Choosing an 'Independent Cottage'

Braefoot is a North Devon countryside cottage close to beaches at Woolacombe and Ilfracombe. This child-friendly rural retreat at Lower Aylescott Farm is perfectly located for family holidays exploring the North Devon coast.

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.

Situated at the foot of the Preseli Hills in North Pembrokeshire, Plas Drygarn is a charming, dog-friendly holiday cottage for up to 6 people, located in a beautiful rural location that is ideal for family holidays and couples.

Smithy Cottage accommodates up to four guests in two bedrooms and is situated outside Ilfracombe in the glorious North Devon countryside just a handful of miles from the beach at Woolacombe. This North Devon holiday cottage on-site fishing and a children's play area is located at Lower Aylescott.

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 welcome. Visit-England 4-star.

Lowe Farmhouse is located on a 230 acre farm in the Herefordshire countryside. It's stunningly rural, but not isolated - it's just a ten minute walk to the local village and pub. Sleeps 22 in 10 bedrooms, with ample communal areas, two well equipped kitchens, a large dining room, and games room.

Large and spacious Victorian house with Wi-Fi in superb Bath centre location in Somerset. Accommodates 10 in 5 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms, Marmaduke House self catering holiday cottage has private parking for 3 cars. Bath's attractions and shops are only a level 8 minute walk away.

Majors Apartment is charming and distinct – ideally a romantic retreat for couples, or honeymoon apartment. There are stained glass windows and original features everywhere you look, plus it has it's own private and secluded garden.

Buddleia is a cosy self catering cottage; perfect for guests with up to two dogs. With a large enclosed, safe garden and access through a gate to the meadows and orchard in the higher valley of Dittiscombe Hills, guests can relax and enjoy a secluded and peaceful break in this pretty stone cottage.

Station House was originally the Station Master's House for the Manchester and Milford Railway. Now a self catering cottage with stunning views of the Cors Caron National Nature Reserve and Cambrian Mountains beyond. Sleeping up to 4 in two bedrooms, Friday changeover. Dogs welcome.

Tucked away along their own woodland track and with private parking, these distinctive detached lodges benefit from the facilities of the Clippesby Hall family holiday park in Norfolk, at the same time combining a sense of separateness and peaceful relaxation. Pets welcome.

Situated on the picturesque Lizard Peninsula near the remote village of Ruan Minor, Cornwall, Hayloft Cottage is one of a two coastal cottages. It is perfect for families escaping the bustle of everyday life, a child-friendly cottage with unspoiled countryside views, wood floors and a wood-burner.

New Inn House is a luxuriously-appointed rural holiday cottage in Abbots Salford, boasting gorgeous interiors, uninterrupted views of Warwickshire, a heated swimming pool, tennis court, games room, children’s play area, an open fire and lavish grounds perfect for pets and for entertaining.

Middle Stanley is a large and pet-friendly holiday cottage near Cheltenham, with great facilities and activities, for large groups up to 32 people for special occasions and reunions in 90 acres of beautiful Gloucestershire Cotswold countryside with ancient woodlands, natural springs and a lake.

Light and airy with a garden view, Rafters is a 2 bedroom cottage sleeping 4, with an enclosed, sunny, dog-friendly garden. From your garden gate you can access the wildlife meadows and woodland at Dittiscombe. We are 2 miles from Slapton Village, Slapton Ley Nature Reserve, and Start Bay beaches.

The West Wing forms the greater part of a traditionally built thatched Somerset Longhouse. It sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms and is one of 12-holiday cottages at Duddings, near Dunster & Minehead in The Exmoor National Park. Indoor pool, tennis court. Spa bath. Families & dogs welcome. Visit England 4-star

Fabulous, 5-star, family-friendly North Devon coastal cottage sleeping 10-12. Facilities include hot tub, swimming pool (Mar-Oct), tennis court, table tennis and pool table. With underfloor heating and cosy a wood-burner; with magnificent panoramic rural and sea views... it is perfect all year round

Garden Cottage is a luxury waterside self-catering holiday cottage on Loch Ness set in the beautiful historic grounds of the Highland Club at Fort Augustus. Allows full access to all facilities at The Highland Club including heated indoor swimming pool, fitness studio and the on-site restaurant.

Weavers Cottage, sleeping up to four, is one of seven dog friendly cottages at semi-rural Muddlebridge House near Barnstaple in North Devon. With an indoor swimming-pool and two-acre garden, it is ideally situated for wonderful sandy beaches,walking on Exmoor, fishing and golf.

Luxury holiday apartment with 2 bedrooms sleeping 4 located in the beautiful old Monastery at Fort Augustus Abbey, now restored to offer prestigious holiday accommodation in the shores of Lochness. Guests enjoy access to the facilities including an indoor pool, tennis courts and adventure playground

Birch Cottage Ambleside won the A1 Business Excellence Award for best walking holiday accommodation in Cumbria 2017 Furnished in traditional pine the rural cottage is warm and cosy all year round. There are fell views from window seats & garden. Large double room with separate seating

In a secluded, peaceful rural location a mile outside Hawkshead, Hatter's Cottage is an 18th century 2-bedroom cottage on a small farm in the central Lake District available all year round for long holidays and short breaks. Perfect for those who like the outdoors. Children over 10 welcome.

Romeo Cottage blesses guest with rural charm and reminders of yesteryear. The rural cottage, near Stratford-upon-Avon, is surrounded by gorgeous countryside and boasts an interior replete with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams as well as a hot tub, ensuring a memorable and delightful holiday.

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!