Choosing an 'Independent Cottage'

The Linhay is a charming rural dog-friendly one-bedroomed Exmoor Holiday Cottage for couples set within the heart of the 900-acre Exmoor estate of Emmett's Grange near Simonsbath in Somerset. Sleeps 2.

Bridesmere, a beautifully decorated converted Devon barn, in the Teign Valley on Dartmoor, sleeps 8. Bridesmere is one of 3 self-catering cottages at Clifford Barton which all have private fenced gardens, pet friendly, great for kids, 2-acre lake, 50-acre nature reserve and Games Barn.

Once a village pub, The Anchor has been tastefully converted to create a large Forest of Dean Holiday Cottage complete with a hot tub and games room. This family-friendly holiday home in Gloucestershire lies in a magical rural location in the Wye Valley. Pets welcome.

Beautiful, 2-bedroom barn conversion with Wi-Fi located in Braunton sleeping 4, the perfect place for a family getaway on the North Devon coast, being just a 5-minute drive to the beach at Saunton Sands. Onsite, you will find a terrace along with almost an acre of gardens.

"The Barn" is a 4 star luxury period barn conversion on a working farm. This rural holiday cottage in Buckinghamshire stands in its own grounds enjoying peace, quiet and privacy. Lower Bassibones Farm is located on the outskirts of Lee Common near Great Missenden. Pets welcome!

The Old Forge is a characterful barn conversion in the Yorkshire Wolds countryside with a spacious modern interior. This child-friendly cottage is ideal for self-catering holidays with families or groups of friends. It has a 4* Gold rating and is also suitable for those with limited mobility.

Chideock Cottage is a well-equipped holiday cottage which is available all-year-round. Situated in the village of Chideock with stunning views of the hills and just a 20 minute walk to the beach at Seatown. Lovely foodie pub just over the road too!

An 18th Century barn conversion with hot tub is set in an acre of gardens in the rural village of Thorndon, Suffolk. This large holiday home offers spacious living for up to 10 guests with a large dining room, vast inglenook fireplace, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a well-equipped farmhouse kitchen.

A fabulously relaxing holiday home, Inglewood Cottage provides for a family friendly holiday sleeping 2-6 guests in a stunning Hampshire location on the south coast. The pet friendly cottage is in New Milton, a rural town, gateway to the New Forest. Within easy reach of beaches and forest walks.

Looking for the charming Welsh coastal cottage in an idyllic setting with an uninterrupted sea views? Look no further! Sheltered by Garn Fadryn, this delightful remote countryside cottage offers sea views and seclusion with beaches on both sides of the peninsula within easy reach. Pets welcome

Thatchers Cottage, sleeping up to six, is one of seven Devon cottages at Muddlebridge House, near Barnstaple. With an indoor swimming pool and two-acre garden, it is ideally situated for surfing, cycling, golf and fishing. Pets welcome.

Harbour Cottage is a charming, 300-year-old seaside holiday cottage in Minehead with beautiful views of its Somerset harbour. Just a short stroll to the beach, the pet-friendly property offers a homely atmosphere and an inglenook fireplace in a delightful coastal village.

Tal y Waen Cottages. Owl & Buzzard are 2 spacious coastal cottages in a remote rural location in Snowdonia. These comfortable stone-built barn conversions in Gwynedd offer stunning views 2 miles from Dolgellau on the lower slopes of Cader Idris, close to the beautiful Mawddach Estuary. Pets welcome.

Endeavour is an elegant rural cottage in an idyllic setting in Ashcombe in Devon. The large coastal cottage lies minutes from the sea It enjoys beautiful views as well as a sauna, indoor swimming pool, games room, children’s play area within its ample grounds plus modern luxury and an open fire.

Honeysuckle Cottage at Woodlands Manor Farm is a romantic rural hideaway for couples on the North Cornwall coast near Bude. It is set within 37 acres of idyllic countryside and has the benefit of access to a shared large indoor heated swimming pool and woodland walks.

Comraich (Gaelic for sanctuary and protection) is a well-furnished and homely wooden holiday let sleeping 6, with every self-catering amenity a family can enjoy. Situated on a remote rural hillside behind the village of Kilchoan, it has wonderful sea views over to the Isle of Mull. Pets welcome.

Riverside promises light-filled luxury in a large 5-bedroom North Devon seaside cottage in Instow. with uninterrupted views of the waterfront The luxury, pet-free, detached property boasts contemporary chic, generous entertaining spaces, an open fire and overlooks the beach.

Shippen Cottage was built in the mid c19th as a purpose built shippen, or cowshed, where the cows would have all been milked by hand. Now a pretty holiday cottage that sleeps up to 4 guests, with enclosed private garden, which adjoins pasture and beyond with stunning views, so is very peaceful.

Duck Cottage is a luxury barn conversion nestled in a quiet corner of Little Torrington. The rural cottage boasts commanding views over its generous gardens to the woodlands of North Devon and features an open fire, a heated outdoor swimming pool, library, games room and access to farm animals.

The Old Shippon Cottage sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms in the stunning Valley at Mineshop, pet friendly cottage with Wi-Fi in a peaceful location within walking distance to the beach at Crackington Haven and just a short drive from the coastal resorts of Bude, Tintagel and Widemouth Bay.

A traditional 2-bedroom moorland village property, with private garden, sleeping 4 guests with room for a cot. Our rural Yorkshire cottage is only 40 minutes from York. The cottage has many traditional features coupled with modern features like wifi, log burner and double glazed windows.

The Stables Cottages, one of 12 4-star Exmoor Holiday Cottages at Duddings is a large Somerset holiday cottage sleeping 16/18 in 8 bedrooms. It is set in a beautiful rural valley near Dunster in The Exmoor National Park. Indoor pool, spa bath, games room, tennis court, trampoline etc. Pets welcome.

With an indoor heated swimming pool and games room, Bluebell Cottage is a large holiday home near Bude sleeping up to 10 guests in an idyllic rural setting on the North Cornwall coast. Enjoy walking in our private woodland and meet and help feed our small menagerie of animals.

An award-winning luxury cottage in the heart of the beautiful Exmoor village of Dunster. The cosy yet spacious three-bedroom Exmoor holiday cottage boasts cruck beams, oak screens, a stunning four-poster bed, wood burning stove, patio and deck. Two reserved parking spaces. Sleeps 6. Dogs welcome.