The following lsit of self-catering rentals is either in or near London for easy travelling. Please click on any cottage photographs shown to view details of these self-catering country cottages, holiday cottages, large country houses, pine lodges, log cabins and houses either in or near London. More self-catering accommodation in the London and the south of England can be found by using the Feature Pages.

Accommodation in England

Bedfordshire	Bluegate Farm Holiday Cottages
	Two country cottages, less than 1 hour from London, with good countryside views. Each cottage sleeps 2-6 people. Private garden area with furniture. Many places to visit and plenty of things to do in. Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, only 10 minutes drive in the car, and the beautiful National Trust Ashridge Forest and Ivinghoe Beacon with fantastic views and many different walks for all abilities. Woburn Safari Park and Woburn Abbey - 15 minutes away. The centuries old village of Aldbury, just below Ashridge, with it?s famous stocks is well worth a visit.   01525 210621,    Click here to email about cottage holiday
Berkshire	Dorney Self Catering Apartments
	Dorney Self Catering Apartmentes are situated in a very peaceful location, yet only ten minutes drive to Legoland and Windsor. We are a short walk from the River Thames and London is a 30 minutes train journey away leaving from Slough. Large gardens with plenty of room for parking. Dogs are welcome with prior notice. Suitable for children, families, adult groups, rowers (Dorney Lake is two minutes walk away) and anyone wishing to get away from it all.   01753 827037,    Click here to email about cottage holiday
Devon	Sunridge Lodge
	Luxury holiday accommodation in South Hams, Devon So you want to get away from it all? Welcome to Sunridge Lodge, private luxury holiday accommodation hidden away amongst the undulating hills and bubbling streams of the Yealm valley, South Hams, Devon. Here you can enjoy the sound of tranquilty, night and day, dawn to dusk. If you want privacy and peace, and be in an area of outstanding beauty, then you've found the right place. This secluded luxury self catering accommodation is surrounded by its own private woodland and just a short stroll away from its own private fishing lake stocked with an abundance of carp. This really is the secluded getaway you've been waiting for...   01752 216645,07817749091    Click here to email about cottage holiday
Devon	Yealm Cabin
	Overlooking the beautiful Yealm valley this idyllic eco-friendly log cabin will provide you with a peaceful and tranquil retreat. The cabin is secluded and sits between rolling hills and lush green fields. The South Hams is England's most outstanding area of beauty and you could be in the heart of it! Sleeps 4.   01752 216645,07817749091    Click here to email about cottage holiday
Essex	The Pump House Apartment
	The 5 star luxury apartment, which is self-contained and on two floors, forms part of Pump House, a large house in the country village of Great Burstead in the county of Essex. The village is close to Billericay - a small country town with strong US connections. London, Canterbury, Cambridge, Colchester and "Constable Country" can all be reached within an hour by road. There is a fast rail link to London (30 - 40 minutes), less than 1 hour from London. A regular bus service is available close by. Whilst a car is not essential, it would enhance your enjoyment. The accommodation in the apartment (up to 1,500 sq. ft.) has two living rooms, a dining room, a fully-fitted kitchen and the choice of one, two or three bedrooms with one to three bath/shower rooms (two en-suite).   01277 656 579,    Click here to email about cottage holiday
Essex	Broman's Barn
	This is a very creative conversion of an old Barn; very cosy and relaxing, the sun streaming in through the many windows and a wonderful log wood burner to enjoy in the evenings.   01787 211 115,    Click here to email about cottage holiday
Hampshire	Belmont House
	Stunning Georgian House in Ropley near Winchester, Hampshire. Sleeps up to 10 in 5 double bedrooms. 4 acre grounds. BBQ. Open fire in the sitting room. Only 1 hour from London. The house is available for half-term and New Year.Hen parties welcome.    07801 709287, 07801 709 287    Click here to email about cottage holiday
Hertfordshire	Holly House Cottage
	3 bedroom cottage with indoor heated swimming pool, tennis court and grounds of 2.5 acres in rolling Hertfordshire countryside. Set in rural location yet close to London and its attractions. Sleeps up to 6.   01438 871130,    Click here to email about cottage holiday
London	The Bush
	The Bush Housboat - newly refurbished in 2002. It has 2 bedrooms to accommodate up to 4 adults. It is moored alongside Kew Gardens in south west London. Beautifully fitted, it offers all the mod cons for an easy holiday in London, including full central heating, a dishwasher and washing machine, bathroom with power shower. There is a private parking space.   020 8 892 7241,0781 6509 225    Click here to email about cottage holiday
Oxfordshire	Old Stable and 3 more cottages
	Come and stay in characteristic, spacious and luxury pet-friendly cottages. Up to 3 dogs welcome by prior arrangement. The cottages are comfortably furnished with exposed beams and original features. There are 4 cottages altogether which can be booked together in advance for larger groups of up to 15, or individually for 2, 4 or up to 6 or 7 people. The Old Stable is a spacious cottage with 3 bedrooms (1 double and 2 twins) bathroom and shower room, 2 toilets. Just north of the M40, Meadowbrook Cottages are ideal for anyone needing to be reasonably close to Oxford or the west of London.   01844 212116,0771 967 7246    Click here to email about cottage holiday
Suffolk	Cobbs Cottage
	Very pretty 3 bedroom thatched cottage near Stoke-by-Nayland in Suffolk. Beautiful Persian carpets and rugs show off the charm of the original features in this lovingly restored cottage. Outside there is a large private back garden sloping down towards the valley. Pet-friendly - dogs welcome.   01787 211 115,    Click here to email about cottage holiday
Suffolk	Holmwood Cottage
	Holmwood Cottage is a lovely 16th Century thatched cottage. It has a double bedroom with a second twin/double bedroom leading off from it. There are 3 sofas in the sitting room one of which is a double sofa bed. The bedrooms have cosy beds and wonderful original broad Elmwood floors. The fully equipped kitchen has an ancient Suffolk brick floor and seats 6 at the table. There is a very pretty beamed sitting room with lots of room to relax in and enjoy the charms of an unspoilt 16th Century beamed and thatched cottage. Beautiful Persian carpets and rugs show off the charm of the original features in this lovingly restored cottage in the heart of pretty South Suffolk yet only an hour and a half from London.   01787 211 115,    Click here to email about cottage holiday
Sussex	Cottesmore Lodges
	Cottesmore lodges are situated amidst pines and rhododendrons within the picturesque surroundings of Cottesmore Golf and Country Club. The seven Norwegian-style lodges have two bedrooms with twin or king-sized double beds and en-suite bathrooms. The contemporary, open-plan living room has a fully equipped modern kitchen/dining area and opens out onto a deck for outdoor dining. Alternatively, snacks and meals can be prepared for you at the bar or restaurant. Tennis, indoor swimming and health club facilities are complimentary and visitors can play golf on either of the two 18 hole courses at guest rates. For the less energetic, a variety of therapeutic treatments can be enjoyed at the Beauty Salon. Cottesmore is an ideal base from which to explore Sussex and is within easy reach of London and Brighton. Weekly bookings are being accepted now. Plenty of availability for August and September. Short breaks all year round except July and August. Availability during Christams and New Year. All the lodges have Christams trees and lights.   01293 527759, 0772 0753 667    Click here to email about cottage holiday
Wiltshire	Jasmine Cottage
	Jasmine Cottage (ETC 4 star) is situated near to the centre of the village, about 3 minutes walk from the local pub/post office/village shop/café and bus service. The building is an attractive, 18th century character cottage with exposed beams, which has been sympathetically modernised and decorated to comfortably accommodate up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms. Central heating, open fire, dishwasher. Private back garden with picnic table and benches. Close to Bath - 12 miles. Free roadside parking at the front of the property.   + 44(0)121 353 5258,    Click here to email about cottage holiday
Wiltshire	Coachmans Cottage
	Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms. Gold Award, 4 Star. A luxury individual single storey c.18th C. beamed cottage tastefully furnished in traditional style. Full central heating, Internet access. Enclosed courtyard. Off street parking for one family car. Good sized sitting/dining room. Twin bedroom with 3'beds and double bedroom. Older children welcome. Open all year, SHORT BREAKS. Friday to Friday bookings. Only 15 miles away from the City of Bath for sightseeing.   +44[0]1380 870764,    Click here to email about cottage holiday