Self Catering Cottages for Active Holidays in the Great Outdoors
Find a wide choice of self-catering cottages 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 located 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. Choose cottages equipped for the kind of activity you want to enjoy while on holiday. Is there a place for drying wet clothing, a lockable shed for bicycles or an outdoor shower for washing down surfboards and wetsuits. If something you need isn't listed on a cottage's advert, ask the property's owner. It is easy to call them and get an immediate answer.
Luxury meets peaceful isolation at the wonderful Glenuaig Lodge, a dog friendly, large and truly remote four bedroom self catering cottage sleeping 8 guests set in the heart of the Glencarron Estate near Strathcarron. The Lodge enjoys beautiful views and is the perfect setting for wildlife spotting ...
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 2
- Activities
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Set in an elevated position overlooking the golden sands of Saunton Sands beach on the North Devon coast, The Chalet Saunton, is a purpose built “Apart-Hotel” consisting of 6 , 3 bed luxury apartments and a stunning penthouse which has two bedrooms and the best view in the country.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
- Activities
Located in the south wing of Crowcombe Court at the foot of the Quantock Hills are two character apartments, both sleeping up to five in three bedrooms. These stylish, pet friendly apartments are a mirror image of each other, both featuring a large open plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen.
- Sleeps 5
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1
- Activities
Fairways East sleeps 8 in four en-suite bedrooms. The large, luxury house is set within the lovely Devon countryside within the grounds of Highbullen Country Estate. Guests have access to the 18 hole golf course, 6 brand new tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a gym and a sauna.
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 4
- Activities
A large immaculate dormer bungalow on the North Yorkshire coast in Scarborough, Pet friendly Seacrest Lodge is just an easy walk to the beach. It sleeps 20 in 8 bedrooms with rural and sea views and is nicely located for seaside, walking, cycling and golfing holidays for big families or groups.
- Sleeps 20
- Bedrooms 8
- Bathrooms 4
- Activities
Glan Y Gors is a stone-built cottage sleeping 6 in North Wales, 5-miles outside Llanberis. This wheelchair accessible and pet friendly holiday cottage is situated in an elevated rural location opposite Mount Snowdon in the scattered village of Dinorwic.
- Sleeps 12
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 3
- Activities
Riverside House in Derbyshire is a large, detached, self-catering holiday cottage near Buxton, at Litton Mill in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Sleeps up to 12 guests (9 + 3) + cot. Games room. Pets welcome and located near traffic free Monsal Trail for walks & cycling.
- Sleeps 12
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 3
- Activities
Derby is a luxury holiday cottage for couples at Endmoor Farm in the Derbyshire Peak District near Bakewell. This beautifully furnished, pet friendly cottage in secluded rural surroundings is an beautifully appointed romantic retreat in the countryside for two (+cot) at any time of the year.
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
- Activities
Sea Shell Cottage is a beautifully furnished holiday cottage in the heart of the highly desirable Brewers Quay area of Weymouth. just 30m inland from the sea and a few steps more to a choice of desirable restaurants and bistros. Pet friendly Sea Shell Cottage sleeps 6-7 visitors in 3 bedrooms.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1
- Activities
Activity holidays don't need to involve with knuckle experiences. For families with young children, or those preferring a 'healthy holiday' without the risk of injury, then consider hiring bicycles to explore a Sustrans Cycle route or a cycle-path such as the Tarka Trail in North Devon or The Bonsal Trail in Derbyshire. To ensure that a holiday cottage does have exactly what you are looking for, e.g. an outdoor shower for washing the salt of wetsuits and surfboards. use the Visit Website button to go to a cottage's own website for further information. Alternatively, e-mail or phone the owner direct to check that what you want to do on holiday is exactly the activity offered by the cottage.
