Choosing an 'Independent Cottage'

Beautiful stone-built Cornish holiday cottage, sleeping up to 4. Set in the historic Cornish town of Fowey and within walking distance of the beach. Dogs welcome.

Orchard House is a large and luxuriously furnished Monmouthshire Holiday Cottage nestling deep in the Llangovan Valley on a cider apple farm. This family and dog-friendly countryside cottage sleeping 24 in 10 bedrooms (8 bathrooms) in a rural area of outstanding natural beauty. Pets Welcome.

Dating back to the 17th Century, Higher Mullacott Farmhouse near Ilfracombe is a beautiful large 5 bed holiday property which has been tastefully renovated for style and comfort ; all set in a beautiful countryside position with sea views on the North Devon coast.

Devon Beach Court is a light and airy modern seaside apartment with WiFi in Woolacombe, North Devon. Offering comfort and style throughout, it sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms.

Beautifully maintained 2-bedroom barn conversion amidst glorious Devon countryside sleeping 4 guests with open plan living area and modern and well-equipped kitchen.

Kilton Mill House near Saltburn-by-the-Sea is a large Grade-II listed holiday cottage on the North Yorkshire coast. Located just a few minutes-walk above Skinningrove Beach, this beautifully furnished and pet friendly cottage sleeps 8 + cots in 4 bedrooms. Within easy reach of the North York Moors.

2-bedroom self-catering apartments for smaller families or couples, at the Clippesby Hall family holiday park in Norfolk. They benefit from balcony views over the Old Walled Garden and enjoy use of a communal indoor heated swimming pool.

Looe Island View is a large newly built 5-star luxury detached 4-bed holiday home set in a spectacular hillside location in Downderry, Cornwall. The property has wonderful panoramic sea views all the way to Looe Island and beyond. Pets welcome.

Dalwhinnie is a riverside holiday cottage in an old, fully restored in Abbey in Fort Augustus on Loch Ness. It has a sunny aspect with a patio for summer dining. Guests at Dalwhinnie enjoy access to all the adjacent Highland Club facilities including heated, indoor pool, gym and tennis courts.

Deep in the heart of quiet Devon countryside near Honiton, and a short drive to beaches, The Granary at Stonehays Farm is a beautiful, superbly maintained and spacious barn conversion with 2 bedrooms sleeping 2-5 guests.

With fantastic views from all windows down the valley to the Taw estuary, Byre Cottage is an ideal Devon retreat for a family or 4 adults. Facilities include Wi-Fi, swimming pool, games room and childrens play area. Pets welcome!

This lovely detached stone building was originally a barn and home to a domesticated goshawk. The Mews, named in honour of its former resident, has been thoughtfully renovated to provide delightful, luxury accommodation with hot tub for two people on the idyllic South Devon coast outside Plymouth.

Seaspray is the perfect Dorset get away for walkers, families, beach lovers and star gazers! With extensive sea and coastal views Seaspray offers a taste of life by the beach in the beautiful small village of Eype. Pets welcome.

Luccombe Holiday Cottage is in Somerset & sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. It is set in the beautiful Avill valley near Dunster & Minehead in The Exmoor National Park. Indoor pool & spa bath, games room, tennis court, trampoline, play centre etc. Families & dogs welcome. Visit England 4-star.

Rose Cottage is a family-friendly farm cottage at Eweleaze Farm just outside Dorchester in Dorset within easy reach of the coast at Weymouth. This beautifully furnished Dorset holiday cottage sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms with private garden and tennis court.

This picturesque thatched and dog-friendly countryside cottage sleeping 5 in 2 bedrooms is set in a remote rural valley in beautiful Devon near Tiverton. White Witches Cottage lies within an easy drive of the North and South Devon coasts as well as Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.

This quality 2-bedroom self-catering cottage, close to Loch Ness, with its own garden grounds, enjoys a wonderful location overlooking the River Tarff at The Highland Club in Fort Augustus Abbey. Therefore, it is a superb choice for waterside family holidays, or friends getting together.

Tuckers Retreat is a 2-bedroom holiday cottage in a rural spot on the North Devon coast near Barnstaple. It simply oozes quiet traditional charm. Located at Combrew Farm, guests at this pet friendly cottage have access to leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool and tennis court.

Crofters Cottage is a very special little Devon holiday cottage in the most beautiful spot with no neighbours and lovely views out to sea. It is remote, rustic and fairly basic but if looking for peace, tranquillity and a chance to escape from everyday life, then this is the cottage for you!

Part of an 18th century water mill in the quiet Warwickshire village of Tredington,on the edge of the Cotswolds. Puddle Cottage is in a charming riverside location with its own secluded garden and steps leading down to the mill stream. Pets welcome.

Luxury riverside pet friendly holiday cottage located close to the picturesque village of Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness. Riverside Cottage sleeps up to 4 guests over 2 bedrooms and is pet friendly. Facilities include heated indoor swimming, pool, fitness studio and club lounge.

Northcourt House is a large Isle of Wight holiday home on the edge of the picturesque village of Shorwell. This pet friendly Grade II-listed Jacobean Manor House set in 15-acres of rural splendour offers sublime group accommodation for 36 guests in 2 wings of the Manor.

Do Edinburgh in style when staying in Circus Mews, a luxury 2-bedroom holiday cottage on a quiet, pretty mews just a short walk from the heart of this fabulous historic city - perfect for short city breaks or longer holidays with or without a car.

Pudding Cottage is an award wining Lake District holiday let with a swimming pool and Wi-Fi in Bowness-on-Windermere sleeping 6 in 3 bedrooms. THE TIMES 'BEST 50 COTTAGES IN THE UK' in 2013 WINNER OF CUMBRIA COTTAGE OF THE YEAR and No. 1 on TRIPADVISOR for Lake District 2011-2014 FINALIST ENGLI...