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
- 24
- Bedrooms
- 17
Baronial Bliss is a large, luxurious holiday home on sumptuous grounds near Roughpark in Scotland. The regal castle sits among woodlands and ponds and offers majestic views, delightful outdoor entertaining areas and exquisite furnishings with log fires. The 17th-century property promises special memories.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Hill Side Barn is a spacious Lake District barn conversion with a hot tub that sleeps six guests seeking a high-quality rural retreat in a quiet rural corner of Cumbria that’s not too far from the best bits of the Southern Lake District and the Cumbrian coast.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
2 Rockham is part of the Byron Apartments complex in the heart of Woolacombe. It's a new child-friendly luxury apartment home on the second floor boasting an en-suite master, a well-equipped kitchen, and access to a range of amenities such as a games room and indoor pool.
- Sleeps
- 14
- Bedrooms
- 5
Castle View is a large Victorian townhouse in Scarborough, restored to delight the most discerning guests booking a self-catering holiday in this premier North Yorkshire seaside resort. Castle View sleeps 14 in an elegant crescent in the heart of the town, a 10-minute walk to the beach.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Loft Cottage is one of three pretty holiday cottages in the peaceful village of Crakehall, North Yorkshire. It is 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
- 19
- Bedrooms
- 8
Richmond Hall is a grand, luxurious rural cottage with a heated swimming pool set among gorgeous grounds in St Asaph, North Wales. Guest amenities include a gym, sauna, games room, all-weather tennis court, luxury décor, traditional charm, a glass summerhouse, and easy access to lovely St Asaph.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Marine Cottage is a stunning 18th-century house located in the heart of Falmouth, a charming Cornish town. This Grade II-listed seaside cottage boasts luxurious detailing, an open fire, and a sun-drenched courtyard that offers breathtaking views of the nearby seaside, which is just a short stroll away.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Stables Cottage is a superb 16th-century farmhouse surrounded by some of Yorkshire’s most spectacular countryside. This Bronte Country Pennine holiday cottage sleeps 6, with an open fire and a pretty garden. The town of Hebden Bridge is 3 miles away, with pubs, tea rooms and an independent cinema.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Bayview is a sophisticated coastal apartment within The Cove complex in Brixham, Devon. Overlooking Fishcombe Cove, the apartment sleeps four and promises fantastic views, urban chic, abundant natural light, beautiful spacious grounds, a furnished balcony and a swimming pool.