Find holiday cottages for active holidays in the open air.
Book Self-Catering Holiday Cottages For Active Holidays
Scroll down to find a choice of self-catering cottages suitable for those seeking an active holiday involving sporting or outdoor pursuits. Whether walking in England, climbing mountains in Scotland, riding rapids or zip wires in Wales, the holiday cottages listed here will be near an attractive choice of activities to enjoy in the great outdoors. Many activity cottages will offer on-site facilities such as fishing, swimming pools and tennis courts or will be surrounded by long, bracing walks in the country or along the miles of scenic coastal footpaths.
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- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Ash is a modern Somerset coastal cottage in Blue Anchor with panoramic views of Blue Anchor Ba. It is ideal for a seaside holiday. The cottage offers disabled access, gorgeous gardens, a games room, contemporary comforts, beaches, the delights of the nearby Quantock Hills - a designated National Landscape, and the Exmoor National Park.
- Sleeps
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 4
Pebworth Cottage is a superb, sumptuously furnished detached Cotswold holiday cottage once owned by the actor Ben Kingsley. It is ideally located in the centre of the pretty village of Pebworth, just a short distance from the historic towns of Chipping Campden and Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Sunset Beach is a large, modern four-bedroom holiday home in Croyde, North Devon's most desirable seaside village. The coastal cottage accommodates up to eight, within easy walking distance of the beach and village centre. The house has an enclosed garden and gorgeous countryside and ocean views.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
If a picturesque setting and luxury living are what you're looking for, you'll love this contemporary Georgeham holiday lodge with a hot tub. Set in a charming North Dvon village near Braunton, this pet-friendly holiday home is just a short drive from sandy beaches at Saunton and Croyde and offers a stylish interior.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Underbank Hall Cottage is a romantic cottage for couples in a secluded rural location with breathtaking views of the valleys and hills between The Peak District and The Pennines in Stocksbridge, but still within easy reach of the fleshpots of Sheffield. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps
- 18
- Bedrooms
- 8
A traditional Cumbrian farm converted to a large and comfortable Lake District holiday cottage for groups or sizable families. This pet-friendly cottage in Staveley sleeps 18 guests in 8 bedrooms with glorious views across the Lake District Fells near Lake Windermere.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
4 Old Mill Court is a delightful mews cottage in the heart of Brixham on the Devon coast. The pet-friendly coastal cottage sleeps four and offers proximity to beautiful beaches, a cute furnished courtyard for drinks, and a spacious interior with coastal chic, natural light and open-plan design.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Welcome to Long Ing Farm, a charming large holiday home in Holmfirth, on the owner's working farm close to the breathtaking Peak District National Park. This stone-built detached Holmfirth holiday cottage is a treasure trove of character, featuring exposed beams, open eaves, and traditional furnishings that lend a warm and welcoming ambience.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Escape to the seaside! Colours Borrowed from the Sea is a sophisticated coastal cottage just moments from the beaches of Marske-by-the-Sea in Yorkshire. The pet-friendly cottage boasts coastal chic with light and airy spaces and a pleasant outdoor area that catches the sea breeze and the sun.