We have 1306 luxury self-catering cottages for the October half term
7 nights from £815 *
Puffin Cottage
60423 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in Bideford, North Devon.
*During the Christmas/New Year period, bookings are available for a minimum of 12 guests staying in a minimum of two cottages.* This beautiful cottage combines rustic charm with...
7 nights from £815 *
7 nights from £815 *
Gull Cottage
60433 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.
*During the Christmas/New Year period, bookings are available for a minimum of 12 guests staying in a minimum of two cottages.* This charming cottage is a welcoming retreat for ...
7 nights from £815 *
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £403
Kingfishers
60351 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Great care and attention has been put into this barn conversion, resulting in a truly cosy, yet spacious retreat for couples or solo travellers to enjoy. Located in Gillingham in n...
7 nights from £403
7 nights from £784 *
The Gatehouse
60332 bedroom self catering cottage in Malmesbury.
If ever a property was the epitome of luxury town living, then The Gatehouse is it. Located in the historic market town of Malmesbury it provides the perfect base for couples or fa...
7 nights from £784 *
Bluebell Cottage
178A beautiful cottage offering stunning views of the countryside and sea.
New for 2026! Bluebell Cottage is a beautifully presented one-bedroom retreat, perfect for a peaceful countryside escape with stunning views across open fields and out to sea. S...
Drakes
176Stylish studio apartment located in an idyllic national glen.
Drakes at Trail Lodge is a modern self-catering studio apartment set within the beautifully restored Silverdale Corn Mill, surrounded by the peaceful Silverdale Glen near Ballasall...
Heron
177Stylish studio apartment located in an idyllic national glen.
Heron at Trail Lodge is a modern self-catering studio apartment set within the beautifully restored Silverdale Corn Mill, surrounded by the peaceful Silverdale Glen near Ballasalla...
7 nights from £562 *
3 Kelly's Gardens
60562 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Ives, Cornwall.
Tucked away in the very heart of St Ives, 3 Kelly's Gardens is a charming two bedroom terraced cottage and is the perfect spot for couples or families looking to soak up the town's...
7 nights from £562 *
We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.
Our family ethos
Tony and Clare Tregoning started the business back in 1977 and their dedication to quality and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Tony is sadly no longer with us, but we still adhere to their original ethos of finding holiday homes we would like to stay in and have slowly grown the company to find the best picks of properties across the counties. Plus Clare still drops in to keep us on our toes.
As an independent, family-run company, we wouldn’t expect you to stay anywhere we wouldn’t want to stay ourselves. And we’re pretty picky. We want you to walk into your handpicked holiday home and say ‘wow’, sit back and relax.
7 nights from £841
Rockfield Lodge
60543 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Battle.
Situated in beautiful grounds just outside the medieval town of Battle and a short drive from Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea, this delightful lodge offers a spacious holiday abode...
7 nights from £841
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30% off
27 Dec 2025 - 3 Jan 2026
£1305.00 £913.50
7 nights from £1173 *
The Police House
60514 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Seaview.
Perfectly situated in the heart of the charming village of Seaview on the stunning east coast of the Isle of Wight, The Police House is a delightful, detached holiday home located ...
7 nights from £1173 *
