Activities and Adventure
If you're the type of person that likes to do stuff and be busy on holiday, then we hear you! Luckily, there are dozens of ways to find your perfect activity-stuffed holiday. From hotels offering horse riding, clay-pigeon shooting and country sports, lakeside getaways offering water sports and high-adrenaline activities, or quaint pottery and yoga getaways for the more peaceful holidaymaker.
Often location is the key, with the Scottish Highlands, England's Lake District and Wales' Brecon Beacons figuring highly for aspirant adventurers, but wherever you stay, we know what you're after – a great hotel, B&B, youth hostel or lodge with some amazing activities right on the doorstep. From off-road cycling and mountain-biking to zip-wiring, surfing or coasteering, you are sure to be spoiled for choice in some of the most exciting parts of the UK. Browse our collection of activity and adventure accommodation for your perfect active weekend away.
Best Activities and Adventure Places to Stay
Self-catering stays with vintage charm at this Herefordshire heritage railway station
Rowden Mill Station, Bredenbury, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4TG
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Herefordshire
Holidays in Bromyard
The views are to die for at this large luxury holiday home with a hot tub in a spectacular Lake District setting
Lowfield House , Side Gates, Little Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9NY
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Ambleside
A rare chance to stay on a 60-foot luxury yacht – moored up in Poole Harbour, Dorset
Classic Yacht Nadine, Cobbs Quay Marina, Woodlands Avenue, Poole, Dorset BH15 4EL
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Holidays in Poole
A bijou little Lake District suite for a couple, in an atmospheric 300-year-old farmhouse
Townfoot Byre, Townfoot, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LB
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Luxury Lake District holiday homes which can also be hired together for larger groups
Cassius Living, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3AG
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Holidays in Bowness on Windermere
A modern barn conversion between the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay
Ysgubor Holiday Cottage, Nant yr Onnen, Tregaron, Ceredigion SY25 6NH
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Tregaron
Stylish self-catering for groups on a 17-acre West Sussex estate with a swimming pool, tennis courts and more
Honeybridge Estate, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex BN44 3AW
Holidays in South East England
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Holidays in Ashurst
Stylish, luxury holiday cottage overlooking the estuary in the glamorous North Cornwall village of Rock
17 Slipway, 17 Slipway Cottages, Rock, Cornwall PL27 6LD
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Holidays in Polzeath
A charming and remote off-grid cottage overlooking the sea in the rugged far west of Cornwall
Solomon's Island, Morvah, Pendeen, Cornwall TR19 7TT
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Holidays in Pendeen
A luxurious woodland lodge retreat for two with hot tub in the heart of Thetford Forest
Foxtail Lodge, Glebe Cottage, West Tofts Road, Mundford, Thetford, Norfolk IP26 5EJ
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Holidays in Thetford
High quality self-catering cottage complex with two pools
The Valley Cornwall, Bissoe Road, Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall TR3 6LQ
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Holidays in Truro
A unique and very comfortable West Sussex barn conversion that's perhaps the county's best eco-friendly – and car-free – rural retreat.
Upper Barn, High Titten, Amberley, West Sussex BN18 9LY
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Holidays in Amberley
Home comforts with super style – this is the perfect contemporary seaside B&B.
Manor Town House, 11 Main St, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire SA65 9HG
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Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Holidays in Fishguard
A holiday cottage in a fairytale location within the South Downs National Park
Badgers Cottage, Badgers, Fittleworth, West Sussex, RH20 1JF
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Holidays in West Sussex
Holidays in Petworth
A comfortable and very peaceful South Norfolk off-grid retreat for two
Albion Nights, Albion Barn, Norwich Road, Woodton, Near Bungay, Norfolk NR35 2LP
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Luxury self-contained cabins with hot tubs in Snowdonia National Park
Porth Eryri Glamping, Gwern Hywel Isaf, Pentrefoelas, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy LL24 0HS
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Holidays in Betws y Coed
Gorgeous, luxury farmhouse B&B with millpond, woods and walks, near the Pembrokeshire coast
Hen Ffermdy, Llangloffan, Castlemorris, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 5ET
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Holidays in Fishguard
Large self-catering properties in spectacular scenery near Glenshee in the Cairngorms National Park
Gulabin Lodge, Spittal Of Glenshee. Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 7QE
Holidays in Central Scotland
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Holidays in Blairgowrie
This group of cottages is perfectly placed for both the Brecon Beacons and the buzzy town of Crickhowell
The Neuadd Cottages, The Neuadd, Llangattock, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1LE
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Crickhowell
A pretty, dog-friendly thatched cottage for two in the Dorset village of Stourpaine
Tudor Rose Cottage, 1 Havelins, Stourpaine, Dorset DT11 8TH
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Holidays in Blandford Forum
A boutique B&B with luxury suites in the heart of the Brecon Beacons and close to the buzzy town of Crickhowell
The Neuadd B&B Suites, The Neuadd, Llangattock, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1LE
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Crickhowell
Homely, well-furnished, eco-friendly lodges deep in the woods of Aberdeenshire.
Cairngorm Lodges, Logie Coldstone Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5PQ
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Holidays in Aberdeenshire
Holidays in Nr Ballater
Luxurious log cabins in the Scottish Borders, for a romantic break in the heart of glorious countryside
LazyDay Cottages, West Fishwick, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1XQ
Holidays in South Scotland
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Holidays in Fishwick
Eco-friendly cabins with sea views on the edge of a forest in the Scottish Highlands
Ecotone Cabins, Leckmelm Wood, Ullapool, Ross & Cromarty IV23 2RH
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Holidays in Ullapool
Two large luxury self-catering cottages right on the beach.
Smugglers Cove Cottages, Portreath Cornwall TR16 4NS
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Holidays in Redruth
An eco-friendly Somerset watermill in an idyllic rural location.
Ashford Mills, Ashford Mill House, Ilton, Somerset TA19 9ED
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Holidays in Ilminster
Self-catering cottages with saunas, hot tubs and lots of style deep in the Perthshire Highlands
Tallavey Cottages, Tigh na Croft, Enochdhu, Perthshire PH10 7PW
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Pitlochry
Cosy cabins in a glorious off-grid Cairngorms location, deep in the heart of the forest.
Cairngorm Bothies, Cairngorm Bothies, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 5PZ
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Holidays in Nr Ballater
Beautiful contemporary holiday cottages in a glorious rural location close to Cardigan Bay
Crynga Mawr Cottages, Aberporth, Ceredigion SA43 2BQ
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Aberporth
Two beautiful eco- and family-friendly self-catering properties in a lovely rural location close to the Exmoor National Park.
Middle Stone Farm Cottage & Cabin, Middle Stone Farm, Brompton Ralph, Somerset TA4 2RT
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Holidays in Somerset
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Fabulously equipped relaxed-luxe self-catering property in a beautiful Cornwall location.
Tregulland Cottage & Barn, Tregulland Farm St Clether Launceston Cornwall PL15 8QW
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Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Launceston
The ultimate luxury Cornwall holiday home by the sea.
Barford Beach House, Wanson Mouth Poundstock Near Bude EX23 0DF
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Holidays in Bude
Designer luxury overlooking the sea at Fistral Beach – perfect for surfing families or groups of friends.
Pentire Penthouse, 27 Oceans Gate 1 Esplanade Road Pentire Newquay TR7 1PY
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Dog-friendly 17th-century farm cottages on the edge of the Peak District National Park
Peak Boutique Cottages, Laund Farm, Mellow Lane,Winkhill
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Holidays in Leek
A superb country cottage with pool, spa and tennis court that's perfectly placed for the Cotswolds, Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills
Well Furlong Cottage, Little Comberton, Worcestershire WR10 3EP
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Graig Wen Cottages, Arthog, Dolgellau LL39 1YP
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A popular Warwickshire glampsite for weddings, parties and exclusive hire, filled with secret gardens, babbling brooks and enchanting accommodation
Talton Lodge Glamping and Barn, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV37 8UB
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Holidays in Warwickshire
Holidays in Stratford upon Avon
A beautifully appointed and a very relaxed country house venue for a memorable Warwickshire gathering not far from Stratford-upon-Avon
Talton House, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV37 8UB
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Holidays in Warwickshire
Holidays in Shipston-on-Stour
Luxury eco-friendly accommodation in beautiful National Park countryside yet within easy reach of Glasgow.
East Cambusmoon, Gartocharn Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park G83 8RZ
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A lovingly converted eco-friendly haybarn, in a sublimely rural Carmarthenshire location.
Under Starry Skies Llwynbwch Barn, Llwynbwch, Llansadwrn SA198LP
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Holidays in Carmarthenshire
Holidays in Llandeilo
Jaded city dwellers will think they have died and gone to Country Heaven at this unique Suffolk hotel
Retreat East, Brick Kiln Farm, Sandy Lane, Hemingstone, Near Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 9QE
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Holidays in Suffolk
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A hideaway, riverside, boutique cabin retreat with private hot tubs, in the heart of rural Shropshire
Riverside Cabins, Stanwardine Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 1HY
Holidays in West Midlands
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Holidays in Shrewsbury
A stylish and characterful B&B in gorgeous Grasmere, one of the Lake District's most charming and historic villages
Victorian House, Victorian House, Broadgate, Grasmere, Cumbria LA22 9TA
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Grasmere
Log cabin holidays for families in the Forest of Dean.
Forest Holidays Forest of Dean, Forest of Dean Bracelands Drive Christchurch Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7NN
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Holidays in Gloucestershire
Holidays in Coleford
This charming self-catering cottage in Whitstable is Seaside Heaven
Fisherman's Cottage, 4 Sea Street, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AN
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Holidays in Whitstable
A quirky and very comfortable deconstructed hotel in a lush 70-acre Staffordshire estate
The Tawny, Consall Gardens Estate, Consall Lane, Consall, Staffordshire ST9 0AG
Holidays in West Midlands
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Holidays in Stoke on Trent
A range of beautiful luxury holiday cottages set within their own 70 acres of prime Cotswolds countryside.
Heath Farm Holiday Cottages, Swerford, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX74BN
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Oxfordshire
Holidays in Chipping Norton
Luxury glamping pods overlooking vineyards at a boutique Nottinghamshire Wolds winery
Wolds Wine Estate, Thurlby Lane, Stanton on the Wolds, Nottinghamshire NG12 5BS
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Holidays in Nottinghamshire
Holidays in Nottingham
