5 star luxury country cottages self-catering accommodation

This is the original farmhouse of Doxford Home Farm; this exceptionally spacious house offers the very last word in gracious living, making a wonderful base for those requiring comfort, tranquility and style.

There is a large drawing room with an open fire, a sitting room and a garden room. All three rooms have open views, comfortable seating and superb fixtures and fittings. As with all the cottages at Doxford there is masses of books and good quality pictures and prints.

The large farmhouse kitchen is superbly equipped with granite worktops and a full range of modern equipment, including an American style fridge and range cooker.

Beyond the oak refectory table and chairs at the southern end of the kitchen, through double glazed doors, the south facing garden room has stunning views through the trees to Doxford Lake.

Upstairs here is a double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite bathroom, a twin bedroom with zip link beds, which can be made up as a king size double, and a second ensuite bathroom and a third twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom. There is a very spacious fourth twin bedroom and family bathroom with bath and shower.

Additional smaller cottages available. Please click on any of the cottage photographs to find out more about a luxurious stay in Doxford Country Cottages.

Five star luxury cottages near the Forest of Bowland, sleep from 2 to 12 people

Barnacre Cottages are the first gold award winning, five-star, self-catering holiday cottages in Lancashire, north west England. Created from the old stone buildings of an 18th century farmhouse, aspiring to the very highest standards of self-catering accommodation. The cottages are all supplied with natural spring water.

The quality of the 5 star accommodation is matched by our superb location, with magnificent views towards the coast and the Lake District. We are in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Forest of Bowland. Set in ten acres, bordered by woodland, and visited by local deer and pheasants, you will find excellent walking on hand right from your doorstep.

Click on the cottage photograph to read more about these beautiful 5 star country cottages in the Forest of Bowland with their very own spring water supply.

5 * luxury cottage near Barnard Castle in the north of England - sleeps 4 - 6

5 star water mill in the north of England

Five star graded Brignall Mill, near Barnard Castle, is an 18th century stone built watermill. Offering a totally tranquil stay, the Mill stands in an idyllic spot on the River Greta.

Within the old North Riding of Yorkshire, the Mill, bordering the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers all home comforts in a Listed building which has the old waterwheel, grindstones and mill machinery incorporated into it. It's a comfortable cottage where the historical elements add charm and character.

You can walk in any direction from the Mill on footpaths which wind through totally unspoilt and lovely countryside varying from the wooded gorge of the Greta to the wild moorland of the uplands and Dales.

5 star flexible cottage arrangement for 4, 10 or up to 14 (plus 2) in Shropshire

Whether you are looking for a short break for 4 (plus 1) or for a party venue for 14 (plus 2), Bon Accueil provides a great 5 star location for a group of friends or family to stay together, relax and enjoy themselves.

Whatever the weather, guests can enjoy the Shropshire countryside and sole use of their own private, indoor swimming pool, sauna and spa.

These award winning cottages offer a wonderful array of leisure facilities and extra niceties to make your self-catering holiday effortless and comfortable. You can even pre-order a grocery delivery to be unpacked for you before you arrive or arrange for some meals to be catered for. Your comfort and relaxation are of the utmost importance at Bon Accueil Cottages. Click on the photograph to find out more about a luxury self-catering experience in Shropshire.

This cottage set in beautiful grounds of an Edwardian country house, has a luxury 5 * ETB status and sleeps 6 -7 people very comfortably. There is also a tennis court and croquet for guests to enjoy as well as the glorious setting in quiet Derbyshire countryside.

Well equipped, guests want for nothing, with host on hand to advise or help. Limited disabled facilities, and well behaved pets welcomed.

Luxury 5 star cottage in rural Oxfordshire near the Cotswolds - sleeps up to 4

A newly converted luxury 5 star cottage situated within easy reach of the Cotswolds and Oxford, The Ancient Ridgeway and Thames footpath, The Stables are ideally situated for all manner of country pursuits and are perfectly located for touring Oxfordshire and surrounding areas.

There is a golf course next door and the championship courses at Frilford Heath are less than 10 minutes by car. A wide range of great local pubs and restaurants are also close by. For the angling enthusiast, there is a varied choice of course & fly fishing on the Cotswolds lakes, the Thames & the Cherwell. Bicycles are available for guests use, or for those who just want to relax and enjoy the south facing garden there is a secluded barbeque area within the walled garden to while away the hours��Pure indulgence awaits you!

Luxury 5 star cottages in the Looe Valley, Cornwall - sleep 2 to 8

Our luxury 5 star Cornish cottages each sleeping 2 to eight people, at Treworgey in the Looe Valley, provide luxury self catering holiday accommodation with heated swimming pool and horse riding holidays in an idyllic setting. Our licensed riding school offers lessons and hacking through beautiful countryside around Treworgey. Friendly supervision and fun for all members of the family!

Overlooking the Looe river valley, there is peace and tranquillity in each cottage's private garden with wonderful sea views. We have 150 acres of gardens in which to roam with breathtaking views to the river below. Only a few minutes by car to the sea, the beach and the spectacular South West Coast Path. Idyllic cottages with wonderful views. A variety of beautiful cottages is available, each ranging from one to four bedroom cottages for two up to eight people. Four poster beds, heated pool.

Telephone Linda Wright on 01503-262730, or 07966-313683 for availability and bookings or click on any of the photograph of the cottage for more information and to look around these beautiful cottages in Cornwall.

BeaconHill Farm, Morpeth, Northumberland, has twelve luxury 5 star cottages at Beaconhill Farm in Northumberland, set in 350 acres of grass and woodlands, with marvellous views to the coast and hills.

All the cottages are centrally heated and most have open fires. Kitchens have every machine and gadget you could hope for. There are superb leisure facilities including heated indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, sun bed, hard tennis court, and a two acre lake for fly fishing for trout.

5 star luxury cottages in Northumberland

Breamish Valley Cottages are luxury 4 and 5 star cottages forming a small complex with an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and excellent leisure facilities.

Traditional country furnishings have been used throughout, and all cottages have modern well-equipped kitchens with electric oven, microwave oven and dishwasher.

Satellite TV, CD / radio, telephones and well-stocked bookshelves are standard as well as wood-burning stoves and oil-fired central heating

Enjoy exclusive use of the Indoor Heated Swimming Pool at the Old Mill, near Wellington, in Somerset. It is a perfect luxury cottage for holidays and short breaks accommodating up to 12 people in this luxury spacious 5 star accommodation. Six bedrooms and five bathrooms (3 en-suite).

Telephone Jessica on 01823 672272 or click on a photograph of this luxury Somerset cottage for details.

Luxury 5 star cottage in beautiful settingnear Ledbury in Herefordshire - sleeps 6

Luxury 5* cottage in 15 acres belonging to C15th Grade II* semi-moated hall-house.

South-facing private garden and terrace overlooking moat. Fully equipped.Large open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room with log burner. Super-kingsize room with ensuite bathroom. Ground floor double and twin rooms with en-suite shower rooms. Short breaks available. Christmas and New Year full weeks only for Barn Croft.

Telephone Sue on 01531 640030, or 07831 333360 or click on the photograph of Barn Coft for interior images and details.

Little Canwood House, another stunning 5 star cottage near Hereford - sleeps 8

Little Canwood House is a self catering holiday cottage situated in heart of rolling countryside offering beautiful views over the rural farmland of Herefordshire. Recently refurbished, Little Canwood House, has been sympathetically restored to create a traditional yet modern feel, offering 5 Star Tourist Board rated, self catering, accommodation suitable for families and groups- sleeps 8.

Situated less than 15 minutes from Hereford City centre and approximately 20 minutes from the M50 motorway means that the accommodation is easily accessible. In addition, there are two stables, grazing and use of an indoor riding school which can be offered at an additional cost. The riding country is spectacularly beautiful with miles of bridle paths and quiet countryside lanes to take advantage of. Transport of horses can also be arranged.

Kitchen with AGA, woodburner in the lounge, beautifully furnished and comfortable. Click on the photograph to view details.

Orchard Barn - sleeps up to 7 in 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

A Grade II listed spacious detached stone barn near Newnham-on-Severn in Gloucestershire/south Cotswolds is a superb August 2009 conversion. Approached by a country lane and standing on the edge of its own 6 acre meadow (leading to ancient woodland) it is ideal for walking, bird watching, spotting deer etc or simply relaxing to watch the trees grow.

Orchard Barn is mid-way between Newnham on Severn, Ross on Wye and Monmouth and very close to Symonds Yat and the Lower Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the heart of The Forest of Dean with its miles of cycle tracks and footpaths.

Meadow Byre 5 star cottage 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom in the Forest of Dean

Beautiful new 2 bedroom 2 bathroom holiday cottage in the centre of the Forest Dean is available to rent for luxury self-catering holidays with pleasant walks in the greenery of the Forest of Dean, fascinating Puzzlewood and a selection of outdoor activities.

This 5 star cottage has a Master bedroom with an en-suite, a twin bedroom and family bathroom. The vaulted living area of open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room is bright and airy. There is a woodburner which adds a welcome warmth to the atmosphere.

The cottage is new and attractive - click on the photograph to read more about it and view internal photographs.

Find two luxurious country cottages with exotic interest situated in 2 acres of rural splendour in Wiltshire near Bath.

An 18th century barn and stable block have been converted into The �Hay Barn� and �Loose Box�, sleeping up to 11 people in total. Beamed throughout, log fires, exotic foreign themed bedrooms ( all doubles en suite), 6 ft. beds, 4 poster, Jacuzzi, corner and roll top baths.

The 2 cottages can be rented separately or both together for a house party, or special occasion such as birthday party or reunion. They are superbly equipped, and guests keep coming back year after year.

We have cots, highchairs, changing mats, baby listeners, a bay sitting service, toys, games, DVD's, books, childrens toiletries. And for our older guests we have soft White Company bath robes, Molton & Brown toiletries, flowers in all rooms, wine, a home-made cake and a welcome breakfast basket for your arrival.

Telephone Gilly on 01225 703585, or 07768 625 868 for availability or click on the swimming pool photograph for additional information.

Luxury 5 star cottage in the Suffolk countryside - sleeps 2

Read Hall Cottage in Debenham Suffolk with hot tub

Read Hall Cottage is a five star luxury dwelling situated within the stunning grounds of a moated and listed 15c medieval hall in a tranquil, unspoilt setting, surrounded by several hundred acres of open farmland and set back half a mile from the road.

The cottage is laid out on one floor and decorated, furnished and equipped to a very high standard with a discreetly placed hot tub on a screened private terrace for use by guests only. The herbaceous boarders, orchards, vegetable and fruit gardens and grounds are maintained to a very high standard and are always enjoyed by the guests.

* Single storey/sleeps two.
* Contemporary oak four poster bed
* Beautiful range cooker
* Corner bath, shower and separate toilet.
* Music system.
* Flat screen TV /DVD.
* Fire place with oak over mantle and cast iron stove
* Electric heating (included in price).
* Large private veranda.
* Luxury SPA/hot tub
* BBQ and garden furniture.

Extras for your romantic self-catering holiday:

* 100% organic SPA robes provided
* 100% organic linen/duvet/towels provided, with all beds made up for arrival
* Environmentally friendly soaps and bath bubbles etc. provided
* Milk, fruit juice, bread, butter, biscuits, tea, coffee, sugar and home-made cake are provided for your arrival.
* Vegetables, herbs and fruit from our garden and orchards in season
* Guests encouraged to wander and enjoy the gardens and grounds

On-line food ordering
A selection of locally sourced foods can be ordered in advance via the welcome pack we send out - which has proved to be very popular with many of our guests who just want to arrive, unpack and relax!

Please click on the photograph of 5 star luxury Read Hall Cottage in Suffolk, with own spa, for details of a romantic break for 2.

Melfort Pier and Harbour holiday homes are located only 2 hours north of Glasgow Airport and sixteen miles south of picturesque Oban on the west coast of Scotland. Fifteen 5 Star Luxury Lochside houses, are idyllically scattered around our small private harbour and beach, providing an ideal base to relax, unwind and to choose the things you want to do, when you want to do them. On entering the houses, the warmth and light of these tastefully furnished open-plan designs is both welcoming and appealing. Beds are made, towels ready to use. The accommodation varies in size from 2- 6 persons.

3 bedroom houses have 3 ensuite bathrooms, sauna and spabath. Some have a sunbed and log fire. There is an open-plan gourmet kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, a dining room, living room with with satellite TV, stereo with a CD player, and a payphone, Email Hook up. There is a log fire in the lounge of certain houses. Patio doors open onto a balcony where you can relax and enjoy the ever changing views over Loch Melfort and have a BBQ. Call us for special promotions. The houses are all graded by the Scottish Tourist Board as 5 Star. Some of the houses are Category 2 for disabled guests.

We allow 2 well-behaved pets per house. The start day can be any day of the week with a minimum short stay of 2 nights. Argyll is a beautiful location, where each turn in the road opens onto some of the most spectacular scenery. It's an ideal base for hill-walking, cycling, canoeing, horseriding, golf, boat trips, watersports and birdwatching. Guests have free use of our rowing boat and Canadian canoe. There is free fishing from our private pier. Visit the many gardens, castles and museums, also excellent restaurants and shopping nearby.

A warm welcome awaits you at St. Nons Bay Cottages. The three Lower Moor and St. Nons Bay Luxury Cottages are set in a quiet location a short distance from the sea and the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.

Each cottage provides luxury quality accommodation with cleanliness being a top priority and all are well equipped. They all have enclosed sheltered gardens with a patio and garden furniture and a games room with table tennis or a pool table.

A mere 5 minutes walk takes you to the shops, restaurants, local beauty spots like Bryn y Garn and the historic cathedral itself. Exciting pursuits can be arranged at the local Outdoor Centre such as windsurfing, sea canoeing, abseiling and climbing. Sea fishing is a popular pastime and there is also a large boat park. A beautiful setting for a perfect holiday. The cottages are all family friendly. Cots, highchairs and stair gates are provided. There is also a babysitting service to allow for evenings out.

Perhaps the very magic of Pembrokeshire is its many varied walks � some coastal and spectacular, particularly with the sunsets. Other walks more serene and gentle, capturing the essence of wild flowers and spotting birds such as the chough and the peregrine and of course, viewing the sheep grazing contentedly. Access is close to the magnificent Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Also, Porthllisky Bay with its fascinating rock pools and clear waters for bathing. The ideal place for tranquillity and rejuvenating the tired mind.

01437 720 616 for bookings and availability concerning these luxury cottages in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Glyn Uchaf luxury cottages in Wales - 5 star WTB

Glyn Uchaf luxury 5 star cottages are situated in 11 acres of National parkland with panoramic views of the sea, mountains, and the delightful Sycnant Pass in north Wales.


Parkland location	Luxury cottages

These Welsh cottages were newly built in 2005 to the very highest standard with 5 Star WTB accreditation; the land also boasts a newly constructed nature reserve with a small lake with all its interesting wildlife and our own friendly ducks. Each cottage has all amenities in order to make your visit a memorable one, they are well-behaved pet friendly, and there are facilities for horses by arrangement.

Because there are two adjoining cottages, it makes them highly suitable for a group of friends or extended family holidaying together.

Telephone 01492 622053 to find out more about staying in a luxury Welsh cottage or click on a photograph for details.

Modern, spacious luxury 5 star country cottages in Powys, mid Wales

5 star WTB cottages in Powys, mid Wales

Glanhenwye is situated near Hay, the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons in the tranquil Wye Valley. The main house shares a cobbled courtyard with Yellowdrama, Jessica and Margaux Rose. Glanhenwye is set in five acres of grounds providing space and privacy for each cottage. The surrounding area offers beautiful views of the fields, mountains and the river Wye with excellent walks and outdoor activities available in the area. There are many excellent restaurants and pubs nearby and the quaint market town of Hay has bookstores, boutiques, art and antique shops amongst the village stores.

The outbuildings at Glanhenwye, dating back from the mid nineteenth century, were converted from the original barns and stables into a unique set of modern cottages but they still retain their authentic feel and features. Their interiors are stylish, spacious and designed to spend memorable times in.

Jessica sleeps 6 in two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom. There is one family bathroom and one en-suite bathroom. The lounge, dining room and kitchen are downstairs and there is a terrace for al-fresco dining.

Margaux Rose sleeps 8 in 3 double bedrooms and one twin bedroom. There are two bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. The lounge, dining room and kitchen are upstairs in a large open plan room.

Yellowdrama sleeps 6 in two double bedrooms and a family room. The very large bedroom upstairs in en-suite and has a four poster bed. The lounge, dining room and kitchen are combined in one room which will accommodate a dining table for twenty for large parties.

There is a B&B room available in the main house to provide additional accommodation when required. We also organize and plan marquee receptions, weddings and balls at Glanhenwye but only when all cottages are reserved by the party. Shopping, reservations etc. we can do before your arrival should you wish and catering can be organized to take the pressure of your designated cook.

Please click on the photograph for details of these modern spacious luxury 5 star cottages in mid Wales.

Fabulous luxury 5 star log cabins in Powys mid Wales

Come and enjoy a self-catering holiday in one of our luxury 5 star pine lodges on a sixty-acre estate with two wild-life ponds.

You will have a unique, romantic and relaxing experience when you visit. These luxury 3 bedroom lodges in mid-Wales provide the holiday home to explore the glorious Welsh countryside.

Ideally located between Snowdonia to the north and Cardiff to the south, with the Welsh coast just a half hour drive away, you will have easy access to a wide range of sporting and leisure activities for all ages throughout the year.

Accommodation in each luxury lodge/log cabin

Accommodation for 4 to 6 people in 3 bedrooms
Upstairs a king-sized four poster with en-suite
Downstairs two doubles that can be converted to twin beds
Bedding and towels are provided
A hot-tub on the front veranda
A Sauna/Jacuzzi/Powershower in the downstairs main bathroom
An open-plan sitting/dining room/kitchen on the lower floor
32" flat screen TV in the main living room, and two further TVs all with Sky
A DVD player, and a CD/radio
WiFi throughout
Full central heating
A charcoal barbeque
Cots and highchairs available
Heating and electricity plus use of the hot-tubs are included in the charges.

To welcome you to your luxury holiday home you will receive a complimentary welcome pack. Please click on the photograph of the luxury pine lodges for details.

High quality, luxurious 4 star cottages in Bude Cornwall with hot tubs

Find 3 contemporary design good quality holiday cottages in the heart of the picturesque village of Marhamchurch, only 2 miles from Bude's stunning coastline and sandy beaches.

These are, click on links to view:

Chestnut Cottage - sleeps 5 - with private hot tub
Sycamore Cottage - sleeps 6 - with private hot tub
Southpark - sleeps 6 - own private hot tub

This unique mix of top quality accommodation includes 12 other cottages and Farm houses on one well laid out little village within a village. Eden project, Bostcastle/Tintagel, Padstow, Clovelly and Cornwall's fishing villages are only a short drive away.

The most popular facility is our indoor pool heated all year round at a comfortable 82 degrees Centigrade. Work up a sweat on the hard tennis court or trampoline. Wi-Fi Internet access all round, and SKY sports packages in the Farmhouses.

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