Holiday cottages

21 stunning self-catering stays in Bucks & Oxon

Who needs to go abroad with stays like this on our doorstep? If you're looking for a stylish cottage escape close to home for when lockdown lifts, read on.
Planning a Cornwall escape?

Then head for these five stunning parts of this corker of a county, all with gorgeous rental properties nearby.
Going anywhere nice on your holiday?

How about one of these gorgeous self-catering properties in the South West? Not only do they look pretty, they all come with the option for learning something new or getting a wellbeing fix. Bonus!
Thinking about your next holiday?

Well, if you go down to the woods, you'll be sure of a big surprise. In a good way, mind. Luxury log forest cabin with extra treats for Muddy readers? Let's go.
Holiday with Poldark!

The BBC bodice-ripper is back this Sunday night, yippee! Fancy hanging out in Poldark Land this summer? We've hunted down the best Cornish coastal cottages, villas and grand design rentals.
Cotswold luxury – hello Bruern Cottages!

Looking for a pretty-as-a-picture Cotswold cottage for a trip with the fam or friends? Here's one that the Astor family made earlier.
Romantic getaway

Looking to rekindle the fires? Stoke the iron of hot-rod passion? Er, get away from the kids and sleep for 14 hours solid? Then this is the feature for you. The most romantic stays across 16 counties, and all in the name of love.
Superluxe Stays

30 stunning holiday rentals - from castles to follies, estates to manor houses. Yes Jeeves, you may serve the tea.
NORTH DEVON WEEKENDER

Closer than Cornwall and as sunny as Salcombe, put North Devon on your getaway list with our insider guide to where, what and how
Big and Beautiful

Looking for a gorgeous holiday stop for families or larger groups? Hang on, I'll just get out my magician's hat and wand and, er... abracadabra! The best rental properties across 18 counties, conjured up by your in-the-know Muddy editors...