Rent Find self catering and cottages with detached property in Central England

Pool Meadow Cottage, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £319 to £ 753

Self catering accommodation in Shipston-on-Stour sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached • Fishing nearby • Easy Walk access • sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Enjoying panoramic views this sympathetically converted barn is outstandingly comfortable and ideally placed for relaxing or exploring. Set in 50 acres of grounds which boasts two lakes and a wealth of wildlife it is close to the owner's home and enjoys its own small garden and patio. Shipston offers shops and an excellent choice of inns and restaurants Shakespeare's Stratford and the village of Chipping Campden are both within 20 minutes by car. Warwick Castle Stow-on-the-Wold and N.T. properties are nearby.

Open plan spacious sitting/dining room with doors to patio ornamental brick fireplace and kitchen area. Large bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Large double bedroom. Twin bedded room.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Cherry Cottage, Leek, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £328 to £ 631

Self catering accommodation in Leek sleeps 2.

Features include: Detached • Non Smoking • Private Hot Tub • Indoor Pool • Fishing On Site • Open Fire • Short Break • Romantic Break

Accommodation overview: Set in an idyllically peaceful position in 6 acres of landscaped grounds on the borders of Cheshire the Peak District Derbyshire and Staffordshire these lovely properties offer a wonderful base from which to explore the many visitor attractions in the area. They are immaculately presented combining luxurious furnishings with beamed interiors and the state of the art swimming pool complex is a real treat. Sport fishing is available on site. Within 6 miles are Little Moreton Hall and Biddulph Grange Gardens (both NT) and the village of Biddulph is 1½ miles away and offers pubs and shops. Beautiful Rudyard Lake for fishing walking rowing boat hire and small steam train and the quaint town of Leek are 6 miles. Alton Towers and Splash Landings swimming complex the Monkey Forest at Trentham Gardens Waterworld indoor skiing and bowling at Festival Park in Stoke and the pottery museum are all within 15 miles. Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall 30 miles. Horse riding locally. Pub and shops 1½ miles. Spacious beamed open plan sitting/dining room with wood burning stove fitted kitchen and superb views. First floor: Gallery bedroom with 5’ brass and iron bedstead. Luxury bathroom/WC with roll top bath shower cubicle and bidet.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Tiddington House, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Stratford-upon-Avon sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Located in the popular village of Tiddington, this is a Grade II listed, Georgian, detached period property, built around 1820. Fully restored, it retains original features such as sash windows and some original doors which are complemented by the contemporary finish and facilities. The property has two reception rooms, a dining-room, four bedrooms, the master having en-suite facilities, and a family bathroom. The south-facing, enclosed walled garden has been landscaped to create a three tiered, decked terrace to enjoy the sun throughout the day; the remaining garden is mainly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders to the perimeter, and a paved pathway leading from the house to the rear terrace where there is a summer house. Tiddington is just a mile and a half from the thriving market town of Stratford-Upon-Avon. In the village there are a number of shops for everyday requirements as well as two restaurants, a public house and delicatessen. Local attractions (apart from Stratford) include nearby National Trust properties Charlecote House, Coughton and Packwood House. Warwick Castle and Kenilworth Castle are only a 20-minute drive. Stratford-Upon-Avon is a mere 1.5 miles, Leamington Spa 9 miles, Birmingham 25 miles and Warwick Parkway train station 8 miles making London Marylebone only a 85-minute journey. Shop and pub 50 yards.

Living room with gas ‘coal-effect’ fire in feature fireplace and sash window. Sitting room/study with fireplace, oak wooden floor and sash window. Dining room with oak wooden floor and French window leading to garden. Well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room with slate floor, wooden worktops, double Belfast sink, gas/electric Range (for cooking) and exposed beams. Utility. Cloakroom with toilet. First floor: Galleried landing. Double bedroom. ½ step down to twin bedroom. Two steps up to two bedrooms; one twin, one double with high ceiling, sash window and en-suite shower room with toilet. ½ step down to bathroom with freestanding bath, shower cubicle, toilet and Travertine marble floor.

The Oast House, East Hagbourne, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299

Self catering accommodation in East Hagbourne sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: This attractive, 18th-century detached cottage, once used for drying hops, stands in beautifully maintained gardens, open under the National Gardens Scheme. Comfortably furnished with French doors leading to the garden it is an ideal retreat after a hard day’s touring. Set on the edge of a picturesque village with ancient timbered buildings, it is a perfect base for exploring this wonderful corner of England. The Oast House is suitable for families holidaying together.
With a VisitEngland ‘4 Star’ grade, The Oast House makes a comfortable base from which to explore the delights of the remarkable city of Oxford. The beautiful college buildings, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers museums and excellent shops, inns and restaurants make for a memorable day out.
A trip to Windsor with its impresssive castle, and Henley-on-Thames to relax by the river is the perfect day out on a summer’s day. Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water are both approximately 30 miles away and offer the most picture-postcard villages in this beautiful area with quaint shops and pubs. For families in particular, Legoland – reached in under an hour – makes for an interesting day out.
Stratford-upon-Avon, famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is within easy driving distance. Here, the many attractions associated with the bard include the Birthplace Museum, Holy Trinity Church (his burial place), and several of his relative’s houses. Just east of Stratford is Charlecote Park, a huge country estate centred on an ornate Elizabethan mansion. The vast park and gardens boast delightful views of the surrounding villages, and croquet can be played on the lawn.
Easy access to Cheltenham with its old buildings and museums which are worth visiting and Blenheim Palace with rolling, formal parkland and an attractive lake. The capital, London, is easily accessible either by train or car. Shop in village.

Living room with oak beams. Dining room with door to patio. Kitchen. Utility with shower and toilet. Study/single bedroom (for alternative sleeping only). First floor: Three double bedrooms each with wash basin, one with en-suite shower room and toilet, one with gallery and additional single bed (alternative sleeping only). Twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.

Swallow Barn, Warkworth, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Warkworth sleeps 10.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Situated on the borders of two historic counties, Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire, this detached, spacious and beautifully appointed barn conversion has sweeping views over the Cherwell Valley and to distant Banbury. The lovely garden makes a perfect setting in which to relax at the end of the day, and from here there is ease of access to the popular Jurassic Way footpath, providing excellent walking.
Swallow Barn is in an ideal holiday location to explore and enjoy the many places of interest and great scenic beauty in this area of England. The quaint and often unchanged market towns and villages of the Cotswold Hills are full of charm; there are many fine houses and gardens to visit, a superb Wildlife Park at Burford, several farm parks and Blenheim Palace at Woodstock. The elegant university city of Oxford has world famous museums and art galleries, and punts can be hired for an afternoon on the River Cherwell. A visit to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon should not be missed. A guided sightseeing tour is available taking in all the memorable and historic houses and churches including the two great theatres where the Bard’s plays are performed.
The lesser-known picturesque villages of Northamptonshire include Ashby St Ledger - the home of Guy Fawkes (not open to the public), and Althorp, the resting place of Diana, Princess of Wales. The Silverstone Racing Circuit and Gaydon Motor Museum add further interest. Shop 2 miles.

Step to entrance. Beamed spacious living room with feature illuminated covered well and ‘coal-effect’ fire. Beamed dining room. Beamed spacious well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with breakfast bar area and slate floor. Utility. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Two single bedrooms. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Wet room with shower and toilet. Cloakroom with toilet. Open-tread stairs to first floor: Spacious sitting area with floor to ceiling window and sofa-bed (for +2), billiard table and other games. Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

The Old Post Office, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899

Self catering accommodation in Eccleshall sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: This detached Victorian cottage has been beautifully refurbished to a high standard to offer well presented family accommodation and benefits from superb views over Lake Copmere. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside, it is an ideal base for exploring the area with the Potteries, Chester, Shrewsbury, Ironbridge and Alton Towers all within easy reach. Golf, swimming, riding, cycling and walking available locally. Eccleshall (2 miles) offers specialist shops, restaurants, and many historic inns. Quiet country pub next door serving excellent home cooked food and real ale. Shop 2 miles.

Three steps to entrance. Living room with wood-burning stove. Dining room with electric ‘wood burner’ and tiled floor. Galley-style kitchen. Garden room with roof lantern. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Both bedrooms with views over Mere. Single bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.

Worton Park Cottages - Corner Cottage, Worton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Worton sleeps 8.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: The Old Rectory, a detached listed building, and Corner Cottage, an idyllic Cotswolds detached stone property are situated at Worton, a hamlet between the villages of Cassington and Yarnton, both mentioned in the Domesday Book. Owned by Christchurch College, Oxford until 1774, the Old Rectory and its surroundings are of great historical interest. The holiday properties are at the end of a quiet lane with ample parking at the front and a large private garden to the rear. Nearby are public footpaths across the fields to the neighbouring villages. In Cassington ¾ mile away, two pubs can be found; one of the more traditional type and the other, a free house with a restaurant. Yarnton, 1 mile away, also has two pubs, both with restaurants. Oxford, with its shops and theatres, is only 5 miles away. There is a regular bus service to London from Oxford or a train from nearby Hanborough Station. Ten minutes’ drive away is the historical town of Woodstock. Here lies Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill. Woodstock is also home to the Oxfordshire County Museum. Between Woodstock and Worton, is the village of Bladon where Churchill is buried. For the more active visitor, there are opportunities for walking, riding and sailing within easy reach, but for those who prefer the quiet life, then these properties provide the perfect place to relax. It is also an ideal place from which to explore the Cotswolds or Shakespeare’s Stratford, or somewhere to stay when the various highlights of the English summer calendar are taking place, such as Henley Regatta, Cheltenham Races, the British Grand Prix and Blenheim Horse Trials. The Old Rectory and Corner cottage can be booked together for larger parties. Shops and pub 1 mile.

Ivy Cottage, Leek, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £271 to £ 523

Self catering accommodation in Leek sleeps 2.

Features include: Detached • Non Smoking • Private Hot Tub • Indoor Pool • Fishing On Site • Open Fire • Short Break • Romantic Break • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: Set in an idyllically peaceful position in 6 acres of landscaped grounds on the borders of Cheshire the Peak District Derbyshire and Staffordshire these lovely properties offer a wonderful base from which to explore the many visitor attractions in the area. They are immaculately presented combining luxurious furnishings with beamed interiors and the state of the art swimming pool complex is a real treat. Sport fishing is available on site. Within 6 miles are Little Moreton Hall and Biddulph Grange Gardens (both NT) and the village of Biddulph is 1½ miles away and offers pubs and shops. Beautiful Rudyard Lake for fishing walking rowing boat hire and small steam train and the quaint town of Leek are 6 miles. Alton Towers and Splash Landings swimming complex the Monkey Forest at Trentham Gardens Waterworld indoor skiing and bowling at Festival Park in Stoke and the pottery museum are all within 15 miles. Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall 30 miles. Horse riding locally. Pub and shops 1½ miles. Romantic studio style accommodation. Beamed sitting area with wood burning stove galley kitchen and 5’ brass and iron bedstead. Shower room/WC.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143