Log Cabins to RentLog cabins are self catering accommodation, but that is not a sentence of one week in the kitchen. It’s an opportunity to start the day at your own pace with breakfast as you like it, and to come and go as you please. But it’s lovely to have a restaurant close by so that you only use that kitchen when you want to. The log cabins below will ensure you never feel chained to the hob or the sink.
Just a short distance away from this property you will find the quaint cliff side village of Clovelly, with its winding cobbled streets and the harbour where you will find pubs, shops and restaurants. Ideally positioned for touring the whole of North Devon and Cornwall, the South West Coast Path famous for its spectacular walking environment and wide choice of excellent beaches and coves to explore and enjoy. For the more active there are excellent surfing beaches at Bude, Westward Ho! and Braunton. The fishing village of Clovelly, with its steep, stepped, cobbled streets and quaint harbour, is close by as are the villages of Hartland (offering some of the most spectacular coastal views in the British Isles) and Woolsery with shops and village pubs. Local attractions include The Milky Way, Hartland Abbey, Hartland Point and Lighthouse and RHS Rosemoor Gardens. Alternatively, why not sit in the garden and relax in the hot tub whilst overlooking the surrounding countryside. The property is a two storey barn conversion furnished and equipped to a high standard, with far reaching coastal and countryside views. Enter into the character filled lounge with exposed stonework and wood burner (logs included) Follow on into the modern kitchen/dining room with space to enjoy sociable family meals. On the ground floor you will find the first 2 bedrooms and a shower room with WC and upstairs you will find the master bedroom with a 4 poster bed and the second double which can be a twin on request. Family bathroom with hand held shower in the bath and WC. Outside the property you will find a decked area and patio/garden area with hot tub, seating and a charcoal BBQ to enjoy al fresco dining with all the family after a day of exploring the beautiful Devon coastline. Shared dog exercising paddock. Walk immediately from the property to soak up the beauty of the Devon countryside.
Set within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and with some of Wales' most appealing beaches and scenery, Newport has so much to offer. The town benefits from a sheltered bay and has its own local butcher, deli, cafes, restaurants and pubs to explore and enjoy, all within walking distance of this character cottage. Whether you prefer to explore the dramatic coast line or a relaxing break is what your looking for, this cottage offers a fabulous retreat all year round. As you enter this cottage, you will find yourself in the spacious kitchen/diner, the perfect social space to plan your days out with family and friends, with exposed stone walls and lots of character this country escape is the perfect place to enjoy a home cooked meal together. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, and dishwasher. Leading off the kitchen/diner you will enter the main hallway, to the left you will find a handy boot room/utility with washing machine and direct access to the front garden. The perfect space for hanging coats and kicking off your walking boots. To complete the ground floor is the cosy lounge area with comfortable seating and added wood burner perfect for those winter evenings. The lounge has a very relaxing feel and has a door leading to the side garden area. Whether you want to relax and watch TV or curl up with a good book this is the perfect retreat. Heading up the L Shape stairs you will reach the first floor landing to your right you will find a spacious, light and airy double bedroom with added single daybed, the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful nights rest. Further along the corridor you will find the family bathroom with handheld shower over bath and WC. To complete the first floor is the master king size bedroom with lovely views of the side garden and woods beyond, a calming retreat to relax in bed whilst enjoying the bird song. Heading outside you have a large garden area that wraps around the front and side of the property, with garden furniture and washing line. This is a great space for all to enjoy, whether your having a family picnic or relaxing with a glass of wine watching the evening sun.
This barn conversion cottage is one of two properties situated in this stunning rural location surrounded by open fields in the North Norfolk countryside. The peace and quiet and relative seclusion are the real draws of this property, making it particularly suitable for those who truly wish to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy the simple pleasures of enjoying glorious sunsets, taking relaxing country walks, and waking up to the sound of birdsong. This does not, however, mean that the property is completely cut off as the market town of Fakenham lies just 3 miles away and offers a good range of shops, restaurants, and a weekly market. To the north of the cottage, within a 20 minute drive, the seaside town of Wells next the Sea is a particularly attractive place to spend a day, with its wide pine backed sandy beach, busy harbour, pretty park, and elegant Georgian architecture. Within walking distance of the barn is the Multiple winner of Norfolk's Best Large Attraction, Pensthorpe Natural Park. Explore one of the largest Wildflower Meadows in Norfolk, enjoy the beauty of 4 stunning gardens, meet some of the rare and native species of wildfowl and kids can run wild in WildRootz, an outdoor adventure play! Whatever the weather, kids can also come in for an epic indoor adventure in Hootz House, the award winning indoor adventure play. Arriving at this barn conversion property along the private drive, guests are bound to be captivated by the far reaching views over the surrounding countryside before they even step inside. Coming through the front door, they will come first to a spacious hallway with an impressive double height ceiling and huge two storey window which floods this whole space with light. Moving through to the open plan living space, guests are able to make themselves at home in this welcoming space, with its lounge area at one end and a kitchen/diner at the other. The lounge area is set in front of a pair of patio doors and there is comfortable sofa seating from which to enjoy the views or to enjoy a film on the TV/DVD in the lounge. The dining area occupies the centre of the room, whilst at the far end of the space the kitchen looks out over the garden and a second set of patio doors. Guests will find everything they need here to prepare all their favourite dishes, including an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher, whilst the microwave, freezer, and washing machine can be found in the separate utility room. In addition to this, there is a handy cloakroom with a WC. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, both of which have been finished in a chic, understated style. The first of these is a double room which has built in wardrobes and benefits from an en suite shower room with WC. The neighbouring twin room, meanwhile, offers an en suite bathroom with a shower over bath and WC. Outside, there is a lovely, enclosed patio area to the rear of the property with garden furniture and BBQ which is seperated from the neighbouring patio by a dividing fence for privacy. Beyond this there is a large lawn area which is shared with the next door property. This gives guests a wonderful sense of space and ensures far reaching panoramic views across the countryside. Dogs must be kept on a lead when walking around the working farm due to many species of rare ground nesting birds in the area. Off road parking available for four cars. This property forms the ideal location for a couple or family and their four legged friend looking for a tranquil retreat, or for larger parties the neighbouring "Wanstead Barn" can also be rented to make for a bigger celebration.
A beautiful and romantic couples retreat in an idyllic village location perfect to relax, unwind and explore Snowdonia National Park, dramatic countryside, historic towns and pretty villages in North Wales. Nearby Bala boasts Wales's largest natural lake, narrow gauge railway, National White Water Centre and a range of restaurants and shops. Nearby Betws y Coed with historic bridges, waterfalls, river pools and hill top lakes, is also full of outdoor activity and craft shops, galleries and public houses. Enjoy walking, climbing, kayaking, sailing and fishing in breath taking scenery. Visit historic towns of Ruthin and Denbigh, have a day trip to Barmouth for fabulous beaches or take the challenges of GYG karting, Snowdonia's Cader Idris, Surf Snowdonia and the Zip World Caverns. This really is an all year round destination. The attractive barn has a welcoming lobby, with interesting art work and plenty of space for coats and boots, opening into the spacious open plan lounge/kitchen/diner flooded with natural light. Open the French doors, listen to the birdsong and step outside onto the patio area with wonderful views over the grounds and beyond. If you decide to eat in the well equipped kitchen area then you have everything you need to prepare a delicious romantic meal, with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Dolce Gusto coffee machine and washing machine, alongside many other little thoughtful extras creating a lovely space to cook in. Relax on the comfortable sofas, play board games, plan tomorrows activities and embrace the wonderful views. On chillier evenings, light the ready laid wood burner and watch a good film or lose yourself in a good book. Along the corridor, there is a comfortable double bedroom which leads to a stylish en suite shower room one step down. Up the private drive, past the owners home, the property nestles on the gravelled courtyard with superb countryside views. You can enjoy alfresco dining in the private raised patio area with table, chairs, charcoal BBQ and pretty borders with lovely views. There are also a number of shared spaces to sit and relax in the nine acres of grounds. Maybe picnic by the standing stones or at the top of the garden near the trees. If you are bringing your bike there is lockable storage and an outside tap with hose available. Plenty of outside space for your canoe or kayak. The shared, spacious, vaulted ceiling games barn is also accessible from the courtyard and offers a wide range of fun activities to enjoy, including Free View with large wall projection, darts, table tennis, slate bed pool table and high quality hi fi system. Ample private parking on site, within walking distance to the property. Please note that the path from the car parking area is quite steep. The owners have also wilded seven acres of the grounds to make a small sanctuary for wildlife with the creation of a large natural lake, new copses and wildflower meadows. Guests are welcome to walk around the lake but swimming and fishing are prohibited, but a wander through the wildflower meadow on a summer's evening is a real nature lovers treat.
Located within the village of St just and walking distance to eateries, pubs, shops and a local church. Coves and beaches can be found on the Penwith peninsula including Porthcurno beach with the Minack open air theatre nestling in the cliffs. Nearby in Botallack, the filming location of Poldark can be visited along with the working mine museums of Levant and Geevor, which will give visitors an insight into how big the tin mining industry was in the area a real trip back into the past; or explore the choice of pubs, shops and restaurants in Sennen. Further afield, the historic towns of Penzance which is only 7 miles away and St Ives just 15 miles away can be reached. For an addition experience why not hop on the open top bus which travels from St Ives to Penzance to explore the coastline. Easy access to many of Cornwall's top attractions including The Minnack Theatre, Land's End, St Michael's Mount and numerous National Trust properties. From the moment you enter this simply stunning abode, you ll be impressed with the elegant interior. A memorable property immersed in its rural past yet with contemporary comforts throughout. Hang up your coats in the entrance hall and step into the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The beautiful bespoke kitchen area has everything you need and is fully equipped with a gas hob and electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer to create a feast whilst playing your favourite songs on the portable speaker. There is also a dining table with seating for all to enjoy a lazy breakfast. The lounge area has a comfortable corner sofa, so cosy up in front of the wood burner and watch your favourite TV show on the Smart TV. From here the utility room has washing machine and tumble dryer. Completing the ground floor is a WC accessed from the entrance hall. Head up the charming staircase to the king size and double bedrooms with glorious arch doors, built in wardrobes, exposed beams and plenty of space. Lastly but by no means least is the family bathroom with separate rainfall shower and attachment, bath with attachment and WC, perfect for a long soak after a day exploring your surroundings. Heading outside to the rear, you ll find the picture perfect cottage garden with an array of mature shrubs and plants and a meandering pathway leading to various terraces. Open up the doors and relax at the summerhouse with a good book or just listen to the wildlife. There s a table and chairs for alfresco dining with a gas BBQ. Driveway parking for two cars.
DETACHED BARN WITH MANY CHARACTER FEATURES Nestled in a rural Somerset village surrounded by rolling countryside and offering superb views of Blagdon Lakes this property offers families, friends or couples a peaceful retreat located well for walking, fishing, cycling and horse riding. Within a few minutes walk are the renowned Blagdon and Chew Valley fishing lakes where permits can be obtained from 14 per day and bird watching passes from 2.80 per day, to discover the many species living in the area. The lakes offer wonderful rambling opportunities and walks can be started direct from the property. The barn is centrally located and within easy driving distance to the regional city of Bristol offering shopping facilities, an ice rink, theatres, cinemas, bars and restaurants. The historic city of Bath has much to discover with cultural entertainment including museums and theatres. Wells, with its famous cathedral, is within a 20 minute drive as is the town of Cheddar. Local attractions in the area include Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole Caves. The stylish accommodation, with features such as exposed beams, offers TWO bedrooms: situated upstairs, 1 double and 1 room with double futon or ample room for a travel cot and 1 twin room situated downstairs. Bathroom: situated upstairs, with bath with shower attachment and WC. Shower room: situated downstairs, with WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: with oak flooring, flatscreen TV/DVD and wi fi available. Kitchen/diner area with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, electric oven and hob. Washing machine and tumble dryer in boiler room. Outside: enclosed garden and patio area with garden furniture, BBQ, croquet and badminton games. Amenities: ample off road parking, bed linen, towels, electricity, central heating and wi fi included. Regret no smoking. Regret no pets. Location: beach 15 miles, village shop 4 miles and pub 2 miles.
Situated on the borders of Devon, Dorset and Somerset, this lovely little cottage provides the perfect base for exploring these three counties and has something for everyone. Devon has a huge expanse of rugged moorland and rolling hills. The town of Axminster is just one mile away from the cottage and has a wide range of shops, inns, restaurants and a sports centre. The famous River Cottage is also not far from the property, where you can book in advance to dine or take part in a cooking class. The owner, Hugh Fearnly Whittingstall has also opened River Cottage shop in Axminster. For walkers, the Axe valley offers some lovely trails as well as walks along the Dorset and East Devon Heritage coastline. Abbotsbury Abbey, Crealy Adventure Park, Bicton Park, Burrows Farm Gardens and a wide range of National Trust gardens and properties are all within easy driving distance of your cosy Devon accommodation. The cosy barn offers one comfortable king size bedroom on the ground floor of the property and one twin upstairs on the first floor. The family bathroom, which can be accessed by two steps up and two down from the bedrooms, has a shower over bath and WC. There is also a separate WC within the property for convenience. The lounge/kitchen/diner has been tastefully furnished with polished wooden floors, TV/DVD, iPod dock and a woodburner to relax in front of (with the first bag of logs included). If you re staying in to cook rather than going out, the well equipped kitchen has an oven and hobs, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Outside is a small private garden with outdoor furniture and a BBQ. Guests also have access to the owners large shared garden with play equipment, swings and a Wendy house. There is allocated parking for one car outside the property.
This property is the first of three interconnecting but separate barns. This luxurious barn provides a perfect location for a relaxing holiday on the Suffolk coast. Located near the Suffolk/Norfolk border with easy access to the many idyllic fishing villages and larger towns, guests will find everything from traditional seaside fares to romantic eateries. To the North, Gorleston offers a stunning bay with golden sand beaches and clifftop restaurants, further North is the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth with Sea World. Those harking back to childhood memories can enjoy the history and heritage of the fishing industry and wealth created by the sardine trade along the quayside. For a bit of candy floss and kitsch, the seafront provides illuminations, pier, promenades, arcades, funfair and a sandy beach. To the South, another traditional seaside town Lowestoft is just a few miles away and few miles beyond are the towns of Southwold and Alburgh which are a must visit for any stay in Suffolk. Take a trip inland to the magical waterways of the Norfolk broads or the many English Heritage sites that dot the landscape. Enter this fantastic barn through the side of the property where you walk through into a lobby area that has a separate WC and is also the perfect place to kick off your walking boots before heading into a wonderfully presented lounge/kitchen/diner with limestone floors, fabulous artwork bursting with character with its exposed original beams. The lounge area is perfect for you to enjoy some social downtime with three sofas that surround a Smart TV so you can stream or watch your favourite shows with loved ones. The chef in the group will love the space the kitchen offers when preparing culinary delights. As well as a gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher you have a kitchen island complete with three bar stools, should anyone want to grab a light snack or just watch you cook. The formal dining table can seat up to six people. If you prefer the experience of al fresco dining, then you can open up the patio doors conveniently located across the side of the open plan living area and serve food outside with ease from the kitchen. This property is located on the ground floor and offers three king size bedrooms each with an en suite shower room and WC. All bedrooms have patio doors that lead on to a patio area and come equipped with Smart TV's, wardrobes and drawers, and one with a walk in wardrobe. So lots of space to put your suitcases away. Outside is accessed via the French doors from the kitchen and here you have a communal courtyard with plenty of your own dedicated limestone constructed seating area surrounded by beautiful plants with a hot tub to soak away those tired muscles whilst stargazing in blissful surroundings. There is private off road parking for up to three cars.
Set in the small fishing town of Newlyn where you will find everything you need from pubs, cafes, bars, restaurants, galleries and local shops, all within walking distance. If you enjoy walking you will find lots of fantastic walks directly from the property. It is the perfect base for exploring wider area including Mousehole, with gift shops, galleries, restaurants and a family friendly beach, The Minack Theatre which is a unique cliff top open air theatre, Porthcurno, Lands End, Sennen Cove and St Ives. Enter this single storey converted stable with private entrance through the porch and into the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. After a busy day you can relax on the sofa (which is a clic clac sofa bed), in the front of the wood burner and watch your favourite film on the Smart TV. In the kitchen area you will find it has everything you need to cook up a meal with electric oven and gas hob, microwave and fridge with ice compartment. Through to the super king size zip and link (which can be made into a twin on request) bedroom with views and a bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Outside the property in an enclosed garden where you can enjoy al fresco dining with BBQ and garden furniture, or, sit in the beautiful shared garden area with granite standing stones, fire pit, seating and a shared wooden hot tub (1 private use included). Use of bikes and washing machine can be arranged with the owner. There is a parking space for one car.
Set deep within the open countryside, you are well placed for the picturesque Wye Valley, Forest of Dean and Brecon Beacons National Park, an absolute haven for walkers and cyclists. You can enjoy many fabulous walks right from your doorstep, along with the National Cycling Route (42) which you can pick up close by. The River Wye meanders along the base of the valley, where you ll also find the peaceful village of Tintern, famed for the ruins of Tintern Abbey. Chepstow is nearby, a bustling town with a good selection of pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes, and is steeped in history with a castle that is the oldest surviving post Roman stone fortification in Britain. The area is also rich in heritage, with many castles including Goodrich, Monmouth, and Raglan Castle. Enjoy the views across the countryside as you approach the farm, the barn is well positioned within the working yard, finished with a contemporary twist that blends well with its more traditional surroundings. Step inside where you will be pleasantly surprised with the vaulted ceiling and exposed ironworks. The hallway offers space for boots and coats along with a first glimpse of the open plan living space. The wide open space is perfect for relaxing and is cleverly divided the lounge area offers comfortable seating where you can relax in front of the wood burner and enjoy a movie on the smart TV. The dining area takes centre stage with a contemporary styled kitchen that s well equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment and a dishwasher. When the day is done you will find two bedrooms. Although the accommodation is set for two, you can take advantage of both rooms, a double room with an en suite with a shower and WC, and a twin room with a separate shower and WC. Heading outside, you can sit and relax at the front of the barn in a walled garden that offers shelter. To the side of the barn, a further patio can be accessed from the main living space. There is off road parking for one car and storage for bikes.
