Looking for the ultimate luxury break in 2016?
Whether you’re after a grand property with opulent décor, a five-star retreat, or a relaxing spa cottage, our stunning luxury holiday cottages throughout the UK are guaranteed to impress. This is self catering with a difference! For our full range, click here.
The Oaks
Where: Inwood, near Church Stretton, Shropshire.
Details: With plenty of room for ten, The Oaks is a superb place for a celebration or a holiday with family and friends. Nestled in two acres with gorgeous views over the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this generous country home provides a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There are some fantastic walks available from the garden gate onto The National Trust’s Long Mynd Estate, while younger guests will be blown away by the games and cinema rooms. This part of Shropshire is fit to bursting with things see and do; historic houses and castles; the famous Ironbridge Gorge Museums; beautiful traditional market towns, including gourmet Ludlow and Shrewsbury; and great golf just five minutes down the road at the Church Stretton Golf Course.
Price: From £20pppn.
Vicarage House / Pool House
Where: Great Hockham, Norfolk.
Details: This rather special holiday home is set in the heart of the Norfolk Brecks with beautiful views from every window reaching across the six acres of magnificent landscaped gardens. The luxury property sleeps nine people across five rooms and caters perfectly for families and groups of friends. Take a dip in the heated outdoor pool, serve an ace on the tennis court or play 5-a-side football, croquet and boules. Not only that, but Vicarage House provides plenty of indoor games too including table tennis in the vast indoor games room. Perfect for those sunny summer afternoons is the beautiful garden where you can find shade or sun on one of four terraces wrapped around the house. Add a bit of extra sparkle to your stay with a personal chef or pampering from a visiting beauty and therapeutic treatment service. With Thetford Forest Park on your doorstep, you can enjoy long walks with your canine friend or cycle along the numerous waymarked tracks on the bikes provided at the house. Idyllically situated to visit the beaches on the North Norfolk Coast, Bressingham Gardens & Steam Museum, Banham Zoo and Norwich, Vicarage House can also be booked with the Pool House to accommodate larger parties of up to 15.
Price: From £36.50pppn.
Hampton Wafre Cottage
Where: Docklow, near Leominster, Herefordshire.
Details: Kick back and relax at this beautiful barn renovation, situated on a working arable farm in the heart of stunning rural Herefordshire countryside. Sleeping four people and welcoming your four-legged friends too, Hampton Wafre Cottage is an idyllic place to stay. This 17th century cottage is brimming with comfort and character and retains much of its original charm, including beautiful exposed beams and a wood burner… the attention to detail is sure to impress. There are an abundance of great countryside walks from the front door and in the surrounding areas, plus the opportunity to roam on the farm or fish for carp in the on-site lake. Explore The Black & White Village Trail, historic Hereford and Ludlow and the delights of neighbouring Shropshire & Worcestershire.
Price: From £21.50pppn.
Banningham Coach House
Where: Banningham, Norfolk.
Details: Banningham Coach House is the ultimate luxury base for families wishing to explore North Norfolk’s beautiful coastline, the tranquil Broads and the fine cathedral city of Norwich. Retaining many traditional features, this stunning conversion of a former coach house is a real treat and the perfect choice if you want to enjoy the peace and quiet of a rural location. For keen walkers, there are plenty of paths and quiet lanes in the area, or a short two minute stroll takes you to The Banningham Crown, an excellent village pub. Coach House offers a delightful walled garden, perfect for al fresco dining, and an entertainment room with table football so, if you fancy staying in, there’s plenty to keep you entertained.
Price: From £17pppn.
Hunters Moon
Where: Curscombe, near Honiton, Devon.
Details: This charming converted 400-year-old threshing barn is set on a semi-working farm within the peaceful Otter Valley near Honiton in East Devon. Looking out over lush green fields, and boasting a sociable open plan living space with a cosy wood burner, this luxury property is the perfect escape for a family. Sleeping four and accepting two dogs, Hunters Moon is perfect if it’s a dog-friendly holiday you’re looking for. With numerous country strolls from the doorstep and wonderful wildlife to discover. For a spot of shopping, head into the city of Exeter or take a walk along the spectacular Jurassic Coast. If you need to cater for larger numbers, you can also book out Harvest Moon next door, as the two luxury holiday cottages sleep 12 people between them.
Price: From £18pppn.
Looe Island View
Where: Downderry, Cornwall.
Details: Like the name suggests, this five-star coastal retreat boasts breathtaking sea views all the way to Looe Island and beyond. It has been cleverly designed to make the most of this, with a full length elevated balcony and floor to ceiling glass windows in the open plan living space. Set on a hillside 300m from Downderry beach and village, this truly spectacular property in south east Cornwall is the perfect coastal retreat. It’s the ideal choice if you plan to take your dog on holiday with you too. Meander along the South West Coast Path only five minutes’ walk away, explore the ancient ports of Looe and Polperro as well as numerous attractions to keep the children entertained. Looe Island View sleeps 10 people (a maximum of eight adults and two children).
Price: From £18pppn.
Elliotts House
Where: Venn Ottery, near Sidmouth, Devon.
Details: Originally an Apple Mill used for producing cider, Elliotts House combines luxury with traditional features and sleeps eight. This East Devon property will give you a real taste of country life, with numerous countryside walks from the garden gate. The Jurassic Coast and Exeter are close too. Great for families, the house comes with FREE access to the great facilities at Woodbury Park Golf and Leisure Club, only 10 minutes away. Larger groups can also book out Burrows, just next door. Together the luxury holiday cottages sleep 14.
Price: From £16pppn.
Henfield Barn
Where: Henfield, South Gloucestershire.
Details: Complete with an indoor heated pool, this spectacular barn conversion has been finished to an extremely high standard, promising complete comfort in glorious Gloucestershire countryside. Sleeping 15 in six en suite bedrooms, and welcoming your four-legged friends too, Henfield Barn promises a relaxing, stress-free getaway for your family or friends. Explore the historic cities of Bath and Bristol and enjoy the property’s whole range of leisure facilities, including an indoor heated pool & hot tub, spa facilities and games room. Check out the luxurious add ons for those special occasions as well as the golf packages on offer.
Price: From £28pppn.
Manor Farmhouse
Where: Milstead, Kent.
Details: Manor Farmhouse offers a superb luxury break for a gaggle of 18 across three super houses and caters perfectly for a large family get together, with lots of space outside for little ones to let off some steam. Set in the lovely Kent village of Milstead, this rather special holiday let comes complete with plenty of leisure facilities to keep your whole family entertained, including an outdoor heated pool, sauna, gym, billiards room and cinema room. With lots of surrounding walks in the area, it’s the ideal choice if you plan to take your dog on holiday with you. Enjoy the delights of Kent, including culture-rich Faversham, the coastal town of Whitstable and the Cathedral city of Canterbury. The only downside coming to an amazing house like this is having to go home!
Price: From £30pppn.
The Gatehouse
Where: Upton Cressett, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
Details: For a wow factor getaway ‘Downton Abbey style’, stay at The Gatehouse, an award-winning Elizabethan gem in Shropshire. Step back in time in this turreted gatehouse which oozes history with rare plasterwork and works by the acclaimed artist Adam Dant. This truly unique property offers a luxurious hideaway for four people, ideal for small families or couples. Tucked away at the end of a peaceful country lane, the property looks out over miles of rural views. There is plenty to keep you busy locally while the location is perfect for walkers, with the Cressett Circle walks and the Shropshire Way, half a mile distant. Ludlow itself is worth exploring too, a hidden treasure of a town with charming local shops and eateries.
Price: From £34pppn.
Bookers Cottage
Where: Chipping Norton, Cotswolds.
Details: Bookers Cottage will tick all the items on your holiday wish list: award-winning interiors, a log fire, luxurious facilities, plenty to keep the little ones entertained and a picturesque setting. This three bedroomed property, sleeping six, is one of a cluster of 12 cottages which have been stylishly converted from the Victorian Stableyard and outbuildings of Bruern Abbey in the heart of the Cotswolds. The five-star accommodation boasts brilliant on-site facilities, including a shared indoor pool, spa, and gym set amongst the beautifully landscaped gardens. Mini guests will have a blast in the games room and communal outdoor play area. For those that can tear themselves away, Bruern’s central location is perfect for exploring the Cotswolds with scenic walks and some of the prettiest villages on the doorstep.
Price: From £30pppn.
You can give us a call on 01275 21 75 75 and our friendly holiday advisors can help you to book your extra special accommodation. But beware – our luxury holiday cottages are often the most popular!
Published on Monday 25th January 2016 by Staycation Holidays
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