Holiday Cottages in a Town
Holidays in a town offer you the balance of having local pubs, cafes and restaurants nearby and the countryside and coast just a short journey away. If you like to leave the car at home, our holiday homes in towns have a good selection of things to do right on your doorstep so you’ll be able to get around by walking or taking public transport. Town cottages are perfect for people who want local activities and shops nearby.
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 165 self catering cottages in a town to show you.
7 nights from £413 booking fees included
Green Place
53131 bedroom, dog friendly cottage within walking distance of the cathedral in Wells, Somerset.
Wind your way through the historic streets of Wells to find Green Place nestling in a quiet mews offering a romantic getaway. With a vibrant and bustling high street, the city of W...
7 nights from £413
7 nights from £433 * booking fees included
Seagull Cottage
57622 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Penzance, West Cornwall.
Overlooking both the only Victorian promenade in Cornwall and the outstanding views of Mount's Bay, centrally located Seagull Cottage offers a vintage seaside charm and is ideal fo...
7 nights from £433 *
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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 £458 * booking fees included
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 £458 *
7 nights from £468 booking fees included
Fox Cottage
47121 bedroom stylish cottage in Beaminster, Dorset.
Tucked away in an oh-so-pretty part of historic Beaminster, Fox Cottage is a gorgeous retreat for two. As soon as you arrive at this picture-perfect terraced cottage, you will want...
7 nights from £468
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7 nights from £486 booking fees included
Elvan Loft
38211 bedroom apartment with sea views, near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
With far reaching views over Mount's Bay towards St Michael's Mount and Mousehole Harbour, Elvan Loft is perfectly placed for exploring the delights of west Cornwall and beyond. Be...
7 nights from £486
7 nights from £502 booking fees included
Little Blue
58641 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea near Falmouth, Cornwall.
In the heart of the historic yet trendy town of Penryn and only a five minute drive to Falmouth is this perfect bolthole for two. Named one of the best towns to live in in the Sout...
7 nights from £502
7 nights from £502 * booking fees included
Seaview
54122 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Perched high above the north Devon coastline, Seaview offers everything you could wish for, from fabulous interiors to beautiful styling and the cherry on top has to be the picture...
7 nights from £502 *
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7 nights from £511 booking fees included
The Dolls House
58401 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Fowey, South Cornwall.
Retreat to our stylish little cottage for two, nestled in the popular sailing town of Fowey, set at the mouth of the magnificent Fowey Estuary. As perfect for relaxing breaks or ro...
7 nights from £511
7 nights from £513 * booking fees included
Old Quay Cottage
22643 bedroom holiday cottage near Fowey, South Cornwall.
Lostwithiel is the ancient capital of Cornwall, full of history with an enchanting mix of stone buildings, antiques shops and independent retailers. Old Quay Cottage is a sympathet...
7 nights from £513 *
7 nights from £514 * booking fees included
2 Belgravia
49102 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Penzance, Cornwall.
Perfectly located just a short walk from the delights of central Penzance and with the stunning coast of far west Cornwall a stroll away, 2 Belgravia is a beautifully renovated mid...
7 nights from £514 *
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