Cool holiday cottages in the UK
We trawl dozens of self-catering websites to bring you the most stylish and characterful hideaways around the United Kingdom
Cool holiday cottages in the Scottish Borders
Make the most of the valleys and hills of south-east Scotland in one of these characterful cottages, from a ‘Tardis’ for two to a luxury converted watermill
Cool holiday cottages in the New Forest
From a cute blue and white hut to a thatched cottage, Rhiannon Batten selects five suitably charming properties to hide away in this idyllic corner of the country
Cool holiday cottages in Donegal, Ireland
Find a cosy hideaway amid the rolling hills and majestic coastline of Ireland’s north-westernmost county
Cool holiday cottages in Snowdonia, north Wales
There are so many lovely self-catering properties in Snowdonia – from a renovated 12th-century mill to a luxury farmhouse – we’ve gone back for a second look
Cool holiday cottages on the Norfolk coast
Pick a cottage on the Norfolk coast for a holiday and you could be staying in something traditional, an architect-designed surf-style pad or even a Georgian building with its own leisure lounge
Cool holiday cottages on England’s Jurassic coast
Enjoy the fantastic Jurassic coast in Dorset and east Devon, via Lulworth Cove, Chesil Beach and the Durdle Door, from these brilliant boltholes both large and small
Cool holiday cottages in Perthshire, Scotland
If the Commonwealth Games have given you a taste for all things Scottish, check out our selection of stylish places to stay in beautiful Perthshire
Cool holiday cottages in the Brecon Beacons - in pictures
If you're looking for somewhere special to stay in this beautiful part of the world, how about an Elizabethan hall, a rustic wooden cabin near Hay or a barn conversion with fab views of the Brecon Beacons
Cool holiday cottages on the Yorkshire coast – in pictures
From a converted lighthouse to a cosy farm cottage, make the most of North Yorkshire's glorious seaside by staying at one of these stylish boltholes
Cool holiday cottages in West Sussex - in pictures
West Sussex's cottages and self-catering properties are a diverse bunch: try a stay in a Grade II-listed petrol station, a timber bolthole with a roof terrace or a renovated 1950s beach house
Cool Cottages in Essex - in pictures
From an sleek minimalist barn conversion to a Victorian gatehouse with after-hours access to the grounds, these tasteful cottages make excellent bases to explore the county
Cool holiday cottages in hotel grounds – in pictures
A self-catering cottage in the grounds of a hotel offers the best of both worlds: independence and access to food, drinks and facilities. We pick five of the best
Cool holiday cottages along the Pennine Way – in pictures
If you're walking a stretch of the Pennine Way – or just taking in the area's natural beauty – these self-catering boltholes, from a converted byre to a party pad, offer easy access to the backbone of England
Cool holiday cottages in Herefordshire – in pictures
From a grand stay on an estate to a converted bus and cosy country hideaway, there are great places to stay in Herefordshire for all tastes and party sizes
Cool holiday cottages in … Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
From a modern timber and glass bothy to a dramatic 16th-century towerhouse, these five stylish boltholes make great bases to explore this beautiful corner of western Scotland
Cool holiday cottages on the Llŷn peninsula, Wales – in pictures
Jutting out into the Irish Sea from Snowdonia, you can't miss the Llŷn peninsula on the map. These places to stay are all pretty distinctive, too, from a listed former a boathouse to a stylish, modern log cabin
Cool holiday cottages on the south-west coast – in pictures
These boltholes in Devon, Dorset and Cornwall make the most of the region's spectacular coastline, from a tiny hut on a cliffside in a private cove to a chic beach hut overlooking the sea
Cool holiday cottages on the Isle of Skye, Scotland - in pictures
As well as the traditional cosy cottages you'd expect to find on the beautiful island of Skye, there are also a surprising number of cool contemporary properties with impressive eco credentials
Cool holiday cottages in and around the Lake District - in pictures
The only downside to exploring this beautiful part of the world is the unpredictable weather – so why not hole up in a fabulous place to stay just in case? Here are five gorgeous self-catering properties in and around the Lake District
Cool holiday cottages near the Norfolk Broads – in pictures
From a contemporary conversion of a former millkeeper's cottage to two simple cabins right on the water, here's our pick of self-catering accommodation for taking in the Norfolk Broads
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