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Formerly the cheese room for the farmhouse Chirk Castle Cottage has been luxuriously converted and sleeps two.   An ideal base for exploring all that Cheshire has to offer.  Chester, famous for its black and white rows has excellent shopping and is only 30 minutes away.  Delamere Forest Park offers a complete day out and the wonderfully restored gardens of Norton Priory are 40 minutes

Life Hill Farm Cottage is an annexe to an 18th century farmhouse and can sleep up to eight people.  Enjoy the stunning views over the Yorkshire Wolds.  York, Hull and the north Yorkshire moors are within a 30 minute drive.  Children will enjoy the delights of staying on a farm.  Dogs and horses welcome.

Surrounded by magnificent countryside Monmouth is in the heart of the Wye Valley,  a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
As a border town, this is where Wales really begins - from the viewpoint on the Kymin, a National Trust property overlooking Monmouth town, the Forest of Dean, the hills around Abergavenny, Hay Bluff, and the far distant Brecon Beacons, make a superb vista.
Stratford upon Avon, the Forest of Dean, and the Wye Valley, the Brecon Beacons National Park and West Wales are all within easy reach

Attractions near Monmouth include Tintern Abbey, Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines and the Great Western Railway Museum.

Cottages to stay in in the area include Bechers Cottage, that sleeps four, on a typical family farm amidst rolling Welsh countryside and Ciderhouse Cottage, a traditional stone and brick built barn has been carefully converted to retain many of it’s original features and sleeps seven

Elgin, the administrative and commercial capital of Moray, has a long and fascinating history, still reflected in the buildings and layout of the town. It grew up on a low ridge and by the thirteenth century it was a thriving town with its castle to the west, and the great cathedral to the east.

The mediaeval street plan of Elgin is well preserved. The main street widens to the old cobbled market place, now known as the Plainstones, and is linked to parallel streets by a series of narrow wynds and pends. A few buildings still retain the arched facades which were typical of early eighteenth century Elgin. 

Elgin boasts a number of local distilleries including Glenmoray, Gordon & MacPhail and Glen Elgin. Lots of these distilleries have open days to the public and whisky trails.

Five miles from Elgin you will find The Old Church of Urquhart.  The self catering apartment which can sleep five is under the steps of the former space for the altar and forms a separate part of The Old Church.  This is an ideal base for exploring malt whisky country or following the castle or coastal trail.

Wildlife abounds on the Isle of Skye from the tiny Goldcrest to the magnificent Golden Eagle, the pygmy shrew to Red Deer and fish from Saithe to Salmon.  You may even catch sight of the elusive otter playing on the shore.

The Cuillin Hills, the Red Hills and Blaven have long been favourites with climbers and walkers while the deeply indented coastline means you are never far from the sea.

There are many ways to explore the island from special taylor made tours to hiring bicycle and boat trips around the coast and other small islands.

Dunvegan is the largest village on Skye that doesn’t stand on the island’s east coast and its castle is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the stronghold of the Chiefs of MacLeod for nearly 800 years.

Situated between Portree and Dunvegan Abar View is well placed for exploring the north and indeed all of the island.  Sleeping four it is in the village of Edinbane and is named after the river which joins Loch Greshornish at the front of this self catering apartment

Situated in a leafy crescent is Garden Cottage which sleeps two, a wonderful base to explore Great Yarmouth and the surrounding countryside.  Explore the Norfolk Broads, Cambridge with is famous university or the cathedral city of Norwich.  Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park is within easy reach as is Constable Country

The capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh is often considered one of the most picturesque cities in Europe with its elegant streets and cobbled alleys,  its historic houses of the Royal Mile to the elegant Georgian terraces and crescents of the New Town

With Scotland’s most famous castle dominating the city skyline, there is plenty to see and do including Edinburgh Zoo, Museum of Childhood and Holyrood Palace.

Edinburgh is well-known for the annual Edinburgh Festival a collection of official and independent festivals held annually over about four weeks from early August. The most famous of these events are the Edinburgh Fringe (the largest performing arts festival in the world), the the Edinburgh Comedy Festival (the largest comedy festival in the world), the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Self catering accommodation includes an elegant first floor apartment in the centre and two luxury apartments 20 minutes from the city centre

Hall Farm Bungalow is set in rolling countryside on the edge of the Peak District National Park.  Ideal base for visiting the market town of Ashbourne, and the city of Derby, famous for Royal Crown Derby is 15 miles away.  There are several theme parks nearby and many National Trust properties including Chatsworth House.

Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides.  It is an outstanding place to see wildlife; red deer roam the hills, eagles and buzzards soar over the skylines.  Seals and otters can be seen in the bays and inlets and it is one of the best places in Europe to see whales and dolphins.
It has some of the finest unspoiled beaches in Scotland. Silver white sands and clear water combine with island-studded bays to give a positively aegean look.

 There are attractions for all the family, a holiday where wildlife is around every corner, visitor attractions cater for all ages, and the whole family has a chance to live a lifestyle far removed from the hectic urban existence

One place to stay at is Achaban Cottage, a converted 150 year old stable at Fionnphort on the south west coast of the island

Just five miles from the medieval town of Monmouth is Ciderhouse Cottage.  It has been carefully converted to retain many original features with exposed beams, slate floors and underfloor heating.  An ideal base to explore the rugged hills of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons.