Rent Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in South West England

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £225 to £ 450

Self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold sleeps 5.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access R

Accommodation overview: Near the old Cotswold market town of Stow on the Wold, hidden at the end of a private drive are two cosy self catering holiday cottages.

Well and Stable cottage are set in a secluded, peaceful location on a small farm and enjoy far reaching and uninterupted views.

There are large grass lawned areas with seating, pinic tables and barbeque, ideal for children and dogs (no restriction on size or number of dogs)

The cottages are fully equiped with all essential appliances including dish washer, a washing machine and tumble drier are also available to guests.

There is a TV with free view and DVD player in the lounges and double bedrooms. Both cottages have broadband connection.

Phone enquiries: 01451 831 855

Newbury Cottage, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £633

Self catering accommodation in Bourton-on-the-Water sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Newbury Cottage is a well situated, end of terrace cottage located close to the centre of Bourton on the Water - the everpopular and picturesque Cotswold village. It is an ideal location for families with children or those wishing to be within very easy walking distance of village facilities and attractions. The cottage dates back 230 years and retains its beamed character and Cotswold stone fireplace, whilst being sympathetically modernised in recent years. It is presented in a traditional, basic style that is both cosy and comfortable.  A Cotswold cottage in a quintessential village that certainly that represents good value.ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to small lobby areaKitchen, well equipped with electric hob and oven, large fridge with freezer and microwave, breakfast bar with stools and antique pine dresser. Leading through to Conservatory with table and four chairs (with electric heating) Please note that there is a washing machine in the 'laundry shed'.Living Room, a very cosy room with sofa and two arm chairs, gatelegged table, Cotswold stone fireplace, TV and DVD player.First FloorBedroom One with double bed, cupboard for hanging, and chest of drawersBathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wasbasin.Office with travel cot and single futonSecond Floor (please note, this is an old cottage, the stairs to the second floor are steep and 'twisty')Bedroom Two, as attic room with two single beds, hanging cupboard and child safety board.OutsideThere is a small cottage garden to the rear accessed from the conservatory. Laundry Shed with washing machine, coal & kindling for fire and chairs for garden use.There is a larger shared garden with a large lawned area which is shared with 3 neighbouring cottages. (Gate with mesh for dog safety) Parking for one car in the car port area. Friday Changeover please. Children Welcome. Pets Accepted, but please be considerate. Cot supplied. Off-street parking for one car.Heating & Electricity Included. Please No Short Breaks in the peak summer months. Bourton on the Water is known as the Venice of the Cotswolds with small bridges crossing the River Windrush, making it a superb spot to sit, feed ducks and enjoy pub food or local cafes. Walking in the area is superb with many footpaths passing through attractive villages and along the rivers and streams; quarry lakes with lots of wildlife. The village boasts the well known Motor Museum (home of Brum), the Model Village, Birdland and Model Railway Exhibition. A superb location in all respects. (There are local buses running to Cheltenham, Stow on the Wold and Cirencester just 200 yards for the cottage. Needless to say many pretty villages such as Bibury, Lower Slaughter, Upper Slaughter, Blockley are all nearby. Oxford, Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham are all nearby.

Rosehill Cottage, St Breward, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £386 to £ 839

Self catering accommodation in St Breward sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Rosehill Cottage is perfectly situated within the small picturesque village of St Breward, and is nestled away with a large garden and views across the valley. The property which is full of character features and dates back to the 18th century but was recently renovated to provide a wonderful home for a family or couples alike. Rosehill Cottage is a tranquil retreat for guests wishing to escape from it all, yet provides easy access to many magnificent beaches on the North Cornish Coast, as well as the popular fishing towns of Padstow and Port Isaac which is famously known for the Doc Martin series.

With parking for 3 cars outside the property, Rosehill Cottage is accessed via a few small steps and leads straight into a traditional dining room with wood burning stove and original tiled flooring. To one side, a doorway leads into a cosy lounge which provides an open fireplace, television and views across the garden. Straight through from the dining room, a well-equipped galley style kitchen is to the left which also provides a stable door with access straight back into the garden. On the other side of the hallway, the sole bathroom with shower over, WC, basin and traditional tiled flooring is based on the ground floor adjacent to the kitchen and sits at the bottom of the wooden staircase that leads up to the first floor landing.

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms both with standard sized double beds, plus two additional spacious single bedrooms which sit either side of the upstairs landing. To the front of the property there is a large stone driveway which can park up to three cars. The generous sized garden with garden furniture provides views across the valley.

The moorland village of St Breward is the highest and largest on Bodmin Moor. The village provides its own Post Office, village store and The Old Inn pub with restaurant (dating back to the 11th century). The Camel Trail is also very popular with cyclists and easily accessible from the property. A 10 mile drive will take you to the popular fishing villages on the north coast such as Trebarwith, Port Isaac and Polzeath and the larger towns of Bodmin, Wadebridge and Camelford are all within a 10 mile radius.

Blagdon Lower Barn, Martinstown, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £658

Self catering accommodation in Martinstown sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview:

Blagdon Lower Barn details

The barn is located two miles from the Dorset villages of Martinstown and Portesham, four miles from Abbotsbury and six miles from the expanse of Chesil Beach.

Blagdon Lower Barn is totally secluded and is accessed via a 400m long drive from the road. An ideal location for an outdoor break in the Dorset countryside with a network of footpaths and bridleways running from the farm leading to a multitude of walks and expansive views of the coast; from the Monument Weymouth, Portland and almost all of Chesil Beach can be seen, a view of some 25 miles.

Long Meadow Barn, Down St Mary, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £443

Self catering accommodation in Down St Mary sleeps 7.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview:

Long Meadow Barn details

Long Meadow Barn is a charming, spacious detached converted barn set in the rural village of Down St. Mary. It is the ideal safe rural retreat set within its own garden and yet within easy access of Crediton or Exeter. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking, cycling and golf with Waterbridge Golf Course less than a mile away. The Two Moors Way runs through Down St. Mary as do a variety of public footpaths. Fishing is also available locally.

There are numerous local country pubs in the surrounding villages, the nearest being The Devonshire Dumpling 1/2 mile away, a short stroll, which serves excellent food. Copplestone, a mile away, features a general store and post office where provisions can be bought. Crediton is seven miles away where there are Indian restaurants which provide home delivery, Chinese takeaways, a leisure centre with public swimming pool, a large Tesco and a smaller Morrisons.

The village of Zeal Monachorum, a couple of miles away, boasts a pub and a small leisure centre that offers an indoor swimming pool, as well as an extensive renowned indoor and outdoor children's play area suitable for all ages which is perfect for those rainy days, skittles, snooker, all of which will entertain the whole family, as well as good food.

Dartmoor National Park is approximately 10 miles away with breathtaking scenery where you can walk and explore the countryside and heritage sites. There are also National Trust properties to explore within easy driving distance such as Castle Drogo, Rosemoor and Knighthayes which offer beautiful gardens and an interesting house. From Morchard Road station,which is 1/2 mile away, the Tarka Line trains run offering lots of walks from a number of stations en route.

Within a short 40 minute drive, there are gorgeous sandy beaches on both the north and south coasts offering sailing, excellent surfing and other water sports. Alternatively, the historic cathedral city of Exeter, 5 miles away, boasts fantastic shopping and numerous excellent restaurants. Sightseeing tours are available or you can explore the Cathedral, underground passages or visit the Northcott Theatre or cinema.

14a Courtenay Street, Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £380 to £ 977

Self catering accommodation in Salcombe sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: A terraced 19th Century town cottage which has undergone renovation and refurbishment to a high standard. Superb views of the main anchorage towards Snapes Point and South Pool Creek in the distance.

The Moors House, South Zeal, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £795

Self catering accommodation in South Zeal sleeps 10.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview:

The Moors House details

The Moors House is a 18th century self catering holiday long house situated in the character village of South Zeal in the northern part of the Dartmoor National Park, Devon.

The holiday home is situated a little over four miles east of the Devon town of Okehampton. Just 15 miles west of Exeter, it is easily accessible from Exeter St Davids, Exeter Airport and the A30/M5.

This luxury holiday house is a short walk to the Devonshire village of South Zeal, which has two friendly public houses both serving food as well as a store and coffee shop. Ideally situated for an outdoor break as you can explore both the Dartmoor National Park and the Tarka Trail which passes through the next village. There are numerous local attractions and places to visit, including Roadford sailing and angling lake, just 20 minutes away.

The beaches are 30 minutes' drive and the Eden Project is just over an hour away. An ideal golfing break, there are numerous golf courses in the area, and for those who enjoy riding there are two riding stables within five miles.

Grove Cottage, Bantham, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £705 to £ 1371

Self catering accommodation in Bantham sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Grove Cottage is a very cosy and comfortable holiday home within quick and easy reach of Bantham village and its superb sandy beach and surfing waters. The property is, in fact, two adjoining country cottages and a barn (hence the house sign reading 'Grove Cottages'!) that were integrated and subsequently refurbished by the current owners. The accommodation is well presented over two floors and is equally suited to families or couples looking for a traditional cottage holiday in a delightful coastal location.