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
Hensill Farmhouse is a gorgeous rural cottage set among woodland on the edge of Hawkhurst in Kent. The 19th-century cottage offers true seclusion with a wrap-around garden and views, plus an interior boasting tiled floors, French doors, natural light, an open-plan design, elegant décor, and a log fire.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Barmoor Ridge makes any self-catering holiday in the North East of England a comfortable one – a rural cottage situated between the villages of Lowick and Ford in Northumberland, with under-floor heating in the bathroom and open fire in the sitting room, whilst affording gorgeous views of the Cheviots and the sea.
- 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
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
The Old Dairy is located in the idyllic village of Herne on a beautiful stretch of the Kent coast between Whitstable and Margate. This cosy coastal holiday cottage for couples is a beautifully converted dairy near a shingle beach, ice cream parlours and beach huts at Herne Bay.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 2
One of nine countryside cottages that make up Keld Head Farm Cottages and nestled near the foot of rolling moorlands, Pigeon Cote near the market town of Pickering, North Yorkshire, retains much of its original charm and features, with open beamed ceilings and traditional stone fireplace.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Lletty is a luxurious Grade-II listed farm cottage located on the stunning Bodnant Estate in Conwy, Wales. This pet-friendly cottage guarantees seclusion and stunning views. It features an open fire, exposed beams, wooden and slate floors, a bread oven, and glorious grounds ideal for wining and dining.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Ford End Cottage is a delightful rural cottage in the lovely village of Ampleforth in the North York Moors and Coast. Ideally situated for an enjoyable holiday, the pet-friendly cottage offers an open fire, a pleasant garden, light-filled spaces & reminders of its 18th-century origins.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
The Old Coach House exudes charm. The converted cottage in Banningham, Norfolk, enjoys the tranquillity of its rural location and is within reach of the coast. It offers exposed beams, stone floors, high ceilings, outdoor relaxation areas, a games room, an open-plan design and a log fire.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Explore the picturesque Isle of Wight and The Solent from the perfect holiday home base of Sail Loft, a family-sized seaside 2-bedroom apartment just west of the historic harbour town of Yarmouth.