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Log 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.

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Cornish Cart House 2

Cornwall, South West of England

Cornish Cart House From £804 Availability

If you are looking for a romantic stay in super cool, stylish accommodation, this little gem in the heart of Cornwall is a wonderful bet. It is absolutely stunning. It is situated in the village of Mitchell between Newquay and St Austell. This central location is brilliant for accessing and exploring the whole of Cornwall. Both the north and south coast are within easy striking distance with four or five stunning beaches just 15 minutes away. This beautiful holiday home is just two minutes walk from the local Plume of Feathers pub, a renowned dog-friendly pub serving delicious country-pub fare.

It is rumoured that this lovely building was once used by Sir Walter Raleigh to house his horses and cart during his time as elected Burgess of the Borough of Mitchell. Cornish Cart House is a wonderful example of a restoration of an interesting building. Stylishly converted, it is now a wonderful, bright and airy holiday retreat with nods from the past and ultra-modern, trendy accents.

The living space is open plan with a wonderfully high vaulted ceiling and gorgeous beams. Large picture windows and numerous skylights illuminate the brilliant white space which could equally serve as an impressive art gallery. It certainly showcases the handpicked furniture and accessories. You can relax on sumptuous tan leather sofas watching the huge wall-mounted smart television. The anthracite contemporary kitchen offers top-notch appliances and a cool breakfast bar with swanky bar stools. It matches the anthracite exterior, continuing the beautiful colour schemes throughout this dreamy home. Beautiful lighting hangs from the beams with a slight industrial feel.  

The heavenly bedroom continues the grey theme with fabulous ‘cloud’ wallpaper decorating the feature wall. This wonderful room offers a super king bed which can be ‘un-zipped’ with prior notice to make twin beds as well as trendy freestanding clothes hanging space and another smart television. The vaulted ceiling and warm, atmospheric beams are delightful. Though minimalist in design throughout, Cornish Cart House is eye-catching and will certainly bring a smile to your face. Every detail has been brilliantly thought through. The bathroom is immaculate, complete with a large walk-in shower and fabulous marble effect tiles, another beautiful aspect.

Cornish Cart House offers one car parking space on the paved area at the front.

Cornish Cart House is located in the heart of Cornwall with excellent access to both the north and south coast beaches and attractions. Mitchell is a small village though it does have a pub and a local convenience shop. You can get to an M&S Food Hall very quickly as well as a Waitrose within 10 minutes.

On Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast, the harbour town of Newquay has previously been voted as ‘One of the Nation’s Favourite Seaside Towns’ in a prestigious Which survey, ‘Best Family Holiday Destination’ by readers of Coast Magazine and ‘Best Seaside Towns for Families’ by Days Out with the Kids. Newquay is one of Cornwall’s favourite holiday destinations with some of the finest sandy beaches in the country. If boasts some fantastic restaurants, seven miles of golden sand and many attractions. It’s laid back charm is delightful. The town is home to some of the world’s best water sports competitions including the Boardmasters Festival and surfing championships.

Slightly further down the rugged North Cornwall Coast lies the lovely village of Perranporth. Nestled amongst rolling hills in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Perranporth offers three miles of golden sands, clear waters, spectacular cliff walks and famous surf. Perranporth Beach is beautiful. You can take a surfing course at the well reputed Watering Hole Surf School. There are many events and activities, from the famous annual triathlon to the annual music festival Tunes in the Dunes. Perranporth is surrounded by countryside that inspired Winston Graham’s swashbuckling Poldark novels. The South West Coast Path can be accessed just a few minutes from the village offering arguably some of the most spectacular coastal views and ocean vistas in the country. You can take a 3.5 mile walk on the path from Perranporth to St Agnes experiencing the mining heritage as well as exploring the birdlife and wild flowers. The Perranporth Museum is very interesting with displays of the mining history, shipwrecks and lots more including an actual old Cornish cottage kitchen.

If you head in the opposite direction, you may like to visit St Austell or Mevagissey. The curves of St Austell Bay are golden with beaches and are a haven for watersports. Mevagissey is a delight with its working fishing harbour plus there are the lovely suntraps of Portmellon and Goran Haven. Not to be missed is the enchanting Fowey with its little ferry boats. The south coast is a green and gold tapestry of wooded hills and secluded coves where enchanting fishing villages are hiding. There are pilgrim trails, sleepy farms and ancient stones. You can visit the Eden Project, sail in a regatta or ride, as Daphne du Maurier did, far from crowds on a moor as old as time.

Saxlingham Cottage 4

Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk, East of England

Saxlingham Cottage From £973 Availability

You feel as though you have gone back in time at the idyllic, Grade II listed Saxlingham Cottage. With parts of this atmospheric cottage dating back to the 15th century, you will enjoy a fabulous holiday in the richness of Saxlingham Cottage’s rustic heritage. Situated deep in the South Norfolk countryside, the cottage’s location means that you can explore both the North Norfolk coastline and the fabulous Suffolk Heritage Coast as well as the wonderful market town of Norwich and the surrounding countryside. With two charming bedrooms, this cottage sleeps four guests.

Saxlingham Cottage has been magnificently refurbished to provide excellent, comfortable accommodation with all the modern comforts you could hope for. Charm and rusticity are truly the immediately apparent themes as you walk through the house. Characterful beamed walls, vaulted and beamed ceilings, pamment tiled floors, an inglenook fireplace and exposed flint and brick walls all offer charm and wonder. Saxlingham Cottage offers such a warm and inviting ambience, it is pure magic.

The kitchen diner is just a few steps down from the charming entrance lobby. It is atmospheric and features an electric range cooker within the large inglenook fireplace, country styled kitchen units, warm traditional pamment tiles on the floor, an old pine dining table and a gorgeous terracotta palette on the walls, perfectly matching the pamment tiles. The kitchen then follows a narrow, winding staircase to the first floor sitting room. It is this room, with its beamed vaulted ceiling, exposed wall timbers and ancient wooden floor boards where guests can enjoy the full magic of this wonderful cottage. Chesterfield sofas, stag heads and ancient cabinets displaying old china complete the picture. The low windows offer delightful village views.

Saxlingham Cottage boasts two quaint double bedrooms, one on each of the floors. The ground floor bedroom enjoys a brass double bed surrounded by ancient beams. It sits alongside the family bathroom with its corner bath and shower overhead. The second bedroom is nestled under the eaves and is equally atmospheric with an iron framed double bed.

Beyond the kitchen you will find an intimate, secluded courtyard adorned with pretty, colourful plant pots, mature shrubs and fragrant jasmine climbing the walls. It is a great spot to dine alfresco or enjoy a pre-dinner drink. To the front of the cottage you will find a bench to enjoy the sunshine and village views as well as an outdoor dining set. The village is charming and nearby you can enjoy the Boudicca Way Trail, fishing on the Taswood Lakes or a shopping trip to Norwich.

Saxlingham Nethergate is one of the principal historic villages in South Norfolk. It is a large, traditional village which is very welcoming and boasts a village cricket team. It is close to the vibrant city of Norwich and the iconic Norfolk Broads. The nearby Stoke Holy Cross offers fine dining if you want a delicious meal.

The Boudicca Way runs from Norwich to Diss, walking roughly 36 miles through beautiful, unspoilt South Norfolk landscapes. It passes through a series of pretty villages including Saxlingham Nethergate as well as Shotesham and Pulham Market as well as some fascinating historical sites.

Taswood Lakes offer UK carp fishing at its very best. Nestled in the Tas Valley it is exclusive, picturesque and tranquil. There are four main carp lakes, Spring, Grove, Heron and Broadwing, all of which are available to fish on a day ticket. The number of anglers are limited so you need to book in advance but how amazing would that be, to catch that fish of a lifetime! There is also swimming and shower facilities.

Norwich is a delight with cosy pubs where delicious craft beers are made on the premises, an excellent dining scene, its renowned open-air market and Norwich Cathedral which stands in all its majesty with the ancient beauty of stained glass windows, a booming organ and hushed cloisters. The cathedral is set is peaceful grounds surrounded by grassy squares and handsome houses. It is a viewing station for the peregrine falcons that nest in the cathedral’s spire. Norwich also boasts dozens of churches from its medieval heyday, some of which have been repurposed into cultural and exhibition spaces such as the Norwich Arts Centre. The Forum is a huge glass edifice and the home of BBC Norwich as well as being a thriving library and boasting restaurants and a bustling cafe.

Locals often refer the Norfolk Broads area as ‘Broadland’. The beautiful Rivers Yare, Ant, Waveney, Chet and Bure meander their leisurely way through Norfolk and Suffolk connecting beautiful inland lakes, creating waterways and wetlands that make up The Norfolk Broads. Wildlife is abundant and conservation has been very successful in reintroducing species such as otters and herons that struggled for some time to survive. To the eastern side of the Norfolk Broads, the sandy beaches and stunning coastline caress the Broads at Horsey Mere with the salt water of the North Sea coming within a hare’s breathe of the the fresh water. Grey and common seals thrive on the shoreline. Boat hire is very popular and an absolute must!

Guests can enjoy visiting the magical North Norfolk endless beaches and huge skies as well as the stunning Suffolk coastline. Southwold lies between the pretty resort of Aldeburgh and the bustling town of Lowestoft and is an easy drive from Saxlingham Cottage. Southwold is home to the famous Adnams Brewery who offer brewery tours and tastings throughout the year. It is well known for its picture postcard beach huts and its iconic pier. Visitors enjoy various boat trips with the Coastal Voyage being one of the most popular. At high speed, the boat is put through formidable paces in a 30 minute tour where you will enjoy marsh harriers, herons, gulls and possibly osprey.

The Sotterley Estate is an extensive, tranquil wooded parkland, home to a number of wonderful attractions. It hosts wonderful events such as the Sotterley Country Fair, music concerts and outdoor cinema experiences. There is a pony club on the estate as well as the Hundred River Farm and Maze, a fabulous family day out.

The charming market town of Beccles is also worth a visit. It boasts small market squares and winding streets brimming with quirky independent shops, fabulous restaurants and delightful cafes. Visitors can hire canoes, kayaks or day boats from Hippersons Boatyard to explore the River Waveney or take a guided tour aboard a skippered boat. Beccles Lido is wonderful from spring to autumn with its outdoor heated pool sitting alongside the meandering river. There are many pretty riverside walks through the Waveney Valley or you can head northwards and explore the Beccles Marshes. You may even catch a show or a concert at Beccles Public Hall. There is an antiques street market twice a year in May and August when vendors set up over 100 stalls. Beccles is surrounded by fantastic views of the Southern Broads amongst rolling countryside.

Three Oaks Barn 4

Guestling, East Sussex, South of England

Three Oaks Barn From £1424 Availability

You will gaze in wonder as your stroll around this fabulous two bedroom holiday home. The ancient wooden beams have been lovingly restored creating a glorious mix of lofty living, country living and modern comforts. Four guests will be astounded by the stylish spaces offered to them in this countryside gem. Not only that, there are 350 magnificent acres of woodlands, meadows, hedgerows and streams brimming with wildlife. You will not need to go anywhere though the wonders of Hastings, Rye and Camber Sands all await and are on the doorstep. Broad Oak & Brede offers fabulous countryside living.

You will certainly be back in the heart of nature in this country retreat. Most of the rooms in this exceptional holiday home offer wondrous views of this pastoral paradise and you will be able to listen with delight to the birdsong soundtrack and gaze at the night stars. What a heavenly location!

Three Oaks Barn dates back to the 18th century and has been stunningly restored. With soaring oak beams rising to vaulted ceilings, modern floor-to-ceiling doors and windows illuminating the magical space and sumptuous furnishings, guests will enjoy a week of total relaxation. The gorgeous country kitchen comes complete with all mod cons, a Rayburn for that authentic rural touch, wooden beams and a fabulous dresser. It is open plan in design with a wonderful dining area enjoying brilliant views. A rich leather sofa is perfectly positioned in the central double height area to relax and read your holiday book while the Sussex sunlight dazzles the space. The living room offers squishy sofas and chairs that enjoy the views and the wonderful log burning stove. The oak floors are adorned with plush Persian rugs. A perfect place to disappear with the Sunday newspapers! The snug offers front-row meadow views.

A custom-built oak staircase leads you to two gorgeous bedrooms, styled in rustic elegance and both sporting wooden beamed vaulted ceilings. Such character! One boasts a king-size bed and the other twins. Both offer generous, immaculate, tiled en-suite bathrooms plus there is a downstairs wet room. The landing shows the mastery of the craftmanship of this sensational home at its best. If you have any extra guests, Three Oaks Barn also offers a comfy sofa bed.

Outside you can meander through the meadows, stroll by the stream, dine alfresco and listen to the wildlife all around. At night time you can admire the Milky Way in all its full natural glory. Don’t forget to keep those windows open to catch the early morning birdsong, it is an absolute delight!

Broad Oak & Brede is a small village in East Sussex, between Hastings and Tenterden, whose history is closely tied in with Brede. In 1030 the Manor of Brede was granted to the Abbey of Fecamp in Normandy and until 1416, Brede was controlled by the Abbey. It is outside of Hastings and not far from Rye and the gorgeous Camber Sands.

Hastings has a fascinating history. It was attacked by the French during the Hundred Years War and in 1377, a second attack all but destroyed the town. The Old Town’s architecture ranges from Medieval to Victorian with one of the oldest buildings, the Court House, being built around 1450. The town boasts many passages and narrow streets known as the twittens, many cafes, bars and restaurants and some excellent shops and art galleries. The Castle, originally built by William the Conqueror, lies in ruins at the top of West Hill and can be visited using the steepest funicular railway in Britain. The Hastings Museum and Art Gallery boasts an exhibition dedicated to American Indians, Grey Owl, an early conservationist who came from Hastings and John Logie Baird who pioneered television in Hastings. There are many architectural and cultural attractions including a theatre, parks and gardens. Hastings hosts man events including the Hastings Half Marathon, the Jack in the Green Festival, Hastings Beer Festival, Coastal Currents and the Old Town Carnival.

Rye, a Medieval citadel huddled against invaders and the sea, is today home to a myriad of art, curiosities and cosy pubs and restaurants. They serve the best that Sussex has to offer. Built on timeless tales and smuggled secrets, Rye offers charm and intrigue with nooks and crannies to explore and distant views across Romney Marsh to enjoy. St Mary’s Church tower is open to the public and offers the best viewpoint to show the warm terracotta roofs of the many timbered houses. These ancient, characterful buildings, cobbled streets and secret passages attract film crews in search of historical settings for period productions. The Rye Castle Museum was originally a bottling factory and now boasts a unique 18th century fire engine as well as relics from the town’s shipbuilding past. The Rye Harbour Nature Reserve has a wonderful network of criss crossing footpaths on the saltmarsh and shingle ridges with fabulous views across to Camber Sands and the cliffs of Hastings Country Park. It is a twitcher’s paradise with five hides where you can watch the wildlife. You can take boat trips or lessons in windsurfing, dinghy sailing or paddleboarding from Rye Watersports.

Camber Sands is a fabulous beach in the village of Camber. It is the only sand dune system in East Sussex, east of the estuary of the River Rother at Rye Bay, and stretches 3 miles to just beyond the Kent border.

Whitby Chapel 8

Whitby, North Yorkshire, North of England

Whitby Chapel From £1432 Availability

If you have ever thought about staying at a renovated ancient church or chapel, you have the opportunity to enjoy just that at the dreamy, stylish Whitby Chapel. It offers luxurious lifestyle, total elegance and supreme comfort, all with a dash of relaxed rural. Whitby Chapel offers four sensational bedrooms, including a very lavish, extravagant master bedroom suite, so sleeps eight lucky guests. It is located on the outskirts of Whitby with lovely independent shops at the end of the road.

Just wait until you discover the exquisite treats in store! Whitby Chapel is truly a haven of relaxation with the delights of Whitby on your doorstep. The chapel is a fabulous example of what is possible when contemporary design meets period elegance. There are so many fabulous nods to building’s past such as the church pew in the entrance, arched doorways, the original church organ and fabulous arched chapel windows. Whitby Chapel was once the centre of the village community. It is absolutely fascinating to imagine the chapel as it was compared the luxury haven it is today.

The open plan living and dining room features gorgeous tan leather sofas facing the golden draped windows, the original church organ where one of your group might enjoy tickling the ivories, a welcome modern log burner and chandeliers casting a soft, dappled light. Complimentary chocolates can be found on the repurposed alter table.

The sophicated, stylish kitchen offers all the modern appliances you could wish for, blended perfectly with original feature doors and arched profiles. It also offers a wood burning stove for traditional country kitchen warmth and a breakfast bar where guests can keep the chef company. Modern floating, spiral staircases take you from floor to floor. One leads to a lovely snug with its library for a quiet read and a gaming console for some family fun.

The magnificent master is a palatial retreat with beautiful arched chapel windows, an emperor sized bed and an open, luxurious en-suite bathroom. A secret spa is also waiting to be found with underfloor heating beneath the gorgeous travertine tiles, a double Jacuzzi bath, sauna, massage table and a rain shower, a picture of lavishness. The remaining four bedrooms are also gorgeous with luxury linens and exquisite styling. There is one with a king-size bed and the remaining two boast zip and link beds which can be set up as super kings or twins. Each bedroom offers its own delightful merits with wallpapered feature walls, exposed beams or charming sloping ceilings. The bathrooms are top-notch with freestanding baths or deluxe rainfall showers.

Outside, Whitby Chapel boasts a large garden with a huge lawn and wonderful alfresco dining and lounging.

There is more to Whitby than meets the eye with its fascinating history! It is famous for its connections to Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Captain Cook. It boasts a Gothic culture with quirky narrow cobbled streets, independent shops and the majestic ruins of Whitby Abbey overlooking the town. The Captain James Cook memorial sits on West Cliff where he is looking out to sea and the Captain Cook Memorial Museum teaches you about his fascinating life and time in Whitby.

Whitby is hilly, pretty and good for a bit of exercise! There are 199 steps up to the abbey and St Mary’s Church. Whitby offers an excellent range of restaurants including the famous Magpie Cafe. The Magpie Cafe is quirky with numerous levels and offers many seafood dishes as well as the traditional fish and chips. You must go! There are the usual seaside attractions with the classic seaside fun of crabbing, sandcastle building, walks along the pier and plenty of amusement arcades. Just along from the main town and harbour you will find the lovely sandy beaches of Sandsend and Runswick Bay. Sandsend was originally two villages, Sandsend and East Row. There is a delightful cafe overlooking the beach.

Six miles south of Whitby, you will find the picturesque old fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay. It is beautiful with a sandy beach, rock pools, ancient fossils, narrow, twisting, cobbled streets and lots of alleyways. You can easily imagine the fishermen and smugglers walking the streets hundreds of years ago. It is quite easy to get lost in the little warren of lanes lined with old fisherman’s cottages, most of which have now been renovated. The village is bustling with a good range of cafes, pubs and restaurants. Get your cameras ready for this little gem!

Staithes is also very attractive. Clinging to the hillside and boasting pretty winding, cobbled streets, 18th century cottages and characterful pubs, it is an absolute delight. This fabulous coastal village was once one the largest fishing ports in the North East but now it is a wonderful hillside gem perfect for exploring Yorkshire’s cliff top paths and the rock pools on the small sandy beach.

There are many stunning coastal and country walks, cycle paths and 800km of bridleways close to Whitby. You will be delighted with the peaceful, tranquil countryside of the North York Moors National Park.

Aslacton Granary 14

Aslacton, Norfolk, East of England

Aslacton Granary From £3342 Availability

Aslacton Granary offers a mind-blowing feast of beauty, stylish decor, olde world curios, extravagance and stunning opulence. This dreamy conversion is the ultimate group retreat. Situated in Aslacton, close to the vibrant city of Norwich and the iconic Norfolk Broads, this outstanding holiday home sleeps a maximum of fourteen guests in seven heavenly bedrooms. Even the bedroom names of Gothic Arches, Gold Boudoir, China Blue give you a quick insight as to the meticulous attention to detail and ambience of this fantastic home.

This historic carcass has had architects and interior designers in their element blending high-end contemporary chic with ancient charm. A feeling of time gone by hangs lovingly throughout this brilliant building. As soon as you reach the driveway, you will quickly realise that you are in for a treat. Every space is a delight with handpicked artworks, furnishings and quirky touches. Throughout, you will find traditional lofty ceilings complete with warm, restored beams and flagstone floors in true country style.

In sumptuous style, long sofas stretch invitingly in the huge living room. With one wall of glass, you can admire your private estate and ponder your blessings. The Garden Room is a mass of seating with sapphire cushion accents and fabulous views of the patio garden. The manicured box hedges and the babbling fountain are all delights.

The rustic country kitchen is a wonder beneath the barn’s age-old woodwork. It offers an Aga that sits gloriously in the feature brick fireplace and masses of cupboards. It leads to the ambient dining room with trendy lights strung amongst the wooden beams. All around you will be mesmerised by ancient weighing scales, age old display cabinets once used for salves and balms, family hair oil, tonics and cures and old sewing machines displayed on the walls. It is quirky, eye-catching and a wonderful holiday tonic!

Each of the seven bedrooms is lavishly decorated and adorned. You will find four posters, sumptuous sleigh beds, Juliette balconies, chandeliers, exposed beams, painted floor boards, walls covered with plates and artefacts and butterfly collections. Every bedroom is a wonder, highly impressive and superbly comfortable. Five of the bedrooms are situated on the ground floor, one with an en-suite shower room and also a beautiful family bathroom. The remaining two bedrooms are located on the first floor, both with en-suite bathrooms. Like the bedrooms, the bathrooms are quirky palaces with fascinating decor. All of the bedrooms boast smart televisions.

The gardens and terraces are incredible. Long trestle tables provide more than enough room for everyone to sit down in the Norfolk sunshine. You can enjoy barbecues or pizzas fired in your very own charcoal oven. Throughout the gardens you will find absolute joy. There are gorgeous lily ponds where you can perch at bistro tables, fabulous lush lawns, mature planting in the beds, a wonderful tennis court and even a hot tub where you can chill, enjoy a glass of fizz and breath the lovely fresh air.

Aslacton is a quiet, historic village, south west of the wonderful market town of Norwich. Its church dates from 996AD and is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk. Norwich is an absolute delight. It boasts cosy pubs including The Fat Cat and St Andrew Brew House where delicious craft beers are made on the premises. So say, it offers the best fish and chips in East Anglia to the sounds of jazz at the Grosvenor Fish Bar. Norwich Catherdral stands in all its majesty with the ancient beauty of stained glass windows, a booming organ and hushed cloisters. Set is peaceful grounds brimming with grassy squares and handsome houses, it is a viewing station for peregrine falcons that nest in the cathedral’s spire. Norwich also boasts dozens of churches from its medieval heyday, some of which have been repurposed into cultural and exhibition spaces such as the Norwich Arts Centre. The Forum is a huge glass edifice and the home of BBC Norwich as well as being a thriving library and boasting restaurants and a bustling cafe. Norwich open-air market delights shopper with traditional fruit and veg stalls alongside gourmet tea and coffee vendors, artisanal bakers and others.

Locals often refer to the area of the Norfolk Broads as ‘Broadland’. The beautiful Rivers Yare, Ant, Waveney, Chet and Bure meander their leisurely way through Norfolk and Suffolk connecting beautiful inland lakes, creating waterways and wetlands that make up The Norfolk Broads. Wildlife is abundant and conservation has been very successful in reintroducing species such as otters and herons that struggled for some time to survive. To the eastern side of the Norfolk Broads, the sandy beaches and stunning coastline caress the Broads at Horsey Mere with the salt water of the North Sea coming within a hare’s breathe of the the fresh water. Grey and common seals thrive on the shoreline. Boat hire is very popular and an absolute must!

Visitors staying at Aslacton Granary also enjoy visiting the magical North Norfolk coastline for its endless beaches and huge skies. It is also very easy to visit the magical seaside resort of Southwold. Southwold lies between the pretty resort of Aldeburgh and the bustling town of Lowestoft. The town is almost an island, being bounded by the North Sea to the East, by the River Blyth and Southwold Harbour to the South West and by Buss Creek to the North. There is only one road in and out of the town which adds to its seaside magic. Southwold is home to the famous Adnams Brewery. Adnams offer brewery tours throughout the year and you can sample the tasty pints everywhere. Visitors enjoy various boat trips with the Coastal Voyage being one of the most popular. At high speed, the boat is put through formidable paces in a 30 minute tour where you will enjoy marsh harriers, herons, gulls and possibly osprey.

Whitby Gatehouse 4

Whitby, North Yorkshire, North of England

Whitby Gatehouse From £954 Availability

Interior designers have worked their magic on this gorgeous, newly built cottage nestled by the gate of Airy Hill Manor in Whitby. Set within the private grounds of Airy Hill Manor, Whitby Gatehouse has been decorated and furnished to an extremely high standard. You can see the majestic Whitby Abbey from the bedroom window and it is an easy, ten minute stroll into the characterful town.

Whitby is a charismatic town that offers something a little different to your typical seaside resort. Famous for its connections to Bram Stoker’s Dracula, it embraces its Gothic culture and offers quirky cobbled streets, independent shops and a wonderful gourmet scene. Surrounding Whitby, you will find gorgeous landscapes and seascapes, pretty, ancient villages and a variety of historic houses and buildings.

Whitby Gatehouse comfortably sleeps four guests in two bedrooms, one offering a double bed and the other a super king that can be split into twin beds. This fabulous holiday home offers outstanding, lavish fittings where you will relax in pure luxury.

The cottage boasts an exceptional open plan living, dining and kitchen area. The immaculate kitchen features gorgeous wooden cabinetry, top of the range appliances and marbled work surfaces. A Nespresso machine is on hand for your morning cup of coffee. Everything within the kitchen is sensational including the tableware and glasses. You will live like kings! The living area enjoys deep, turquoise, sumptuous sofas adorned with gold and cream cushions, a beautiful wooden floor, very attractive artwork, a smart television, a games console and a delightful gas fire stove.

One of the bedrooms is located on the ground floor. This bedroom offers luxury furnishings including a bed that can be set up as a super king or twins. It is supremely comfortable and boasts deluxe bedding. The room also benefits from a smart television. There is a downstairs cloakroom adjacent to the bedroom.

Upstairs you will find the luxury bathroom and the second bedroom. The bedroom is a fabulous, interesting room with the double bed enjoy the angles of the room and decorated with luxury linens. Your feet melt into the rich, deep carpet and the warm, wooden furniture will make you smile. Again, it enjoys a smart television.

The family bathroom is a work of art with superior, wow factor tiling, a roll top bath with shower, a wall hung toilet and wall hung washbasin. It is a stunning room where you will not want to rush.

Outside, you will find an unusual outdoor teak root table and stool set for alfresco dining. This beautiful holiday home is just a short meander into the town. Whether you are looking for a seaside break for peace and tranquility or a more lively trip, sampling the vibrant night life, Whitby Gatehouse is an excellent pick.

Whitby is a charming, fascinating seaside town in the Scarborough Borough of North Yorkshire. It is situated at the mouth of the River Esk and enjoys its maritime, mineral and tourist heritage. The town’s East Cliff is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, which sits proudly overlooking the town. Whitby’s fishing port emerged during the Middle Ages, supporting an important herring and whale fleet. It was where Captain Cook learned his seamanship. Visitors can learn more about the famous voyager at the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and see the great man immortalised in a monument on West Cliff. The town hosts an annual Whitby Goth Weekend, celebrating its links to Dracula and its Gothic culture. Visitors enjoy exploring the ornate cobbled paths, the locally-owned quirky shops and the cosy cafes that give Whitby its intriguing, welcoming atmosphere. Close to the sea visitors can enjoy the amusement arcades and plenty of fish and chips. Walks along the harbour wall are popular. There are many restaurants offering freshly caught local crab and lobster, including the famous Magpie Cafe. Whitby is hilly and good for some of exercise! There are 199 steps up to the abbey and St Mary’s Church. Just along from the main town and harbour, you will find the lovely sandy beaches of Sandsend and Runswick Bay. Sandsend was originally two villages, Sandsend and East Row. There is a delightful cafe overlooking the beach.

You can take a wonderful day trip on the Yorkshire Steam Railway from Whitby through the North York Moors National Park to Pickering, passing Newtondale Halt, Grosmont, Levisham and the gorgeous, famous Goathland. You can stop at the stations and enjoy the beautiful locations. At Grosmont, a fabulous display of bluebells lights up the local woods every May. There is a wonderful circular walk from Grosmont to Beck Hole. Goathland boasts the must-see celebrity station which became Hogsmeade Station in the first Harry Potter film and featured in the television programme Heartbeat. Goathland is stunning with a fabulous range of shops and pubs. You can take a lovely country walk to the Mallyan Spout Waterfall. Goathland Station has its own shop and tea room which is in a converted 1922 style goods shed. Levisham Moor runs through a rich landscape of archaeological remains half-hidden in the heather. Newtondale Halt lies deep in the heart of the park and is pretty isolated. You need to let the guard know if you want to stop at the station to explore the magnificent woodland.

The picturesque old fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay is six miles south of Whitby. It is absolutely delightful with a sandy beach, rock pools, ancient fossils, narrow, twisting, cobbled streets and lots of alleyways. You can easily imagine the fishermen and smugglers walking the streets hundreds of years ago. It is quite easy to get lost in the little warren of lanes lined with old fisherman’s cottages, most of which have now been renovated. The village is bustling with a good range of cafes, pubs and restaurants. Get your cameras ready for this little gem!

Rockland Cart Lodge 4

Norfolk, East of England

Rockland Cart Lodge From £943 Availability

Set in a delightful area dating back to the Norman conquest, the characterful Rockland Cart Lodge is a perfect choice for a romantic getaway. With a master suite and a charming twin bedroom, this little gem in the Norfolk Broads sleeps four guests and would also suit a small family or two couples if you don’t want to keep it all to yourselves.

Situated in the pretty village of Rockland-St-Mary, Rockland Cart Lodge is perfectly positioned to enjoy the Norfolk Broads, the vibrant city of Norwich as well as the North Norfolk Coast and Southwold on the stunning Suffolk Heritage Coast. There are several National Trust estates within easy reach and the countryside surrounding this fabulous holiday home is simply gorgeous.

Rockland Cart Lodge offers peaceful simplicity within this sympathetically restored barn. With calm, neutral colour palettes, delightfully adorned little nooks from the past, ceiling beams reflecting the impressive craftmanship of years gone by, exposed brickwork, high vaulted ceilings and luxurious, sumptuous furnishings, the lodge is an absolute delight. The huge bi-fold doors open to the very pretty garden and flood the living space with bright Norfolk light.

The main living space is open plan in design, taking full advantage of the high cathedral ceiling. The stone coloured, shaker-style contemporary kitchen looks amazing against the exposed brick wall and offers the chef wonderful appliances. At the far end, a comfy corner sofa looks out to the pretty garden and over to the huge television mounted on the wall. Guests can open the bifold doors to enjoy alfresco dining as well as the hot tub. Rockland Cart Lodge certainly knows how to combine a tasteful mix of traditional charm and modern comforts.

The garden is an absolute delight. It is completely private and offers wonderful alfresco dining on the patio, beautiful plants in beds, tubs and climbing the walls including the fabulous wisteria. Once you have got the children into their beds, it is surely time to pour yourselves a delicious glass of wine and slip into the hot tub for a romantic wind-down. You can watch the stars and listen for birdsong. What bliss!

The elegant master suite enjoys a king-size bed, a wonderful, beamed ceiling, an immaculate shower room and lovely views. The twin is another beautiful room with exposed beams and the unpretentious sense of style that flows throughout this splendid barn. There is also a gorgeous family bathroom which looks stunning with an exposed brick wall.

Rockland Cart Lodge is elegant and beautiful in a very understated way, a wonderfully romantic and peaceful retreat. 

Rockland Cart Lodge is located in Rockland-St-Mary, on the edge of the Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve and next door to the RSBP Rockland Marshes. It is 6 miles south east of Norwich and within easy reach of the Norfolk and Suffolk coastlines. Locals often refer to the area of the Norfolk Broads as ‘Broadland’. The beautiful Rivers Yare, Ant, Waveney, Chet and Bure meander their leisurely way through Norfolk and Suffolk connecting beautiful inland lakes, creating waterways and wetlands that make up The Norfolk Broads. Wildlife is abundant and conservation has been very successful in reintroducing species such as otters and herons that struggled for some time to survive. To the eastern side of the Norfolk Broads, the sandy beaches and stunning coastline caress the Broads at Horsey Mere with the salt water of the North Sea coming within a hare’s breathe of the the fresh water. Grey and common seals thrive on the shoreline. Guests love watching them at Horsey Gap. Boat hire on the Broads is very popular and an absolute must!

There are some wonderful places to eat locally including The New Inn and Coldham Hall. You can also take delicious cream teas at the Orangery at Ketteringham Hall, a local, outstanding, Grade II listed property with stunning gardens including a walled garden, tranquil avenues and a lake with angling facilities.

Norwich is a total wonder with exceptional gourmet dining including the vegetarian Benedict’s and Roger Hickmann’s. It also boasts cosy pubs including The Fat Cat and St Andrew Brew House where delicious craft beers are made on the premises. So say, it offers the best fish and chips in East Anglia to the sounds of jazz at the Grosvenor Fish Bar. Norwich Catherdral stands in all its majesty with the ancient beauty of stained glass windows, a booming organ and hushed cloisters. You can enjoy free guided tours and learn how the cathedral survived riot, war, plague and fire. There are peregrines that nest in the cathedral’s spire. The observation point is manned by expert volunteers from the Hawk and Owl Trust so that you can get a good view of them. The cathedral plays host to many reverent and impressive concerts and recitals throughout the year. Norwich also boasts dozens of churches from its medieval heyday, some of which have been repurposed into cultural and exhibition spaces such as the Norwich Arts Centre. The Forum is a huge glass edifice and the home of BBC Norwich as well as being a thriving library and boasting restaurants and a bustling cafe. Norwich open-air market delights shopper with traditional fruit and veg stalls alongside gourmet tea and coffee vendors, artisanal bakers and others.

Any visit to the Norfolk Broads really should include a visit to the bustling town of Wroxham, the hub of boating activity and a tourist mecca. It has everything, shopping, attractions, cafes, restaurants and beautiful local walks. Ludham is a quaint, pretty village, close to Womack Staithe offering white washed cottages with thatched roofs and a lovely pub.

Visitors staying at Rockland Cart Lodge also enjoy trips to the celebrated resort of Southwold, Holkham on the North Norfolk coast and Cromer. There is really too much to see and do in one week so perhaps you should book two!

North House 10

Southwold, Suffolk, East of England

North House From £2245 Availability

The smart and spacious new build, North House, is a holiday maker’s dream. With excellent social space, stunning bathrooms, five gorgeous bedrooms, a fantastic kitchen diner, a beautiful alfresco lounge area and a games room, this wonderful holiday home offers much entertainment and is situated in the celebrated seaside resort of Southwold. Two of the bedrooms offer day beds and the bunk room has a bunk bed with a double on the bottom and a single on the top, so sleeping accommodation is quite flexible. North House is immaculate and beautifully finished. With fantastic use of space, merging the indoors and outdoors, guests enjoy a fabulous coastal adventure here. The playful spirit of the garden with its games rooms, exquisite lounge area and alfresco dining is very much part of this outstanding accommodation.

The kitchen diner of North House is a fantastic social space. It boasts a huge range of two tone, grey and white shaker-style cabinetry, outstanding appliances and a massive, modern dining table and chairs to seat everyone. Gorgeous armchairs are also scattered where guests can relax in comfort, keeping the chef company and enjoy wonderful views. A lovely rich parquet flooring runs throughout the ground floor. The very generous lounge is flooded with natural light and boasts sumptuous sofas, in delightful cool tones, where guests can chill and watch television or play some family board games.

The second floor master bedroom enjoys a vaulted ceiling and custom-made apex windows that accentuate the architecture brilliantly. Guests can enjoy sea views to wake up to. Also at the top of the house is a delightful twin with an additional bed. The remaining bedrooms, all very generous in size, are a bunk bed room, a king room with a king-size bed and a day bed plus an immaculate en-suite bathroom and another twin bedroom. The twins all have the beds next to each other. In total there are three exquisite bathrooms, all beautifully tiled and fitted. Two offer walk in showers and the family bathroom has a bath as well as a shower. North House stands apart with confidence and style throughout.

Outside, you will find two games rooms, one with table tennis and the other with a pool table. There are lots of outdoor bean bags plus an outstanding gazebo structure and outdoor lounging. Alfresco dining can be enjoyed using the barbecue. This wonderful holiday home is bound to leave you all with the widest of smiles and lovely memories!

Southwold lies between the pretty resort of Aldeburgh and the bustling town of Lowestoft. Southwold is famous for its pretty, pastel painted beach huts along the front, its iconic pier and its famous Adnams Brewery. Adnams offer brewery tours and tastings throughout the year. There are two beaches, the Pier Beach and Denes Beach which is quieter and more isolated. The sand and shingle beach is backed by dunes and offers clean, fresh water for canoeing, swimming and body boarding. Visitors enjoy various boat trips including the high-speed Coastal Voyage where you will enjoy seeing marsh harriers, herons, gulls and possibly osprey if you can open your eyes. From Southwold, you can walk to the charming village of Walberswick, crossing the River Blyth and exploring the trackbed of the old Southwold Railway. On the Walberswick side, crabbing is very popular from the harbour walls. Later you can return to Southwold on the little ferry. Over a thousand acres of heath and marshland around Walberswick are protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The quaint, welcoming Walberswick boasts tea rooms, restaurants, two pubs, an art gallery, village shops and wonderful craft and gift shops. Fresh fish can be bought from the harbour huts. Walberswick used to host the annual British Open Crabbing Championship, raising funds for good causes.

If you love nature, photography and the great outdoors, the PSPB Minsmere National Reserve is a wonderful day out. You will enjoy stunning coastal scenery as well as avocets, bearded tits, bitterns and many other birds. You can explore the nature walks where there are plenty of hides and also the woodlands.

Aldeburgh is enchanting. It’s famous resident, Benjamin Britten, the founder of the June Aldeburgh Festival, is celebrated thoughout the town. There is a wonderful sculpture on the beach. Aldeburgh is very attractive with pretty, pastel coloured 19th century homes lining the promenade, a wonderful pebble beach and fisherman’s huts selling the local daily catch.

If you are on holiday between July and Sepember, you may want to visit the Dunwich Heath Coastal Centre and Beach. It is quietly tucked away, offering tranquility and a true sense of being at one with nature. The heath is alive with colour during the summer months, a patchwork of pink and purple heather and coconut scented yellow gorse. It is a rare and precious habitat for dartford warblers, nightjars, woodlarks, adders and much more.

Eye Lodge I 4

Eye, Suffolk, East of England

Eye Lodge I From £824 Availability

Eye Lodge I is one of two gorgeous small lodges situated in a two and a half acre wooded estate in the Suffolk countryside. With its own private garden, beautifully bordered by country woven fencing, Eye Lodge I is a blissful, tranquil retreat. With luxurious, contemporary furnishings and decor, it is an ideal base for a small family. If you want to visit with Grandparents or friends, we also feature the one bedroom Eye Lodge II. Guests are very welcome to roam freely through the private woodlands. This wonderful lodge is situated 7 miles from the pretty town of Framlington, close to Halesworth and within easy reach of the wonderful Suffolk Heritage Coast resorts of Southwold, Aldeburgh and Thorpeness.

The styling and decor of Eye Lodge I is contemporary, elegant and calm. Subtle hints of the seaside are sprinkled around the lodge and warm, oak flooring flows throughout. It is furnished to a very high standard, making it a very comfortable retreat. The kitchen diner is open plan and very smart. The kitchen makes self-catering a breeze. Double doors open to the wonderful living space with its comfy seating and wood burning stove. How lovely to snuggle up in front of the fire on a chilly evening! There are so many windows and floor to ceiling doors in this wonderful lodge, the space is very bright and airy.

Double doors open from the lodge to the very pretty garden with a delightful circular patio offering alfresco dining. If you have decided to rent Eye Lodge II as well, it is very easy to enjoy the gardens together.

Each of the rooms enjoys a gentle, home-from-home atmosphere. You will feel very much at ease and enjoy the charm. Hotel quality Egyptian cotton linens and luxury bath robes are provided to ensure you enjoy the sleep of kings. One of the bedrooms offers a kingsize bed and the other boasts twins that a placed next to each other. The bathroom is smart and immaculate with a walk-in double headed rain shower and sensor mirror.

You can wake up in the morning, enjoy your coffee and breakfast in the garden and decide on your plans for the day. Perhaps Bressingham, or Walberswick or perhaps the celebrated, much loved Southwold? There is so much choice from this peaceful location.

Eye Lodge I is situated on a gorgeous two and a half acre private estate in the Suffolk countryside. It is 7 miles form Framlington which boasts an ancient castle as well as excellent independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Framlington Castle is a wonderful place for a picnic. Entrance includes access to Lanman Trust’s Museum of local history as well. Displays illustrate the power struggles between monarchs and the Lords of Framlington over the ages and the tragic stories of famous family members Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard. The Mere, the castle’s outer courts and walls offer spectacular countryside views and some wonderful kite flying opportunities.

Halesworth is another of Suffolk’s very pretty market towns. It is less than 10 miles from the coast. Many of the town’s buildings date back to the sixteenth century. It is wonderful for an afternoon tea stop.

Bressingham is another popular spot. The Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens boasts a collection of working locomotives that will take you around the magnificent gardens and woodland. A trip to the locomotive sheds brings the power of the mighty steam engineering up close. Bressingham has been the official home to the Dads Army Appreciation Society’s collection since 2000 so any of you Dads Army fans know where to head!

The quaint village of Aldeburgh is famous for its connection with the composer Benjamin Britten. It boasts a stunning ‘Scallop’ sculpture on the beach which is 4 metres high and is inscribed with the words ‘I hear those voices that will not be drowned’ from Britten’s famous opera Grimes. There is an annual Aldeburgh Festival which takes place in June and was originally founded by Benjamin Brittan. He was actually born in nearby Lowestoft but spent the last 30+ years of his live living in Aldeburgh. You can visit The Red House where he stayed for a glimpse of his life. Visitors can buy the freshest of catches at the fisherman’s huts on the beach for your alfresco supper or visit the numerous art galleries. The architecture of Aldeburgh is lovely. It is such a pretty place.

Just along the coast, Thorpeness is a magical, mystical village where you will find The Meare, an artificially created, Peter Pan themed boating lake. The landings and tiny islands have Peter Pan names such as  ‘The Pirate’s Lair’ and ‘Wendy’s Island’. Visitors can hire rowing boats and enjoy family rowing on the water. Thorpeness Golf Club is regarded as one of Suffolk’s finest with 18 holes and par 70, just a stone’s throw from the beach.

There are few seaside towns quite so quintessentially British as Southwold. Instagram worthy, pastel painted beach huts line the promenade and the sandy beach is gorgeous. The iconic pier was refurbished and is lined with classy shops, eateries and amusements.  Southwold is home to the famous Adnams Brewery with its brewing rooms set just behind the High Street, adjacent to the town’s iconic lighthouse which you can visit. You can cross the River Blyth to Walberswick, exploring the trackbed of the old Southwold Railway and returning on the little ferry if you want a change for the return. Over a thousand acres of heath and marshland around Walberswick are protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Walberswick offers tea rooms, restaurants, two pubs, an art gallery, village shops and some charming craft and gift shops. Fresh fish can be bought from the harbour huts and crabbing is very popular for children by the harbour. Walberswick used to host the annual British Open Crabbing Championship, raising funds for good causes.

Newlyn Cottage 8

Newlyn, Cornwall, South West of England

Newlyn Cottage From £1752 Availability

Newlyn Cottage doesn’t just offer spectacular views of the bustling fishing village of Newlyn from its privileged hillside vantage point, it is an absolutely feast of stunning interior design. This four bedroom, luxury holiday home is ideally located to enjoy the delights of the splendid Lizard Peninsula. The vibrant town of Penzance is just along the road and in the other direction you can visit the iconic village of Mousehole and the breathtaking Lands End or you can head north to the foodie harbour front of St Ives. Newlyn Cottage sleeps eight guests in superb comfort and is also pet friendly.

This Cornish gem is flooded with light throughout and offers wonderful social spaces. The stylish kitchen diner features a top notch range cooker, beautiful kitchen units and a gorgeous granite-topped island with a breakfast bar where guests can keep the chefs company while they cook up a feast. A lovely stone feature is used for shelving and at the dining end, guests can enjoy the stone fireplace and wood burning stove. The dining table and chairs are sophisticated and very stylish. An ancient grandfather clock sits proudly next to the fireplace and double doors open to a gorgeous terrace for alfresco dining. The spectacular seascapes over the bay are sure to impress.

After a day enjoying this rugged coastline, guests can relax in the elegant living room. Sumptuous sofas and chairs in different colours are positioned perfectly so that you can enjoy the large, wall-mounted smart TV with Blu-ray player or nestle comfortably to enjoy one of the many books on the shelves. The styling of this room is fabulous and the artwork is mesmerising. There is also a second gorgeous living room, complete with a log burning stove, a perfect spot to enjoy the Sunday newspapers.

The bedrooms are an absolute delight, all with fabulous, bold colour schemes and luxurious furnishings. There are two super kings, one king and one twin bedroom, all enjoying sensational sea views. Two of the bedrooms boast exquisite en-suite bathrooms and the other two share a fabulous family bathroom. The master is lavish with an indulgent freestanding bath for relaxing evening soaks and incredible panoramic seascapes. You will find outstanding walk-in rain showers, his and hers sinks with a view and beautiful, ornate mirrors. The interior designers have certainly waved their magic on Newlyn Cottage!

Newlyn Cottage is a sensational holiday home, enjoying far reaching vistas of Mounts Bay and the Lizard Peninsula and decorated with flair and pizzazz. What an amazing spot at sunrise and sunset!

Newlyn Cottage enjoys a fabulous, hillside location overlooking the charming fishing village of Newlyn. It is home to one of the largest fishing fleets in the UK, with over 40 acres of harbour. All sorts of fishing vessels can be seen in the attractive harbour including beam trawlers, long liners, crabbers and small open boats used for hand-lining of mackerel in the bay. It is a sight to see! Newlyn has several galleries, some charming pubs and several cosy restaurants. The Newlyn Christmas lights are launched annually along with tunes from the Newlyn Male Voice Choir and followed by a traditional firework display. It is worth getting up early to experience the bustling fish market. The Newlyn Fish Festival is held each year on August Bank Holiday Monday when stalls and cafes take over the quays for the day.

The much loved fishing village of Mousehole boasts an even more famous Christmas light display and offers delightful original character, charm and beauty. The picturesque harbour is surrounded by narrow streets and yellow lichened houses, all huddled together. You will find pretty galleries, gift shops and restaurants along the harbour road. Make sure you take your camera!

Land’s End is famous for being the most south-westerly point in Britain. It is one of the most beautiful, naturally wild and unspoilt spots in Cornwall. The former smallholding is also known as the ‘First and Last’ due to its status as both the starting and ending point of the journey to or from John O’Groats in Scotland, the longest journey in the UK. It is definitely a must-visit with beautiful stretches of ancient coastline and awe-inspiring views. The first recorded name of Land’s End was ‘Penwith Steort’ dating back to 997. The iconic Land’s End signpost was established in the 1950’s when a local family-run business erected the now legendary Cornish icon.

Penzance is a major tourist and commercial centre in West Cornwall. The town is steeped in history with many monuments and historic sites. It boasts dramatic beaches and cliffs and offers much entertainment as well as hundreds of cafes and restaurants. On the moorland surrounding Penzance, there are numerous pre-historic Neolithic and Bronze Age tombs, monuments and settlements, some dating from over 5000 years ago.

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