Log Cabins to RentFrom the wildness of the Peak District to the Cotswold's cosy charm, the counties that make up the Heart of England, can offer rolling hills, ancient woodlands, dramatic moors, heritage rich Oxford and the spa towns of Cheltenham and Bath. Cider trails in Herefordshire and canal routes in Staffordshire.
Bridlington, East Riding Of Yorkshire, Heart of England
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Set at the end of a private drive near Driffield, this is the perfect place for exploring coastal towns such as Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough. The area is surrounded by historic homes and castles including Burton Agnes Hall, Sewerby Hall and Gardens and Castle Howard. Board a steam train and relax as it meanders through the glorious Esk Valley. Visit walled York city, 30 miles away, famous for its Minster, museums, art galleries and shopping. For walkers there are numerous coastal and wold walks. A short drive away is the historic town of Beverley with an abundance of shops, cafes and restaurants to enjoy. A steep slope leads you the front door where you are welcomed into the spacious modern open plan living space. Complete with a lounge, kitchen and dining area this is a sociable space for the family to retreat to after a day exploring. The lounge area offers comfortable seating placed in front of the roaring woodburner, making this a great place to curl up and watch your favourite film. The kitchen area fuses traditional styling with contemporary appliances so making delicious meals is easy. Equipped with an electric Range oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Dine together at the oak table before retreating to the lounge for the evening. Benefitting from being all on one level, the property has three comfortable bedrooms including 1 king size with en suite shower and WC and two twin bedroom which can be made into a super king size on request. Completing the accommodation is the bathroom with a hand held shower over the bath and WC. Outside, the terrace is lovely place to unwind with your favourite book with views overlooking the pond and paddock.
Nestled on the owners' working farm, this property is centrally located for exploring many tourist hot spots. The pretty village of Stamford Bridge is just 1.5 miles away, with a pub, shop, and delicious restaurant. Those who enjoy the outdoors will be spoilt for choice, with many walks and cycle routes straight from the doorstep and the stunning North York Moors within easy reach. The bustling ancient city of York is just a short drive away, where you can stroll the cobbled streets, browse the quirky shops or grab a drink in one of the many cafes and bars. The Yorkshire Coast is also easily accessible for a fun filled day by the beach. You will instantly feel at home in this large barn conversion with high, vaulted ceilings and beams throughout. The spacious lounge is the perfect place for the family to socialise, with large windows overlooking the pretty courtyard and French doors that open out to the patio. Ideal for cosying up and watching a movie after a long day exploring, there is a Smart TV and electric wood burner effect fire. Moving through to the kitchen/diner, sit at the dining table and enjoy a glass of wine with loved ones or cook a meal in the farmhouse kitchen, fully equipped with an electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, and filter coffee machine. The cottage boasts three large bedrooms that are certain to provide an excellent night s sleep: two king size bedrooms one with an en suite shower room with WC and the other with en suite wet room with shower and WC and one twin room. Completing the property is a bright bathroom with a relaxing whirlpool bath and WC. Externally, you will find a private, enclosed patio area with furniture, perfect for sitting out and letting the children play. The owner also provides disposable BBQs for al fresco dining. Guests are also welcome to use the owners' beautiful farmhouse gardens, courtyard, and picnic area. There is ample off road parking and secure storage for bicycles.
This stunning Grade II listed property sits on the edge of the 4,000 acre National Trust Sherborne estate and unspoilt village. Surrounded by woods and fields and set below the mature gardens of the main house, the Forge has a private entrance and its own terraced garden. The property is a hidden and bucolic gem and borders Sherborne Park and is a haven for walking, bicycling and picnics. It is within easy reach of all the attractions of the Cotswold AONB, its villages, market towns, walking routes, gardens, historic houses and sites, and arts and culture. It offers easy access to Cheltenham (17 miles) and its famous racecourse, Oxford (27 miles), Burford (7.6 miles), Northleach (3.6 miles), Bourton on the water (4.5 miles), Cirencester (15 miles), Stow on the Wold (8.1 miles), and Stratford on Avon (29 miles). The newly refurbished for 2022 forge has three steps up to its entrance but is otherwise on one level. The open plan main room has exposed wooden beams, showing marks of the building s working history, and comprises a new, well equipped and sympathetically styled kitchen, a large dining area, a comfortable lounge area, a wood burner, excellent lighting, and a TV. Large glazed double doors fill the room with light and lead onto the terraced garden. The spacious king size zip and link bedroom (which can be made into a 2ft 6" twin on request) also has high ceilings and exposed beams, and glazed doors which open onto the terrace. The window has views down to the brook. The en suite bathroom also has high ceilings and a glazed door opening onto the terrace. This comfortable, light filled space is furnished with a colourful mix antique and modern. A mowed path leads from the front door, through the woods to the crystal clear brook with seating and a BBQ, on request. The beautiful, mature gardens and flowers that occupy the gardens to the front of the property create a wonderful terraced area to unwind in a tranquil setting.
The nearby Forest of Dean is a great family day out with attractions including Go Ape, Puzzlewood and Clearwell Caves. The city of Gloucester is famous for its Norman cathedral which has featured in the Harry Potter films and Beatrix Potter stories. Some pretty, Cotswold villages are close by, as is the Herefordshire Black and White Trail. The Malvern Hills, great for walking with your dogs ,is slightly further afield. The property is ideally located with a local pub serving food within walking distance. Conveniently situated on the border of three counties, with many attractions nearby, including May Hill Bewery, Harts Barn Craft Centre and a cookery school, this property is great for a group holiday. Entering the property on the ground floor, you will find yourself in the entrance hallway with a handy separate WC. From here, you will find the spacious open plan lounge/kitchen/diner complete with stylish dining table seating up to 10 guests. Why not relax in the lounge area on one of the comfy sofas where you can cosy up and watch the Smart TV or play a game of table football on the vintage table? The kitchen area is well equipped with a double electric Range oven and hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, wine fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. Heading up to the first floor landing you will find the five stylish bedrooms. First on your right is an impressive super king size with en suite bathroom fitted with a bath, separate double shower cubicle and WC and a feature floor to ceiling window. Continuing further, you will find two double bedrooms, 1 with a TV as well as a twin room. At the far end of the landing, is the master bedroom with super king size bed and en suite bathroom, with a bath, separate double shower and WC. The real feature of this room is the private balcony accessed through the glass doors. The real wow factor here is a fully plumbed bathtub which is perfectly positioned to take in the countryside views. There is also a further shower room with double sink and WC on this floor. The exterior of the property is stunning, with two, large, covered terrace areas and a great gravelled area adorned with olive trees overlooking beautiful farmland. The area has garden furniture, a hot tub, sauna, fire pit and charcoal BBQ, making it a superb place to relax in the great outdoors and dine alfresco. There is also ample parking available. One of a cluster of units set on a working farm and can be booked alongside The Grain Dryer.
Enjoying an enviable location, a short distance from the traditional village of Blakeney, well served with a village store and selection of country pubs. Perfect whatever the time of year, in springtime enjoy the magnificent rhododendrons and azaleas at Lydney Park Gardens and the carpets of bluebells at Bradley Hill woodlands. Summertime enjoy a cruise along the river Wye, or for the little more adventurous there s rock climbing and canoeing. The forest is at its best in autumn with The Golden Mile where the whole area is a riot of golds and russet. For family fun other attractions include, Dean Heritage Centre, Puzzle Woods and Clearwell Caves, Go ape, the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre and Cyril Hart Arboretum. Take in the views across the valley before you leave your boots at the front door, the inviting hallway offers ample space for coats and shoes with access to the lounge/kitchen/diner. The lounge with TV/DVD has comfortable seating finished with a contemporary style and colourful soft furnishings, sit back and watch a movie. The kitchen is situated to the rear of the room and is well equipped with electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine, and for dining a table for four. There are also two bedrooms on this floor one double and one twin (which can be made into a twin on request) along with a bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Step out onto your private enclosed garden, the views are simply stunning, there is a table and chairs and charcoal BBQ for summer dining. There is off road parking for two cars.
This holiday property is ideally located with a local pub serving food within walking distance and a garden centre with a cafe. It is also conveniently on the border of three counties, with many attractions nearby including May Hill Bewery, Harts Barn Craft Centre and a cookery school. The Forest of Dean is a great family day out including Go Ape, Puzzlewood and Clearwell Caves. The City of Gloucester is famous for The Norman Cathedral which has featured in the Harry Potter films and Beatrix Potter stories. The pretty quintessential villages of the Cotswolds are close by, as is the Herefordshire Black and White trail. The Malvern Hills, great for walking with your dogs, is slightly further afield. Entering the property on the ground floor, you will find yourself in the fantastic open plan kitchen/lounge/diner. Here you will find the games area with pool table and table football for some competitive fun, with the nearby stylish dining table which seats up to 12 guests. Relax in the lounge area with comfy corner sofa where you can cosy up and watch the TV with sound bar, catch up with some emails in the study area or admire the views through the floor to ceiling sliding doors that lead to both terrace areas. The kitchen area, with large central island/breakfast bar, is equipped with a double electric Range oven and hob and dishwasher. Also accessed from the lounge/kitchen/diner is the utility room with washing machine and American style fridge/freezer, and the separate WC. The projector room with projector screen and bean bags is a great space to watch a film or play a game on the Xbox. On the first floor there is the feature landing with seating area. The landing leads to the first bedroom, with super king size bed and en suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC. The next bedroom is a king size, with access to the Jack and Jill bathroom with bath, separate shower, two sinks and WC, also accessed from the hallway. There is also a further king size bedroom with additional double sofa bed and en suite bathroom, with bath, separate shower, two sinks and WC. The last bedroom on the first floor is a further super king size with en suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, two sinks and WC. On the second floor, completing the accommodation, is the last bedroom, a triple bunk bedroom with a double bed and single over. All bedrooms and bathrooms are really stylishly decorated Outside there is a stunning rear terrace area overlooking farmland, with garden furniture and a hot tub the perfect spot to relax or dine alfresco or a great space to celebrate if the weather is being kind. As well as the terrace, there is also an enclosed garden area. There is also ample parking available for guests.
Longborough is nestled on the hillside above the beautiful Evenlode valley just North of Stow on the Wold. This traditional Cotswold village is peaceful and largely undiscovered with some hidden gems. The village is famous for the opera promenade concerts in the summertime, tearoom and local inn. And for a fresh loaf of bread the community village store. Just a stones' throw away are Moreton in Marsh and Stow on the Wold, with Lower Slaughter, Broadway, Chipping Campden, Bourton on the Water and Burford all close by. Further afield are the historic towns of Stratford upon Avon, Shakespeare s birthplace, and Cheltenham, home to the literature and food festival and Horse racing. More local attractions include Chastleton House and Gardens, Hidcote Manor, Daylesford Organic farm shop and Batsford Arboretum. Situated within the heart of a peaceful village and perfect for relaxing. Covered rear porch leading to a small hallway with space for coats and outdoor shoes and boots.The lounge/diner is a great space for relaxing with friends after a day out in the fresh air, sink back into the sofas where you can enjoy the instant heat from the gas fired wood burner, there is a TV where you can enjoy a good movie. For dining a round table for six where you eat, drink and celebrate. This space enjoys access onto the gardens. The kitchen area has been finished with a contemporary style and will test the best of chefs. Well equipped with an electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A cloakroom with WC and cupboard housing a washer/dyer. Upstairs the bedrooms are spread across two floors. The first floor offers two double bedrooms both with en suite power showers and WC. The second floor offers a king size room with en suite shower over bath and WC. Outside and enclosed garden with table and chairs and a charcoal BBQ. There is off road parking for 1 car and unallocated parking on the road.
Winchcombe is a small town with a selection of period properties to admire and a handful of shops to browse, as well as tea rooms and pubs. There is so much to explore in the surrounding areas, from the vast Cleeve Common with its rare plants, to Belas Knap long barrow, Hailes Abbey, Stanway House, and Snowshill. Sudeley Castle is just a short walk across the fields, or take a 25 mile round trip by steam train from Toddington. The family will love a visit to Cotswold Farm Park, home of Adam Henson, or the Regency spa town of Cheltenham is only seven miles away. Stratford and Oxford are within an hour's drive, and popular Cotswold towns Stow on the Wold and Bourton on the Water are within easy reach. High ceilings and exposed beams give this barn conversion a sense of space and elegance as you enter the lounge. A piano sits in the corner and there is a selection of books and games to choose from, with comfortable soft furnishings to relax on, a TV/DVD for when you want to catch up on your favourite shows you ve missed, and a gas fired remote control wood burner effect fire to keep everyone warm in winter. The beautifully fitted country style kitchen is a large area, containing everything you might need during your stay, including an electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. There is a separate utility room housing a washing machine and ironing facilities, and next to floor to ceiling windows is a dining table to seat up to six people looking out over the garden. One of the two bedrooms is located on the ground floor, with beautiful beams and a king size bed, and the large wet room is also on the lower level, with a walk in shower and WC. There are stairs leading to a mezzanine floor where there is a fold out futon (a small 4ft double), and a TV for playing DVDs on (there is no aerial for this TV). The second bedroom has a super king size zip and link bed (can be made into twin singles on request at time of booking), and has a small en suite WC. Outside there is an enclosed garden with a large bench and a BBQ, perfect for dining on a summer s evening whilst looking across at the surrounding countryside. There is also a garage and off road parking.
Peacefully tucked away in the heart of the Forest, this truly unique property was a former cowshed and is brimming with character. The property is conveniently nestled in a prominent position overlooking the valley, you are well placed within the fringes of the traditional working village of Bream, well served with a traditional village pub, and two convenience stores. An absolute haven for fun seekers with easy access to the cycle trails and down hill courses that will test the best of mountain bikers, abseiling and caving at Symonds Yat rock, canoeing and a high wire rope course. No matter what the time of year you will be spoilt for choice with a vibrant events calendar, with food festivals to include Abergavenny and Forest Showcase festival, Clearwell Castle is within easy reach and many of the smaller villages host music festivals throughout the summer months. Not forgetting the Hay on Wye festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup. Take in the peace and tranquillity as you arrive at the front door of the converted bull pen, stepping into the porch where you are invited to leave your muddy boots behind. The kitchen forms part of the original bull pen and is brimming with original wooden beams and is well equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. A breakfast table takes centre stage and is the perfect base for planning the day ahead. There is a utility room with washing machine additional fridge/freeze and room for dogs to dry off, along with a shower and WC. Step into the lounge which is warm and welcoming with an open fire, cosy sofas, exposed beams and TV/DVD. This area opens onto the dining room where a large wooden table with solid wooden chairs takes centre stage ready for any celebration meal. There is access from the dining room to a snug with TV and sofa bed for occasional guests. When it s time to say goodnight climb the stairs where you will find a further double with en suite shower room and WC, two super king size zip and link bedrooms (which can be made up as twins on request) and a further family room with a double bedroom and additional single bed. Lastly there is a bathroom with shower over bath and WC on this floor. The cottage is surrounded by mature gardens where you will find a table and chairs with BBQ for dining and a number of benches where you can enjoy the summer sun. After a day of exploring why not relax in your own hot tub or try your hand at star gazing. There is also a 2 acre enclosed area for dogs, a tennis court and secure bicycle storage and washing facilities. There is off road parking for five cars. For a small fee you can rent out the party tent and Bull bar for parties, located in the garden next to The Bull Pen up to 30 guests if requested
The small village of Clearwell is peacefully tucked into the valley, though small the village has a bustling community and is well served offering two village inns and restaurant. The property neighbours Clearwell Castle which is a wonderful wedding and events venue. And Clearwell Caves where you can step back in time to the days of mining. For walkers you are surrounded by countryside with well waymarked paths that will guide you through some breath taking scenery. Both the Forest of Dean and Wye valley are steeped in history with many medieval and market towns to explore, Ross on Wye, Monmouth, Tintern and Hay on Wye. And for a little more adventure outdoors there is canoeing and rock climbing at Symonds Yat, Mountain biking for all abilities throughout the Forest of Dean and for serious walking the Black Mountains just across the border. This beautiful dovecote is perfect for two, Grade II listed and lovingly restored by the owners of the farm that it is situated within. The solid oak door opens onto the ground floor, the lime plastered walls and exposed wooden frame are enhanced by the contemporary style of furnishings, relax in front of the TV, or enjoy a simple supper with views onto the courtyard garden. The kitchen has been hand crafted with solid oak work tops and wooden shelving that slips into the background. The kitchen area is well equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge freezer. So, when the day is done, climb the wooden stairs to the top of the dovecote where you will find a double bedroom set within the eaves, this circular room is full of character and has an en suite shower and WC. Step outside there is an open aspect courtyard area with seating where you can enjoy a morning coffee in the sun and the church bells on a Sunday. There is off road allocated parking for one car.
