The following list of Award winning country cottages shows the very best cottages in their group for self-catering holidays. Please click on a cottage photograph to inspect the cottages and view their merits. Additional high quality country cottages can be found via the menus.

Accommodation in England

Cumbria	3 cottages near Cumbrian coast
	Three beautiful self catering cottages in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Ideal for large groups, the cottages sleep 8, 12 and 12 respectively . Two can be rented as one big house to sleep 20. Beautiful views of the Cumbrian coast.   01229 717614,    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	Cotterill Farm Cottages
	Four award winning stone 4 Star cottages on our non-working farm, in a glorious location overlooking dales and rolling countryside in the heart of the White Peak area of the Peak District. Buxton , Matlock, Bakewell, Ashbourne, Leek and Chatsworth House are all about 11 miles away on the edge of the Peak District at different points on the compass, confirming our claim to be very much in the heart of the White Peak area of the Peak District. (The White Peak is the area of rolling countryside, dales, streams and rivers limestone villages and dry-stone walls, which give the area so much character). Alton Towers is less than 30 minutes drive away. Welcome pack on arrival.   01298 84447,0800 247 1379 freephone    Click here to email owner
Devon	The Forge House
	Come and stay to release the stress of the daily grind in a 400 year old Forge situated in the village of Georgeham, near Croyde (minutes from the sea!). The Forge is pure postcard Devon, a 400 year old building that has been sympathetically modernised with all the latest conveniences and stands right in the heart of Georgeham.   07973 628215,07973 628215    Click here to email owner
Herefordshire	The Colloquy
	The Colloquy is in an old Victorian Stable block. It features eight en-suite bedrooms or family rooms, some with roll top baths, some with showers and some with both. Swimming pool (May to September), sauna, jacuzzi and squash court. Availability for May Bank holiday, some availability in July and August.   01544 340 241,    Click here to email owner
Lincolnshire	Poachers Hideaway
	Six luxuriously renovated cottages in a traditional Lincolnshire farmyard. Winner of the 2005 Best Self Catering Holiday of the Year in the East Midlands area. Each cottage is different, sleeps 2-6, Jacuzzi, sauna and massages available on site. Meeting room seats 24. Free Fishing. Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement. Horses welcome.   01507 533555,    Click here to email owner
Northumberland	Beacon Hill Farm
	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. Click here to check prices and availability of our cottages.   +44 (0)1670 780 900,    Click here to email owner
Oxfordshire	Bruern Holiday Cottages
	National Winner of VisitBritain's Excellence in England Gold and Silver Awards 1998 and 2003. Contact us through our website using the link below. We have a selection of luxury cottages of varying sizes available. Heated outdoor pool. Availability for New Year.   Please enquire via website link,    Click here to email owner
Somerset	West Hayes Barn
	NEWLY CONVERTED FOR 2007! West Hayes Barn is an enchanting, luxury, 5 star graded conversion of a 16th Century Grade 2 Listed Barn. The cottage is situated in the beautiful conservation village of Halse with its award winning pub. Halse is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but still only 6 miles from Junction 25 of the M5. Our location makes us perfect for full weeks and short breaks alike.   01823 431622,07813 821475    Click here to email owner
Yorkshire	Headon Farm Cottages
	Headon Farm award winning cottages near Scarborough. Enjoy our truly peaceful setting. Located along a quiet country lane, this unspoilt corner of Yorkshire was once part of the Wyedale estate and the nearby Hall is still used as a retreat by the Diocese of York. It is a world away yet only a mile from the A170 Scarborough-Pickering road giving easy access to coast, moors, York and Vale of Pickering. Village Shops and pubs are only a few minutes drive away. We try our best to provide the quality and standards we ourselves would expect, which we feel is reflected in the number of guests who return each year.   01723 859019,    Click here to email owner
Yorkshire	Wrea Head Country Cottages
	National winners of the English Tourist Council's 'England for Excellence' Award. 9 lovely award winning cottages (sleeping 2 to 9 guests) on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, enjoying magnificent panoramic sea views. The superb indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi await for your total relaxation.   01723 375844,01723 375844    Click here to email owner
Yorkshire	Lingholm Court Holiday Cottages
	Award winning cottages situated between Scarborough and Filey on a 1200 acre working farm down a peaceful country lane. The Dairy and The Granary apartment style conversions (sleep 4+cot), The Keep tower conversion (sleeps 4-min. age 12 years) and The Farmhouse (sleeps 7+cot in four bedrooms). Set around a spacious enclosed courtyard. The Dairy provides ground floor accommodation. Ideal for walkers, cyclers, bird watchers or for a family seaside holiday.   01723 586365,    Click here to email owner

Accommodation in Scotland

Banffshire	Craig Cottage
	Craig Cottage is our unique 3 bedroom 2 bathroom luxury cottage.? The cottage is nestled in a secluded location above the Bridge of Alvah and the gorge yet only 2 miles from historic Banff on the majestic Moray Firth coast. The cottage is perfect for the Castle, Whisky and Coastal Trails and really is paradise for walking,?Golfers and fly?fishermen, we have our own prolific?Salmom and Sea Trout beat 200 yds from the cottage on the River Deveron one of Scotland's top 5. The cottage has all luxuries including plasma?TV and Sky satelite (sports package) and even a laptop with Wi Fi Internet, all bedrooms having Sony Bravia lcd?tvs and dvd players. From the bottom of the garden the river runs through the bridge and gorge, a truly beautiful spot to sit and relax watching the Salmon and Trout jump, or to spend an afternoon painting.   01261 821552,07900 255760    Click here to email owner

Accommodation in Wales

Gwynedd	Gwynfryn Farm Cottages with Indoor Pool Gym, tennis court
	WTB self-catering award winning, 3 to 5 star complex of cottages on a small, friendly, family run Organic farm near Pwllheli, North Wales. Excellent on-site facilities including indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, Games room, Gym, Tennis Court, games room with soft play area for toddlers, swings, climbing frame, slide, trampoline. There is a menagerie of pigs, goats, pet lambs, cats, dog, hens and dairy cows for the children to enjoy. Blue Flag Marina and beaches and golf-(2 miles. Please click on photograph for details.   01758 612 536,    Click here to email owner
Pembrokeshire	Saddlers Cottage
	One of two stylish, contemporary 4* holiday cottages sleeping up to 6 in an award winning holiday village in St Florence near Tenby. Shared amenities include a private indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, gymnasium, table tennis room, outdoor tennis court, childrens play area, crazy golf. Guests can enjoy extensive communal gardens with bbqs and seating. Newly refurbished and decorated in 2007 with leather sofas and wooden floors. Plenty to do and see in the area with beautiful white flag beaches, castles, towns, gardens and theme parks. www.ivytowercottages.co.uk   01291 672071,07725 314944    Click here to email owner
Pembrokeshire	Ploughmans Cottage
	One of two stylish contemporary 4* holiday cottages sleeping up to 6 in an award winning holiday village in St Florence near Tenby. Shared amenities include a private indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, gymnasium, table tennis room, outdoor tennis court, childrens play area, crazy golf. Guests can enjoy extensive communal gardens with bbqs and seating. Redecorated in 2007 with leather sofas and wooden floors. Wonderful countryside views from the conservatory. Ploughmans cottage is one of three cottages on site sleeping a total of 24. Plenty to see and do in the area with white flag beaches, Coastal and countryside walks, Castles, Gardens and Theme Parks. www.ivytowercottages.co.uk   01291 672071,07725 314944    Click here to email owner
Pembrokeshire	Ivy Tower House
	A stylish contemporary 4* holiday cottage sleeping up to 12 in an award winning holiday village in St Florence near Tenby. Shared amenities include a private indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, gymnasium, table tennis room, outdoor tennis court, childrens play area, crazy golf. Guests can enjoy extensive communal gardens with bbqs and seating. Newly refurbished and decorated in 2007 with leather sofas and wooden floors. This house is one of three houses on site sleeping a total of 24. www.ivytowercottages.co.uk   01291 672071,07725 314944    Click here to email owner