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
A large holiday home in a spectacular location in the Perthshire Highlands
Lundin Farmhouse, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2ED
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Aberfeldy
Woodland cabins in the heart of Thetford Forest in Norfolk.
Forest Holidays Thorpe Forest, Shadwell Thetford Norfolk IP24 2RX
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Thetford
A range of luxe self-catering cottages in East Yorkshire, each converted from charming period farm buildings
Broadgate Farm Holiday Cottages, Broadgate Farm, Beverley Road, Walkington, East Yorkshire HU17 8RP
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in East Riding of Yorkshire
Holidays in Beverley
A cool and family-friendly North Cornwall apartment hotel with sea views and plenty of facilities
SeaSpace, Watergate Road, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 3LX
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Newquay
Beautiful self-catering cottages and luxurious roundhouses with hot tubs just a ten-minute drive from the stunning Cornwall coastline at Bude
East Thorne, Kilkhampton, Bude, Cornwall EX23 9RY
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Bude
Cabins in the heart of Sherwood Forest.
Forest Holidays Sherwood Forest, Sherwood Pines Forest Park Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire NG21 9JH
Holidays in East Midlands
Holidays in Nottinghamshire
Holidays in Mansfield
An opulent Durham guesthouse with luxury rooms and views of the cathedral
40 Winks Guesthouse Durham, 40 South Street, Durham DH1 4QP
Holidays in North East England
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The ultimate camping and glamping base for exploring Eryri (Snowdonia)
Graig Wen Glamping, Graig Wen, Arthog, Nr Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL39 1YP
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Dolgellau
Six gorgeous self-catering properties set in scenic Devon countryside near the River Dart
Fingals, Old Coombe Dittisham Dartmouth TQ6 0JA
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Devon
Holidays in Dartmouth
A fabulous off-grid cottage in one of Cornwall's most gloriously remote locations.
Leskernick Cottage, Bolventor Near Launceston Cornwall PL15 7TJ
Holidays in South West England
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Holidays in Launceston
Two large properties on a stunning Scottish country estate right by Loch Fyne and the Mull of Kintyre.
Crispie Estate, Crispie Estate, Kilfinan, Tighnabruaich, Argyll PA21 2ER
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Argyll & Bute
An elegant boutique country house hotel in Suffolk that is a bit staying in the home of your poshest friend
Rectory Manor Hotel, Great Waldingfield, Near Lavenham, Suffolk CO10 0TL.
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Suffolk
Holidays in Lavenham
A cosy country hotel in a glorious location, with history to spare
Lord Crewe Arms, The Square, Blanchland, County Durham DH8 9SP
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in County Durham
Holidays in Stanhope
Self-catering stays on a Worcestershire smallholding with a swimming pool
Hop Pickers Rural Retreat, Pigeon House Farm, Dingle Road, Leigh, Worcester, Worcestershire WR6 5JX
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Worcestershire
Holidays in Worcester
A collection of comfortable lodges in Highland Perthshire with far-reaching countryside and River Tay views
Strathtay Lodges, Strathtay Lodges PH15 2EZ
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Aberfeldy
A family-friendly country house B&B in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, with spectacular grounds, a tennis court, and a heated swimming pool
The Old Rectory Catfield, The Old Rectory, Catfield, Norfolk, NR29 5DA
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Horning
Adventurous family holidays in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park
Forest Holidays Beddgelert, Beddgelert, Gwynedd, Wales, LL55 4UU
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Beddgelert
A one-of-a-kind boutique bolt-hole featuring stunning suites with huge bathrooms.
Randy Pike, Low Wray, Cumbria LA22 0JP
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Ambleside
A very comfortable family-friendly hotel – with one of the best coastal views in the UK.
Saunton Sands Hotel, Saunton, Near Braunton, Devon EX33 1LQ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Devon
Holidays in Braunton
Boutique luxury combined with sublime landscapes and the best walking the Lake District has to offer.
Brimstone Hotel, Ambleside Cumbria England United Kingdom LA22 9JD
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Ambleside
Eco-responsible glamping away from the crowds, with sweeping views and immediate fell access
Once Upon a Fell, Whin Yeats Farm, Hutton Roof, South Lakes, Cumbria LA6 2PJ
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Kirkby Lonsdale
A beachside resort hotel with lots of facilities, including a spa, fitness centre, tennis and more – plus it's dog-friendly!
St Michaels Resort, Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4NB
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Falmouth
Lakeside cabins in a beautiful East Yorkshire location
Kingfisher Lakes, Hempholme Lane, Brandesburton, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 8LY
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Holidays in East Riding of Yorkshire
Holidays in Driffield
Glamp and Tipple, Rookery Farm, Watton Road, Great Ellingham, Norfolk NR17 1LB
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Attleborough
Throw away the car keys and forget the rest of the world for a few days at this stunning Broads location
Waveney River Centre, Staithe Rd, Burgh St Peter, Norfolk NR34 0DE
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Lowestoft
Woodland family cabins in deepest Cornwall.
Forest Holidays Deerpark, Liskeard Cornwall PL14 4QY
Holidays in South West England
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Holidays in Liskeard
A modern Isle of Islay hotel with breathtaking ocean views and a world-class links course
Another Place, The Machrie, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll PA42 7AN
Holidays in Scottish Isles
Holidays in Isle of Islay
Holidays in Port Ellen
A cool Cornish hideaway for couples that’s as romantic as they come
Fallen Angel, Fallen Angel, Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 6RL
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Penzance
Cabins in the North York Moors National Park.
Forest Holidays Keldy, Cropton Nr Pickering North Yorkshire YO18 8HW
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in North Yorkshire
Holidays in Pickering
Stylish self-catering farm cottages dedicated to family fun in the Great Outdoors.
Bosinver Farm Cottages, Trelowth St Austell Cornwall PL26 7DT
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in St. Austell
Luxury family-friendly glamping in safari tents in mid-Cornwall
Glynn Barton, Glynn Barton Cottages, Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4AX
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Bodmin
A dog-friendly Perthshire holiday property with hard-to-beat views of Loch Tay
Ben Lawers, 4 Shoreside, Fearnan, Loch Tay PH15 2FE
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Aberfeldy
Cornish coastal eco heaven with yurts, a shepherd’s hut and organic produce
Cotna Eco Retreat, Gorran Churchtown, Cornwall PL26 6LG
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Mevagissey
Hot tubs under the stars at this gloriously peaceful array of lakeside accommodation on the borders of Devon and Cornwall.
Clawford Lakes, Clawton, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6PN
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Devon
Holidays in Holsworthy
Off-grid shepherds hut's with spectacular views in the heart of Snowdonia
Barlwyd Shepherd's Huts, Llechwedd, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd LL41 3NB
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Blaenau Ffestiniog
A cool, creative apartment in seaside St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
The Church Retreat, The Church Retreat, Church Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 6EF
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in East Sussex
Holidays in Hastings
One of Kent's most luxurious boutique farmhouse B&Bs.
Alkham Court Farmhouse B&B, Meggett Lane, South Alkham, Nr Dover, Kent CT15 7DG, UK
Holidays in South East England
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Holidays in Dover
Luxury glamping in a glorious Essex seaside location
Lee Wick Farm Glamping, Lee Wick Farm, Lee Wick Lane, St Osyth, Essex CP16 8ES
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Essex
Holidays in Brightlingsea
A cosy eco-friendly cabin for two - on your very own Scottish estate near the sea!
Cabin by the Castle, Old Duffus Farm, Duffus, Elgin, Moray, IV30 5RH
Holidays in East Scotland
Holidays in Moray
Holidays in Elgin
This Shepherd's Shed with hot tub is about as desirable and romantic North Devon escape as you could imagine.
Accott Manor, Accott Manor, Near Gunn, Brayford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PJ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Devon
Holidays in Barnstaple
Local cottage holiday experts with properties all over Cornwall.
Cornish Horizons, Cornwall PL28 8EA
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Padstow
A beautiful natural site whose 43 timber cabins offer the perfect opportunity to connect with nature in the Brecon Beacons.
Forest Holidays Brecon Beacons, Garwnant, Cwmtaf, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan CF48 2HU
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Glamorgan
Holidays in Merthyr Tydfil
This quirky wooden property is a true Scottish gem, situated amidst the beauty of the Cairngorms National Park.
Signal Box, Newtonmore, Northern Highlands & Cairngorms National Park
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Inverness-shire
Holidays in Kingussie
You won't want to leave this stylish contemporary house on its own country estate in the heart of Devon's South Hams.
Gitcombe Retreat, Cornworthy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7HH
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Devon
Holidays in Totnes
A fabulous collection of self-catering holiday properties set within the charming grounds of a private, gated Cornish hamlet
Pelynt Looe, Pelynt, Looe, Cornwall PL13 2LT
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Looe
Luxury apartments and family lodges at an iconic and historic Scottish location
John O'Groats Luxury Lodges and Apartments, John O'Groats, Wick, Caithness KW1 4YR
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Caithness
Holidays in Wick
Log cabins, pods and gypsy caravan in a glorious Peak District location
Hoe Grange Holidays, Hoe Grange Farm, Ballidon Moor, Brassington, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 4HP
Holidays in East Midlands
Holidays in Derbyshire
Holidays in Matlock
Lakeside cabins in the woods deep in the Cambridgeshire countryside
Piggles Retreat, Brinkley Road, Wesley Waterless, Brinkley, Cambridgeshire CB8 0RD What 3 Words App = Treatable, Receiving,Creamed.
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Cambridgeshire
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