Rent Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in England

Westside Cottage, Cardinham, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £343 to £ 733

Self catering accommodation in Cardinham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Short Breaks • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Equidistant from both the spectacular North and South Coasts and nestling in a lovely tranquil area, this recently renovated pretty 19th century detached cottage stands in a quarter of an acre of mature country garden.  Retaining much of the original charm and character, Westside Cottage provides warm and cosy year round accommodation set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, within half a mile of ancient walks and graded cycle trails through Cardinham Woods.  

The property is approached by a gated gravel driveway with ample parking and a slate path that leads to the front entrance porch and a stable door opening directly into the attractive beamed living room that spans the width of the cottage.  On one side, comfortable lounge seating is arranged before a granite fireplace retaining the original cloam oven and a wood burning stove, and on the opposite side, there is a dining suite next to a stove effect electric fire set within a second granite fireplace. 

Just off from the dining area French doors open onto a small sunny patio.  At the rear, an inner hall has a fully glazed door to the garden and decking area, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath, a newly fitted kitchen and an adjacent utility room with access to the driveway. 

Upstairs are two pleasant bedrooms with double and twin zip link beds (making a 6ft double if required) respectively, both with beamed ceilings, exposed stonework and window seats overlooking the front garden.  To complete the accommodation,one step leads up to a shower room W.C. with hand basin; the ground floor bathroom and upstairs shower room both benefit from electric underfloor heating and heated towel rails. 

The extensive garden which surrounds the property has a secluded lawn and a pretty curved wooden deck at the rear. A summerhouse at the top of the garden enjoys beautiful views over fields and wooded hills. At the bottom of the garden there is a log store with storage space for bicycles and beach gear. 

Blisland, 4 miles, has a local store/P.O. and traditional pub facing the village green and Bodmin, 5 miles, has a good selection of shops, pubs, bicycle hire, leisure centre, golf club and Steam Railway.  Bodmin Moor offers walking and solitude and there are cycle trails through Cardinham Woods with the Camel Trail close by.  

The beautiful beaches and fishing villages of the north and south coast’s are within 30 minutes drive and there are many glorious gardens and historic houses including Lanhydrock House (4.5 miles) and the Eden Project within easy reach.  Watersports and fishing are available at Siblyback Lake nearby.  A real bonus for this peaceful rural location is the easy road access to both A roads providing an ideal base for exploring the whole of Cornwall.

Footstool Cottage, Fulbrook, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £679

Self catering accommodation in Fulbrook sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Footstool Cottage is a pleasant yet classic Cotswold stone property with early 17th Century origins. The internal features include exposed timbers throughout, together with a woodburner in the dining room. All the rooms are spacious and comfortable, with some low ceilings!! There is a charming and secluded garden at the rear of the cottage, a perfect 'sun trap' for summer days! Footstool Cottage is a cosy retreat situated in the village of Fulbrook which lies about half a mile to the north east of the bustling market town of Burford. The village is surrounded by open Cotswold countryside and there is a good pub within easy walking distance. There is a public footpath from the cottage into Burford. ACCOMMODATION: Entrance hall with tiled floor. Dining Room with exposed ceiling timbers, dining table and chairs for up to six people. log burning stove and comfortable sofa.  Living Room with exposed ceiling timbers and comfortable corner sofa  plus Sky TV. Kitchen, galley style with Italian tiled floor, equipped with five ring 'kitchen range' gas hob, oven and grill, microwave oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Door to patio and enclosed garden. Utility Room with built in storage cupboard, washing machine and tumble dryer. Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and washbasin. Upstairs: Bedroom One, good size, with standard double bed and single divan/bed* (£40 extra). Bedroom Two, large room with 5ft double bed. Heating (storage heaters) and electricity included all year. BT Broadband available. Telephone by arrangement. Cot & high chair available. *Extra bed (for 5th person) at £40 per week, please specify if required.No Pets. No Smokers. Friday changeover.The village is surrounded by open Cotswold countryside and there is a good pub within easy walking distance (www.thecarpentersarmsfulbrook.co.uk) There is a public footpath from the cottage into Burford. Burford is an ideal centre for visiting The Cotswolds area as it is within easy driving distance of popular attractions such as Blenheim Palace, Sudley Castle, Warwick Castle and several National Trust Houses and Gardens. Bourton on the Water, Bibury, Cirencester and Stow on the Wold are all with 25 minutes from the property.

Trencreek Farmhouse, Tregony, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £530

Self catering accommodation in Tregony sleeps 10.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Fishing near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview:

Trencreek Farmhouse details

Trencreek Farmhouse is a superbly appointed detached Grade II Listed Farmhouse set in 7 acres of fields and surrounded by beautiful countryside, ten minutes from the sheltered waters of the south Cornish coast.

This luxury self catering property is 3 miles from the village of Tregony with its shop, pub, farm shop, post office and art gallery and 3 miles from the picturesque village of Veryan. There are some half dozen excellent restaurants and pubs around 10 minutes away. The garden is a haven for children who want to nature spot or build dens and the property benefits from a full sized table tennis table in the adjacent barn.

The Cornish coast nearby offers three fine sandy beaches: Caerhays Beach is just under three miles and the National Trust beaches of Carne and Pendower (together a mile long sandy beach and good rock pooling) are only 4 miles away. The water at Carne and Pendower is particularly good for swimming (you may even spot a seal! ) and the beaches have excellent rock pools.

The village of Tregony is on the Roseland Peninsula, one of the most unspoilt areas of Cornwall and very popular with walkers and those seeking an outdoor break. There are riding stables and tennis courts at Veryan and, of course, sailing, as well as a fine range of galleries and restaurants at St Mawes (9 miles). Fishing trips and chartered outings can be arranged in St Mawes.Fishing trips are available at St Mawes.

Trencreek Farmhouse is ideally situated for exploring the many delights of this area of Cornwall. Places to visit include the cathedral city of Truro (11 miles). Newquay airport is easily accessible. Caerhays Castle Garden is particularly worth a visit in early Spring and hosts a National Collection of Magnolias. The Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are also within easy reach and are worth visiting year round. Slightly further afield are Rick Stein's various restaurants in Padstow, Jamie Oliver's new Fifteen Cornwall in Watergate Bay, the Maritime Museum in Falmouth and St Ives with its many restaurants and The Tate Gallery. There are a number of National Trust properties and Gardens nearby. The nearest being Trelissick Garden and Trerice Manor. There are also a number of Engligh Heritage properties, St Mawes Castle being the closest.

Catering is available at this property for more information please contact the booking office.

Lonsdale House, Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £483

Self catering accommodation in Ampleforth sleeps 7.

Features include: • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview:

Lonsdale House details

Lonsdale House occupies an enviable position in the middle of the village a couple of minutes walk from the well stocked shop, two pubs offering delicious home cooked food and a cafe/ fish and chip shop, yet set back from the road and offering a quiet and private place in which to relax.

The accommodation is sunny and spacious and the interior tastefully furnished to a high standard. The extensive garden offers views across the valley and both sunny and shaded areas. There is a seasonal pond in the garden - babes in arms welcome but sorry no children under 5 years.

Situated on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park, and just north of the Howardian Hills AONB, Ampleforth is surrounded by beautiful countryside so there are plenty of scenic walks and cycling routes from the front door of the property. Visitors can take advantage of the sports centre facilities at nearby Ampleforth College and within a 5 mile radius there is fishing, pony trekking, golf, cycle hire and the newly opened cycle trails from Sutton Bank National Park Centre. A 5 minute drive brings you to the pretty market town of Helmsley with its Castle, Walled Garden, Duncombe Park and a wide range of shops, hotels/pubs and restaurants. Also close at hand are the abbeys of Rievaulx and Byland and the National Trust properties of Nunnington Hall and Rievaulx Terraces and Temples. Further afield Whitby on the coast, Goathland and Pickering in the National Park, Masham, Ripon and Harrogate to the west, Castle Howard and Scampston Walled Garden to the east and York to the south are all within easy reach.

2 The Oaks, Hoarwithy, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £290

Self catering accommodation in Hoarwithy sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

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2 The Oaks details

2 The Oaks is a beautiful 19th century semi-detached sandstone cottage, situated in a very quiet rural location between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye, both seven miles away. The cottage is a mile from the village of Hoarwithy which has a brilliant local pub (the New Harp Inn) situated next to the River Wye, which serves excellent food and local beers and also houses a small convenience shop.

This is a wonderful walking location with direct access to footpaths from the garden. Cycling can also be enjoyed by following the many bridleways and tracks in the area.

Monmouth lies 15 miles to the south with its wonderful castles, and white water canoeing is just 10 miles away at Symonds Yat. The Forest Of Dean is around 20 miles away, and has many attractions including cycling, mountain biking, walking, a steam railway, Hopewell Colliery Museum and Go-Ape. Just over the border the Brecon Beacons await. To the North West (50 minutes' drive) is the border town of Hay-on-Wye, famous for its Literature and Arts festival.

Places to visit within the area include:

Hereford Cathedral - A 20 minute drive from the property.
Goodrich Castle - seven miles from the property.
Four Foxes Vineyards - twenty miles from the property.
Monmouth - 15 miles south, has several castles and ruins.
The Forest of Dean - About 20 miles away. The area has many attractions including cycling, mountain biking, walking, a steam railway, Hopewell Colliery Museum and Go-Ape.

South View, Carperby, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £190

Self catering accommodation in Leyburn sleeps 3.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: South View is a delightful period cottage enjoying a certain amount of upgrading whilst retaining its natural charm and comfort. Situated in an elevated position, the cottage enjoys a large terraced patio to the front with shrubs and ornamental lighting to the steps. On the ground floor the lounge incorporates a kitchen and dining area and enjoys the roar of a wood burning stove set within feature fireplace. The bathroom is also on the ground floor to the rear of the cottage beside a rear entrance which leads onto a private paved area, complete with log store. From the lounge, open tread polished wood stairs lead to the first floor where both bedrooms enjoy spectacular views over the dale towards Pen Hill.

Belly Pig Cottage, Bellerby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £195

Self catering accommodation in Bellerby sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Ga

Accommodation overview: Nestling on the edge of the picturesque village of Bellerby, Belly Pig Cottage offers comfortable family accommodation with a wood burning stove in the charming lounge and enclosed lawned garden and patio to the front. A gentle stroll down the village lane with adjacent stream leads to the pub, providing excellent food.

Midsummer Cottage, Stanton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £346

Self catering accommodation in Stanton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview:

Midsummer Cottage details

Midsummer Cottage is a delightful 17th century Grade II listed Cotswold stone cottage with a very pretty garden. It is beautifully furnished and renovated to a very high standard. The sitting room has original exposed beams and a woodburner set in a traditional stone fireplace.

Stanton is one of the prettiest villages lying within this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Little has changed in over 300 years and the houses are built in typical Cotswolds style. Midsummer Cottage is in the centre of this very peaceful village.

The village inn, The Mount, stands at the top end of the village with spectacular views across the Vale of Evesham towards the Malvern Hills. There are many delightful walks along the Cotswold Way and on the edge of the village there is a traditional cricket club and an Equestrian Centre.

There is also the parish church of St. Michael, with the building you see today dating back to the 15th century.

Nearby Broadway and Winchcombe offer a good range of shops and services, whilst Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham are the main shopping and cultural centres for the region. There is a main line rail service to London Paddington from either Evesham or Moreton-in-Marsh and access to the M5 via junction 9 (Tewkesbury) is about 11 miles away.