Seven secluded UK holidays with availability for Easter
Stylish interiors, hot tubs and country walks: seven stunning holiday homes with April availability
Head Over Hills, West Sussex
This property might be hidden in the sleepy hills of the South Downs, but rest assured there's nothing demure about it. Playfully garish decorations blend seamlessly with minimalist corners and luxury is threaded through every room and open-plan space. A rustic terrace offers 360-degree views of the surrounding greenery, not to mention a wood-burning hot tub and meditation pod. Down below, the grounds boast private bluebell woods, ideal for spring strolls without the crowds. Head out on a bike and explore the landscape or book into a wellness class offered by host Jemma.
Stays from: £435 a night
Sleeps: 10 (five bedrooms, four bathrooms)
Read more ...Calathea, Kent
In up-and-coming Ramsgate, this Georgian townhouse is a balm for art and design lovers with its characterful paintings and attentively-curated shabby chic corners. Yet its wooden floors, ornate fireplace and flourishing houseplants make it inviting, too. Between its creature comforts (including a stylish roll top bath, a mini library and generous welcome hamper) and the beams of light pouring in through its elongated windows, it could be easy to forget the outside world entirely, but with Ramsgate's golden beach a stone's throw away, it would be criminal not to stretch your legs at least once.
Stays from: £601 a night
Sleeps: Seven (four bedrooms, two bathroom)
Read more ...Serving Up Style, Dorset
Escape to Dorset’s Jurassic coast and stay in a 19th-century groom’s cottage that once played home to servants, but now more closely resembles a boutique hotel. Here, vintage furniture is nestled inside a stylish shell of antique brickwork and wooden panelling. The 60s-style wallpaper in the bedroom adds a touch of quirkiness, while the Egyptian cotton bedding and plush dressing gowns provide comfort and luxury, but it’s the copper roll-top bath that steals the show. Spend the daytime soaking up the seaside charms, wandering through the woodland of the New Forest or touring the grounds of nearby National Trust property Kingston Lacy, before curling up with a book in front of the cottage’s wood-burning stove.
Stays from: £435 a night
Sleeps: Four (two bedrooms, two bathrooms)
Read more ...The Milk Room, Wales
A stay at this former milking parlour is all about slowing down, switching off and allowing yourself time to recharge. Nestled in the Anglesey countryside, the cottage is perched on the edge of a fishing lake and holidaymakers are invited to cast a line and attempt to catch their supper, or simply pull up a deckchair and watch the dragonflies dart across the water. Pretty pathways surrounding the cottage will bring you face-to-face with nature, while those craving a more active getaway can head to nearby blustery beaches for coastal walks. But there’s no shame in hunkering down in front of the wood burner and giving in to some down-time.
Stays from: £234 a night
Sleeps: Two (one bedroom, one bathroom)
Read more ...The Blue Beach Hut, East Sussex
The Blue Beach Hut in Camber is full of character and a great option for a seaside holiday with kids and four-legged friends in tow. Mirroring the waters beyond, the sky-blue cottage is kitted out with nautical touches and rustic seaside furnishings, plus all the amenities needed to enjoy a self-catered stay with maximum comfort. Wander along the golden sand dunes, take a dip in the sea or lounge in the hammock-strung courtyard soaking up some rays. If the weather isn’t on your side, take a wander through the cobbled streets of olde-worlde Rye instead, where you’ll be able to pick up everything you need for meals at home, plus proper pints from history-steeped pubs such as The Mermaid Inn.
Stays from: £248 a night
Sleeps: Five (three bedrooms, two bathrooms)
Read more ...Daisy Meadow, Oxfordshire
On the hunt for a romantic, rural getaway for two? Daisy Meadow is a shepherd’s hut with a difference. For starters, it’s more spacious than the more typical bed-wedged-between-two-walls affair. Sturdy wooden furnishings, pastel hues and quality kitchenware make a stay here practical, while fur throws and a wood-burning stove layer on the comfort. But it’s the heart-shaped bed nook that makes the hut so popular with couples. The hut is surrounded by acres of farmland, ideal for long, rambling walks. Days can also be spent moseying around the grounds of historic properties and tended gardens, including those of designer William Morris at Kelmscott Manor. Pop into quaint villages to stock up on supplies, then take your dinner plans outdoors, making use of the barbecue. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to watch the sun set over the rolling hills beyond.
Stays from: £221 per night
Sleeps: Two (one bedroom, one bathroom)
Read more ...Croeso Cynnes, Wales
A picturesque rural escape for adventure-hungry families, Croeso Cynnes will thrill adults and kids alike with its games room, garden playground, and all-important hot tub overlooking your very own fishing lake beyond. If you can peel yourselves away from the property for a few hours, head to Cardigan Bay, where white-sand beaches and bracing swims await. On clear days, those with fine eyesight (or a decent set of binoculars) might spot bottlenose dolphins playing further out. The area also boasts decent terrain for cycling, offering a mixture of country lanes and mountainous challenges. The short Poet and Potter stretch between New Quay to the harbour town of Aberaeron is a favourite among those with little ones.
Stays from: £231 a night
Sleeps: Four (two bedrooms, one bathroom)
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