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
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
A fresh, home-made pie welcomes guests to Tregadjack Farmhouse, a luxurious country cottage near Helston surrounded by gorgeous gardens in Tregathenan. Inglenook fireplaces and exposed beams, antique furnishings and contemporary fittings fill this gorgeous, pet-friendly rural property in Cornwall.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
This semi-detached cottage is in a courtyard location in the rural hamlet of Allanton just outside Chirnside in the Scottish Borders. Groom's Cottage is a few miles from the coast at Berwick and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 4
Becks Fold is a large Lake District holiday cottage with grandiose decor and a modern style. Double-height ceilings, original vaulted beams and underfloor heating create a sense of charm at this genuinely warming and inviting secluded rural retreat close to Lake Coniston in Cumbria. Sleeps 10.
- Sleeps
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
Bilbrook apartment is one of 12 Holiday Cottages at Duddings. Sleeps 3 in 2 bedrooms. It is set in the rural Avill valley in Somerset near Dunster & Minehead within The Exmoor National Park. Indoor pool, spa bath, tennis court, games room, trampoline. Families & dogs are welcome. Visit-England 4-star.
- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 6
In a secluded rural location, Groffa Crag is a large holiday cottage in the Lake District near Ulverston. This spacious, pet-friendly cottage in Cumbria sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms, perfect for a large family or group holidays within easy reach of the Cumbrian coast, Coniston Water and Windermere.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Rose Cottage is a delightful Grade II-listed detached cottage in the charming village of Powerstock in Dorset. The stone-built rural cottage boasts mature gardens with sitting-out areas, an interior with exposed beams, tiled floors, an inglenook fireplace, a wood burner and modern comforts.
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 5
Stay at The Tallet, which is ideal for countryside self-catering holidays in North Devon. This dog-friendly holiday cottage accommodates ten guests, offering tasteful decor, sweeping countryside views, and underfloor heating. Explore the nearby coast and Exmoor National Park easily. The cottage lies on the edge of Exmoor and boasts five bedrooms, including a private hot tub, a shared games room, and a patio for alfresco dining. Book the Upper or Lower Tallet separately or the entire house for a complete rural retreat.
- Sleeps
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 3
A rural delight, the Hop Kiln is a luxury Herefordshire holiday cottage near Leominster that sleeps seven. The exposed oak beams throughout this converted 16th-century countryside barn add to the rustic feel, while modern features like Wi-Fi and underfloor heating mean a modern, relaxing holiday. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Lothlorien Cottage is a delightful rural cottage surrounded by natural beauty. The pet-friendly cottage is near Ammanford in South Wales and Pembrokeshire, at the base of Black Mountain. It offers visitors seclusion, modern comforts, a lovely garden, and many places to enjoy the sunshine.