- Saxmundham, England
Set within a 5,000-acre Wilderness estate with rolling parklands, woodlands, lakes and landscaped gardens, the Walled Garden is the ultimate super-luxe hound-friendly hideaway dubbed ‘Britain’s coolest party pad’ by the Sunday Times.
£1280From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Stonehouse, EnglandA lovely detached Cotswold stone house situated in the village of Leonard Stanley, Gloucestershire. Spacious accommodation. Family friendly. Pet friendly. Games room. Hot tub. Stroud 3 miles. River Severn 7 miles.£221From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Trearddur Bay, WalesHoliday bungalow just 2 minute drive from Trearddur Bay, Anglesey. WiFi, woodburning stove, Apple TV, Wii, Xbox 360 & games. Eateries 2 minute drive away. Supermarket less than 10 minute drive away.£248From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Llandrindod Wells, WalesA fabulous stone-built semi-detached cottage resting on the owner's farm in Abbeycwmhir, Powys. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Games room. Amazing countryside views. Llandrindod Wells 14.5 miles; Aberystwyth 37.9 miles.£121From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Keighley, EnglandA detached stone-built property situated in the village of Cross Hills. Smart TV. Electric fire. Pet-friendly. Skipton 5 miles; Haworth 6.4 miles.£111From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bideford, EnglandEvery inch the welcoming rural retreat, Oak Lodge is a contemporary lodge with plenty of space to holiday as a group, yet still enjoy time to yourself. For that quiet evening in, curl up in the first living area and let the logs crackle on the wood burner while you watch a film, or gather in the sitting room and admire the garden views through the floor to ceiling windows.
Thanks to access to the terrace, you can step straight outside and into your very own hot tub when it’s time to forget the world, and the kids can enjoy the private garden while you lie back and let the bubbles soothe those weary limbs.
Four of the five bedrooms are furnished with kingsize beds that you won’t want to leave when the sun rises, and the fifth bedroom has a bunk bed that is perfect for younger members of the group. Oak Lodge is twin friendly, offering two cots and two highchairs to make things easier for mums and dads, and with The Milky Way Adventure Park and the historic village of Clovelly just a short drive away in one direction, and the coast around 15 minutes by car in the other, you’ll be able to enjoy adventures right on your doorstep.£205From price per night based on 7 night stay
- EnglandNestled in the heart of the village, this Grade II listed cottage, with a history that speaks of tradition, promises an enchanting experience. Ideal for larger families or multiple family groups, offering four well-appointed bedrooms and ample space to celebrate any occasion.
A statement piece is the ‘stocked’ bar, provided on an honesty basis. Another stand-out feature is the private hot tub, a beautiful touch. The hot tub is the perfect way to soak away the stress and soak in the beauty of the countryside. Cook up a feast on the BBQ, enjoy al fresco dining within the high walled enclosed lawn garden. The kitchen is well-equipped for preparing meals, and the living spaces invite relaxation with comfortable furnishings and a cosy ambiance. The elegant dining room allows all family members to dine together. Walkers and dog walkers alike will love the trails found locally, although the garden is a great place for just messing about. On sunny days, throw open the French doors to the conservatory, or simply snuggle up in front of the open fire on cooler evenings. A games room has pool table and dart board.
The surrounding areas abound with rivers and forests for all types of walking, cycling, fishing and boating. National trust Oxborough Hall (3 miles) also reached by local foot-trails. Gooderstone Water Gardens, Church Farm Rare Breeds Petting Farm, High Lodge at Thetford Forest hosts Summer concerts and ’Go Ape’ extreme adventure trails. Kings Lynn Corn Exchange Theatre and Arts Centre has an exciting family friendly programme of events. Two golf courses at Denver and Swaffham. The coastline has excellent sandy beaches and salt marshes nature reserves to explore; Snettisham is the closest sandy beach. The traditional seaside resorts of Hunstanton and Heacham. Hunstanton, 29 miles, has a pier with lively seasonal entertainment, a Sea Life Centre and cliff-top golf course. Heacham, 27 miles, is home to Norfolk Lavender. Sandringham Estate, the King’s country residence, museum, superb gardens and park. Ely, 21 miles, Cathedral, Saturday market, shops, a pretty water-front and boat hire.£172From price per night based on 7 night stay