is possible to walk across to Llangennith or even to the Worms Head. It is steep to walk down to the beach so it is not suitable for pushchairs or visitors with mobility issues.
The Victorian seaside village of Mumbles with its promenade, shops and restaurants is worth a visit and for those that want to stay outdoors, the National Showcaves of Wales and the Vale of Neath’s spectacular waterfalls are nearby. Guests enjoy visits to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the Glamorganshire Heritage Coast, both less than half an hour away.
Mumbles was one of Dylan Thomas’ many stamping grounds and is the home of some world class ice cream. Mumbles is steeped in history with its lighthouse being built in 1794. It also boasts a Victorian pier and Oystermouth Castle which sits on the hilltop overlooking the sea. There are lovely boutique shops and galleries including the gorgeous Lovespoon Gallery and the Gower Gallery. No visit to Mumbles would be complete without sampling some ‘fresh off the boat’ seafood, its handmade chocolates and its fantastic ice creams.
Nestled quietly in the gorgeous hamlet of Little Langdale in the sensational Little Langdale Valley, Langdale House packs a punch with even the most discerning of guests. With breathtaking views of the Fells including the Wrynose Pass and Lingmoor, a glorious garden which includes a wildflower meadow, a spectacular furnished terrace and a hot tub, five luxury bedroom suites, three stunning living areas, a utility room and a chef’s dream of a kitchen, Langdale House is an astonishing, idyllic retreat.
Little Langdale is separated by the Lingmoor Fells from Great Langdale. It is a very pretty hamlet with a cosy pub, the Three Shires Inn, just a short walk from the house. From this little corner of paradise, you can enjoy Cumbria’s breathtaking, panoramic vistas, indulge in active pursuits - if Langdale House was an Alpine chalet it would be described as ski in and ski out, with numerous walks, cycle and adventure routes accessed from its doorstep! Enjoy lake cruises, visit spa resorts, spot film locations, unwind and enjoy delicious food. With UNESCO World Heritage status, England’s largest National Park, the Lake District enjoys a wealth of history, inspiration and a spectacular backdrop of lush valleys, hillsides and lakes. For an indulgent treat, the fabulous Langdale Estate Hotel & Spa is only 13 minutes drive away. Within easy reach are Windermere and Coniston Water, Lakeland’s flagship shop, Low Wood Water Sports Centre, the World of Beatrix Potter, Grizedale Forest, Newby Bridge Aquarium and the fascinating Lakeland Motor Museum so there is something for everyone.
Langdale House is extremely popular with its brilliant location, luxuries, amazing views and fantastic amenities. If it is available you should probably book it fast! The house sleeps up to ten guests in lavish modern comfort. Here you will enjoy beauty, tranquility and those views. You will create magical holiday memories and unwind totally. There is so much space for a large group with plenty of separate living spaces so that you can slope off with the Sunday newspapers and a cup of tea for a quiet read or children can watch a movie without disturbing the adults. The main living space is open plan in design and overlooks the terraced garden along with fabulous views of the valley. A large, contemporary corner sofa sits in front of a wonderful slate feature wall and modern real flame gas fire. At the far end of the room, guests can dine with a view on the giant dining table that comfortably seats the whole group. Light floods through the two sets of French windows and the windows ensuring that this dreamy space is light and airy. The grey hues throughout are complimented by yellow scatter cushions and curtains. At the rear of the property is the colourful family room with an equally sumptuous sofa and chairs in striking orange tones and more wonderful views. It is the perfect spot to enjoy a movie on the giant wall-mounted television. Again, two sets of floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to the garden. In addition, there is a stylish snug. The kitchen will delight the chefs in your group with its six ring range cooker and other excellent appliances. It is a sociable space with a breakfast bar and seating. The kitchen even has its own set of French windows providing direct access to the patio and garden. You may even want to indulge yourselves by taking a private chef for a special meal. Alex Beard, a three star Michelin trained chef, is available during your stay to cook amazing meals using fresh, locally supplied ingredients. Please note that this is subject to his availability and guests booking directly, early booking recommended. The handy utility room offers a washing machine and tumble dryer.
The five fabulous bedroom suites are comprised of two masters with super kingsize beds, French windows and Juliet balconies, one bedroom with a kingsize bed and two with two double beds. All of the beds are beautifully adorned with luxury linens and gorgeous soft furnishings together with superb mattresses. Each of the bedrooms enjoys a fabulous, immaculate ensuite bathroom and the most amazing countryside views. What a joy to wake up here! One of the super king bedrooms boasts an ensuite with a walk-in shower and a dressing room and the other, at the top of the house, enjoys a characterful vaulted ceiling and a super stylish open bathroom with a contemporary freestanding bath. The room with the kingsize bed also boasts and ensuite with a walk-in shower. One of the twin rooms enjoys a beautiful freestanding bath as well as a walk-in shower and the final room, again with characterful beams and a vaulted ceiling, enjoys a walk-in shower. You really will not mind which room you have. They are all beautifully decorated and brilliantly finished. The twins enjoy two lavish double beds, such a good deal if you have one of those to yourself!
The outdoor spaces of Langdale House are superb. With a terrace boasting a luxury garden sofa, hot tub, Gas fired Webber barbecue, sun loungers and fabulous panoramic views, a dazzling wildflower meadow, lush lawns and beautiful borders, you won’t find much better. You can even take your furry friends to Langdale House knowing that there is dog proof perimeter fencing. There is plenty of space for five cars and two electric car charging points.
You really will not regret booking this gorgeous, much loved family home that has been owned by the same family for three generations. It has been extensively renovated and is full of either precious antique or ultra contemporary furnishings. Along with its outstanding valley views, it definitely offers the holiday of your dreams.
Langdale House enjoys a fabulously scenic location in the tranquil, pretty hamlet of Little Langdale in the stunning Little Langdale Valley. The hamlet is surrounded by valleys, hills and lakes as well as spas, restaurants, charming pubs and some excellent attractions. You will find many places to eat and drink including the local Three Shires Inn. The traditional slate inn was built in 1872, taking its name from its location. The boundaries of the old counties of Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire met at the Wrynose Pass. Just down the road is the wonderful Langdale Estate Hotel & Spa, a thirty five acre estate with a gym, pool, steam room, sauna and tennis courts and just a little further, in Windermere, is the Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa. It boasts two excellent restaurants, Atrium and Blue Smoke on The Bay as well as a fabulous range of spa days. The Langdale Valley is stunning and very peaceful. When driving around you will pass Blea Tarn, the Wrynose Pass, the Hardknott Pass and the River Brathay which runs down the middle of the valley from Little Langdale Tarn, via Colwith Force to Elterwater. The tarn is of glacial origin and is surrounded by high hills. You can park at Low Tilberthwaite and walk to the tarn. If you want to enjoy the Lake District scenery and not drive, you can take a Mountain Goat sightseeing tour.
You will be itching to get on one of the lakes. The Low Wood Water Sport Centre on Windermere offers flyboarding, sailing, boat hire, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, wake boarding and paddle boarding. Windermere Lake Cruises leave from Bowness Pier, Ambleside Pier and Lakeside Pier taking visitors out onto the water for 45-90 minutes. There is also self-drive motorboat hire and rowboat hire.
For those that love shopping, the famous flagship store of Lakeland is located in Windermere with endless gift and gadgets as well as an excellent first floor cafe with splendid views over the Lakeland Fells. Windermere is a fantastic destination all year round. Bustling with shops and wonderful dining experiences, it is just wonderful. The towns of Windermere and Bowness have been a magnet for visitors since Victorian times. Hayes Garden World offers another wonderful shopping experience with gifts. It is especially lovely over Christmas.
Children love the water adventures, hiking and the magical World of Beatrix Potter at Bowness-on-Windermere. Its interactive exhibits tell the story of Beatrix Potter’s writing and her importance to Lakeland conservation. Beatrix Potter’s 17th century home, Hill Top House, near Sawrey, Ambleside is managed by the National Trust.
Coniston Water is the third largest lake in the Lake District by volume after Windermere and Ullswater and the fifth largest by area, being five miles long by half a mile wide. Coniston Village is known for The Old Man of Coniston, rising dramatically behind the houses in the village centre. Coniston is great for walkers and climbers. There are two public launch services on Coniston Water, the Coniston Launch and the National Trust’s Steam Yacht Gondola. Arthur Ransome based his children’s book Swallow and Amazons on locations around the lake. The Monk Coniston estate, owned by Beatrix Potter, and given to the National Trust on her death, stretches from Coniston to Skelwith Bridge. It boasts the famous beauty spot Tarn Hows.
