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

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £225 to £ 450

Self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold sleeps 5.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access R

Accommodation overview: Near the old Cotswold market town of Stow on the Wold, hidden at the end of a private drive are two cosy self catering holiday cottages.

Well and Stable cottage are set in a secluded, peaceful location on a small farm and enjoy far reaching and uninterupted views.

There are large grass lawned areas with seating, pinic tables and barbeque, ideal for children and dogs (no restriction on size or number of dogs)

The cottages are fully equiped with all essential appliances including dish washer, a washing machine and tumble drier are also available to guests.

There is a TV with free view and DVD player in the lounges and double bedrooms. Both cottages have broadband connection.

Phone enquiries: 01451 831 855

Woodwells Cottage, Owlpen, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £1365

Self catering accommodation in Owlpen sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Woodwells Cottage, rated 4 stars by the English Toursit Board, is as perfect example of peace, tranquility and picturesque surroundings as any cottage either in Owlpen or anywhere else in The Cotswolds. This detached house, is set on the edge of a small woods, surrounded by the beautiful countryside off a small country lane - this is is a real cottage hideaway! The house which is a traditional Cotswold style with good size rooms (rather than open plan) which give it a sense 'swallows-and-amazons'! We say this is as remote as you can get from the twentieth century in Southern England! Woodwells is a picturesque farmhouse built in 1877, set in the midst of a sunny clearing of wooded hills and at the end of the meadows. The house is utterly charming and an ideal family holiday home or place for friends to get together.ACCOMMODATION: A porch leads to the front hall. Elegant Dining Room, seating six comfortably. Pretty Victorian Sitting Room with armchairs. Kitchen / Breakfast Room,  modern farmhouse style with a microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Bedroom Three, with twin beds.Shower Room with wash basin and lavatory. UpstairsBedroom Two with double bed - fine Victorian brass bed, chest of drawers and super views.Master Bedroom with double bed, chest of drawers and great viewsLarge Bathroom with bath, shower, WC and washbasinOutsideAlthough there is no 'designated' garden, it is hardly an issue as there are acres of woods and fields around this period building. There is a table and chairs. Central heating and electricity included all year. Ample Parking.Pets allowed, additional charges apply. Please note: Monday or Friday changeover.

Poldhu Cottage, St. Buryan, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £296 to £ 623

Self catering accommodation in St. Buryan sleeps 3.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Short Breaks • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: A semi detached granite cottage of considerable character, 2 miles from Lamorna Cove, a few minutes drive from the famous open air Minack cliff theatre and only a hundred yards from the historic church, village pub and the two general stores that comprise the nucleus of the little village of St Buryan.

The front entrance is through a tiny walled patio garden with flowering shrubs. From here the front door opens through a conservatory with an inner door into a long low beamed sitting / dining room with exposed granite walls, small windows, an Inglenook fireplace. There is a neat kitchen area also with low beams. At the rear of the cottage an entrance / cloaks hall has an adjacent bathroom / W.C. with shower over the bath.

Stairs go up directly from the sitting area to two bedrooms, one open to the landing, each with a double bed, one being king size. The limited space makes it unsuitable for children under 8 and large dogs. Parking on the road outside is unrestricted. Lands End is 5.5 miles.

Please note: Bed linen is available at £10 per bed, per week payable on arrival. Towels are not available.

Thornwell Cottage, Dittisham, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £346

Self catering accommodation in Dittisham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Golf near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview:

Thornwell Cottage details

Thornwell Cottage is a 200 year old detached Grade II listed property with flagstone floors, exposed beams, extensive private gardens, plum orchard and a paved sitting / dining area. Views across the River Dart can be enjoyed from the lawns and bedrooms.The property is on a quiet single track lane just 75m level walk from the free car park, and is situated in the centre of Dittisham, one of the most charming and unspoilt villages in the South Hams.

The picturesque waterfront, ancient church, two friendly pubs, well stocked village shop and riverside cafe are all within easy distance of Thornwell Cottage, making it the ideal holiday haven at any time of year. Ring a bell at the waters edge just minutes from the property to summon the ferry to Greenway, former home of Agatha Christie, (see National Trust website), hire a boat to explore the river yourself, or take the passenger boat from Dittisham to historic Dartmouth with its wonderful range of shops and restaurants.

From Dartmouth a variety of boat trips are available including Dartmouth Castle, Salcombe and the lovely town of Totnes, or hop across on the ferry to Kingswear and take the delightful steam train journey to Paignton. Blackpool Sands, a Blue Flag Award-winning beach is within eight miles and features the Venus Beach Cafe which serves organic and locally produced food.

Dittisham is a popular crabbing hotspot for old and young alike so get your crabbing lines and bait from the Anchorstone cafe and grab a crab or two! The crabs don't mind - they know they'll be scuttling home to the riverbed at the end of the day.

Backed by green hills and woodlands, walkers are well catered for with excellent walking opportunities, including the Dart Valley Trail which runs through the village close by the property.

PARKING: Proceed along The Level and turn left into The Level Car Park (Free parking). Proceeding on foot, Thornwell Cottage is a very short walk away; turn left out of the car park and go straight along the lane for approx. 60 metres then look for a high white iron gate set in to a stone wall on your right hand side. (See main property image above, but note that you will be approaching the property from the other direction, so the gate will be on your right).

Peewit House, Barton-on-the-Heath, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £2926

Self catering accommodation in Barton-on-the-Heath sleeps 10.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Peewit House is a magnificent Cotswold Country House set in glorious countryside, yet convenient for the market towns of Stow on the Wold and Moreton  in Marsh. This detached Cotswold stone house is located on the edge of a little village called Kitebrook itself just 5 minutes from Moreton. Recently renovated and restored, the accommodation is spacious, beautifully furnished and very well equipped. Outside there is a large garden surrounding the house, which can be accessed from the living room and kitchen. We see this as an ideal and brilliant choice for families or larger groups who enjoy high quality and attention to detail. An absolute find! A superb property of exceptional quality in a peaceful picturesque location and unreservedly recommended.ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to large hallwayCloakroom with WC and washbasinKitchen, an enormous room with separate seating area. Fully equipped with large dining table to accommodate up to 12 people, plus electric hob and oven, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer, washing machine and dryer and microwave. Separate seating area with sofa and two chairs with doors to gardenLiving Room, another very spacious room, with two large sofas large flatscreen TV with SKY channels (inc Sky Sports) with surround sound, DVD, woodburning stove, stereo and french doors to garden.Living Room Two with two sofas* and TV with DVD player. (*Please note that one sofa is a 'sofa bed' and can be used for extra people at an additional charge of £45 per person)UpstairsMaster Bedroom, another large room, with King Size bed wardrobe and views towards the countryside. Vast(!) Ensuite Bathroom with separate shower, bath with jacuzzi facility, WC, bidet and washbasin. Bedroom Two with two single beds and wardrobe, Ensuite Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and washbasinBedroom Three with two single beds and chest of drawersFamily Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and washbasinBedroom Four with double bed with wardobe and Ensuite Bathroom with bath, shower over WC and washbasinBedroom Five with double bed with wardrobe.OutsideThere are large, private gardens surrounding the house (not enclosed) with table and chairs.The Annex The owners are happy to offer the use of additional accommodation for two people. The accommodation is completely self contained and accessed via a private front door approx 10 yards from the main house. Please note it can only be rented in addition to the use of the main house. The main house has additional seating to accommodate the extra numbers. (Charges: £225 per weekend / £340 per week)Living Room with sofa, TV, DVDKitchen/Diner a large room fully equipped kitchen plus dining table and chairsBedroom with double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawersBathroom with bath, shower over, WC and washbasinWiFi is avilable. Oil fired central heating incl all year. Ample off street parking. Children Welcome, 2 x cot available and one high chair supplied. Sorry Pets not accepted.

Sycamore Barn, Tollerton, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £210

Self catering accommodation in Tollerton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated in the conservation area of Tollerton Sycamore Barn is a delightful new barn conversion spanning two floors with a large open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area with a double glazed garden room overlooking a private enclosed garden. Furnished and decorated to a high standard. The cottage enjoys a wet room on the ground floor and a bathroom on the first floor.

Forthampton Court, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1068

Self catering accommodation in Tewkesbury sleeps 10.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview:

Forthampton Court details

The property is a modernised spacious, self-contained wing of an important Grade II listed manor house, close to the west bank of the river Severn on the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire border. It has been redecorated to a very high standard and is furnished throughout with antique furniture and decorative prints.

Parts of the house date back to the 15th century, including the Medieval Great Hall built by the Abbots of the Benedictine monastery at Tewkesbury (four miles). Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn are believed to have stayed here in July 1535. The present owners are the eighth generation to own the manor and its estate. The wing was added circa 1890 by the Arts and Crafts architect, Philip Webb.

Cheltenham with its racecourse, literary and music festivals and shops is 12 miles away. The cities of Gloucester and Worcester with their museums and cathedrals are both 25 minutes away. The nearby Malvern Hills and Bredon Hill provide excellent walking opportunities. There are several historic houses to be visited locally, among which Eastnor Castle (Ledbury) and Sudeley Castle (Winchcombe) are prominent. The Cotswolds' western escarpment with the gardens of Kiftsgate and Hidcote and the picturesque town of Broadway are easily reached. There are 18-hole golf courses at Puckrup (six miles) and Tewkesbury Park (five miles). The nearest pub is the approximately half a mile from the property and serves traditional food and ales. Booking is advised: 01684 293224. There is boating on the Severn and Avon at Tewkesbury and riding can be arranged locally.

For racing enthusiasts Cheltenham Racecourse is only a 20-minute drive away.

Owl House, Treneague, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £274

Self catering accommodation in Treneague sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Golf near by • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview:

Owl House details

Owl House is an old shippen, providing holiday accommodation in the quiet hamlet of Treneague in Cornwall.

It stands in the grounds of a 17th century cottage but is not overlooked. French windows lead to a secluded terrace with fig trees and yuccas, enclosed by dry stonework. With only the sound of owls at night it is a tranquil place.

There are walks from the front door, and glimpses of nuthatches and woodpeckers.

Minutes away in Wadebridge, bikes can be hired for cycling to Padstow, Rick Stein's restaurants, and wonderful coastal walks.

Swimming and surfing, both sides of the estuary, are within 20 minutes by car. Many other attractions - The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Eden Project and Tate St Ives are within easy reach. In autumn and winter, the white sandy beaches are deserted, and walkers and birdwatchers have the woods and sea walks to themselves.