Holiday cottages and properties to rent in historical listed buildings sleeping 2 people - romantic cottages for two some with four poster beds

Whether it is for a memorable anniversary, Valentines Weekend, a special birthday or just to spend some extra special time together, choose a romantic, cosy country cottage for two.

Some of the cottages listed below offer four poster beds, swimming pools, log fires, hot tubs and spas, or are situated in romantic locations, for example by the sea, on an island, or deep in the countryside.

Please scroll down the page and browse the following cosy country cottages and romantic retreats: simply click on the name of the property for more details.

Many properties have virtual tours: all have on-line availability, rates and booking facilities. You can also book by phone on 0845 268 1307 - please quote the cottage property code (the phone-line is open Mon - Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-5pm).From outside the UK, please call 0044 1282 845 994.

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Cottages for two in:
North Yorkshire and Lake District ~ Bath and the Cotswolds ~ Hampshire and Dorset
Devon and Somerset ~ Cornwall ~ Norfolk, Sussex and Kent ~ Wales ~ Scotland


Sleeps 2 Sleeps 2	The Low Lodge NORTH YORKSHIRE Cottage code IJR The Old Folly Cottage code IJQ Originally built in 1825 as a ruin, this unique Grade II listed building has been sympathetically transformed into two lovely, detached gatehouses yet retaining all the visual appearances of a ruin. Both cottages with whirlpool bath more details / photos / book on-line - please click on the name of the cottage

Sleeps 2	Kirksty Brow ULLSWATER, LAKE DISTRICT Cottage code NP72 Set amongst the natural splendour of the North Lakeland National Park. Four poster bed. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Pump House CUMBRIA Cottage code LO4 Relax, unwind and indulge in this unique and very romantic converted detached pump house which stands in an idyllic position on the banks of the River Eden. Overlooks the cricket pitch, church and river. Shop 500 yards, pub 200 yards. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Cwm Lodge HEREFORDSHIRE Cottage code RGF The fine 18th-century converted farm properties are reached via a private lane and enjoy a peaceful secluded setting. Shared use of a six-seater hot tub. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2 Sleeps 2	Foxglove near BATH Cottage code EJX Bluebell Cottage code EJY Set within the attractive village of Monkton Combe just 2 miles south of Bath, these two delightful single-storey cottages have been sympathetically renovated. Shared use of the owners’ open air heated swimming pool from May to Sept inclusive more details / photos / book on-line - please click on the name of the cottage

Sleeps 2	The Cottage near BATH Cottage code PRJ Just 10 miles from Bath, this pretty, spacious holiday cottage is beautifully set in 2-acre gardens. Shared use of the grounds with a tennis and croquet lawn. Open fire. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Brewery Cottage near BATH Cottage code PWL Lying in the heart of a conservation village in an AONB, this cosy and romantic holiday cottage is just 6 miles from historic Bath. Open fire. Patio garden. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Granary KINETON, THE COTSWOLDS Cottage code NNB This delightful, well presented, Grade II listed, detached cottage lies in the quiet village of Kineton in the Cotswolds. Guests have use of an outdoor heated swimming pool. Kineton has an excellent village pub, 100 yards. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Cuckoo Corner CHELTENHAM Cottage code NYM Holiday cottages within a mile or so of Cheltenham’s elegant town centre. Four poster bed. *Shared facilities including a covered heated swimming pool, an all-weather tennis court* and a croquet lawn.** more details / photos/ book on-line


Sleeps 2	Riverside Lodge THE COTSWOLDS Cottage code NVG With its own little sunny terrace only a few steps from the river (fishing by arrangement), this charming and beautifully appointed property is only a mile from Bourton-on-the-Water. Shared use of a hard tennis court and outdoor swimming pool by arrangement. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Glebe Cottage THE COTSWOLDS Cottage code NN9 Glebe Cottage nestles close to the village church in the heart of Blockley, with two good pubs serving food, village store and post office, delicatessen. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Lodge THE COTSWOLDS Cottage code NG9 Comfortable coach house conversion set down a quiet country lane in the small hamlet of Farmington. Shops, pubs and restaurants 1½ miles. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Hayloft at Ford THE COTSWOLDS Cottage code NP5 This is a modern conversion of a 17th-century hayloft in a courtyard of honey-coloured Cotswold stone buildings. The living room opens onto a balcony with views of the Windrush Valley. Pretty self contained garden. The Plough Inn at Ford is a 2-min stroll away. more details / photos/ book on-line

You can also book by phone - call 0845 268 1307 quoting the cottage code
(phone-line is open Monday to Friday 9am - 7pm, Saturday 9am - 5.30pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm)

The Cart House, Hartland near Bideford, N. Devon, sleeps 2, cottage code HNNH

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Sleeps 2	Clinkers Barn HAMPSHIRE Cottage code PXR Nestling in the heart of a quiet and peaceful village, next door to Jane Austen’s 17th-century house, where she lived and wrote Mansfield Park, Emma and Persuasion. Village inn 40 yards. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	April Cottage HAMPSHIRE Cottage code PTK This lovely listed 17th-century thatched cottage has its own garden and is set at the end of the village green in friendly Old Alresford (with shops and pub/restaurant within walking distance). Four poster bed. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Folly HAMPSHIRE Cottage code PRA 19th-century listed folly with wonderful views over the pretty village of Hambledon (birthplace of cricket!) and shared use of a 30ft indoor heated swimming pool, open all year round. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Old Forge DORSET Cottage code DQX Formerly the village forge, this cosily renovated and well furnished holiday hideaway nestles in the sleepy village of Lower Wraxall. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2 Sleeps 2	Wellbridge DORSET Cottage code DHM Abbotsea Cottage code DHR Set at Higher Bockhampton (Hardy’s ‘Upper Mellstock’), Greenwood Grange cottages are set in 4 acres of peaceful grounds and landscaped gardens. Shared tennis courts, children’s play area. Roman-style indoor heated swimming pool, sauna. Purpose built leisure building. more details / photos / book on-line - please click on the name of the cottage

Sleeps 2	Cerne Abbey Cottage DORSET Cottage code DDX This unique and enchanting property is part of the historic buildings of Cerne Abbey, in the pretty village of Cerne Abbas, famed for its dominating chalk carving of the Cerne Giant. Shared use of owner’s covered heated outdoor swimming pool avail mornings (May–Sept) more details / photos/ book on-line

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April Cottage, Hampshire, (Cottage Code PTK) Sleeps 2

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Sleeps 2	The Honey Pot SOUTH DEVON Cottage code HKS This delightful and superbly furnished ground floor property is a romantic retreat. Four poster bed, private enclosed walled garden. Hotel, bar, restaurant, ¼ mile. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Baldash Lodge EAST DEVON Cottage code HRE Nestled in a beautiful wooded valley, this superb holiday property makes a delightful hideaway for couples, offering panoramic countryside views. Beamed first floor living room with wood-burning stove and French doors to a balcony. Four poster bed. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Cottage Pie EAST DEVON Cottage code HBY Only a mile from the sea and set with its own little garden in 15 acres of grounds, enjoying wonderful glimpses of the estuary, this former coach house is a self-contained wing of the owner’s Georgian home. Within easy walking distance of Axmouth. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Fisher NORTH DEVON Cottage code FDM Second floor apartment stunningly located on the edge of Ilfracombe’s Heritage harbour with great harbour and beach views. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Cart House NORTH DEVON Cottage code HNNH Glorious uninterrupted sea views can be enjoyed from this delightful romantic retreat on the edge of a small mixed livestock farm. Wood-burning stove. Double bedroom with 5ft wrought-iron four-poster bed more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Studio NORTH DEVON Cottage code HJS This attractive detached property is a haven for couples. French doors to secluded patio with own hot tub overlooking countryside. Shared indoor heated swimming pool and spa suite. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2 Sleeps 2	Wilfs Barn SOMERSET Cottage code EQJ Ians Cottage Cottage code ESA Superbly located in a peaceful location with lovely rural views, these detached barns have been sympathetically restored to provide comfortable and characterful accommodation, ideal retreats for couples. Shops and pub ½ mile. more details / photos / book on-line - please click on the name of the cottage

Sleeps 2	The Bakehouse SOMERSET Cottage code EMR At the foot of the Mendips, The Bakehouse stands as one of a cluster of Grade II listed cottages. A detached, romantic retreat for couples. Woodburning stove in inglenook. Outdoor hot tub/spa with decking, shared between five cottages (avail Easter to end Sept) more details / photos/ book on-line

You can also book by phone - call 0845 268 1307 quoting the cottage code
(phone-line is open Monday to Friday 9am - 7pm, Saturday 9am - 5.30pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm)

Ebbingford Manor, Cornwall, sleeps 2, cottage code 13681

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Sleeps 2	Ebbingford Manor CORNWALL Cottage code 13681 Dating back some 850 years and said to have the smallest chapel in England, Ebbingford Manor offers this most interesting ’Holiday suite.’ Oak panelled walls, old beams, and archways add to a wonderful ambience. Located in the centre of Bude in a secluded area. Four poster bed. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Cat's Cradle CORNWALL Cottage code GL6 Approached down steps to a small slate patio garden and just 300 yards from the beach, this cosy romantic cottage enjoys sea views. ‘Victorian’ wood-burning stove. Local inn and little fishing harbour of Sennen Cove, 10 minutes’ walk across the beach. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Castaways CORNWALL Cottage code GXJ South facing, this former net loft is snugly set in the dunes, only 300 yards from the beach and has its own sun-trap garden bordered by a stream. Local inn and little fishing harbour of Sennen Cove, 10 minutes’ walk across the beach. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Longships CORNWALL Cottage code GRM Only a 250-yard walk from the beautiful sandy beach of Whitesand Bay, this romantic cottage for two enjoys sea views. Broadband connection. Sennen Cove ½ mile. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Puffin Burrow CORNWALL Cottage code GWH Sheltered, south-facing and cosy 18th century cottage on the water's edge, just 50yards from a sandy beach and within walking distance of the delightful harbour, restaurants and pubs of Mevagissey. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Honey Cottage CORNWALL Cottage code GD9 Only 3 miles from the sandy surfing beach at Bude. Four poster bed. Welcome pack (bottle of wine, free range eggs, milk, tea, sugar). Shop 1 mile. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Ash Barn near PENZANCE, CORNWALL Cottage code TBA Pretty detached single-storey stone barn conversion. Wood-burning stove. more details / photos/ book on-line

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The Saddlery, Clywd, Wales (Cottage Code JUH ) Sleeps 2

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Sleeps 2	The Coach House, NORFOLK Tatterford Hall Cottage code CMW With its sunny balcony overlooking landscaped gardens, this spacious and comfortably furnished first floor apartment enjoys use of an indoor heated swimming pool and tennis court. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Mill Race Apartment, NORFOLK Cottage code CNE Elmham Mill stands in one of the loveliest locations to be found in this part of Norfolk. Straddling the River Wensum, the watermill is situated on an island. Tastefully refurbished, Mill Race Apartment lies on the second floor of the mill. Shop 1 mile, pub ½ mile. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Martin's Cottage WEST SUSSEX Cottage code PNT An enchanting little 17th-century, thatched holiday cottage for two, set in the garden of the owner’s country house in the Downland village of Bury. Village ‘local’ serving food 1/3 mile. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Water Tower WEST SUSSEX Cottage code PFFR For couples wanting a holiday out of the ordinary, this wonderful, fully refurbished, detached water tower stands elegantly in a rural location within an AONB. Four poster bed. Stunning countryside views. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Lilywhites Cottage WEST SUSSEX Cottage code PWZ Boasting wonderful views of the South Downs, this charming thatched holiday cottage, the main part of which is over 500 years old, enjoys shared use of an outdoor unheated swimming pool. Pub/restaurant serving food 1 mile. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Old Stable EAST SUSSEX Cottage code PG7 Heavily beamed cottage dating back to the 16th century. Wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace. Village inns serving food within 1.5 miles. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Boat House EAST SUSSEX Cottage code PKKZ This detached holiday cottage is nestled by a lake in the owner’s 15 acres of grounds, with its own decked verandah and adjoining paddocks. Wood-burning stove, 5' sleigh bed. Shop ¼ mile. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Hayloft KENT Cottage code PH8 This attractive cottage nestles quietly on the lower slopes of the North Downs with access to its small garden a few steps across a courtyard. Pub ½ mile. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Sutton Cottage KENT Cottage code PLLZ This holiday cottage, adjacent to the owners home, provides compact accommodation. Shared use of the owner’s heated outdoor swimming pool and sauna by arrangement. Shop and pub 1/4 mile. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Forge KENT Cottage code PLLA This detached holiday cottage is situated in the owners’ grounds on the edge of the historic Cinque Port of Sandwich. A short stroll leads to the heart of this unique medieval town. more details / photos/ book on-line

You can also book by phone - call 0845 268 1307 unless stated otherwise
(0044 1282 845 994 from outside the UK) quoting the cottage code

Martin's Cottage, Bury, West Sussex- Cottage Code PNT. Sleeps 2

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Sleeps 2	Hen Wrych Hall Tower CONWY, WALES Cottage code OPW The romantic retreat of Hen Wrych Tower features a heavily carved four-poster bed, Victorian-style bathroom and an open working fireplace. Four minutes from the beach and a mile from local pubs, restaurants and shops. The Tower is Grade II* listed and set into the boundary wall of Gwrych Castle. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Harvest Cottage CLWYD, WALES Cottage code JVU This carefully renovated 18th-century cottage has its own walled terrace and small herb garden. Wood-burning stove. Double bedroom with rustic four-poster bed. Tandem/bicycle hire by arrangement. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Saddlery CLWYD, WALES Cottage code JUH This cosy conversion of an 18th-century coach house retains many attractive stone and timber features. Visitors enjoy use of their own secluded garden. Bathroom with sunken bath and double shower cubicle complete with seats. Internet access. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2 Sleeps 2	The Stables GWYNEDD, WALES Cottage code OHN The Granary Cottage code OFG Overlooking the shared courtyard garden and Moelwyn Mountains beyond, just six miles from a sandy beach. River with dramatic waterfalls and natural pool ( for swimming) on the estate a quarter of a mile away. more details / photos / book on-line - please click on the name of the cottage

Sleeps 2	Shamrock Cottage DYFEDD, WALES Cottage code OGA Within easy driving distance of the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast and coastal paths, this detached Grade ll listed barn dating from about 1750, offers beautifully converted ‘upside down’ holiday accommodation. Set within a conservation village, it is within easy walking distance of the two village pubs, both serving food. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Bluebell Cottage GOWER, WALES Cottage code JYW Only 2 miles from the nearest of many sandy beaches. Shared use of a garden with stream and duck pond (children will need supervision) more details / photos/ book on-line

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Clover Cottage, Glenisla, Blairgowrie, Scottish Highlands, sleeps 2, cottage code UNH

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Sleeps 2	Tay View ST MADOES, PERTH, SCOTLAND Cottage code S49 First floor holiday apartment set within a magnificent Grade A listed baronial castle, designed by Robert Adam and built in 1784. Unique tower bathroom with free-standing, roll-top bath. 6' four poster bed. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 3	The Garden Apartment FIFE, SCOTLAND Cottage code UEE Situated to the side of Pitcairlie House with a private entrance directly from the garden, this very roomy apartment is attractively furnished to the Visit Scotland ‘4 Star’ standard. It has internal access to the shared indoor heated swimming pool, available all year round more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Clover Cottage PERTHSHIRE, SCOTLAND Cottage code UNH 18th century cottage set on a magnificent Highland estate in the Cairngorm National Park. Cast-iron multi-fuel stove. Spiral stairs to bedroom on first floor. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Tinkerbell ANGUS, SCOTLAND Cottage code SAL Set on the Balnaboth Estate on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park, this unique, half-round cottage has been converted from the original dairy. Open-plan sitting/dining room with multi-fuel stove. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Pavilion Lodge DUNS, SCOTTISH BORDERS Cottage code SDC This unique stone-built, two-storey lodge cottage, at the base of a high stone arch, has a cosy interior of great character with semi-circular rooms. Set within the privacy of the Estate surrounding magnificent Duns Castle, it is only half a mile from the town. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Lookout ARGYLL Cottage code UMG In a superb, secluded location by the sea on a 160-acre private island. The Lookout is a former wartime lookout post. Set at the northern tip of Davaar Island, the cottages are connected to the mainland by a causeway more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Snuggle Bug FORT WILLIAM, HIGHLANDS, SCOTLAND Cottage code 17489 This attractive little holiday property is stylishly presented with a spiral staircase and Jacuzzi bath. It is ideally placed as a honeymoon retreat, yet centrally situated in town. Shops and pubs 200 yards. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	The Old Church ISLE OF SKYE, SCOTLAND Cottage code 17488 Built in the mid 1800s this splendid little church has been restored and furnished. It has spiral stairs leading to a galleried area which overlooks the living room more details / photos/ book on-line

You can also book by phone - call 0845 268 1307 unless stated otherwise
(0044 1282 845 994 from outside the UK) quoting the cottage code

Tay View, St Madoes, Perth, Scotland, sleeps 2, cottage code S49

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Sleeps 2	Laggan ISLE OF SKYE, SCOTLAND Cottage code ULF From its superb cliff-side setting, with breathtaking sea views across to Dunvegan Head and out to the Hebrides, this secluded cottage with sun-deck offers extremely comfortable accommodation. Wood-burning stove. Shop 1½ miles. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2 - 3	Waterside near KYLE, ROSS-SHIRE, SCOTLAND Cottage code URD This part stone-built detached cottage, with unusual turf roof, stands in a wonderful shoreside location. Guests can enjoy a free 1-hour cruise on the owners’ private cruiser (Apr-Sep, weather permitting). Sea fishing foc. Shop 200 to 300 yards, pub nearby. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2 - 4	Gardener's Cottage INVERNESS-SHIRE, SCOTLAND Cottage code SXM A delightful, spacious single-storey cottage with its own garden. Gardener’s Cottage has been beautifully redecorated and refurbished in a contemporary style. Conservatory. Open fire. Double bedroom with iron four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom with double-ended Whirlpool tub and toilet. Steam/shower room. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Burns Cottage BY INVERNESS Cottage code UZM Tastefully renovated, this 200-year-old single-storey, former steading stands wonderfully positioned on the edge of the Highland village of Drumnadrochit, a short walk through an ancient forest to Loch Ness. Four poster bed. Shower over large whirlpool bath. Pub 220 yards more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	McKerron Cottage MORAY, SCOTLAND Cottage code UVQ One mile from the village of Aberlour, this delightful, 17th-century, stone holiday cottage offers a double bedroom with four-poster bed and Victorian fireplace. Wood-burning stove. more details / photos/ book on-line

Sleeps 2	Lawries Cottage ISLE OF UIG, SCOTLAND Cottage code W8522 This romantic, detached, thatched hideaway situated on the northern coast of the island is a modernised "Old Black House". Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles. more details / photos/ book on-line

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