
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
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 5
Sitting on the edge of the village of Carrog near Corwen in Denbighshire, The Mill House is a lovingly maintained Edwardian farmhouse overlooking the River Dee. This pet-friendly five-bedroom home is ideal for a large group or family trips to Snowdonia.

- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Enjoy everything the idyllic Hustyns holiday resort offers with a stay at Cedar Lodge, a secluded countryside cottage on the resort’s 100-acre grounds near the North Cornwall town of Wadebridge, featuring three bedrooms, a private garden with a hot tub, & access to swimming pool & tennis court.

- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
This traditional, stone-built Yorkshire Dales holiday cottage sleeps 5, on the outskirts of the charming village of Ingleton. Nicely located for exploring the Dales’ spectacular Three Peaks area, Bytheway Cottage has a snug sitting room with patio doors and is almost next door to an excellent pub.

- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Moor Cottage at Endmoor Farm is a luxury holiday cottage for couples of all ages seeking a romantic rural retreat within the Derbyshire Peak District. Endmoor is a working farm between Bakewell and Buxton, and Moor Cottage sleeps 2 in a high-quality barn conversion. Pets welcome.

- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 3
Betony is a truly chic coastal cottage surrounded by green hills and fresh air. Sitting just outside Bamburgh, the pet-friendly cottage boasts views of Bamburgh Castle and a spacious outdoor entertaining area, ample windows, natural light, sleek finishes and access to the Northumberland coast.

- Sleeps
- 18
- Bedrooms
- 9
Robertswood Country House is a large Victorian House offering child-friendly luxury Self Catering Accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire, within the Peak District. Quiet, comfortable and very affordable.

- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 5
Glen Bank won the Visit England's 5* Gold Award in 2019 and is surrounded by farm and woodland in Appleby-in-Westmoreland in Cumbria. 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
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Loft Cottage is one of three pretty holiday cottages nestled in the peaceful village of Crakehall, North Yorkshire; a dog-friendly cottage with views of Bedale Beck amidst the splendour of the lower Yorkshire Dales, featuring a hot tub, exposed beams, stone frontage, and three first-floor bedrooms.

- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Harbour Master’s House offers water frontage and luxury. The pet-friendly Cornish coastal cottage sits above the harbour at Portreath, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and promises ocean views and a sea breeze, plus multiple balconies, coastal chic, a log fire and access to the delights of Cornwall.