If you like traditional stone-built cottages set in splendid rural locations or small villages near moors and dales for your self-catering holidays, then these cottages are for you. Click on any photographs of cottages shown to find our more about each cottage or use the Feature pages to browse through many more cottages for self-catering holidays.

Accommodation in England

Cornwall	Talehay Cottages
	All of the things you expect to find plus those little extras that make your stay so very special. We personally supervise the cottages to assure the highest standards of comfort and cleanliness. We are proud to say that many of our guests return regularly each year and highly recommend us to their family and friends. Availability for half-term and Easter week.   01503 220 252,    Click here to email owner
Cumbria	Fisherground Farm Holidays
	Fisherground is a lovely traditional hill farm in the Lake District, offering accommodation in three pine lodges and a stone cottage, which share an acre of orchard. The properties share the laundry, sports hall, raft pool and adventure playground. The laundry has a washing machine, tumble drier, ironing board, freezer and a payphone.   +44(0) 1768-773 175,    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	Woodlands Cottage
	Four bedroomed stone cottage to sleep up to 8. Enclosed in a private garden yet enjoying all the facilities at Darwin Forest Country Park.   01629 732428,    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	Hartington Cottages
	3 Stone cottages graded 4/5 Stars around a private courtyard in the centre of the highly acclaimed village of Hartington, near Buxton, offering seclusion and peace. The historic cottages can sleep from 2-6 people, and offer luxury with a country feel; inglenook fireplaces and multitudes of ancient exposed beams. Hartington is one of the most highly regarded villages in the Peak, famous for its creamery with shop selling genuine Stilton and other cheeses, geese pond, hall and fine old stone buildings. Welcome pack on arrival.   01298 22287,    Click here to email owner
Devon	Hill Cottage
	Large, 4 bedroom stone cottage with a large garden of half an acre situated in private garden on the Devon/Cornwall border, close to the coast and beaches. Families and pets welcome. Short breaks and weekends from September to May   01409253093,07791447606    Click here to email owner
Gloucestershire	Fairlie
	Charming 4 bedroom Period stone cottage located on the banks of the River Windrush in the centre of the 'Venice of the Cotswolds'. Sleeps 8. Delightfully furnished rooms which are light and spacious, many of which overlook the River. Garden and Parking for 3 cars. Short breaks and pets welcome.   01959 569096,    Click here to email owner
Gloucestershire	Sudeley Castle Country Cottages
	Sudeley Castle Country Cottages are nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, on the edge of the Sudeley Estate. This small attractive complex of thirteen Cotswold stone cottages is set around a central courtyard, with landscaped gardens and ample parking. The cottages each have their own individual charm. Most have been clverley restored and converted from existing properties, including a forge and a paper mill, and have retained many original and unique features. Three newer properties are sympathetic in their design and architecture and blend seamlessly into the group. Their location makes them an ideal choice for a walking or touring holiday or simply as an escape into the Cotswold countryside. The historic town of Winchcombe, once the capital of Mercia, is just a five minute walk and offers an interesting mix of retailers, teashops, pubs and restaurants, whilst the regency spa town of Cheltenham is only 8 miles away. All accommodation is carefully prepared for your arrival, with laundry and bedding supplied. The cottages are comfortably furnished to a three star standard and have well equipped kitchens. There is an information office and laundry on site and our housekeeper is on hand throughout your stay. Travel cots, high chairs and stair gates are also available. Guests enjoy complimentary admission to Sudeley Castle and Gardens (during normal opening hours) for the duration of their stay. Sudeley Castle Country Cottages are available all year round, with short breaks and longer stays accepted. We have some availability for half term, Christmas and New Year. Call now to book your cottage.   01242 602308,    Click here to email owner
Gloucestershire	Honeysuckle Cottage
	Honeysuckle Cottage is a charming grade II listed stone cottage situated on a quiet country lane in the beautiful and unspoilt Cotswold village of Blockley, positioned between the historic towns of Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold. Directly from the front door are magnificent walks with panoramic views. It is perfectly situated to tour the Cotswolds with its many local attractions and is in easy reach of Stratford, Oxford, Cheltenham and Warwick. The cottage has a wealth of character including a stone walled lounge with exposed beams and wood burning stove, a custom built kitchen with a belfast sink and a welsh dresser, a double and a single bedroom, bathroom with bath and shower and a pretty south facing courtyard garden.   0121 426 6310,07905 497 211    Click here to email owner
Herefordshire	Gardeners Cottage
	Availability for Christmas. Gardeners Cottage is a delightful 19th Century stone cottage - part of a large estate in beautiful Herefordshire/Welsh border country. It sleeps 6 and can be rented in conjunction with The Sherriffs (14) and/or Field Cottage (4). Available for May Bank Holiday.   01544 340 241,    Click here to email owner
Herefordshire	Durstone Cottages
	Sleeping up to 20, ten people in each cottage, Durstone Cottages offer an excellent venue for family get-togethers, reunions and specail celebrations in quiet peaceful rural countryside. Click on photograph to explore self-catering possibilities for your group. Hen and Stag parties welcome.   01885400221,07890921686    Click here to email owner
Somerset	Lyndale
	18th century stone cottage in pretty village at foot of Brendon Hills. Exposed beams, flagstone & wood floors. 2 comfortable bedrooms, one twin, one double. Cosy living room with wood-burner, 2 sofas, one of which converts to double bed, TV & CD player. Beautiful dining room with welsh dresser, farmhouse-style table, seating for 6 & open fire. Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washer-dryer, fridge-freezer & microwave. Idyllic hillside garden with BBQ area. Parking for 2 cars. Inn nearby. Numerous walks from door. Coast 3 miles. Prices £220-£475 depending on time of year. Heating, bedlinen and initial basket of logs included in price. Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement.   01984 641426,    Click here to email owner
Staffordshire	Bakehouse Croft
	A wonderful 200 year old stone cottage in the village of Longnor on the edge of the Staffordshire Moorlands within the Peak District National Park, 7 miles from Buxton. A great location for touring and walking in the Peak District and only 25 minutes from Alton Towers. Only 100-200 yrds from 3 pubs, all serving good food and a restaurant. Sleeping up to 5 plus a cot, the cottage provides quality accommodation and is tastefully decorated with a blend of traditional features such as beamed ceilings, shuttered windows and a crackling open fire, and all the modern facilities needed to provide a comfortable and relaxing stay. Double bedroom with en-suite basin and w.c., another spacious bedroom that can be triple or Super kingsize plus single bed. The large sunny kitchen/dining room is well equipped with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer and solid fuel Rayburn. The sitting room has comfy sofas, open fire, wide screen TV with SKY, video and DVD/CD players and phone for emergency use. There is also a light basement den with a large window. This is furnished with a sofabed, SKY TV and a selection of games and toys for younger children.   01298 71141,    Click here to email owner

Accommodation in Scotland

Aberdeenshire	Stranduff Lodge Croft
	An attractive high quality granite-built stone cottage in over half an acre of gardens with views of Lochnagar in the heart of Royal Deeside. The cottage is ideally located for The Lecht and Glenshee ski slopes; golf, hunting, shooting, fishing, pony-trekking, hill walking, or golf on one of the numerous Scottish golf courses. This is a fabulous location for a relaxing holiday. This part of Scotland offers glorious scenery and a warm welcome. Come and discover this wonderful place for yourself. It's perfect for honeymoons or as a treat to celebrate special occasions.   01224 314 673,    Click here to email owner
Edinburgh	1 Dales Farm Country Cottage
	Attractive, hundred year old stone cottage, in a hamlet bordering 15 acres of our own woodland, meadow & sports area, badger hide, etc.. Just 10 miles North of Edinburgh, Sleeps up to 6. 2 bedrooms,one with twin beds & one with double & single bed. Well equipped kitchen Living room has a 27in colour TV, VCR & DVD,digital freeview channels, woodburning stove.Bathroom with shower overbath. Attractive, enclosed rear garden. Parking. Sorry no pets or smoking permitted. (Can be used as a self-catering bed & breakfast if the cottage is not booked. Very good choice of breakfast packs,continental breakfast, including, ham & cheese.) Or pre-ordered local bacon, sausages, etc.Rustic wood gift gallery also sells home made forest fruit jam & our own free range eggs. Also a handful of spaces for  camping, designated camp fires. Availability for half-term and Easter week.   01383 417681,    Click here to email owner
Highland	Glencarron (for 18) & Cottage (5)
	Paradise for walking, wildlife watching, fishing and deer stalking or just exploring the Scottish Highlands and their people. There are two houses: Glencarron Lodge, a Victorian shooting lodge sleeping 18+ and East Cottage, a stone cottage for 5/6 people. The 11,500 acres Estate is ideal for Munro baggers, with 4 Munros (mountains or hills over 3,000 ft.) on the estate and 8 others within 10 miles. There are salmon, sea trout and brown trout on 3km of the River Carron and also trout in two lochs on the Estate. A boat is available by arrangement with the stalker. Plentiful stag and hind stalking with the Estate stalker is available in season. One hour's drive from Inverness; local shops are in the village some miles away. Beaches and the West Coast of Scotland to explore are forty minutes away. And the Highlands are all around. Both properties are accessible all winter.   020 8340 7421,    Click here to email owner

Accommodation in Wales

Gower	Honeywell Cottage
	Honeywell cottage is a lovely 100 year old single floor stone built cottage situated in the small village of Oxwich, South Gower. The cottage is within walking distance of Oxwich Bay (recently voted No.1 beach in the UK and 3rd in the world), Oxwich Castle and 2 nature reserve. It is central to all the delights of the outstandingly beautiful Gower Peninsula. The views are magnificent and on a clear day, you can see to Devon, Lundy Island and over towards Pembroke. The cottage can accommodate up to 8 people. Short breaks out of season ? Friday to Friday rental. Click on photograph to find out more.   0798 639 9234,07986399234    Click here to email owner
Powys	The Wainhouse
	This easter treat your self to that perfect break in our 15th Century stone cottage with its original oak beams sleeps up to 4 people has 1 double room with en-suite bathroom and 1 twin room with en-suite shower.Just short stroll to the snooker , table tennis & hot tub. Situated on a 300 acre farm in an isolated valley with numerous ponds and native woods, all for you to enjoy.   01547 550 348,07813157869    Click here to email owner