Log Cabins to RentLog cabins are self catering accommodation, but that is not a sentence of one week in the kitchen. It’s an opportunity to start the day at your own pace with breakfast as you like it, and to come and go as you please. But it’s lovely to have a restaurant close by so that you only use that kitchen when you want to. The log cabins below will ensure you never feel chained to the hob or the sink.
Situated in a slightly elevated position on the outskirts of the village of Corton Denham on a no through lane, this stylish, semi detached property has views across the beautiful Corton hills. The area is brimming with wildlife, including deer and birds of prey, and offers the perfect base for guests wanting to get away from it all. The village pub is within a mile, making it the ideal pit stop during long walks through the picturesque countryside. For history lovers a visit to Sherborne with its historic abbey and castles is a must, before exploring the many independent shops and restaurants on offer. Other attractions easily accessible include the Air Museum at Fleet, Haynes Motor Museum, plus a wealth of National Trust properties and gardens. On entering this single storey barn conversion you will find a stunning open plan lounge/kitchen/dining room. This is a wonderful space to relax and socialise, with its vaulted ceiling and large windows, which together give the room a fantastic light and airy feel. The lounge area has a wood burner, Smart TV and a cosy seating area. The dining space is adjacent where there are far reaching countryside views to enjoy whilst having leisurely meals. The kitchen area is well equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. A utility room is just next door and houses a washing machine. Each of the three bedrooms benefit from doors which open out to the enclosed garden. The Master bedroom has a super king size zip and link bed (which can be made up as a twin on request), with an en suite bathroom with a bath, handheld shower and WC. The king size bedroom has a Jack and Jill en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC, also accessible from the hallway. Completing the accommodation is the twin bedroom with 1920s style beds which has an en suite shower and WC. Heading outside from the lounge or dining area you will find a patio with garden furniture and a BBQ, the ideal spot for al fresco meals and drinks. Beyond here is a fully enclosed lawn with views across the surrounding countryside. There is off road parking for two cars on the gravelled area to the side of the property.
The farm is situated inbetween the two lovely villages of Butterton and Grindon overlooking the Manifold Valley. Nearby are the towns of Ashbourne, Leek and Buxton with a host of pubs, cafes and restaurants to enjoy. Alton Towers is not far for the thrill seeker. Thores Cave and the Manifold Valley are just a short stroll away leading onto longer walks if you are feeling energetic. Waterhouses and Parsley Haye offer bicycle hire where you can head onto either the Tissington Trail or Manifold Valley. There are many picturesque villages and towns to explore all around with different attractions that would make a great day out for the family. Proceeding up the few steps that lead to the lodge, you enter the porch which opens into the lounge with its impressive double windows and striking views over the surrounding countryside. There is ample comfortable seating, TV/DVD and wood burner which is the perfect recipe for cosy evenings in. Leading through to the kitchen/dining area which has everything you need for a home away from home stay, including electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. The dining table is situated next to the window enjoy breakfast with an amazing view. There are two bedrooms one super king size zip and link (which can be made into a twin on request) and one twin zip and link bedroom (which can be made into a super king size on request). There is a shower room with shower and WC. Outside, there is a raised decked area with seating overlooking the surrounding countryside, a great space to relax as the sun goes down. There is plenty of wildlife can be spotted, if you are quiet. There is ample off road parking for two cars located next to the lodge.
Located on the outskirts of the beautiful town of Cockermouth, famed for being the birth place of William Wordsworth, his home is open to the public. Less than a 10 minute drive away you reach the Lake District National Park, you can explore the wonders that the lakes has to offer, from hiring a boat on Derwentwater to hiking up a mountain or just exploring the Solway Coast and all that the area has to offer. Within the town of Cockermouth, you have a variety of pubs, restaurants and shops to explore making this lodge ideally situated for your visit. You can try your hand at fishing for salmon and trout in the River Cocker directly in front of the lodge just obtain a permit, you can even watch the ponies and sheep as they graze in the adjoining field, a small play area is available for children. Entering the lodge to a lovely light and bright lounge/kitchen/diner with windows looking out across the river, the kitchen area is equipped with a gas oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. The lounge area is spacious and comfortable with a sofa and chairs, TV/DVD and CD. The dining table has seating for four and is adjacent to the kitchen area. Leading from the lounge you can access a separate WC further down the hall and then you have the shower room with shower cubicle and WC. At the end of hallway, you have a single bedroom which can double up as a play room leading onto the double bedroom and the twin. Outside of the lodge you have a large decked area with table and chairs and a BBQ. There is a wonderful view on offer looking across to the river. Off road parking for two cars is available at the side of the lodge.
A beautiful couples retreat in an idyllic village location perfect to relax, unwind and explore Snowdonia National Park, dramatic countryside, historic towns and pretty villages in North Wales. Nearby Bala boasts Wales's largest natural lake, narrow gauge railway, National White Water Centre and a range of restaurants and shops. Nearby Betws y Coed with historic bridges, waterfalls, river pools and hill top lakes, is also full of outdoor activity and craft shops, galleries and public houses. Enjoy walking, climbing, kayaking, sailing and fishing in breath taking scenery. Visit historic towns of Ruthin and Denbigh, have a day trip to Barmouth for fabulous beaches or take the challenges of GYG karting, Snowdonia's Cader Idris, Surf Snowdonia and the Zip World Caverns. This really is an all year round destination. The former stables, with full aspect window, is full of interesting objects, stylish features and stunning rural views. The open plan kitchen/diner is welcoming and cosy with the sofa to cuddle up on and watch TV or a DVD, sink into the armchair in front of the fire with a good book, or just admire the Welsh countryside. If you decide to eat in the well equipped kitchen area, with breakfast bar, it has all you need to prepare a meal from the electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher to all the thoughtful little extras creating a lovely space to cook in. Meander up the stairs to the luxurious double bed with freshly laundered linen, soft dressing gowns and towels. The stylish en suite has a large shower and separate WC. Up the private drive, past the owners home, the property nestles on the gravelled courtyard with superb countryside views. Across the courtyard, you can enjoy alfresco dining in the private patio area with table, chairs and charcoal BBQ with lovely views. There are also a number of shared spaces to sit and relax in the nine acres of grounds. Maybe picnic by the standing stones or at the top of the garden near the trees. If you are bringing your bike there is lockable storage and an outside tap with hose available. Plenty of outside space for your canoe or kayak. The shared, spacious, vaulted ceiling games barn is also accessible from the courtyard and offers a wide range of fun activities to enjoy, including Free View with large wall projection, darts, table tennis, slate bed pool table and high quality hi fi system. Ample private parking on site, within walking distance to the property. Please note that the path leading from the car park is quite steep. The owners have also wilded seven acres of the grounds to make a small sanctuary for wildlife with the creation of a large natural lake, new copses and wildflower meadows. Guests are welcome to walk around the lake but swimming and fishing are prohibited, but a wander through the wildflower meadow on a summer's evening is a real nature lovers treat.
Close to the seaside resort of Filey, this is the perfect family getaway with a wealth of amenities including shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants and some glorious sandy beaches. Walkers and Cyclists are spoilt for choice with coastal paths and the Wolds Way all being easily accessible. Visit the RSPB reserve nearby and the headland with its dramatic chalk cliffs. Explore further afield and visit Bridlington and Scarborough or within an hour s drive Whitby and Robin Hood s Bay, providing many other seaside attractions. Historic Whitby has beaches and the world famous North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway and is also famous for its Captain Cook and Dracula connections. Step into the spacious lounge/kitchen/diner with comfy sofas, the perfect place to relax and plan the activities for the following day, catch up on your favourite TV show or sit back and enjoy a film on the Smart TV, with BT Sports and DVD. In the dining area, enjoy a meal together at the dining table and discuss all you have seen and done during the day. The kitchen area is flooded with light and has a Range electric twin oven and a five burner gas hob, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer and microwave, open the stable style door from the kitchen and let the sunshine stream in. Next to the kitchen doorway there is space to hang your coats and leave those muddy boots, a separate WC is also located just off the kitchen area. Heading upstairs, a turn staircase takes you up to the first floor where you will find two bedrooms, a double and a twin, both enjoying fabulous views over the countryside and out to sea. The shower room and WC is also on this floor. Heading outside, opposite the property there is a patio area with table, chairs and fire pit. There is off road parking for two cars.
Set back from the owner s restaurant and bar, Oak Lodge is easily accessible from the A30 and offers guests the ability to walk from the door straight to the Devon countryside. Okehampton, which is just a 10 minute drive away, has a variety of shops, markets and local shops to browse, as well as some lovely cafes which are perfect for a lunchtime snack. If the weather is bad, the town also offers a leisure centre, with an indoor heated pool, gym, sports hall and dance studio. For the outdoor lover, there are many attractions nearby, from the Granite Way Cycle Track, Meldon Reservoir, Meldon Viaduct and, in Spring, bluebell woods. National Trust s Lydford Gorge, horse riding facilities, golf, fishing and the remains of a Medieval Castle are all close by. The accommodation offers two bedrooms, one double with en suite shower room and WC and one twin bedroom. There is one communal bathroom in the accommodation with a shower over bath and WC. The open plan lounge/kitchen/diner has a Smart TV, electric fire and French doors which open out onto the decking and hot tub. If you prefer to stay in and cook, the well equipped kitchen has an electric cooker and gas hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Outside is a spacious decked area, which has been gated, with garden furniture and a private, hot tub with iPod dock and speakers.Ample parking for cars. There is also a shared children s play area in the nearby inn Please check Inn proprietors prior to using.
The beautiful sands at Woolacombe are a short distance as are the popular beaches at Croyde and Saunton, all providing excellent surfing. Alternatively head over to Ilfracombe, where you can see Damian Hirst s Verity, dine in the quayside restaurants, relax on Tunnels Beaches or enjoy a boat trip along the coast. Walkers are well catered for with nearby access to the South West Coast Path, and Exmoor and the popular Tarka Trail, which offers off road walking and cycling. Other attractions include Watermouth Castle, Lynton Cliff Railway and National Trust Arlington Court. On entering the retreat, via electronic wooden gates you are immediately aware of the quality, style and thought that has gone in to the creation of this stunning holiday home. Stepping into the property the lounge/kitchen/diner highlights the beach life in its glazed splashback depicting Woolacombe Sands, underfloor heating throughout makes it great for breaks at any time of year, equipped with everything you could possibly need, comfy sofas, dining table and electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, Smart TV and Bose music system wired throughout the property. French doors open onto your own private patio. Walk through the lounge area to the king size bedroom with Smart TV and en suite double shower, WC and sensor lighting so as not to disturb your partner during the night. There are also French doors that lead out to your private patio. Stepping outside, your private patio area has stylish planting and mood lighting which makes using your private hot tub a unique experience with garden furniture and views over adjacent fields. Private off road parking for one car (additional parking is available if required).
This former barn has been stylishly fitted and furnished, providing a comfortable holiday home yet boasting an array of period charm and features. With walks and amenities close by it provides a perfect base for families and couples alike. Nearby is the cliff side village of Clovelly, with its whitewashed cottages and winding cobbled street down the hillside to the harbour where pubs, shops and restaurants can be enjoyed with the local fishermen showing off their daily catch. Hartland, boasts a selection of craft and pottery shops, cafes, restaurants as well as some of the most spectacular coastline views in the British Isles from Hartland Point. Situated a short drive away is the picturesque seaside village of Westward Ho!, known for its beautiful beach and unique pebble ridge which is also linked to Northam Burrows. RHS Rosemoor, The Milky Way and Wake Park are also make for a great day out. Enter into the stone built barn, the ground floor greets you with a spacious lounge with beamed ceiling and door leading out to the garden. The fully equipped kitchen and dining room is light and airy and there is a shower room with toilet on this floor. Upstairs there is a spacious king size bedroom with beautiful beamed ceiling and a twin bedroom with the beams running throughout. Outside is an enclosed garden with decked area, garden furniture and BBQ. Leading on from the garden you have access to the owners 8 acres of peaceful grounds including a small lake to enjoy.
This cottage is located just 5 miles from the pretty fishing harbour at Boscastle and is a short drive from some of the sandy beaches for which Cornwall is famed. Within easy reach of towns such as Port Isaac, the picturesque location for the TV series Doc Martin, and Bude, a popular seaside town with its choice of restaurants, bars and shops, the location is perfect for exploring this stunning part of Cornwall. Entering this property, you will feel far removed from the outside world, with its muted tones and chic Scandinavian styling. The open plan living area comprises a lounge/kitchen/diner and is just the place to get away from it all and cosy up by the wood burner, whilst watching the surround sound TV or perhaps a DVD box set. The kitchen area has everything you will need for your break with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment and washing machine, and is a great place to make use of the local seafood. The property s bedroom is a chic and stylish double, whilst the bathroom has a shower over bath and WC, and follows the same understated decor as the rest of the house. Outside there is a shingled seating area, with picnic table and bench, a lovely place to enjoy alfresco meals or a sundowner on a summer evening. Off road parking is provided.
Ideally located in the midst of the West Cornwall countryside, this cottage is within easy reach of the county s northern and southern coastline. To the north, the nearest beach is Gwithian, while Praa Sands is the closest on the south coast. Lively St Ives and Marazion, home to St Michaels Mount, are also close by, as well as a number of fantastic restaurants, bars and pubs. There s many great days out within easy reach including the Minack Theatre, Tate St Ives and Land s End. Enter this beautifully presented reverse level open plan holiday property into the hall. The perfect place for all your holiday home essentials, from walking boots and wellingtons, to sun hats and sandals. From the hall doors lead off to the bedrooms, bathroom and a staircase to the lounge/kitchen/diner. Heading up the stairs to the first floor you'll be greeted by this impressive main living area. The lounge area, a perfect place to cosy up for that film night, a good read or for those cooler months relax and hunker up to the glow of the wood burner. The kitchen combining country living chic with a boutique feel is well equipped, perfect to knock up that family treat, comprising of a range style oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Leading into the dining area with seating for ten is perfect for that lazy breakfast or why not dress to impress for that family celebration. Heading back downstairs to the bedrooms and bathrooms. The five bedrooms, all with TVs consists of, the master king size room with en suite shower and WC, two twin bedrooms, another king size room and a further king size with large windows overlooking the gardens. The bathrooms complete the accommodation all on the ground floor and are finished to a high specification. The bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC and the shower room with WC. Walking outside this wonderful property has large grounds for everyone to enjoy and benefits from a hot tub, a spectacular detached BBQ lodge and for the younger members a wooden climbing frame. There is also off road parking for several cars.
