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'Live the dream
even if it's only for a
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From Britain's premium holiday cottage
provider - everything from romantic waterside retreats
to magnificent castles. We offer it all.
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Selections of Cottages by area:
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A small sample from the finest selection of English
Holiday Cottages in Middle England.
Punting on the
river Cam - Cambridge
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Middle
England is a region with both a varied landscape and a famous
history. From the Derbyshire Dales in the west, through Robin
Hood country at Nottingham, the Wolds and seaside resorts of
Lincolnshire in the East to Northamptonshire in the South, the
region is packed with many interesting towns and villages.
Holiday
Cottages you will adore, in
Countryside that
offers more...
Rent a holiday cottage in Middle England, where unexpected
charms quietly beckon you. However you want to spend your
holiday or break, this is an area with
so much to offer - from Cambridgeshire in the south,
Lincolnshire in the east through to Nottinghamshire in the
north. Make it your holiday haven today and go in search of
Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest, explore Lincoln's vibrant
waterfront district, punt along the Backs in Cambridge or
discover sleepy villages and impressive stately homes in
Northamptonshire.
From cottages in Lincolnshire you'll find the coast offers many
clean, sandy beaches at places like Skegness and Mablethorpe,
while a little further north you can embrace the wonders of the
Wolds - on of Britain's official Areas of Outstanding Natural
Beauty.
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About this page: Phoning |
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Map
displays a Google map
showing the locality of the property.
You can print these
Google maps out to take with you.
We have taken every care to ensure that
the locations of the properties in the
maps on this page are accurate, however
we recommend that before you book a
property you also check its physical
location using the link named "Find this
property on a map" in the main property
details page that opens when you click
either the Prop Ref number, or the picture
of the property on this page.
Satellite
displays a
satellite view of the area around the
property - particularly useful to view
the country around the property - is it
on the beach front, surrounded by
pasture, close to a major attraction, by
the river, or close to a busy motorway?
etc.
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Route from London will display a
road map showing the route to the
property from central London with
detailed instructions on the left side
of the display - Note that travel time
is approximate.
Check Availability opens a new page
showing bookings for the cottage and
dates (in green) for dates
available.
You can book online through
'Check Availability' or through the
property details page that opens when
you click the photograph or Prop Ref
number..
View more images opens a pop-up window
for most properties containing
photographs of the inside and outside of
the cottage. Many cottages offer a
virtual tour of the
inside - select from the property
details page (Click Ref No).
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Occasionally a cottage may be removed
from the database before we also remove
it from this page - when that happens
you will see a message "There was a
problem processing your request" when
you click the Property Reference or
Picture on this page.
Phone Bookings:
If you wish you can make your booking
directly by phone. Select your cottage
and get the Property Reference number
online, then phone and make your booking
From within the UK call
Cottages4you direct on their UK phone
number: 0845 268 1458.
From outside England
use the Country Code plus 1282 846763.
For example if you are calling from New
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For UK
cottage holidays:
Sun -
Fri 9am - 9pm. Saturday 9am - 7pm
For
cottage holidays outside the UK:
Mon - Fri 9am -
7.30pm. Saturday 9am - 5.30pm. Sunday
9am - 6pm
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23408
The Barn, Dunstan Farm - Sleeps 4
Gringley-on-the-Hill - Postcode: DN10 4SH |
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This attractive detached barn has been
converted retaining many original features
with the lounge on the first floor to take
advantage of the views. Situated in the
grounds of the owner's home next to the
Chesterfield canal, the Barn provides the
perfect base to tour all of middle England
and is just 6 miles from Gainsborough with
its fine Old Hall, 7 miles from Bawtry, and
9 miles from Retford. This is Pilgrim Father
country and is on the Mayflower Trail. Shops
4 miles, pub 1 mile. |
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RHH5 The Crooked Billet - sleeps 5 |
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Empingham, Oakham, Leics
- Postcode: LE15 8PP |
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This attractive 200-year-old thatched,
adjoining cottage is situated in the popular
and pretty village of Empingham.
Sympathetically restored to a high standard,
the cottage has retained many of the
original features and is heavily beamed.
With its own attractive garden, this
property is an ideal base from which to
explore all this undiscovered region has to
offer. Empingham itself boasts an excellent
pub and is set close to the south shore of
Rutland Water, with many activities such as
fishing, cycling, sailing and windsurfing.
The ancient towns of Stamford, Uppingham and
Oakham are all within a 5-mile radius. Shop
and pub ½ mile.
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18761 Sunnyside Cottage
- Sleeps 4
Littleport
- Postcode: CB6 1NA |
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This bright and airy, cosy, renovated
cottage provides an ideal holiday base near
to the cities of Ely and Cambridge, famous
for their cathedrals, architecture,
colleges, art galleries shops, pubs and
restaurants. It is a short walk to the River
Great Ouse with fishing and a riverside pub.
Newmarket, Thetford Forest and Norfolk Coast
all within 20 miles. Visit the Wildfowl and
Wetlands Trust reserve at Welney. Excellent
rail links to Cambridge and London. Shops
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5193 Somercotes - Sleeps
4
Sutterton, near
Boston
- Postcode: PE20 2ED |
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Situated in its own large garden in the
village of Sutterton in South Lincolnshire,
between Boston and Spalding. This detached
bungalow makes a fine base for exploring
Lincolnshire and East Anglia. Boston 6
miles, with its famous parish church, has
strong links with the Pilgrim Fathers.
Spalding is noted for its bulbs and Spring
Flower Festival. The whole area offers good
fishing and bird watching, and is full of
interest to gardeners. Country
inn/restaurant 400 yards, shop and post
office 700 yards. |
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6780 Lilac Cottage - Sleeps
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Mavis Enderby, near
Spilsby
- Postcode: PE23 4EW |
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One of a pretty pair of semi-detached
cottages, offering good standard
accommodation, in a secluded tree-edged
garden on the owner's 200 acre farm on the
edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, 1/2 mile
from public road, down our private tarmac
drive, it overlooks a wooded valley near the
Snipe Dales Country Park and nature reserve.
Within easy reach of Bolingbroke Castle and
local aviation museum. Spilsby is 3 miles,
the Wold's capital of Louth is 15 miles, the
beaches of Skegness and the cathedral city
of Lincoln are both around 20 mile's drive,
and the historic market town of Boston is 16
miles. Shop 2 miles, pub 1½ miles. |
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17117
The Thatch - Sleeps 4
Nassington, near Stamford - Postcode:
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This attractive 18th century Grade II listed
thatched cottage is situated in the pretty
village of Nassington, perfectly situated to
visit Rutland Water, for bird watching,
fishing, watersports and cycling. Take a
trip aboard the Rutland Belle Cruiser, visit
Egleton Nature Reserve or Barnsdale Gardens.
Towns and villages abound such as Oundle,
Stamford and Oakham, and country pubs
serving real ale. Shop 100 yards, pub 200
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19717 The Thatched Cottage - Sleeps 6 |
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Thimbleby, Horncastle, Lincolnshire
- Postcode: LN9 5RE |
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cottage, part of which originates from the
17th century is situated down a quiet lane
and enjoys open views over surrounding
countryside. The village of Thimbleby with
its main street of thatched cottages lies
just 11/2 miles from the town of Horncastle,
which is the gateway to the Lincolnshire
Wolds. Woodhall Spa with park, outdoor
swimming pool, golf club and home of the
National Golf Union is just 6 miles.
Coningsby, 8 miles. Pub 1/2 mile, shops 11/2
miles. |
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RY5 The Old Village Hall -
Sleeps 6 |
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Hareby, Nr Spilsby, Lincolnshire
- Postcode: PE23 4HT |
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Set in the pretty hamlet of Hareby
overlooking scenic Wolds countryside, this
charming building has been lovingly
converted to provide excellent
accommodation. The detached property retains
all the character and charm that make it
such an interesting place to stay, and at
the same time offers guests a full
complement of modern amenities. A perfect
base for exploring all that this scenic area
has to offer with super walks along quiet
country lanes. Ideal also for cycling and
horse riding enthusiasts. Hareby Equestrian,
Bolingbroke Castle 1 mile, Snipe Dales
Nature Reserve 3 miles, East Kirkby Aviation
museum 5 miles, Horncastle antiques 7 miles.
Georgian market town of Louth 15 miles.
Explore the WWII Bomber Trails or follow in
the footsteps of Tennyson. Lincoln city and
its beautiful cathedral, and the coastal
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REE6 Paddock View -
Sleeps 4
Horbling, Nr Sleaford
- Postcode: NG34 0PE |
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Set on the owners' non-working farm in the
pretty village of Horbling, this spacious
detached farmhouse and barn conversion are
situated in the heart of the Fens, making an
ideal touring base for visiting the area's
wealth of historic attractions. Abbotts'
Farm (Ref RI2) has been refurbished to
provide comfortable family accommodation
while sympathetically retaining many of its
original features, including exposed
woodwork, an ornate cornice in the dining
room and a traditional farmhouse-style
kitchen furnished with period furniture.
There is a second sitting room, a
well-stocked library and huge video and DVD
collection (including latest releases),
providing plenty of entertainment for
everyone. Outside is a front patio with
dining furniture and barbecue, and a large,
private, rear lawned garden with apple, pear
and plum trees, as well as gooseberries
which guests are welcome to pick in season.
Paddock View (Ref REE6) offers `upside-down'
style accommodation for a group of four. The
flat fenlands make ideal walking and cycling
country, an excellent way to view the
landscape with its rich farmlands, huge
skies and wonderful sunsets; lovely walks
can be enjoyed from the doorstep, while
those with a passion for golf, fishing or
horse riding will find ample facilities
nearby. Within easy driving distance a
wealth of interesting places can be
discovered, including the delightful old
towns of Uppingham, Oakham and Stamford,
full of beautiful mellow stone buildings. On
the edge of Stamford stands Burleigh House,
one of England's greatest Elizabethan
houses. Nearby Spalding is an attractive,
Dutch-influenced town and centre of the
flower-bulb industry, where the Springfields
show gardens and the annual flower festival
in May are popular attractions. Other places
well worth a visit are the splendid medieval
Tattershall Castle (NT), Belton House and
Coningsby, noted for its huge one-handed
church clock, and also the home of the
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. One of
the landmarks of the Fens is the magnificent
octagonal lantern tower of St Botolph's
Church in Boston, which greets visitors from
miles around. Good pub ½ mile in
Billingborough, or 300 yards in village. |
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10616
Auraceria House - Sleeps 8
Wrangle, Lincolnshire coast
- Postcode: PE22 9HG |
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This characterful, comfortable Victorian
farmhouse is set in formal gardens on the
owner's quiet arable farm. It is very
secluded, and has a stocked fishing pond,
and walks to the marsh. Boston 10 miles.
Skegness 20 minute drive and Mablethorpe 40
minute drive. Restaurant 1/2 mile. Shop and
pub 1½ miles.
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90029
Crooked House Sleeps 4
Littleport, near Ely - Postcode: CB7 4TD |
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Dating from the 1830s, this cosy, detached
cottage is enclosed (shown from rear in
photo) and has been sympathetically
restored, carefully furnished and
well-equipped. Overlooking farmland,
adjacent to the River Great Ouse, it is just
off the main A10 to Littleport 2 miles, boat
hire available. Ely, 7 miles. Cambridge,
Newmarket, Thetford Forest and North Norfolk
Coast, all within 20 miles. Air shows at RAF
Mildenhall and Duxford War Museum (dates on
request), within 20 minutes'' drive. Shops
and pubs 2 miles. |
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23072
Twenty - Sleeps 6
Sutton-on-Sea, Mablethorpe
- Postcode: LN12 2ND |
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This large, double fronted Victorian house
is situated in the pretty coastal town of
Sutton-on-Sea just 2 minutes walk from the
beach. With its own garden and games room,
it provides the ideal base for any family
wishing to explore. Mablethorpe, just 4
miles has `Kids Adventure World' ideal visit
for those wet days whilst Skegness just 12
miles, has entertainments for all ages with
Europe's biggest classic ferris wheel,
Hardy's animal farm and Natureland Seal
Sanctuary to name a few. Lincolnshire Wolds,
10 miles. Links golf course 1 mile. Shops
and pub 100 yards. |
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17273
Japonica Cottage - Sleeps 4
Lusby, near Spilsby
- Postcode: PE23 4JB |
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This attractive
cottage has been tastefully converted from a
former stable, dating back to around 1880.
It is situated on the edge of the pretty
hamlet of Lusby, in the grounds of the
owner's home. Many original features have
been retained and there is a pretty patio
with original sets. Perfect base to visit
Lincoln, Louth and Horncastle (antiques).
There are nature reserves nearby and for
those interested in the WWII Bomber Trail,
air museums abound. Shop 4 miles and pub 1½
miles. |
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RL3
Waterend Barn - Sleeps 6 |
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Belton-in-Rutland, Nr Oakham, Rutland
- Postcode: LE15 9JY |
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In a pretty village setting
surrounded by gentle rolling hills, this tastefully
converted barn has a wonderful outlook across the
open countryside. Adjoining another property and
with parts of it dating back to 1760, it displays a
wealth of exposed beams and much character. Rutland
Water, the largest man-made reservoir in lowland
England is a 10-minute drive away and there is an
abundance of good walking locally with the Jurassic,
Viking and Macmillan Ways to explore. In the
vicinity are Stamford and Uppingham, as well as
Oakham which boasts a medieval castle and county
museum. Of interest to gardening enthusiasts are the
fine Barnsdale Gardens. |
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23689 Dovecote Cottage- sleeps
4
Steetly near
Worksop - Postcode: S80 3DZ |
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This attractive Grade
II listed Dovecote adjoins the owner's home
in the pretty hamlet of Steetley. Sherwood
Forest, the Dukeries, Clumber Park (NT),
Creswell Crags, Hodstock Priory, Mr Straw's
House (NT), Bolsover Castle, Meadowhall
shopping complex and The Peak District are
all within a 20 mile radius. Other NT
properties and stately homes include
Hardwick Hall (NT) and Chatsworth House, or
enjoy tranquil walks along the Chesterfield
Canal close by. Shops 2½ miles, pub and
restaurant ¼ mile. |
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RHH6
Loves Lane Cottage - Sleeps 5
Empingham, Oakham, Leics. - Postcode:
LE15 8PP |
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Situated in the pretty village of Empingham
in the stunning county of Rutland, this
stone built, detached cottage makes for a
peaceful and relaxing holiday. Traditionally
built to a very high standard this cottage
boasts a secluded garden area, fantastic for
barbecues. The village of Empingham is
situated within walking distance of the
south shore of Rutland Water, where cycling,
fishing, walking, bird watching and sailing
can be enjoyed. There is a village pub and
restaurant within ½ mile and the ancient
towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford
within a 5-mile radius. |
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19824
The
Old Water Mill - Sleeps 4
Great Doddington - Postcode:
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This charming Grade II listed Mill house
attached to the owners home is mentioned in
the 11th century Domesday book and is
situated on the banks of the River Nene.
With extensive views across water meadows,
the cottage is close to the Nene Way and a
short walk to a local nature reserve ideal
for bird watching, canoeing, walking and
photography. The Old Water Mill has been
carefully converted retaining many original
features associated with its former working
life. Shop and pub 1 mile.
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Superb views
These attractive cottages have been lovingly
converted from former farm buildings and
form a courtyard of 7 cottages in total next
to the owners working arable farm. All
retain many original features and each
provides their own unique accommodation
whilst being furnished to a very good
standard. Situated deep in the beautiful
countryside, Mattersey is set within 45
minutes from the cathedral cities of both
York and Lincoln, along with Sheffield and
Nottingham so provides the perfect base to
tour all middle England has to offer. Just a
few miles from Gainsborough with its fine
Old Hall, just 7 miles from Bawtry and just
9 from Retford. This is Pilgrim Father
Country and is on the Mayflower Trail.
Clumber Park, Epworth (home of Wesley's) and
Rotherham with excellent Magna Science
Adventure Centre, are a comfortable drive.
There are super walks on your doorstep and
each cottage boasts its own sitting out
area. Shop and pub ¾ mile. |
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from London 3 hrs 16 min
Properties within 25 miles sleeping
2,
4,
6,
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10
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RJJ5
The Old Red Lion -
Sleeps 5
Wentworth, Ely, Cambs.
- Postcode: CB6 3QG |
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Enjoying an ideal location down a quiet
country lane in a picturesque fens village,
this very comfortable, spacious detached
cottage has views over open countryside to
the front. Once the village pub, it is well
positioned to explore the delights of the
cathedral city of Ely (4 miles) with
attractive river walks, good selection of
shops, pubs and restaurants. Newmarket (16
miles) for racing, and historic Cambridge
(16 miles) with famous attractions such as
punting on the River Cam, Botanic Gardens
and museums, make for good visits -
returning to the peace and tranquillity of
the delightful, sunny, south-facing garden. |
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owners may choose not to offer the full range).
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June, July, August, and early September are classed
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