Holiday Cottages for Active Breaks
Find self-catering cottages for breaks built around walking, cycling, fishing, watersports and time outdoors. Each stay is different: an active break may mean a nearby route or venue, a practical base for exploring, or a confirmed on-site facility.
Use the filters to choose a destination, group size and the features that matter to you. Before booking, check the individual property listing for the exact activity information, including whether facilities are on site, how far away a route or attraction is, and any arrangements you need to make.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
Godrevy enjoys unrivalled views from its location atop the cliffs on the southernmost point of mainland Britain. The pet-friendly, seaside cottage in the Lizard Lighthouse offers modern comforts and spectacular views, plus access to coastal walking paths and the beautiful beaches of Cornwall.
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 3
Pound Cake is a charming chocolate box cottage in the lovely hamlet of Stanhoe in Norfolk. The pet-friendly cottage exudes charm with its exposed beams and inglenook fireplace and combines this with eclectic décor while offering a pleasant mature garden and access to the country and the coast.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
Nestled amidst the breathtaking woodlands of the New Forest National Park and along a serene lake off the River Avon, Riverside Chronicles is a charming, pet-friendly cottage on the outskirts of Fordingbridge, Hampshire. A nature enthusiast's dream, this luxury waterside holiday cottage features a cosy wood-burner, two comfortable bedrooms, and a glamping pod.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
Deery Me is a luxurious rural holiday cottage in Oxfordshire set amid Blenheim Palace Park in Woodstock. Within easy reach of Oxford and the Cotswolds, the gorgeous 3-bedroom, pet-friendly cottage rests on the banks of the River Glyme within beautiful grounds and offers lovely outdoor areas, a fireplace and style.
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 3
The Norfolk Beacon is a sophisticated North Norfolk coastal cottage within the lighthouse at Winterton-on-Sea. Sitting within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the pet-friendly cottage boasts a sea breeze, beautiful views, unique architecture, a library, a log fire, a patio and a sunroom.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
The Bowline enjoys an enviable location in the heart of Salcombe and treats guests to subtle elegance. The coastal cottage in Devon with a heated swimming pool offers an open-plan living space which catches the sunlight and ensures comfort and relaxation, plus lovely views of the surrounding area.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 1
The Cotswold Cedar is a sophisticated and romantic 2-bedroom holiday cottage near Painswick set on the grounds of a 16th-century house. The Cotswold stone cottage is gorgeously presented and offers a pleasant sun-trap garden with a furnished deck, bi-fold doors and
open-plan spaces promising total relaxation.
- 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.
- Sleeps 24
- Bedrooms 12
Isobel’s Expeditions is an opulent fairy tale castle near Edinburgh in Scotland. The magnificent grand cottage offers groups gorgeous, expansive grounds, a banquet room, a bar, incredible artwork, luxurious detailing, a private tennis court, many entertaining spaces & photogenic scenes
- Sleeps 14
- Bedrooms 7
The Hobart Spring is an impressive rural property surrounded by the beauty of East Anglia and is perfect for special celebrations. The pet-friendly cottage boasts beautiful expansive grounds for entertaining, elegant décor, exposed beams and panelling, log fires in hearths and Aga.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
The Parish Stone is a picture-perfect cottage in the peaceful locale of Timsbury in Somerset. Just moments from Bath, the stone-built cottage enjoys an ideal location and a lovely furnished garden, pleasant views, serenity, and an interior with elegant furnishings and contemporary comforts.
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
Amari is a sophisticated, romantic cottage offering far-reaching rooftop views over Whitby in Yorkshire. Located in the heart of the seaside town, the pet-friendly cottage offers convenience, modernity, and traditional features such as vaulted beamed ceilings. Escape with your better half to this coastal gem.
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
Ensconced in a flowering garden, Faerie World promises couples a true escape. The gorgeous romantic cottage for two in Bath enjoys views of a babbling stream from its terrace and boasts an interior decorated with contemporary elegance uing Farrow & Ball colours. Cuddle up in front of the cosy wood burner.
- Sleeps 12
- Bedrooms 6
Old Rectory is a large cottage in Maidford in Northamptonshire. The pet-friendly luxury cottage is a gift for groups and families, boasting a swimming pool and games room. Spacious grounds invite entertaining, and the interior promises pleasant interior design surprises and a log fire.
- Sleeps 7
- Bedrooms 3
Raindrops on Roses is a gorgeous 700-year-old thatched cottage surrounded by countryside near Hatfield Forest. The cottage is perfect for outdoor rural walks and boasts expansive gardens with wonderful views, traditional features such as beams, and a cosy log fire.