The Black Barn is a superb holiday home situated on a quiet rural lane in the pretty South Devon village of Marldon, just a short 10-minute drive from Paignton and numerous nearby beaches. This luxurious and striking five-bedroom detached, 2022 new build can accommodate up to ten guests and is extremely spacious. It is stylish and has underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, a hot tub, gym, cinema, open plan living and eco-friendly solar panels and air source heating. The perfect base for friends to get together for a special occasion or a family holiday.
As you head inside, you will be welcomed into the open plan kitchen and dining area which is well equipped with everything needed to prepare a homecooked meal. The space feels warm and inviting with its large island worktop, breakfast bar seating and bi-folding doors opening out into the garden. There’s also a handy utility room and a shower room leading off the kitchen. The living room is comfortably furnished with plenty of electric reclining seating, a Sky Smart TV with Freeview, and a wood burner. The ground floor also features its very own gym with a treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine and a Sky Smart TV with Freeview. Next door is a super kingsize zip and link bedroom which can be set up as twin beds if requested.
Head upstairs to the first floor where you will discover the other four double bedrooms, three of which are en-suite. The master kingsize bedroom has been lavishly furnished with a dressing area, TV and an en-suite with a slipper bath tub and a shower, offering the choice of a relaxing soak or a refreshing shower. The cinema room accessed via a secret bookcase door adds the wow factor with plenty of plush seating and a large projector screen with a Skybox.
The beautiful south-facing garden offers plenty of space to explore with its large lawn, patio area, garden furniture, pond, trampoline, and a 5-seater hot tub. It’s very likely you will spot plenty of wildlife in the distance.
The quaint village of Marldon is based just a few miles inland from the resorts of Torbay and within easy reach of the town of Totnes. Nearby there are several National Trust properties, including Compton Castle, Berry Pomeroy Castle and Cockington Court. If you are seeking quiet beaches away from the crowds, Maidencombe and Broadsands are great choices, offering secluded coves and the coastal town of Paignton is a great destination for a day of fun in the sun. Head to Paignton Beach and the pier with tenpin bowling, fairground rides and crazy golf while admiring the sea vistas. Pay a visit to Paignton Zoo, Torre Abbey, Dinosaur World and Torquay Museum, which are all within a short distance of each other, so you can visit all of them before strolling along the waterfront in the coastal town of Torquay. Escape to The Black Barn and experience the wonders of Devon!

Drive down the private lane and step inside this fabulous cottage, with extensive views throughout, and feel the stress of everyday life melt away.
The ground floor is wheelchair friendly and the spacious and well-appointed living areas provide ample room for the whole family to unwind in, with enough seating for twelve people. Curl up by the crackling wood burner on cooler evenings and enjoy the warmth and ambience it creates. The fully equipped kitchen invites you to prepare delicious meals and create lasting memories around the dining table that comfortably seats ten. One of the highlights of the cottage is the luxurious hot tub, where you can indulge in soothing bubbles and soak away your cares while admiring the stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the 1¼ acres of grounds. Whether you choose to enjoy a rejuvenating morning soak or a romantic evening under the stars, the hot tub is sure to be a favourite feature during your stay. You’ll also find an outdoor dining area for ten people and a private picnic area with hilltop views.
Beyond the comforts of the cottage, you’ll find a wealth of local attractions to explore. Llysfaen itself offers a peaceful and scenic setting, perfect for leisurely walks and picnics. If you’re a nature lover, don’t miss the opportunity to visit nearby nature reserves, where you can discover an abundance of wildlife and beautiful trails. Within a 40-minute radius, you’ll find a host of exciting attractions to suit every taste.
The charming seaside town of Colwyn Bay is just a short drive away, offering sandy beaches, a bustling promenade, and a variety of water sports for the whole family to enjoy. Adventure seekers will delight in the adrenaline-fueled activities at the nearby Zip World Fforest, where you can experience exhilarating zip lines and treetop adventures. For history buffs, a visit to the magnificent Conwy Castle is a must. Immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere as you explore the towering walls and learn about the rich heritage of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You can also venture to the Great Orme, a striking limestone headland offering breath-taking views. If you’re looking to entertain the little ones, a trip to the Welsh Mountain Zoo is guaranteed to be a hit. With a wide array of animals and interactive exhibits, this family-friendly attraction promises a fun-filled day out. Book your stay today and experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and charm. Beach 3 miles.

A lovely five-bedroom, beach front holiday home, complete with exquisite features, breath-taking views, hot tub (£200, payable to the owner) and direct beach access.
This stunning holiday home is situated right on the beach front of Shoreham by Sea, providing direct access to the shores and beautiful ocean views. It boasts five spacious and elegantly designed bedrooms, one bedroom on the first floor and four on the ground floor. Two of the bedrooms come with secret en-suite bathrooms, adding an element of exclusivity and convenience. Additionally, there is a large family bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a superb bath. The ground floor also benefits from a second fully fitted kitchen, with bi-folding doors to the outside- perfect for large families or friends wanting a seaside getaway together.
The first floor of Seaside Place is a true showstopper, featuring an open plan living, dining, and kitchen area. This space offers panoramic views of the coastline, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of Shoreham-by-Sea from the comfort of your own home. The living area is tastefully furnished, providing a cosy and inviting atmosphere for relaxation and entertainment. The dining area is perfect for enjoying meals with loved ones, and the fully equipped kitchen caters to all your culinary needs.
As you step out onto the balcony, you’ll be greeted by a mesmerizing vista overlooking Shoreham-by-Sea. This outdoor space is perfect for sipping your morning coffee or enjoying a glass of wine while taking in the tranquil surroundings.
The holiday home also features a hot tub, where you can unwind and soak in the stunning coastal views while enjoying a soothing bath.
For your convenience, there is a large driveway with plenty of parking spaces, ensuring that you and your guests have ample room for your vehicles.
With the beach right at your doorstep, you can indulge in a variety of water-based activities such as swimming, sunbathing, beach-combing, and building sandcastles. The calm waters also make it an ideal spot for paddleboarding and kayaking.
Embark on a scenic walk along the beautiful coastline of Shoreham Beach Nature Reserve and explore the diverse wildlife and habitats of the nature reserve. It’s a great place for birdwatching and enjoying peaceful nature walks.
Visit Ropetackle Arts Centre, this vibrant cultural hub hosts a range of performances, including live music, theatre productions, comedy shows, and art exhibitions. Check the schedule during your stay for an entertaining evening out.
Learn about the town’s rich history and maritime heritage with a visit to Shoreham-by-Sea Museum. Discover artifacts, photographs, and stories that showcase the area’s past.
Take a stroll along this distinctive pedestrian bridge that spans the River Adur. The bridge offers panoramic views of the river, the sea, and the surrounding landscape.
Shoreham-by-Sea’s location provides easy access to other exciting destinations. Consider visiting the picturesque city of Brighton, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, iconic pier, and cultural attractions. The South Downs National Park is also nearby, offering breath-taking landscapes for hiking, cycling, and picnicking.
Its surrounding area have much to offer, from stunning beaches and natural beauty to cultural experiences and historical sites. Your beach front holiday home will serve as the perfect base for enjoying all that this wonderful coastal town has in store.

Lovingly converted and set on a farm, furniture updated July 2021 this former granary offers spacious, detached accommodation for two people, just 4 miles from the coast and its sandy beaches which offer miles of unspoilt walks. Whether its a base from which to explore the east coast and the Lincolnshire Wolds, also nearby, or simply somewhere to sit and relax in front of the wood burner with a good book, The Old Granary is ideal. There are good walks and cycle routes from the door, with the coast approximately a 10-minute drive away. The traditional seaside resort of Skegness is 9 miles away, with plenty of entertainment for everyone including the Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve. During the winter months, visit the seal pups at Donna Nook. The market town of Alford is a 10-minute drive, whilst the Georgian market town of Louth, which still has 3 markets a week, is about half an hour by car and is always worth a visit with its many shops, local butchers and very good selection of cafés and pubs. The beach is within 4 miles, shops, pubs and restaurant within 2 miles.
This property can be booked together with The Old Stable (UK45187) to accommodate up to 6 guests.

Perfect for relaxing escapes and exploring the coast, this exceptional holiday property, stands adjacent to the owner’s home, commanding stunning views towards the famous South Stack Lighthouse or towards the Snowdonia mountain range in a glorious location within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Site of Special Scientific Interest on coastal farmland, close to Holyhead mountain.
This cottage boasts its own delightful hot tub perfect for relaxation, or why not take in some of the most spectacular coastal walks and views to be found in north Wales? Within minutes of the cottages you are on the RSPB reserve, the cliffs here are a haven for breeding seabird colonies and puffins, whilst the sea below is home to grey seals. The beautiful sandy cove Porth Dafarch is a mile away and just beyond a fine selection of pubs, shops and restaurants in Trearddur Bay.
The bustling port of Holyhead, for day trips to Ireland, is a short drive. Golf, fishing, sailing, pony trekking and the Snowdonia National Park are all easily accessible, as are Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris castles. Spend a day at Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens (National Trust), the home of the Marquess of Anglesey, with spectacular views of Snowdonia across the Menai Straits. Also worth a visit on the island is Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, the longest place name in the UK! Beach 1 mile. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles

This lovely holiday home is ideal for a couple looking for relaxing break close to the coast. One of a number of cottages at The Laurels with superb coarse fishing lakes on site just a short walk away. Nearby Skegness has all the attractions you’d expect from a popular traditional seaside resort with Butlin’s, Fantasy island and Ingoldmells all close by for days out. You can watch the banger racing and Stock Cars at Skegness Stadium, or head into the Lincolnshire Wolds for endless walks and cycle routes with many good village pubs and tea rooms for refreshment on your journey. Shop and pub 1 mile, beach 3 miles.

Welcome to Sandcastles, an outstanding holiday home with first floor sea views in Bridlington, North Yorkshire. This luxurious retreat is designed to provide a memorable and comfortable stay for families and groups looking to celebrate somewhere special.
As you enter the spacious hallway, you’ll find a convenient ground floor WC. The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living room. The high-specification kitchen features an induction hob, double ovens, microwave, coffee machine, sandwich toaster, and more. The central island with breakfast bar seating for four makes casual dining a delight. Adjacent is a large contemporary dining table, perfect for family meals or entertaining. The living area is a haven of comfort with ample seating, a Smart TV, and bi-folding doors that open to an enclosed garden.
This outdoor space boasts a large patio with additional seating, a neatly trimmed lawn, and a private hot tub seating six, enclosed within a garden room—ideal for relaxation. A utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer adds convenience. Also on the ground floor is a versatile bedroom with a zip and link bed, Smart TV, and garden views, perfect for flexible sleeping arrangements. Finishing the ground floor accommodation is a further living room with deep filled sofas and large Smart TV. The first floor offers a choice of four beautifully presented bedrooms, each with a Smart TV. These rooms feature a mix of king-size and super king-size zip and link beds, ensuring maximum comfort. Three bedrooms have immaculate en-suite shower rooms, and two offer sea views. A house bathroom with a bath and shower over completes this floor.
Sandcastles is meticulously designed with stunning interior decor and luxurious touches throughout. It’s only 100 yards from the beach, with a long promenade into Bridlington or the option to take the land train. A golf course lies immediately behind the property. This celebration home is perfect for family gatherings, and it’s dog-friendly with plenty of facilities for children and babies. Bridlington offers two beaches, a leisure centre with a swimming pool, and Bridlington Spa for live events year-round.
Nearby attractions include Danes Dyke Nature Reserve, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Flamborough Heritage Coastline, and scenic cliff-top walks at Flamborough Head and Filey Brigg. The Yorkshire Wolds and North Yorkshire Moors National Park are close by, offering abundant walking and cycling opportunities. York and Whitby are an hour’s drive away. Bridlington is a thriving seaside town with activities for every season. Sandcastles is truly a celebration home to remember.

Hewas Water House is perfect for family gatherings, nestled in a relaxing and tranquil setting. This delightful detached and spacious house has a modern design and comfortably sleeps up to ten guests. Perfect for relaxing around the pool or exploring the south coast of Cornwall and all it has to offer.
The town of St Austell is just an 8-minute drive away where you will find local shops, cinema and a choice of restaurants and pubs. The cathedral city of Truro is just a 20-minute drive away, offering a wider selection of amenities. Mevagissey is an ancient fishing village that offers local galleries, craft shops and fresh seafood restaurants. There are many beautiful gardens including the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the world-famous Eden Project and Caerhays Castle and Garden, all nearby. The historic port of Charlestown, one of the settings of TV’s drama ’Poldark’, is nearby as is the Roseland Peninsula. Porthpean and Pentewan Sands are the closest beaches, however there are beaches galore along the south coast. Also available at the village of Pentewan is an off-road cycle and walking trail that leads to the town centre of St Austell. Horse riding, canoeing, boat trips and walking are all catered for locally. There really is no shortage of things to do in this impressive part of Cornwall. Beach 5½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.

Bod Eithin is able to welcome guests on a fabulous Welsh stay being detached, well appointed, and centrally heated. It is ideal for larger groups of family or friends and sits adjacent Royal St David’s Golf Course with close and easy access to the breath-taking Harlech beach. The house also benefits from a generous landscaped garden all set below the imposing Harlech Castle with beautiful views over to the mountains of Snowdonia.

Bod Eithin is spacious and furnished to a high standard. It is ideally located for families, as it is a short walk from the award winning 4 mile long, sandy Harlech beach. It is regularly awarded as one of the finest beaches in Wales and is backed by protected sand dunes. Being a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Morfa Harlech is now a National Nation Reserve, one of only 70 in the UK. It boasts numerous important sanctuaries for wildlife. In spring and summer keep an eye out for the three-coloured dune pansy, the pyramidal orchid or even the scarce bee orchid. When in ?ower, the dry dune grasslands are home to a number of butter?ies and moths, such as the six-spot burnet moth and the common blue and small copper butter?ies.
Other insects such as some of our rarest mining bees who depend on bare sand and you may spot a sand lizard, too. Ringed plover nest on the beach in spring and other birds such as the skylark and stonechat breed in the dunes, with redshank and lapwing using the saltmarsh. In winter wading birds such as oystercatcher, dunlin and sanderling feed along the shoreline, and wildfowl make use of the estuaries and saltmarsh.
Situated within the Snowdonia National Park, Bod Eithin is perfectly placed for reaching the tourist attractions of Zip World, Llanfair Slate Caverns, Shell Island, Portmeirion, Porthmadog, Barmouth, Beddgelert, the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and Coed-y-Brenin Forest. The town of Harlech is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, courtesy of Harlech Castle built in 1282 and a world record holder for the steepest street in the world at 37.54%, Fford pen Llech. The world renowned Royal St David’s Golf Course is opposite (a top 50 course in Great Britain & Ireland). Walkers, mountain bikers, climbers, bird watchers and fishermen will find plenty to test their skills in the area, and for those wanting to travel slightly further, Snowdon, the Lleyn Peninsula and Betws-y-Coed are all an easy scenic drive away. For those with a head for heights fast jets can be seen training and photographed as part of the Mach Loop and flights can be arranged from the nearby Snowdonia Flight School to take you over the summit of Snowdon. The town has a swimming pool and climbing wall with instructors available for helping young and old alike. There are excellent boutique restaurants and cafes in the town, (booking is essential in high season).
The interior design is sure to delight and excite you in equal measure. This detached house is set in a peaceful, rural location, with the garden enveloping you with far reaching views to Snowdonia from the rear and over the golf course and sand dunes to the front. The outside space is great for children, families and dogs alike, with comfortable outdoor seating, a fire pit and best of all, a top of the range hot tub.
Stepping inside the property from the drive way you enter into the hall, which leads you through into the heart of the home; the exquisite open plan kitchen/dining area. Catering to your culinary needs is a well-equipped kitchen, with sweeping worktops and farmhouse wood units, as well as all the essentials that you will require to whip up a delicious evening meal for you and your loved ones. The attention to detail is second to none, and you have everything you could wish for an indulgent, memorable stay. Soak up the atmosphere as your loved ones gather around the dining table; this is an exceptionally beautiful setting for your evening meals. Flowing from the kitchen area to the garden this leads to a porcelain tiled patio with bench seating for 12. Adjacent the kitchen is the living room, with sofas you could all too easily fall asleep on, as they are so cosy and inviting, especially after a day of exploration and high-spirited adventure. As the evening draws to a close, look forward to retiring to one of the well-presented bedrooms. Each bedroom enjoys refreshing design, with quality linens as well as its own character and flair; you are sure to wake refreshed and eager to embrace the day ahead. A sunrise or sunset walk on the impressive beach is a must – whatever the weather! You may even spot a dolphin or two! Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards. Harlech has its own main line rail station.

These pet friendly holiday barns are situated less than half a mile from the stunning north coast of Cornwall. The access is via a typical Cornish narrow road with beautiful scenic views of the sea peeping out through the hedgerow on approach.
In the heart of this small Cornish hamlet, the barns (refs 30108, 30109, 30110 and 30111) are furnished and fitted to provide a comfortable base from which to explore the many attractions that Cornwall has to offer. Each barn has a well-equipped kitchen as well as open-plan living. Each has its own sitting-out area, which is ideal for watching the wildlife and al fresco dining. Each property also has access to electric car charging points which a charge for use however if you require using the charging points you must bring your own lead. There are no local amenities as it is in a hamlet, but only a 5 minute car journey to the local village; we suggest you look at the welcome folder in the cottage to familiarise yourself to your surroundings and to discover what amenities are local to your stay.
This barn has the private use of a hot tub, but please note the first night the temperature may not of quite reached it’s optimal temperature due to the replenishment of fresh water post cleaning the tub.
Guests are close to the coastal path and if you walk north, you will reach Tintagel, the mythical home of King Arthur, with its array of shops, pubs and restaurants. A little further on, Boscastle with its picturesque harbour is a must. A small beach can be reached on foot, approximately ½ mile away. Travelling down the coast, guests will come to Port Isaac, where the TV series ’Doc Martin’ is filmed, and further down the coast, visit the beautiful sandy surfing beach at Polzeath and the dunes at Rock where you can take a ferry across to Padstow. From Padstow, with its working harbour, shops, pubs and restaurants, you can hire bikes and cycle the Camel Trail to Wadebridge and beyond to Bodmin.
Close by is Bodmin Moor, unspoilt moorland at its best, and for walkers the tors on the moor are a must. Further down the coast is Newquay, with its famous surfing beaches, Blue Reef Aquarium and Zoo and if you travel to the south coast, you will find Looe, Fowey and Mevagissey, just a few of the charming coastal villages. For cycling enthusiasts, there is a cycle hub at Lanhydrock, with some wonderful forest routes to be taken. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.