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.
Stream Cottage offers a delightful country getaway for two couples or a small family. Located on the amazing Pontardawe Country Estate with its one hundred and twenty acres of glorious Welsh countryside, it enjoys natural beauty, peace, seclusion and absolutely amazing walks from the doorstep. The cottage sits alongside a picturesque mountain stream alive with wild trout, dippers and grey wagtails and edged with bluebells, daffodils, rhododendrons and hazel trees growing wild. The river runs through the estate on its way to Swansea Bay. The views from the back door of the cottage are of the stream, a pretty bridge, weeping ash, flowering rhododendron and traditional farmyard buildings.
The cottage is dog friendly so you can take your well-behaved furry friend along to enjoy this special place. Stream Cottage is bright and airy yet cosy and very comforting. There are some lovely images in the cottage that show you how the cottage was many moons ago. The white archway and circle that adorn the cottage are telling signs to its past life as a nineteenth century coach house. You can feel the history in this lovely cottage. The living room is very cosy with two comfy sofas, a television, an electric stove and a delightful warm colour palette. It is a wonderful room to nestle down in, enjoy your holiday book or peruse the excellent guest information booklet to decide how to spend your holiday week. The country kitchen enjoys modern cream shaker-style kitchen units, beams on the ceiling, a farmhouse style dining table and chairs and a very good range of appliances that will please the chef in your group.
Upstairs you will find the blue and white family bathroom with its bath and overhead shower and the cottage’s two bedrooms. The master enjoys a comfy double bed and gorgeous views from the windows. The second room is a delightful twin. Both bedrooms are characterful with beams on the ceilings and pretty colour palettes. The views of the stream at the back are so lovely.
Guests enjoy delightful outdoor space at Stream Cottage with a pretty, enclosed rear patio and a front courtyard lawn garden.
The fabulous one hundred and twenty acre Pontardawe Country Estate sits in the ancient hamlet of Cilybebyll, surrounded by beautiful rolling Welsh countryside. The historic estate boasts links to the descendants of Welsh Kings, Arthurian legend, tales of the Mabinogion, the Norman invasion, the Earls of Pembrokeshire, Winston Churchill’s secret army, eighteenth century prisons, Charles II, the tea plantations of Ceylon, coal mining, the Industrial Revolution and much more. A World War II hideout, used by Churchill’s Secret Army was found in the estate’s private bluebell woodland and gained recognition as a Scheduled Ancient Monument of national importance. In addition to its superb grounds, the Pontardawe Estate boasts the gorgeous manor house, Pontardawe Country House, as well as a number of other holiday cottages that Oliver’s Travels also feature. Guests can book each of these individually or for a special celebration, you may want to consider booking a selection of the cottages with or without the manor house. Guests staying at the cottages are free to roam the estate, enjoying the beautiful natural scenery and its amazing wildlife. The estate is brimming with woodland walks, farm trails, green fields, bluebell woods, rivers and stunning picnic spots. When you have had enough you can head to the splendid Brecon Beacons, the Gower Peninsula, museums and numerous delightful towns and villages.
Stream Cottage enjoys a fabulous position on the one hundred and twenty acre Pontardawe Country Estate in the tranquil hamlet of Cilybebyll, close to the village of Pontardawe. The estate is full of forests, rivers, bluebell woods, sprawling fields, bird nesting boxes, beautiful picnic spots, a stately manor house and other holiday cottages. It is the perfect rural retreat between the Gower Peninsula and the Brecon Beacons National Park. The estate courtyard where many of the cottages are located is bounded by the upper reaches of the picturesque River Clydach and on the other side by green parkland pastures grazed by sheep and cows. The high hills of blue pennant sandstone provide the backdrop to an idyllic and tranquil scene. Guests booking Stream Cottage are free to roam the estate including its award winning bluebell woodland. The estate’s farm walk is a circular walk for guests which meanders from the doorstep of Stream Cottage towards the summit of Mynydd Marchywel and back. En route, guests follow mountain streams, climb over stiles, explore the bluebell woods and traverse lazy green fields. On a clear day, the panoramic vistas include the Swansea Valley, Swansea Bay, the Bristol Channel and the Brecon Beacons National Park. The cottage is an excellent base for those that want to explore the landscapes by bike. The Afan Forest and Bike Park Wales are easily accessible. There is a golf course close by for golf fans and the supermarket in Pontardawe is open 24 hours for those late night emergencies. There is also a village pub within walking distance.
The beautiful Swansea Bay coastline and the Gower Peninsula with its idyllic secret coves in and glorious stretches of fine sand is just twenty minutes drive away. You should not miss a trip to the iconic, award winning Rhossili Bay with its dramatic, panoramic views and excellent hiking paths. Rhossili has been described as ‘The supermodel of British beaches’ by The Independent and has won numerous accolades from UK Travel Writers including the best spot for a picnic. The Times listed the beach as ‘The UK’s No.1 dog friendly beach’ so if you do have your furry friend with you, you should definitely go. At low tide the beach is enormous and it is possible to walk across to Llangennith or even to the Worms Head. It is steep to walk down to the beach so it is not suitable for pushchairs or visitors with mobility issues.
The Victorian seaside village of Mumbles with its promenade, shops and restaurants is worth a visit and for those that want to stay outdoors, the National Showcaves of Wales and the Vale of Neath’s spectacular waterfalls are nearby. Guests enjoy visits to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the Glamorganshire Heritage Coast, both less than half an hour away.
Mumbles was one of Dylan Thomas’ many stamping grounds and is the home of some world class ice cream. Mumbles is steeped in history with its lighthouse being built in 1794. It also boasts a Victorian pier and Oystermouth Castle which sits on the hilltop overlooking the sea. There are lovely boutique shops and galleries including the gorgeous Lovespoon Gallery and the Gower Gallery. No visit to Mumbles would be complete without sampling some ‘fresh off the boat’ seafood, its handmade chocolates and its fantastic ice creams.
Aside from the manor house, Mountain Coach House is the largest accommodation on the astonishing Pontardawe Country Estate. With four bedrooms in total, this fantastic nineteenth century Georgian coach house sleeps up to eight guests. It is comprised of two neighbouring holiday cottages, interconnected to create one large, four bedroomed holiday home. Mountain Coach House sits alongside a picturesque mountain stream alive with wild trout, dippers and grey wagtails and edged with bluebells, daffodils, rhododendrons and hazel trees growing wild. The river runs through the estate on its way to Swansea Bay. The views from the back doors of the coach house are of the stream, a pretty bridge, weeping ash, flowering rhododendron and traditional farmyard buildings. Being two adjoining cottages, Mountain Coach House enjoys two of almost everything, except for the welcome, indulgent hot tub in the garden. This superb, characterful property is ideal for groups of friends or a large family wanting to enjoy a unique holiday experience. Once you have stayed on the Pontardawe Country Estate, you will understand why families return over and over again!
As well as pretty gardens and the hot tub, Mountain Coach House enjoys a four poster bed in one of the bedrooms, a wood burning stove and lots of wonderful images of how the property was in time gone by. The fabulous one hundred and twenty acre Pontardawe Country Estate sits in the ancient hamlet of Cilybebyll, surrounded by beautiful rolling Welsh countryside. The historic estate boasts links to the descendants of Welsh Kings, Arthurian legend, tales of the Mabinogion, the Norman invasion, the Earls of Pembrokeshire, Winston Churchill’s secret army, eighteenth century prisons, Charles II, the tea plantations of Ceylon, coal mining, the Industrial Revolution and much more. A World War II hideout, used by Churchill’s Secret Army was found in the estate’s private bluebell woodland and gained recognition as a Scheduled Ancient Monument of national importance. In addition to its superb grounds, the Pontardawe Estate boasts the gorgeous manor house, Pontardawe Country House, as well as a number of other holiday cottages that Oliver’s Travels also feature. Guests can book each of these individually or for a special celebration, you may want to consider booking a selection of the cottages with or without the manor house. Guests staying at the cottages are free to roam the estate, enjoying the beautiful natural scenery and its amazing wildlife. The estate is brimming with woodland walks, farm trails, green fields, bluebell woods, rivers and stunning picnic spots. When you have had enough you can head to the splendid Brecon Beacons, the Gower Peninsula, museums and numerous delightful towns and villages. A shop, post office and pub can be found in the charming village of Rhos one mile away and the 24 hour supermarket is in Pontardawe, two miles away.
Mountain Coach House lies at the end of a long tree lined drive and forms part of the estate courtyard. It is dog friendly so you can take your well-behaved furry friend along to enjoy this special place. Mountain Coach House is bright and airy yet cosy and very comforting. It offers a very warm and inviting ambience. The bedrooms all enjoy fabulous views, either of the French Chateau-like manor house or the giant beech trees that give way to sheep grazing in the parkland or the soothing river, abundant with wildlife. Downstairs there are two warm and cosy living rooms, two country kitchens and two toilets. As well as modern amenities the coach house offers many enchanting nods to the past. The white archway and circle that adorn the property are telling signs to its past life. You can feel the history in this lovely property. The living rooms are very cosy with comfy sofas, chairs, televisions with plenty of channels, glowing stoves and delightful colour palettes. They are wonderful rooms to nestle down in, enjoy your holiday books, enjoy family games or to peruse the excellent guest information booklets to decide how to spend your holiday week. If children are tired after a busy hiking or beach day, they can watch a movie in one room while the adults chill in the other. Upstairs, guests enjoy two master bedrooms, two twin bedrooms and two bathrooms, all enjoying wonderful character and splendid views.
The gardens are delightful, especially with the hot tub sitting centre stage on a Gwrhyd sandstone patio, a beautiful local stone valued for its fossilized ripple patterns that formed in a tropical lagoon many millions of years ago. There is plenty of room for alfresco dining. Guests enjoy the tranquility of this beautiful location, only interrupted by birdsong and the soothing sounds of the babbling brook.
Mountain Coach House offers a unique holiday experience that families and friends can enjoy together while exploring this magical region and the estate’s fabulous acres.
Mountain Coach House enjoys a fabulous position on the one hundred and twenty acre Pontardawe Country Estate in the tranquil hamlet of Cilybebyll, close to the village of Pontardawe. The estate is full of forests, rivers, bluebell woods, sprawling fields, bird nesting boxes, beautiful picnic spots, a stately manor house and other holiday cottages. It is the perfect rural retreat between the Gower Peninsula and the Brecon Beacons National Park. The estate courtyard where many of the cottages are located is bounded by the upper reaches of the picturesque River Clydach and on the other side by green parkland pastures grazed by sheep and cows. The high hills of blue pennant sandstone provide the backdrop to an idyllic and tranquil scene. Mountain Coach House enjoys a fabulous spot where you can dine alfresco watching the lambs and enjoy fabulous sunsets over the parkland. Guests booking Mountain Coach House are free to roam the estate including its award winning bluebell woodland. The estate’s farm walk is a circular walk for guests which meanders from the doorstep of Parkland Cottage towards the summit of Mynydd Marchywel and back. En route, guests follow mountain streams, climb over stiles, explore the bluebell woods and traverse lazy green fields. On a clear day, the panoramic vistas include the Swansea Valley, Swansea Bay, the Bristol Channel and the Brecon Beacons National Park. The cottage is an excellent base for those that want to explore the landscapes by bike. The Afan Forest and Bike Park Wales are easily accessible. There is a golf course close by for golf fans and the supermarket in Pontardawe is open 24 hours for those late night emergencies. There is also a village pub within walking distance.
The beautiful Swansea Bay coastline and the Gower Peninsula with its idyllic secret coves in and glorious stretches of fine sand is just twenty minutes drive away. You should not miss a trip to the iconic, award winning Rhossili Bay with its dramatic, panoramic views and excellent hiking paths. Rhossili has been described as ‘The supermodel of British beaches’ by The Independent and has won numerous accolades from UK Travel Writers including the best spot for a picnic. The Times listed the beach as ‘The UK’s No.1 dog friendly beach’ so if you do have your furry friend with you, you should definitely go. At low tide the beach is enormous and it is possible to walk across to Llangennith or even to the Worms Head. It is steep to walk down to the beach so it is not suitable for pushchairs or visitors with mobility issues.
The Victorian seaside village of Mumbles with its promenade, shops and restaurants is worth a visit and for those that want to stay outdoors, the National Showcaves of Wales and the Vale of Neath’s spectacular waterfalls are nearby. Guests enjoy visits to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the Glamorganshire Heritage Coast, both less than half an hour away.
Mumbles was one of Dylan Thomas’ many stamping grounds and is the home of some world class ice cream. Mumbles is steeped in history with its lighthouse being built in 1794. It also boasts a Victorian pier and Oystermouth Castle which sits on the hilltop overlooking the sea. There are lovely boutique shops and galleries including the gorgeous Lovespoon Gallery and the Gower Gallery. No visit to Mumbles would be complete without sampling some ‘fresh off the boat’ seafood, its handmade chocolates and its fantastic ice creams.
The characterful Clock Coach House holds a wonderful countryside position within the beautiful county of Shropshire. While guests will enjoy a tranquil escape, the home is just fifteen minutes from the ancient market town of Bridgnorth where a wide variety of excellent amenities, including shops and restaurants, can be found.
Built in the early 19th Century, the Grade II listed Georgian home has been lovingly modernised while still retaining all of its original charm and character features, including arched display recesses, sash windows and of course, the period clock tower. Clock Coach House can comfortably accommodate up to ten guests across its five well-appointed bedrooms. On the ground floor is the impressive living accommodation which offers plenty of room for socialising and comprises of a spacious drawing room and bright conservatory with garden views. The contemporary kitchen comes fully-equipped with all the tools you could possibly need to create delicious meals while the dining room comfortably seats all ten guests. Four of the beautifully-appointed bedrooms can be found on the ground floor, the first, a super-king master which boasts its own dressing area and en-suite bathroom. Two king-size rooms and a twin room, share the use of a fantastic family bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub. Upstairs on the first floor is the second king-size master bedroom which boasts its own en-suite bathroom with luxurious Jacuzzi bath and dressing area.
Guests are bound to enjoy the stunning far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. After action-packed summer days spent exploring wonderful Shropshire, the whole group will enjoy yummy barbecues al fresco on the terrace. The large lawns offer plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy games while enjoying the peaceful setting.
Clock Coach House is situated in the rural Shropshire village of Coton, just a 15-minute drive from the town of Bridgnorth, where a wide variety of helpful amenities, including shops and restaurants, can be found. Steeped in history and bursting with independent shops, the county town of Shrewsbury is a fantastic destination for an enjoyable day out and is less than a 50-minute drive away. Any keen shopaholics in the group will enjoy a visit to Birmingham’s Bullring Shopping Centre, just an hours drive away.
There is plenty for families to see, do and explore in the surrounding area. For those wanting to explore the great outdoors, the Shropshire Hills are a must-visit, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Church Stretton is reachable in less than 40-minutes. For history enthusiasts, National Trust-owned 17th century Dudmaston Estate makes a picturesque setting for a lakeside stroll and is just 10-minutes away. Slightly further afield, 18thcentury Attingham Park Estate, 13th century Stokesay Castle and 11th century Ludlow Castle, each make for fascinating days out and are all within a 50-minute drive of the home. For families, popular West Midlands Safari Park is just 20-minutes away while Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World are 45-minutes away.
Crooksbury Hill House holds a fantastic position, set within four acres of grounds, the home boasts direct access on to Crooksbury Hill and Common where guests can enjoy stunning views over southwest Surrey and east Hampshire across to the South Downs. While guests will enjoy a tranquil stay, the Georgian market town of Farnham which offers a selection of excellent eateries, independent shops, and supermarkets, is just a 5-minute car journey away.
The beautiful home has been lovingly modernised by its current owners to provide the perfect setting for a multi-generational escape to the country, comfortably accommodating up thirteen guests across it’s eight well-appointed bedrooms. The accommodation is split between the main house and a detached three-bedroom cottage, ideal for grandparents or those in search of a little peace and quiet from the rest of the group!
In the main house, the ground floor offers vast entertaining space, comprising of an impressive sitting room, formal dining room with marble fireplace and cosy snug, there is plenty of room for the group to get together and socialise in the evenings. The kitchen comes fully equipped with all the tools you could possibly need to create delicious meals, while also offering a relaxed, breakfast dining area, which leads through to the bright conservatory. Upstairs, are the five bedrooms, a super-king master room and five double rooms. Guests staying in these room share the use of a fantastic family bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub, a family shower room and a handy cloakroom. The cosy cottage offers a second living room and kitchen, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside, the whole family will enjoy Summer afternoons spent splashing around in the private pool or enjoying some friendly competition on the tennis court! Although in the autumn & winter the pool is not available, the tennis court and indoor gym room & games area with table tennis and table football are available all year around. There are beautiful autumnal & winter walks in the surrounding forests, and the whole family can enjoy relaxing with a great selection of family boardgames in the cosy living room next to the fire.
Crooksbury Hill House holds an excellent position within the popular county of Surrey. Located in the parish of Tilford, it is less than a 10-minute drive from the town of Farnham where a wide variety of helpful amenities, including shops and restaurants, can be found.
There is plenty for guests of all ages to see, do and explore in the surrounding area. Thought to of been built by William the Conqueror, impressive Guildford Castle is just 20-minutes away. The beautiful RHS Garden Wisley, one of the world’s great gardens, is less than 25-minutes away and makes for a lovely day out. Family-friendly Birdworld, home to over 1,200 birds and other animals, is less than a 15-minute drive away.
The owner recommends families to visit Frensham Ponds just 5 mins away and Alice Holt Forest, 15 mins away with treetop adventures and walks/bike trails.
Keen walkers shouldn’t miss Bourne woods with wonderful woodland walks, where films such as Gladiator and Ridley Scott’s new film Napoleon being filmed. Along with, Wonderful walks in Surrey Hills including Devils Punchbowl and The National Trust’s Winkworth Arboretum.
Windsor is just a 40-minute drive away, here you will find Windsor Great Park and, of course, the famous Windsor Castle, scene of many a Royal event. For any teens or thrill seekers, Thorpe Park, is a must-visit while Legoland Windsor is ideal for any younger children, both less than 40-minutes away. For keen sporting fans, Ascot Racecourse, home to the annual Royal Ascot event is a real society highlight, with Ladies’ Day something of a fashion event too and just 30-minutes away. Sunningdale Golf Club, regarded as one of the finest golf clubs in the UK, is also less than 30-minutes away.
Nestled quietly in the gorgeous hamlet of Little Langdale in the sensational Little Langdale Valley, Langdale House packs a punch with even the most discerning of guests. With breathtaking views of the Fells including the Wrynose Pass and Lingmoor, a glorious garden which includes a wildflower meadow, a spectacular furnished terrace and a hot tub, five luxury bedroom suites, three stunning living areas, a utility room and a chef’s dream of a kitchen, Langdale House is an astonishing, idyllic retreat.
Little Langdale is separated by the Lingmoor Fells from Great Langdale. It is a very pretty hamlet with a cosy pub, the Three Shires Inn, just a short walk from the house. From this little corner of paradise, you can enjoy Cumbria’s breathtaking, panoramic vistas, indulge in active pursuits - if Langdale House was an Alpine chalet it would be described as ski in and ski out, with numerous walks, cycle and adventure routes accessed from its doorstep! Enjoy lake cruises, visit spa resorts, spot film locations, unwind and enjoy delicious food. With UNESCO World Heritage status, England’s largest National Park, the Lake District enjoys a wealth of history, inspiration and a spectacular backdrop of lush valleys, hillsides and lakes. For an indulgent treat, the fabulous Langdale Estate Hotel & Spa is only 13 minutes drive away. Within easy reach are Windermere and Coniston Water, Lakeland’s flagship shop, Low Wood Water Sports Centre, the World of Beatrix Potter, Grizedale Forest, Newby Bridge Aquarium and the fascinating Lakeland Motor Museum so there is something for everyone.
Langdale House is extremely popular with its brilliant location, luxuries, amazing views and fantastic amenities. If it is available you should probably book it fast! The house sleeps up to ten guests in lavish modern comfort. Here you will enjoy beauty, tranquility and those views. You will create magical holiday memories and unwind totally. There is so much space for a large group with plenty of separate living spaces so that you can slope off with the Sunday newspapers and a cup of tea for a quiet read or children can watch a movie without disturbing the adults. The main living space is open plan in design and overlooks the terraced garden along with fabulous views of the valley. A large, contemporary corner sofa sits in front of a wonderful slate feature wall and modern real flame gas fire. At the far end of the room, guests can dine with a view on the giant dining table that comfortably seats the whole group. Light floods through the two sets of French windows and the windows ensuring that this dreamy space is light and airy. The grey hues throughout are complimented by yellow scatter cushions and curtains. At the rear of the property is the colourful family room with an equally sumptuous sofa and chairs in striking orange tones and more wonderful views. It is the perfect spot to enjoy a movie on the giant wall-mounted television. Again, two sets of floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to the garden. In addition, there is a stylish snug. The kitchen will delight the chefs in your group with its six ring range cooker and other excellent appliances. It is a sociable space with a breakfast bar and seating. The kitchen even has its own set of French windows providing direct access to the patio and garden. You may even want to indulge yourselves by taking a private chef for a special meal. Alex Beard, a three star Michelin trained chef, is available during your stay to cook amazing meals using fresh, locally supplied ingredients. Please note that this is subject to his availability and guests booking directly, early booking recommended. The handy utility room offers a washing machine and tumble dryer.
The five fabulous bedroom suites are comprised of two masters with super kingsize beds, French windows and Juliet balconies, one bedroom with a kingsize bed and two with two double beds. All of the beds are beautifully adorned with luxury linens and gorgeous soft furnishings together with superb mattresses. Each of the bedrooms enjoys a fabulous, immaculate ensuite bathroom and the most amazing countryside views. What a joy to wake up here! One of the super king bedrooms boasts an ensuite with a walk-in shower and a dressing room and the other, at the top of the house, enjoys a characterful vaulted ceiling and a super stylish open bathroom with a contemporary freestanding bath. The room with the kingsize bed also boasts and ensuite with a walk-in shower. One of the twin rooms enjoys a beautiful freestanding bath as well as a walk-in shower and the final room, again with characterful beams and a vaulted ceiling, enjoys a walk-in shower. You really will not mind which room you have. They are all beautifully decorated and brilliantly finished. The twins enjoy two lavish double beds, such a good deal if you have one of those to yourself!
The outdoor spaces of Langdale House are superb. With a terrace boasting a luxury garden sofa, hot tub, Gas fired Webber barbecue, sun loungers and fabulous panoramic views, a dazzling wildflower meadow, lush lawns and beautiful borders, you won’t find much better. You can even take your furry friends to Langdale House knowing that there is dog proof perimeter fencing. There is plenty of space for five cars and two electric car charging points.
You really will not regret booking this gorgeous, much loved family home that has been owned by the same family for three generations. It has been extensively renovated and is full of either precious antique or ultra contemporary furnishings. Along with its outstanding valley views, it definitely offers the holiday of your dreams.
Langdale House enjoys a fabulously scenic location in the tranquil, pretty hamlet of Little Langdale in the stunning Little Langdale Valley. The hamlet is surrounded by valleys, hills and lakes as well as spas, restaurants, charming pubs and some excellent attractions. You will find many places to eat and drink including the local Three Shires Inn. The traditional slate inn was built in 1872, taking its name from its location. The boundaries of the old counties of Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire met at the Wrynose Pass. Just down the road is the wonderful Langdale Estate Hotel & Spa, a thirty five acre estate with a gym, pool, steam room, sauna and tennis courts and just a little further, in Windermere, is the Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa. It boasts two excellent restaurants, Atrium and Blue Smoke on The Bay as well as a fabulous range of spa days. The Langdale Valley is stunning and very peaceful. When driving around you will pass Blea Tarn, the Wrynose Pass, the Hardknott Pass and the River Brathay which runs down the middle of the valley from Little Langdale Tarn, via Colwith Force to Elterwater. The tarn is of glacial origin and is surrounded by high hills. You can park at Low Tilberthwaite and walk to the tarn. If you want to enjoy the Lake District scenery and not drive, you can take a Mountain Goat sightseeing tour.
You will be itching to get on one of the lakes. The Low Wood Water Sport Centre on Windermere offers flyboarding, sailing, boat hire, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, wake boarding and paddle boarding. Windermere Lake Cruises leave from Bowness Pier, Ambleside Pier and Lakeside Pier taking visitors out onto the water for 45-90 minutes. There is also self-drive motorboat hire and rowboat hire.
For those that love shopping, the famous flagship store of Lakeland is located in Windermere with endless gift and gadgets as well as an excellent first floor cafe with splendid views over the Lakeland Fells. Windermere is a fantastic destination all year round. Bustling with shops and wonderful dining experiences, it is just wonderful. The towns of Windermere and Bowness have been a magnet for visitors since Victorian times. Hayes Garden World offers another wonderful shopping experience with gifts. It is especially lovely over Christmas.
Children love the water adventures, hiking and the magical World of Beatrix Potter at Bowness-on-Windermere. Its interactive exhibits tell the story of Beatrix Potter’s writing and her importance to Lakeland conservation. Beatrix Potter’s 17th century home, Hill Top House, near Sawrey, Ambleside is managed by the National Trust.
Coniston Water is the third largest lake in the Lake District by volume after Windermere and Ullswater and the fifth largest by area, being five miles long by half a mile wide. Coniston Village is known for The Old Man of Coniston, rising dramatically behind the houses in the village centre. Coniston is great for walkers and climbers. There are two public launch services on Coniston Water, the Coniston Launch and the National Trust’s Steam Yacht Gondola. Arthur Ransome based his children’s book Swallow and Amazons on locations around the lake. The Monk Coniston estate, owned by Beatrix Potter, and given to the National Trust on her death, stretches from Coniston to Skelwith Bridge. It boasts the famous beauty spot Tarn Hows.
The utterly charming Crickhowell Cottage is nestled in the award-winning, quaint village of Crickhowell, close to Abergavenny, the ‘Gateway to Wales’. Enjoying astonishing scenery, Crickhowell nestles in the stunning Usk Valley to the south of the dramatic Black Mountains, the eastern range of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Guests staying in this delightful two bedroomed gem can enjoy beautiful walks and hikes, cycling, mountain climbing, touring fascinating landmarks or simply chilling in wonderful, atmospheric pubs or shopping on the award-winning high street. Crickhowell’s castle is just 200 yards from the doorstep! Crickhowell and its surrounding villages in this wonderful corner of Wales are very welcoming. Just less than three miles from the cottage is the amazing Tretower Castle and Court and within six miles, you can visit both Blaenllynfi Castle and Abergavenny Castle. Children have a ball here and particularly enjoy the Llangorse Multi Activity Centre.
Crickhowell Cottage is a very attractive Grade II listed building with stunning period features. You will feel comfortable and welcome as soon as you open the front door. The living room radiates elegance and enjoys wooden floorboards and a feature fireplace. The sofa is positioned so that you can people watch in this lovely village. There is a flat-screen television for your enjoyment too. The dining room is also delightful with another feature fireplace and well-maintained terracotta and black tiles on the floor. It enjoys country style furniture where you can enjoy some delicious meals cooked in your kitchen. You certainly have some wonderful shops on the high streets to purchase yummy treats from. It is a great cottage for a self-catering stay though if you don’t want to cook, the high street with its cafes, restaurants and pubs is just steps away.
The cottage enjoys two comfy double bedrooms. Both are bright and airy with light flooding the rooms through the attractive sash windows. The shared bathroom is lovely with gorgeous wall and floor tiling and a bath with an overhead shower. The cottage also offers a small courtyard garden with chairs and a coffee table, a wonderful spot for your morning cup of coffee on a fine day.
Crickhowell Cottage is a great pick for a countryside getaway. It is always good to be in the heart of a village with shops, cafes and pubs on hand yet, at the same time, it takes no time at all to be enjoying the fresh mountain air and admiring fabulously scenic views.
Crickhowell Cottage is nestled in the heart of the charming village of Crickhowell. This friendly village has been awarded Best High Street in Britain and is full of independent shops, tea rooms, fantastic pubs and great restaurants. The quaint high street boasts Cashells the Butchers who also supply delicious cheeses, Grenfells & Sons Grocers who will deliver your shopping if you wish, Natural Weigh, Wales’ first zero waste shop, Cw Cw Boutique and the Welsh independent bookshop of the Year, Book-ish. How lovely! The cottage is very close to the River Usk, perfect for riverside strolls. Crickhowell hosts many events throughout the year including the Crickhowell Walking Festival with a number of guided walks of various grades, all led by local experienced guildes. Some might trek all day across the tops of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons or others might want to keep to lower paths.
Abergavenny is nestled between seven hills, including Sugar Loaf Mountain, close to the Welsh/English border. It offers a varied range of entertainment to suit all ages. Here you will discover locally-produced food, fantastic scenery and many ancient inns and gorgeous gastro pubs. The town hosts an annual Abergavenny Food Festival and regular farmers markets. Abergavenny is a market town with history and heritage in bucket loads. You can explore castles, medieval mansions, Roman remains, mines and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Tretower Castle is a Grade I ruined castle in the village of Tretower, 2.7 miles from the cottage. It was built around the beginning of the twelfth century as a motte and bailey castle and was probably replaced mid-century by a stone shell keep. The castle was enlarged in the thirteenth century but later fell into ruin.
The Big Pit National Coal Museum is just six miles from Crickhowell Cottage, an industrial heritage museum in Blaenavon, Torfaen. It was a working coal mine from 1880 to 1980 and opened as a museum in 1983. You will learn all about the local industry and its history.
Golf fans will be happy to note that the Wernddu Golf Club is close by, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Abergavenny. It is a friendly club that welcomes visitors so you may want to pack your clubs and book a round. It offers gentle rolling fairways against a backdrop of hills, woods and wildlife with the mountains in the distance.
Set in twelve glorious acres of parkland, Ormesby Manor is a totally lavish, Grade II listed manor house, perfect for holidays with large groups of friends and family get togethers. It features eight beautifully presented bedrooms sleeping sixteen guests as well as a magnificent drawing room, a television room, a formal dining room, a boot room and a fabulous kitchen with an enormous breakfast area. This remarkable manor house is really hard to beat for special celebrations with its stunning, sophisticated decor and beautiful, rich furnishings. Ormesby Manor boasts a private waterway and a spectacular walled garden. Originally a large farmhouse dating back to 1762, it now offers an imposing 19th century Italianate addition with a circular tower. Ormesby’s St Michael Parish Church with its 13th century tower and chancel stands at the gate of this Norfolk gem and a sweeping driveway takes you to your holiday haven for the week. Within the grounds is another property Well Lodge which sleeps an additional four guests. If you are interested in taking this property as well for a larger group, please see our separate listing that features Well Lodge. Please note: If guests do not book the lodge, it may be booked by another group. However, guests of the lodge have their own terrace and would not share any of the property’s facilities.
Ormesby Manor enjoys fabulous grounds just inside the Norfolk Broads National Park. It is located close to Ormesby, Little Ormesby and Norfolk’s beautiful Rollesby Broads. The remaining Norfolk Broads, Great Yarmouth and Norwich are all within easy reach. This magnificent property is surrounded by nature and country wildlife including rare birds, grey seal and seabird colonies. Guests enjoy country and coastal walks, fabulous beach days in Happisburgh and Horsey, lively entertainment in Great Yarmouth, broads day boating, sea fishing, shopping in Norwich’s picturesque lanes, theatre and museum trips and Norfolk’s renowned big blue skies.
As soon as you arrive at this stately manor house, you will know you are in for a treat. With its air of splendour, it is brimming with classy wallpapers, antique furnishings, period features, chandeliers, slipper baths, sumptuous super kingsize beds and luxurious soft furnishings. Ormesby Manor is perfect for celebrations as it offers exquisite living and dining spaces together with sensational outside space. As well as an astonishing drawing room with a giant feature fireplace, huge sash windows and shutters, comfy sofas and an elegant ambience, there is another living space with a massive screen for movie watching and chilling. Though referred to as the snug, it is hardly that. It is a lavish room with a classical wallpaper, beautiful windows and a fabulous mix of leather chairs and squishy sofas. Dining can be enjoyed in style in the refined dining room, enjoying beautiful garden views. Informal dining is also offered in the amazing kitchen. The craftmanship of the cabinetry is astounding. The kitchen features a central island, a matching dresser, a range cooker and other fantastic appliances. The chefs in your holiday group will be in awe of this magnificent room. There are are range of tables and chairs in the dining area, making it a wonderful space for breakfast. The office is very classical with beautiful furnishings, another stunning wallpaper and delightful garden views. You will feel so at home in this marvellous house!
The bedrooms are truly magnificent. The Horning Bedroom feature a fabulous, beautifully dressed bed with four twirled corner posts, animal print chairs and gorgeous black and taupe tones. Its mustard toned ensuite bathroom is fabulous with a giant walk-in shower. The Horsey Bedroom also features a super kingsize bed with luxury linens and an oversized headboard, subtle grey tones, atmospheric ceiling beams and gorgeous garden vistas. You reach its stylish marbled ensuite shower room through an arch. The Hickling Bedroom is a coral and beige wonder with a twin headboard, massive sash windows that almost reach the floor and a colour co-ordinated ensuite bathroom with a slipper bath and shower attachment. It is a very jolly bedroom suite that is drowned in natural light. Somerton Bedroom enjoys pale aqua and gold tones, another lavish super kingsize bed adorned with beautiful throws and cushions and a fantastic ensuite. Here the slipper bath is absolutely stunning in bright aqua, looking wonderful against the attractive wallpaper. There is also a very large walk in shower at the other end of the bathroom. Thurne Bedroom enjoys beautiful embroidered upholstery and soft furnishings that contrast beautifully with the cream decor and antique furnishings. It is blessed with another stunning ensuite bathroom. Guests enjoy a four poster bed in Barton Bedroom. Its red patterned soft furnishings match the wallpaper and offer a warm and inviting ambience. Barton Bedroom, Upton Bedroom and Ranworth Bedroom share a fabulous family bathroom at the top of the house. Upton Bedroom is totally serene and tranquil and Rainworth offers beautifully made up twin beds. The family bathroom is very pretty with an ornate mirror over the sink and another delightful slipper bath and shower attachment. Whichever bedroom you end up with in this dreamy house, you will sleep like kings on deluxe mattresses and in the finest of linens. The bathrooms come with fluffy towels and bespoke luxury toiletries.
Outside, guests are welcome to roam the twelve acres of parkland and manicured gardens. Ormesby Manor features its own waterway and a very pretty walled garden. There is a wonderfully sociable outdoor dining table for alfresco dining. You will definitely leave Ormesby Manor with some magical memories.
Ormesby Manor enjoys twelve acres of parkland close to the villages of Ormesby and Little Ormesby. It is located 21 miles from Norwich and 7 miles from Great Yarmouth. Close by are the gorgeous beaches of Horsey and Happisburgh as well as the Rollesby Broads, part of the Trinity Broads where you can enjoy happy times on or by the water. The Trinity Broads are three lakes that are found in the north eastern region of the Norfolk Broads. These are land locked and not connected to the main Norfolk Broads waterways. The Trinity Broads are comprised of Ormesby Broad, Rollesby Broad and Filby Broad. Fishing is very popular, there are a number of boardwalks, numerous wonderful waterside restaurant and pub and a sailing club. The Manor is also in easy reach of three excellent farm shops and a farm shop cafe in easy reach.
Locals often refer to the area of the main Norfolk Broads as ‘Broadland’. The beautiful Rivers Yare, Ant, Waveney, Chet and Bure meander their leisurely way through Norfolk and Suffolk connecting beautiful inland lakes, creating waterways and wetlands that make up The Norfolk Broads. Wildlife is abundant and conservation has been very successful in reintroducing species such as otters and herons that struggled for some time to survive. To the eastern side of the Norfolk Broads, the sandy beaches and stunning coastline caress the Broads at Horsey Mere with the salt water of the North Sea coming within a hare’s breathe of the the fresh water. Grey and common seals thrive on the shoreline. Guests love watching them at Horsey Gap. Boat hire on the Broads is very popular and an absolute must.
Any visit to the Norfolk Broads really should include a visit to the bustling town of Wroxham, the hub of boating activity and a tourist mecca. It has everything, shopping, attractions, cafes, restaurants and beautiful local walks. Ludham is a quaint, pretty village, close to Womack Staithe offering white washed cottages with thatched roofs and a lovely pub.
The historic village and beach of Happisburgh is definitely worth a visit. It boasts the oldest working lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast and the only independently operated lighthouse in the UK. The lighthouse, built in 1790, is open to the public on occasional Sundays and Bank Holidays during the summer plus private visits can be arranged. The village offers a secluded sandy beach and enjoys a constantly changing coastline.
Norwich is wonderful with exceptional gourmet dining including the vegetarian Benedict’s and Roger Hickmann’s. It boasts cosy pubs including The Fat Cat and St Andrew Brew House where delicious craft beers are made on the premises. Excellent fish and chips is served to the sounds of jazz at the Grosvenor Fish Bar. Norwich Cathedral stands in all its majesty with the ancient beauty of stained glass windows, a booming organ and hushed cloisters. You can enjoy free guided tours and learn how the cathedral survived riot, war, plague and fire. There are peregrines that nest in the cathedral’s spire. The observation point is manned by expert volunteers from the Hawk and Owl Trust so that you can get a good view of them. The cathedral plays host to many reverent and impressive concerts and recitals throughout the year. Norwich also boasts dozens of churches from its medieval heyday, some of which have been repurposed into cultural and exhibition spaces such as the Norwich Arts Centre. The Forum is a huge glass edifice and the home of BBC Norwich as well as being a thriving library and boasting restaurants and a bustling cafe. Norwich open-air market delights shopper with traditional fruit and veg stalls alongside gourmet tea and coffee vendors, artisanal bakers and others.
The magnificent, eight bedroom Ormesby Manor sits in a twelve acre parkland together with a single storey, two bedroom property, Well Lodge. Ormesby Manor can be rented alone or with Well Lodge to sleep twenty guests in total. Ormesby Manor is a totally lavish Grade II listed manor house, perfect for holidays with large groups of friends and family get togethers. It features eight beautifully presented bedrooms sleeping sixteen guests as well as a magnificent drawing room, a television room, a formal dining room, an office and a fabulous country kitchen with an enormous breakfast area and kitchen scullery. This fabulous manor house is really hard to beat for special celebrations with its stunning, sophisticated decor and beautiful, rich furnishings. Ormesby Manor boasts a private waterway and a spectacular walled garden. Originally a large farmhouse dating back to 1762, it now offers an imposing 19th century Italianate addition with a circular tower. The lodge is perfect for additional guests and has been finished to a very high standard. It offers an open plan living, dining and kitchen area, two gorgeous bedrooms, both with sumptuous super kingsize beds and a family bathroom. Please note that the lodge cannot be rented on its own. Ormesby’s St Michael Parish Church with its 13th century tower and chancel stands at the gate of this Norfolk gem and a sweeping driveway takes you to your holiday havens for the week.
Ormesby Manor & Well Lodge enjoy fabulous grounds just inside the Norfolk Broads National Park. They are located close to Ormesby, Little Ormesby and Norfolk’s beautiful Rollesby Broads. The remaining Norfolk Broads, Great Yarmouth and Norwich are all within easy reach. These magnificent properties are surrounded by nature and country wildlife including rare birds, grey seal and seabird colonies. Guests enjoy country and coastal walks, fabulous beach days in Happisburgh and Horsey, lively entertainment in Great Yarmouth, broads day boating, sea fishing, shopping in Norwich’s picturesque lanes, theatre and museum trips and Norfolk’s renowned big blue skies.
With Ormesby Manor’s air of splendour, you will know you are in for a luxurious stay. The manor house is brimming with classy wallpapers, antique furnishings, period features, chandeliers, slipper baths, sumptuous super kingsize beds and luxurious soft furnishings. Ormesby Manor is perfect for celebrations as it offers exquisite living and dining spaces together with sensational outside space. As well as an astonishing drawing room with a giant feature fireplace, huge sash windows and shutters, comfy sofas and an elegant ambience, there is another living space with a massive screen for movie watching and chilling. Though referred to as the snug, it is hardly that. It is a lavish room with plenty of seat, a classical wallpaper, beautiful windows and a fabulous mix of leather chairs and squishy sofas. Dining can be enjoyed in style in the refined dining room, enjoying beautiful garden views. Informal dining is also offered in the amazing kitchen. The craftmanship of the cabinetry is astounding. The kitchen features a central island, a matching dresser, a range cooker and other fantastic appliances. The chefs in your holiday group with be in awe of this magnificent room. There are are range of tables and chairs in the dining area, making it a wonderful space for breakfast. The office is very classical with beautiful furnishings, another stunning wallpaper and delightful garden views. You will feel so at home in this marvellous house!
The bedrooms are truly magnificent. The Horning Bedroom feature a fabulous, beautifully dressed bed with four twirled corner posts, a day bed, animal print chairs and gorgeous navy and beige tones. Its mustard toned ensuite bathroom is fabulous with a giant walk-in shower. The Horsey Bedroom also features a super kingsize bed with luxury linens and an oversized headboard, subtle grey tones, atmospheric ceiling beams and gorgeous garden vistas. You reach its stylish marbled ensuite shower room through an arch. The Hickling Bedroom is a coral and beige wonder with a twin headboard, massive sash windows that almost reach the floor and a colour co-ordinated ensuite bathroom with a slipper bath and shower attachment. It is a very jolly bedroom suite that is drowned in natural light. Somerton Bedroom enjoys pale aqua and gold tones, another lavish super kingsize bed adorned with beautiful throws and cushions and a fantastic ensuite. Here the slipper bath is absolutely stunning in bright aqua, looking wonderful against the attractive wallpaper. There is also a very large walk in shower at the other end of the bathroom. Thurne Bedroom enjoys beautiful floral upholstery and soft furnishings that contrast beautifully with the cream decor and antique furnishings. It is blessed with another stunning ensuite bathroom. Guests enjoy a four poster bed in Barton Bedroom. Its red patterned soft furnishings match the wallpaper and offer a warm and inviting ambience. Barton Bedroom, Upton Bedroom and Ranworth Bedroom share a fabulous family bathroom at the top of the house. Upton Bedroom is totally serene and tranquil and Rainworth offers beautifully made up twin beds and a matching day bed. The family bathroom is very pretty with an ornate mirror over the sink and another delightful slipper bath and shower attachment. Whichever bedroom you end up with in this dreamy house, you will sleep like kings on deluxe mattresses and in the finest of linens. The bathrooms come with fluffy towels and bespoke luxury toiletries.
Well Lodge is single storey which is perfect for anyone with mobility issues. Though it may not offer the grandeur of the manor house, it is exquisitely decorated and furnished and will definitely impress. The living room and both bedrooms come with Smart televisions and, of course, WiFi. The living space is beautifully designed with an easy flow between the living area and the kitchen and dining space. The kitchen is immaculate and modern in design. Guests dine at a stylish table with fabulous overhead lighting. There are exposed brick walls and wooden beams which create an inviting atmosphere. The living area enjoys sumptuous sofas and trendy chairs. Both bedrooms are beautifully decorated and furnished with beautifully dressed comfy beds. They offer views out to the terrace and gardens. The family bathroom enjoys a large walk in shower and contemporary fittings. This is a super place to stay and allows for an even bigger celebration or get together! There is a delightful furnished terrace outside the lodge and guests can share in the wonder of the surrounding parkland and gardens.
Ormesby Manor & Well Lodge enjoy twelve acres of parkland, close to the villages of Ormesby and Little Ormesby. It is located 21 miles from Norwich and 7 miles from Great Yarmouth. Close by are the gorgeous beaches of Horsey and Happisburgh as well as the Rollesby Broads, part of the Trinity Broads where you can enjoy happy times on or by the water. The Trinity Broads are three lakes that are found in the north eastern region of the Norfolk Broads. These are land locked and not connected to the main Norfolk Broads waterways. The Trinity Broads are comprised of Ormesby Broad, Rollesby Broad and Filby Broad. Fishing is very popular, there are a number of boardwalks, a wonderful waterside restaurant and pub and a sailing club. Locals often refer to the area of the main Norfolk Broads as ‘Broadland’. The beautiful Rivers Yare, Ant, Waveney, Chet and Bure meander their leisurely way through Norfolk and Suffolk connecting beautiful inland lakes, creating waterways and wetlands that make up The Norfolk Broads. Wildlife is abundant and conservation has been very successful in reintroducing species such as otters and herons that struggled for some time to survive. To the eastern side of the Norfolk Broads, the sandy beaches and stunning coastline caress the Broads at Horsey Mere with the salt water of the North Sea coming within a hare’s breathe of the the fresh water. Grey and common seals thrive on the shoreline. Guests love watching them at Horsey Gap. Boat hire on the Broads is very popular and an absolute must.
Any visit to the Norfolk Broads really should include a visit to the bustling town of Wroxham, the hub of boating activity and a tourist mecca. It has everything, shopping, attractions, cafes, restaurants and beautiful local walks. Ludham is a quaint, pretty village, close to Womack Staithe offering white washed cottages with thatched roofs and a lovely pub.
The historic village and beach of Happisburgh is definitely worth a visit. It boasts the oldest working lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast and the only independently operated lighthouse in the UK. The lighthouse, built in 1790, is open to the public on occasional Sundays and Bank Holidays during the summer plus private visits can be arranged. The village offers a secluded sandy beach and enjoys a constantly changing coastline.
Norwich is wonderful with exceptional gourmet dining including the vegetarian Benedict’s and Roger Hickmann’s. It boasts cosy pubs including The Fat Cat and St Andrew Brew House where delicious craft beers are made on the premises. Excellent fish and chips is served to the sounds of jazz at the Grosvenor Fish Bar. Norwich Cathedral stands in all its majesty with the ancient beauty of stained glass windows, a booming organ and hushed cloisters. You can enjoy free guided tours and learn how the cathedral survived riot, war, plague and fire. There are peregrines that nest in the cathedral’s spire. The observation point is manned by expert volunteers from the Hawk and Owl Trust so that you can get a good view of them. The cathedral plays host to many reverent and impressive concerts and recitals throughout the year. Norwich also boasts dozens of churches from its medieval heyday, some of which have been repurposed into cultural and exhibition spaces such as the Norwich Arts Centre. The Forum is a huge glass edifice and the home of BBC Norwich as well as being a thriving library and boasting restaurants and a bustling cafe. Norwich open-air market delights shopper with traditional fruit and veg stalls alongside gourmet tea and coffee vendors, artisanal bakers and others.
Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of Norman's Bay, between Bexhill and Pevensey, you'll find the remarkable Sunshine House.
Picture-perfect and radiating charm, With sweeping sea views, this magical holiday home enjoys five spacious bedrooms, gorgeous living spaces and a delightful garden in a very prestigious spot. The property enjoys a wonderful history as it was previously the local cafe and hotel. It was brilliantly renovated by a couple that had dreamed for many years of owning it having fallen in love with the area and the idea of renovating it. Many moons after dropping notes through the door, the property went to auction and their dreams came true. Guests staying at Sunshine House will clearly see the love that has gone into this wonderful beach fronted home. It is perfect for a multi-generational family holiday or taking holidays with friends. There are pubs within walking distance, a multitude of fabulous beaches to chose from, 1066 country to discover and seaside attractions to enjoy.
Pevensey is an attractive town with a castle, Mint House and little Tudor Court House, reputed to be the oldest and smallest town hall in England and now a museum. Bexhill-on-Sea, just down the road, is the birthplace of British Motor Racing, home of the De La Warr Pavilion where Bob Marley had his first ever UK gig in July 1972 and it is home to the Guinness World Record breaker for the largest charleston dance! It is a tranquil seaside town with charm, style and a two mile seaside promenade. Further along from Bexhill is Hastings, Rye and the glorious Camber Sands and in the opposite direction, Eastbourne and Seaford. Sunshine House is tucked away in Norman’s Bay at the end of a single track road opposite the beach. There is parking for three cars in the drive with more parking available on the beach road.
The ground floor is home to a beautiful living room that has double doors which open to a dining area with a small desk for those urgent emails, which in turn opens to a warm and inviting kitchen diner. The hallway is light and airy and very spacious, just like almost every room. The living room is a real winner with double French doors opening to the garden, sumptuous sofas and a wonderful feature fireplace, perfect for a chilled evening watching a movie or playing family board games. The dining area doubles as a library with plenty of books lined up on the shelves. Every room is drowned in natural light and enjoys an elegant and serene colour palette. The ground floor enjoys opulent wooden floors and underfloor heating throughout. The kitchen is magnificent with a range cooker, deep ceramic sink and other excellent appliances. It is the heart of the home in mellow aqua tones and enjoying a sociable island and a fabulous dining table and chairs. There is also a helpful laundry room with a washing machine and drying rack and a downstairs cloakroom.
All five bedrooms are upstairs with some enjoying the most fabulous seascapes. There are two master bedroom suites in Sunshine House, perfect if you are two families. Both bedroom suites enjoy glorious window seats where you could easily spend hours watching the sea and activity on the beach. Both of the masters also enjoy comfy double beds which are dressed in luxury linens and smart en-suite bathrooms. On this floor, wealso have a double bedroom with king-size bed and two very pretty twin bedrooms. Guests staying in these bedrooms share a delightful family bathroom.
Sunshine House enjoys a furnished terrace to the front of the property and also a terrace and garden to the side and rear. It is perfect for family fun and alfresco dining or lazing in the sunshine on loungers.
Sunshine House enjoys a fabulous beach front position in Norman’s Bay, between Pevensey and Bexhill-on-Sea. It is peaceful, unspoilt and enjoys panoramic sea views for as far as you can see, a truly idyllic location. Trips to Eastbourne, Hastings, Rye, Winchelsea and the gorgeous Camber Sands are all very easy.
Eastbourne is bursting with activities. The Beachy Head Story is a new exhibition that allows visitors to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Beachy Head and the South Downs. You can visit theme parks, zoos, find out about the area’s history, discover 1066 castles, museums and excellent art galleries. There are also local vineyards to visit where you can taste delicious wines and other produce and farmers markets. The South Downs National Park offers acres of beautiful scenery and the seaside towns offer outstanding dining and shopping opportunities. Eastbourne’s marina is amazing. It offers brilliant walks around the harbours and a buzzy waterfront complex. The fabulous Towner Art Gallery is transforming its outdoor walls with a large scale colourful geometric mural.
Soaring above Bexhill’s seafront, the De La Warr Pavilion is a modernist masterpiece that feels fresh and contemporary. It was built with thanks to the 9th Earl de la Warr.
Hastings boasts a fascinating history.The town was attacked by the French during the Hundred Years War and in 1377, a second attack all but destroyed the town. The Old Town’s architecture ranges from Medieval to Victorian with one of the oldest buildings, the Court House, being built around 1450. The town boasts many passages and narrow streets known as the twittens, many cafes, bars and restaurants and some excellent shops and art galleries. The Castle, originally built by William the Conqueror, lies in ruins at the top of West Hill and can be visited using the steepest funicular railway in Britain. The Hastings Museum and Art Gallery boasts an exhibition dedicated to American Indians, Grey Owl, an early conservationist who came from Hastings and John Logie Baird who pioneered television in Hastings. There are many architectural and cultural attractions including a theatre, parks and gardens. Hastings hosts man events including the Hastings Half Marathon, the Jack in the Green Festival, Hastings Beer Festival, Coastal Currents and the Old Town Carnival.
Rye, a Medieval citadel huddled against invaders and the sea, is today home to a myriad of art, curiosities and cosy pubs and restaurants. They serve the best that Sussex has to offer. Built on timeless tales and smuggled secrets, Rye offers charm and intrigue with nooks and crannies to explore and distant views across Romney Marsh to enjoy. St Mary’s Church tower is open to the public and offers the best viewpoint to show the warm terracotta roofs of the many timbered houses. These ancient, characterful buildings, cobbled streets and secret passages attract film crews in search of historical settings for period productions. The Rye Castle Museum was originally a bottling factory and now boasts a unique 18th century fire engine as well as relics from the town’s shipbuilding past. The Rye Harbour Nature Reserve has a wonderful network of criss crossing footpaths on the saltmarsh and shingle ridges with fabulous views across to Camber Sands and the cliffs of Hastings Country Park. It is a twitcher’s paradise with five hides where you can watch the wildlife. You can take boat trips or lessons in windsurfing, dinghy sailing or paddleboarding from Rye Watersports.
Camber Sands is a fabulous beach in the village of Camber. It is the only sand dune system in East Sussex, east of the estuary of the River Rother at Rye Bay, and stretches for three miles to just beyond the Kent border.
Those with an interest in art will enjoy visits to both Charleston House, a home of the Bloomsbury group in Firle, and Farleys Farmhouse near Chiddingly, the former home of the photographer Lee Miller and the surrealist artist Roland Penrose. Both are located within a 30-minute drive of Sunshine House.
The Lake House is a phenomenal property, perfect for family gatherings and special celebrations with friends. Its location at the foot of the Malvern Hills in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that inspired the Narnia novels, is truly glorious. The Lake House is a Tudor timbered masterpiece that can sleep up to nineteen guests in six gorgeous bedrooms. Its living spaces are elegant and spacious, easily accommodating large groups. For a long weekend or a week, this private country manor can be yours, along with its many treats. The Lake House sits near Wyche, just over one mile south of Great Malvern, the Victorian spa town and within five minutes from The Three Counties Showground. The fabulous Cathedral and University city of Worcester is within easy reach with its fascinating history, its interesting architecture and its fantastic shopping and dining opportunities. It is famous not only for its magnificent Cathedral but also for its Worcester porcelain, its piquant Worcestershire sauce and its beautiful cricket ground. The manor house is located on the edge of a tranquil, rural common area with paths leading up to the dramatic Malvern Hills straight from the grounds of The Lake House.
The house boasts three acres of beautiful gardens which you are free to roam and six acres of lake which is stocked with a plentiful supply of perch, carp, rudd and brown trout. Perhaps you would enjoy a yoga session by the lake or chilling in the hot tub, marvelling at this magnificent property and its assets. There are plenty of terraces to chose from, including one for alfresco dining with a barbecue and pizza oven. On a chilly evening, the firepit can come into play to keep you warm and toasty. The private grounds are surrounded by neighbouring vineyards, another very attractive sight along with the panoramic views of the lake and the hills.
Along with its six bedrooms, The Lake House offers two large lounge areas with atmospheric open fires, a giant dining room perfect for celebratory dinners, a superb kitchen, four bathrooms and two separate toilets. Some of the bedrooms enjoy sofa beds so that you can accommodate more guests. They are particularly useful for families. Bedroom one offers a kingsize bed and a trundle bed for two children, bedroom two offers twin beds, one being a trundle, the master bedroom offers a kingsize bed and a single chair bed, bedroom four boasts a double bed, bedroom five enjoys a kingsize bed and bedroom six has one kingsize bed and two small sofa beds. All of the beds are beautifully dressed in crisp cottons and gorgeous throws and scatter cushions, all co-ordinating wonderfully with the elegant neutral colour schemes. With the windows open, you will be lulled to sleep by the night breezes over the lake and the occasional hoot of an owl.
The living spaces are marvellous, brimming with period cornicing, chandeliers, velvet sofas and a lovely mix of vintage and modern furniture. Roaring fires are most welcome after lengthy jaunts in the Malvern Hills and there are plenty of books in the bookcase if you want to relax. There are two televisions so you can log into your Netflix account and watch a movie. Again the colour palettes are neutral with colour pops coming from the sumptuous sofas, scatter cushions and artwork. The chef’s dream of a kitchen features a large Rangemaster cooker and an American style fridge freezer. It is the perfect size to prepare hearty breakfasts and delicious feasts for a crowd. You can buy your meat from Barnard’s Green butchers, baked goodies from Faun, fresh produce from Natural Choice and fizz from Hay Wines. The smart formal dining room seats up to twenty with delightful views of the garden. If the weather is good, you may prefer cooking on the terrace and dining alfresco.
Located at the side of the house, your bubbling hot tub will be waiting for you with fabulous views of the Malvern Hills and the lake. There is another terrace which overlooks the lake, perfect for pre-dinner drinks. Though the interiors of The Lake House are simply stunning, the gardens, tennis court, lake and terraces are likely to be where you will spend much of your time. Your children will be in heaven knowing that this area was the inspiration for the land of Narnia and there are so many activities they can enjoy. One thing is for sure, you will leave The Lake House will magical holiday memories.
The Lake House is located in the land that inspired Narnia. The house itself enjoys three acres of stunning gardens and an enormous six acre lake. It is surrounded by nature, vineyards and enjoys direct paths into the Malvern Hills. You can explore the Victorian spa town of Great Malvern, nip into Worcester or visit the frequent events at the Three Counties Showground. There is plenty of entertainment for children including golf, an aqua park, Go Ape, hiking and cycling. The Lake House is nestled in its enormous plot in rural countryside close to Wyche. There are some excellent local pubs where you can enjoy delicious meals. Wyche is a suburb of Malvern and part of the parish of Malvern Wells.
The Malvern Hills are located in the counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and a small area of northern Gloucestershire. The highest peak enjoys breathtaking panoramic views of the Severn Valley, the hills of Herefordshire and the Welsh mountains, parts of thirteen counties, the Bristol Channel and the three cathedrals of Worcester, Gloucester and Hereford. The hills are famous for their spring water, hence the spa town of Great Malvern down the road from The Lake House. Malvern is an ancient, stunning hill location with settlements dating back to the Bronze Age. The town was established by Benedictine monks in the 11th century when an abbey was built at the foot of the Malvern Hills. There are some wonderful Victorian buildings in Great Malvern, including the station. There are some wonderful museums and theatres in the town. The town hosts a number of annual festivals including The Malvern Winter Glow which starts in November and offers ice skating, Santa experiences, illuminated light trails, a giant wheel and food and drink stalls. The Malvern Autumn Show offers fresh vegetables, cider, family fun and the giant harvest moon. There are giant vegetable competitions with impressive pumpkins. Other attractions at this time include circus skills, croquet, giant Jenga, mini golf and tractors. Great Malvern Priory is one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the UK. It boasts stained glass windows dating from the 14th and 15th centuries and is still a working abbey. Little Malvern Priory dates back to 1127 and is an iconic feature in many local paintings and photographs. It is lovely with original stonework, church pews and glasswork. The Malvern Hills GeoCentre is totally fascinating, explaining the geology and landscape of the areas. The Geopark Way is a walk of 109 miles that takes in the most important landscape features and settlements. The Worcestershire Beacon is a great place to start a walk, taking in gorgeous views of Herefordshire and the Black Mountains.
The National Trust’s The Firs is a quiet family home where the world famous composer Edgar grew up. There is a wonderful garden surrounded by nature. You can take a grand tour of the Birthplace Cottage and the outdoors areas. There are some lovely picnic spots.
Car enthusiasts might enjoy a trip to the Morgan Motor Company in Great Malvern. This company is quintessentially English with a long tradition of creating classic cars. You will enjoy an authentic experience through a live workshop where you will see Morgan sports cars in production.
Worcester is worth a visit for its fabulous architecture, history, porcelain, top sports teams and shopping. You can explore The Commandery to learn about the city’s role in the English Civil War, enjoy contemporary art at the City Art Gallery and explore the half-timbered buildings including Greyfriar’s House and Garden and the five hundred year old Tudor house in Friar Street. You can take a guided tour of Worcester from the Guildhall which dates back to 1721. There is a plentiful supply of cafes and restaurants, some with a riverside position.
