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Special Escapes: Self-catering in the UK

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The Mill at Lewinshope

The Mill at Lewinshope

Self-Catering in Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland

'Phenomenal' was how our inspector described the amount of care lavished upon The Mill by owners, Johnny and Lulu....

Little Quebb Cottages

Little Quebb Cottages

Self-Catering in Eardisley, Herefordshire, England

Follow the Black and White trail to this chocolate-box corner of Herefordshire. On a budding five-acre smallholding,...

West Charleton Grange

West Charleton Grange

Self-Catering in Kingsbridge, Devon, England

Coastal chic towns, pristine blue flag beaches and stunning national park moorland are all within striking distance...

Special Offer - LATE SUMMER ...

Pypard Cottage Tues 31 Aug - Sat 4 Sept, 4 nights, NOW £995 West Wing House from Fri 3 or Sat 4 Sept, one week, NOW £1095 Granary Cottage from Mon 27 Sept for 5 nights £620 West Wing House 25 Sept, one week, £1095

Cossington Park

Cossington Park

Self-Catering in Cossington, Somerset, England

Croquet on the lawn, carriage rides on the Somerset levels… there's more than a hint of the manor-born. Pass...

Special Offer - Half Price

Half Term HALF PRICE! 2 nights 30 Oct in this gorgeous 5 star period property sleeps 16. Lots to interest the children set in 22 acres of grounds on the lovely Somerset Levels, dedicated playarea with wendy house and swing, owl prowl, badger watch, falconry, archery, Sky TV, internet access, family games etc. Drive to Kilve for fossil hunting .. the possibilities are endless. ring 07951256278 for more details 4 night mid week break HALF PRICE at £850 - sleeps 16. Between Sept and Dec This five star luxurious period property offers the ulimate relaxing break. Located on the beauftiful Somerset Levels. We have 5 November available for a 3 night weekend break This is the BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL Weekend which is an amazing experience. They have a website if you would like to know more. I can offer this weekend for £1299 instead of £1895 sleeps 16

Gossel Ridding

Gossel Ridding

Self-Catering in Windermere, Cumbria, England

You'd be forgiven for thinking you'd walked onto a lavish film set. Every room has a view, every detail is perfect....

Assynt House

Assynt House

Self-Catering in Evanton, Ross-shire, Scotland

So impressive is this turreted, listed, 18th-century dower house that Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt spent their...

Chaffeymoor Grange

Chaffeymoor Grange

Self-Catering in Gillingham, Dorset, England

Imagine twirling under the stars on terraced lawns, in the lap of a striking stone manor house in an Area of...

Special Offer - **SPECIAL OFFER FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER**

Great Reductions on weekend of 10th September. Some availability in October. Please call for more details.

The Cleeve

The Cleeve

Self-Catering in Porlock, Somerset, England

Surrounded on three sides by the Exmoor hills, pretty thatched Porlock, steeped in folklore, is a two-minute walk...

Lower Tregiddle Farmhouse

Lower Tregiddle Farmhouse

Self-Catering in Helston, Cornwall, England

Blissfully quiet and rural. You drive almost a mile down a private farm track to discover this crisply refurbished...

Tudor Cottage

Tudor Cottage

Self-Catering in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, England

You could be walking into a showhome, such is the perfection of this renovation; owner Rachael took care of the...

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