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A living room with a sofa and coffee table at Beach House in Stranraer
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5
Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Beach House is a contemporary, open-plan abode situated along the coast in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, enjoying sea views and a woodburning stove. Portpatrick 6.6 miles; Newton Stewart 25.4 miles. (Ref. 1128161)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £496

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An outdoor patio with a dining table and chairs next to a house surrounded by trees and overlooking the sea at Aelfor in Harlech
1 of 45
5
Harlech, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, LL46
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Aelfor is a delightfully-spacious and contemporary cottage with a hot tub, exceptional countryside and far-reaching sea views, perched in Harlech, Gwynedd. Barmouth 10.2 miles; Porthmadog 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1113038)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £986

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A wooden cabin with a deck patio area featuring a hot tub a round table with chairs and a scenic view at Middle Longlands in Cartmel
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5
Cartmel, Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This stylish pod sits in Cartmel near Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria. Hot tub. Countryside views. Off-road parking. Windermere 13 miles; Kendal 14 miles. Grange-Over-Sands 3.3 miles. (Ref. 1107470)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub


for 7 nights From £747

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A grand brick and stone archway entrance with iron gates and trees surrounding at Lytham Hall Gate House in Lytham St Annes
1 of 19
5
Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Lytham Hall Gate House is a quirky property set at the entrance to Lytham Hall, Lancashire. Romantic base. Two separate buildings. Off-road parking. Blackpool 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1053154)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 7 nights From £362

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An outdoor view of a house with a lawn and lake at The Retreat at Glanrannell Park House Llansawel
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5
Llansawel, Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, SA19
  • Sleeps15
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Glanrannell Park House, a stunning period home between Cardigan Bay and the Brecon Beacons, in unspoilt northern Carmarthenshire. It offers secluded luxury at the end of a private driveway, with a hot tub, boating lake, six ensuite bedrooms and games room (Ref. 1172403)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights From £1852

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A stone house with windows on a grassy cliff overlooking the sea at Gulland in Port Isaac
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5
Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A fabulous, first-floor apartment perched on the coast in Port Isaac, Cornwall. Sea views. Near the beach. Garage parking. Polzeath 6.7 miles; Padstow 16.1 miles (Ref. 1080691)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

  • 10% off - Thu 9th Jul to 16th Jul 2026


for 7 nights From £597

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A coastal village with stone houses red roofs on a rocky shore near green hills at 49 Crovie Village Crovie near Gardenstown
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5
Crovie near Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, AB45
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wonderful coastal location, yards from the sea! Pretty and characterful fisherman's cottage. Fabulous views. Peace and tranquillity. Warm and welcoming with stove. Gardenstown 1.6 miles. (Ref. 932561)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £529

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An outdoor courtyard with a gravel surface wooden picnic table with umbrella and a stone building with windows and doors at Castle keep at Stanhope Castle in Stanhope
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5
Stanhope, County Durham, DL13
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A delightful castle apartment nestled in the market town of Stanhope, Durham. Sauna. En-suite. Spacious rooms. Durham 22 miles. (Ref. 1011973)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 7 nights From £869

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A row of brick houses with white doors and windows two wooden benches and three blue plant pots outside a house at 14 The Promenade Withernsea
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5
Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A wonderful three-bedroom house resting in Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire. Sea views. Private garden. Kingston upon Hull 17.9 miles; Market Weighton 34.5 miles. (Ref. 1101112)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £492

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A view of a brick house behind a stone wall and open gate with a driveway at Malthouse Farm in Heacham
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5
Heacham, Norfolk, PE31
  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Malthouse Farm is a stunning farmhouse located in the town of Heacham in Norfolk. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Close to local amenities. Near the coast. Hunstanton 3 miles; Fakenham 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1159605)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £1527

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An outdoor patio area with wooden table and chairs in front of a stone building with arched windows and blue doors at Granary Cottage in Bellingham
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5
Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This beautifully-presented cottage rests in Bellingham, Northumberland. En-suite bedrooms. Off-road parking. Romantic. Pet-free. Close to amenities. Kielder Water 14.7 miles; Hadrian's Wall 29.3 miles; Corbridge 17.6 miles; Hexham 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1056875)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £646

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A coastal view with two glasses of champagne and a bowl of chips on a table at Sandsifters II in Carbis Bay
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5
Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, reverse-level villa overlooking the Blue-Flag beach at Carbis Bay. Open-plan living. Contemporary finish. 4K Smart TV. St Ives 2.2 miles. (Ref. 1128026)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £1102

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A garden with a building and seating at Groves Hall Garden Apartment Whitby
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5
Whitby, North York Moors National Park, YO21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Groves Hall Garden Apartment Whitby in North Yorkshire is a delightful apartment for two with period interiors, free parking set in beautiful grounds. Robin Hood's Bay 8.3 miles, Scarborough 19.4 miles, York 43.3 miles. (Ref. 1199050)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking


for 7 nights From £703

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A wooden cabin with a deck patio and outdoor furniture in a fenced grassy yard at Rabbit Hole near Stamford
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5
near Stamford, Rutland, LE15
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Rabbit Hole, a beautiful lodge positioned in the rural outskirts of Edith Weston, Rutland with a toasty woodburning stove and a delightful hot tub. Oakham 8.3 miles; Uppingham 6 miles; Peterborough 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1162742)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £1009

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An outdoor area with a bench and flower pots at 87 Ballyveaghmore Road in Newry
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5
Newry, Northern Ireland, County Down, BT34
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

87 Ballyveaghmore Road is a charming single-storey cottage located near Newry in County Down and offers parking and lovely vistas of the mountains. Newcastle 21.1 miles; Belfast 38.5 miles (Ref. 1193697)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 7 nights From £405

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An outdoor view of a stone building with a patio at Orcaber Farm Retreat in Lancaster
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5
Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farm Retreat, a charming stone-built cottage on the outskirts of Austwick in North Yorkshire boasts a woodburning stove and nearby amenities. Settle 5.3 miles; Ingleton 6.4 miles; Skipton 20.3 miles. (Ref. 1199055)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 7 nights From £400

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An outdoor view of a stone cottage with a green door two windows a small grey fence a small table and two chairs with cushions hanging plants and satellite dishes at Cosy Cottage in Amble
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5
Amble, Northumberland, NE65
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming mid-terrace cottage resides in Amble, Northumberland. Near an AONB. Dog-friendly. Off-road parking. Warkworth 1.4 mile; Alnmouth 5.8 miles. (Ref. 1127331)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £416

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A front door with a fish-shaped decoration and a doormat at the entrance
1 of 30
5
Cellardyke, Fife, KY10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Jules By The Sea is a stylish first-floor apartment in Cellardyke, Fife, with sea views and off-road parking. Pittenweem 2.1 miles; St Andrews 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1190869)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 7 nights From £823

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An outdoor view of a stone building with a wooden door and window at The Rocks in Newry
1 of 30
5
Kilkeel, County Down, BT34
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

The Rocks, a lovely barn conversion located in Kilkeel, County Down in Northern Ireland, boasts a fantastic location and a toasty woodburning stove. Newcastle 13 miles; Newry 18 miles; Belfast 50 miles (Ref. 1193642)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £411

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A living room with a television and a coffee table at the property
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5
Rostrevor, County Down, BT34
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

2 Bed House – Sleeps 6 – Parking – Wifi is a well‑kept holiday home in Higham‑on‑the‑Hill, Leicestershire, featuring a private garden, off‑road parking, and easy access to local amenities. Newry 9.5 miles; Newcastle 17.6 miles; Dundalk 22.2 miles. (Ref. 1204720)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking


for 7 nights From £913

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Consider yourself a twitcher or all round birdwatching aficionado? Then take a look at our range of self-catering holiday lets for birdwatching. Each of these delightful holiday homes are in areas renowned for their birdwatching opportunities, giving you a great base from which to pull out the binoculars and glass the skies for signs of your favourite chirruper.

Book birdwatching accommodation today!

You'll find our birdwatching cottages near many of the country's best RSPB Bird Reserves including Bempton, Snettisham and Exmouth's Darts Farm, guaranteeing at least a couple of sightings of our feathered friends. What's more, our holiday rentals for birdwatching often feature private gardens, decked terraces and their very own pockets of woodland, so you won't have to travel far to enjoy a spot of birding.

For your chance to experience the joy of a birding holiday, rent one of our birdwatching cottages today.

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