Vacation rentals with a kayak in River Thames

In a woodland glade: Romantic shepherd's hut

Bluebell is a gorgeous hand-built shepherd's hut offering the ultimate escape in the South Downs National Park. Tucked away in your private acre of woodland - next to a 500-acre ancient forest riven with footpaths - you'll awake to birdsong and dappled sunlight, and overlooking a wildflower meadow where buzzards soar. Bluebell has a cute kitchen with hob & wood-burner, table & 4ft-wide memory mattress. HOT OUTDOOR SHOWER, fire pit, BBQ, compost loo. Robes & towels provided. Blissfully WIFI-free

Farm stay with hot tub/ sauna and wild swimming

Tolley Lodge, an idyllic place to stay, located on 180 acres of farmland, woodland and 400m from our spring fed lake. Own private garden, wood-fired hot tub and uninterrupted views of open pasture and the South Downs. There's plenty of logs for your own private hot tub and firepit (gas bbq supplied as well). You can also hire our WOOD-FIRED SAUNA; a perfect addition with a wild swim in our spring fed lake. Private sessions starting at £30 can be booked during your stay. Dogs are welcome.

Brays Cottage, Inkpen - Perfect Country Time...

Inkpen Cottage, just like "the holiday" film, with annexe and extension making it very stylish and quirky. Located at the highest point of the beautiful village of Inkpen just below Combe Gibbett and the Berkshire Downlands. The Cottage is a new house in a seventeenth century beamed one with incredible views from the garden. The countryside is spectacular with more horse, bikes and paragliders passing by than cars...Dog safe Garden! The annexe is ideal for kids / grandparents

Lovely Lakeside Home private jetty, kayak and BBQ

Tucked in a gated community in the heart of the Cotswolds, our spacious New England home opens directly onto the exclusive Landings lake, with its own pontoon and 3 kayaks giving access to its calm waters. Imagine waking to your own stunning lakefront and wildfowl views, relishing BBQs on the patio, then watching the sunset on your own private deck. Our two story house sleeps 10, complete with plush furnishings, a smart HDTV, superfast broadband and board games for all around family fun!

The Lake House on Windrush, Cotswolds Waterpark

Tucked away in an area of outstanding beauty, this New-England style lake house is situated on the beautiful Windrush Lake. This spacious turret style holiday lodge with a large decking area is fully equipped for self catering & sleeps up to 6 in three good sized bedrooms. Great for a family holiday, fishing trip or a romantic escape. Brand new rental recently refurbished. Situated on 2 fishing lakes with on-site sports and plenty of activities and eateries in the surrounding areas.

Lake view lodges Long Melford (Melford)

Our lodges are fully insulated. Have double glazing. Central heating. Perfect for all year round. Both lodges sleep upto 6 guests. They are well equipped with en-suite. television. Sofa and full kitchen inside. We are surrounded by lovely countryside. But also only a 10 minute walk into Long Melford. Which has lots of pubs and restaurants. The lodges are our own design. You will not find anything like them in the country. Totally unique. You can fish the lake. Or swim in it.

Island | Private Lake Retreat + Hot Tub Escape

Tucked away on a quiet stretch of Little Horseshoe Lake, Island is a sleek, glass-fronted stay with its own hot tub, kayaks and multiple sun-drenched decks. Perfect for couples or solo escapes, this lodge gives you space to fully switch off - with trails to wander, wild water to swim in, and not a neighbour in sight. Just you, the water, and that exhale you didn’t know you needed. Dates gone? Check The Boathouse, Willow or Waterlily - same design, same lake, same magic.

Oak Framed Mini Barn

Beautiful self contained detached let. The entrance is very private from the main house. Access to our private 3 acre field. Views are spectacular to say the least and the sunset never fails to deliver. Dallington Forest on our doorstep. We are close to many great country pubs and walks. Nearby woods and remote country walks accessible direct from the property. Beaches of Bexhill and Hastings/St Leonard’s less than 30 minute drive. Host local guidebooks available

Mayflower Lodge | Lakeside | Hot Tub | Kayak

Welcome to Mayflower - a spacious, open-plan retreat with lake views, a hot tub, a kayak, and a side of friendly competition courtesy of the games table (pool, ping pong or air hockey, you choose). With flexible sleeping arrangements and calm, sociable interiors, it’s an easy pick for families, couples or a laid-back group of friends. Mayflower offers stillness without isolation - just minutes from local pubs, walking trails, and Cotswold adventures.