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.
Click on the preview description of any cottage to view its main page.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
A charming terraced Shropshire holiday cottage in Alberbury with original oak beams and trusses and a wood burner in the open-plan living area. It sleeps 6 in 3 delightful bedrooms, all en-suite. Add in the private patio with a hot tub, and this is a perfect country cottage for a family holiday!
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 5
Glen Bank won the Visit England's 5* Gold Award in 2019. Fields and woodland surround this Cumbrian property in Appleby-in-Westmoreland. The pet-friendly cottage boasts outdoor entertaining areas with sweeping views and offers a light-filled orangery, two wood burners, exposed beams, and a dog shower.
- 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
- 17
- Bedrooms
- 8
A charming Grade-II listed stone holiday cottage in Snainton near Scarborough on the North Yorkshire coast, this pet-friendly holiday cottage sleeps 17 in 8 bedrooms and oozes warmth and charm. Relax in the hot tub, walk in the North York Moors or enjoy a day trip to the seaside.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Blacksmith Cottage is a beautifully designed romantic retreat that can accommodate two guests. It is situated in the charming village of Grassington, in the heart of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. This pet-friendly cottage is tastefully furnished with a subtle elegance that runs throughout. It boasts a lovely courtyard, open-plan living areas, and absolute convenience for guests.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 2
Make Hillgate House in the hamlet of Hemford, Shropshire, your holiday base in the Welsh Marches, an 18th-century stone-built countryside cottage near Bishops Castle that boasts a wealth of original features, including exposed beams, ornamental Victorian fireplace, and Shepherd’s Hut amidst a large lawned garden.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Mor Awelon, in the charming village of Goodwick, has an upside-down design to capture the views of the Pembrokeshire countryside and the ocean beyond. Ultra-modern finishes define this rural holiday cottage near Fishguard, while its balcony and lawned garden invite relaxation and socialising.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Tucked into a peaceful, wooded valley, Red Deer Cottage offers a natural haven for self-catering holidays near the moorland village of Wheddon Cross in Somerset, Quarme Coombe. This charming Exmoor holiday home is a three-bedroom, pet-friendly cottage with a pretty garden, a master bedroom with an en-suite and Juliet balcony, and open-plan living space.
- Sleeps
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
A stay at Bishop Cottage in the former fishing and mining village of Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, offers small groups on holiday in North East England a coastal cottage with a communal garden area to gather at night after a long day exploring the region’s sandy beaches and haunting moorlands.