7 RENTALS TO CHECK INTO NOW
Whether you’re looking for a cosy Irish treehouse for two or a house to host a whole gang check out the newest rental additions to our books
NIPSTONE CABIN SHROPSHIRE
Best for: going off grid
Sleeps 2; from £170 a night
Surrounded by woodland and heather-clad hill, this thoughtfully designed cabin in the Stiperstones Nature Reserve has no WiFi. It’s just a short hike up to Devil’s Chair or Cranberry Rock, two craggy tors shrouded in mysticism. Thanks to the owners’ rewilding efforts, the surrounding woods are alive with wildlife; bring binoculars and listen for the tap-tapping of woodpeckers. As dusk calls, take a flask of tea up to Nipstone Rock to sit and watch the light fade from the sky. Then it’s back to the firepit, to listen to the crackling of flames and hooting of owls. The digital detox of dreams.
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THE TREEHOUSE, CONNEMARA, IRELAND
Best for: outdoor adventures
1 bedroom; Sleeps 2; from £140
The newest addition to this vast organic farm is an architectural treehouse on stilts with floor-to-ceiling views from the super-king size bed. There’s also a private deck and an outdoor Swedish bath to relax underneath the leafy canopy. Leisurely forest walks lead down to Salt Lake where guests can swim with the swans before a lakeside sauna or onto the lush Connemara Greenway trail – Ireland’s longest off-road route – which stretches all the way from Clifden to Galway. For supper head to Fado Pizza van which serves hot slices on site or stock up with produce from the farm and settle down by the log-burner.
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TODTHATCH, THE COTSWOLDS
Best for: interior lovers
3 bedrooms, sleeps 6; from £325 a night
This thatched cottage in the quiet Gloucestershire village of Todenham has a fantastic farm shop within walking distance as well as great walks from the doorstep. Inside the interiors are just as picturesque as the garden views – the farmhouse-style kitchen, complete with a glossy black Aga backed with Petra Palumbo-illustrated tiles, is a joy to cook in. And elsewhere there are wood-panelled walls painted in peppermint and William Morris wallpaper. Every room is a delight.
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PENZANCE LOFT, CORNWALL
Best for: an arty escape
1 bedroom, sleeps 2; from £175 a night
There’s a spiral staircase leading up to this Grade II-listed apartment in a beautiful bell tower on Chapel Street. There are beautiful views of the harbour from the sitting room’s window seats (stocked with binoculars and books). But a stay in Penzance is about getting outside to explore the coastal path and taking a dip in the Jubilee pool. The creative town – home to the Newlyn School of Artists through the 1900s – has been a champion of Cornish art ever since and now has a thriving gallery scene. Don’t skip Penlee House Gallery & Museum.
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KEEPERS COTTAGE, NORFOLK
Best for: hosting
Four bedrooms, sleeps 7; from £290 a night
Inside this rose-covered cottage are some surprisingly colourful interiors – with a striped dining room and a giant disco ball in the sitting room it's made for a party. Outside there’s two acres of woodland filled with wildflowers and cherry trees, overlooking a pond on the Wolterton Park estate. North Norfolk’s vast and unspoilt sandy beaches are nearby as is one of the country’s coolest pubs – The Gunton arms. Phone signal is scarce and a stay here is all the nicer for it.
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ROSE COTTAGE, THE COTSWOLDS
Best for: families
Four bedrooms, sleeps 9; from £510 a night
In the pretty village of Churchill this stone house with its egg-shell blue doors and window frames is a postcard-pretty Cotswolds cottage. Inside, there’s an open brick fireplace, original overhead beams and sheepskin throws dotted over sofas. Perfect for families travelling with kids in tow there’s an outdoor games room at the bottom of the garden with its own chill-out space and ping pong table.The Chequers pub is in walking distance and Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water are both nearby. Plus, a hamper containing fresh sourdough, butter, eggs and a chilled bottle of bubbles will be waiting for you on arrival.
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YORKSHIRE DALES COTTAGE, NORFOLK
Best for: Exploring the Yorkshire Dales
1 bedroom, sleeps 2; from £110 a night
This vibrant cottage on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales – just three-minutes walk from the market town of Richmond –is inspired by the owner’s time in Oaxaca. There’s a butter yellow kitchen kitted out with artisan homewares as well as pops of bold paintwork and shelves lined with art books and design tomes. Stroll into town for a sausage roll stuffed with caramelised onions from Wilfred’s Deli then get set to explore one of the country’s most beautiful National Parks.
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