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Summer Starts Here: Perfect Places for Summer Escapes

16th June 2025

Ferryman's Rest, near St Ives

We’ve got beach houses with breathtaking sea views, cool cave houses, treehouses in woodland canopies, and boathouses beside tranquil riverfronts - all perfect for a one-of-a-kind summer escape.

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Summer Starts Here: Perfect Places for Summer Escapes

Two Bed Beach Shacks at Three Mile Beach

Gwithian Towans - Cornwall

Sleeps 4

Enjoy a Cornish stay by the sea in one of these marvellous beach shacks with sunken hot tubs, barrel saunas and fabulous open plan interiors.

Le Palare

Montone - Perugia

2-4 per tent

Peaceful and playful glamping retreat in Umbria, Italy, offering exquisite tents, natural biopool, wood-fired sauna and plentiful yoga opportunities.

The Artist's House

Chichester - West Sussex

Sleeps 8

Remarkable and stylish beachfront home with opulent, modern interiors and direct access to Selsey Beach in West Sussex.

Big Blue

Bodmin - Cornwall

Sleeps 2

Escape to the Cornish countryside and sink into a wood-fired hot tub in a quirky converted horsebox for couples.

Zennor

St Ives - Cornwall

4 +1 infant

Beautiful apartment in St Ives with a grand open-plan living space that's just a short walk from a Blue Flag, dog-friendly beach.

Stargazers

St Mawes - Cornwall

Sleeps 14

Enjoy stunning sea views from this five-bedroom holiday home on the Cornish coast, perfect for get-togethers with friends and family.

Villa Capanne

San Giovanni del Pantano - Umbria

Sleeps 12

A secluded 600 year old farmhouse that has been beautifully restored in the heart of the Umbrian countryside.

Sound of Harris - Leverburgh Loft

Isle of Harris - Eilean Siar

Sleeps 2

Unique and distinctive accommodation for two people, combining sustainable architecture with classic mid-century interior design in the Isle of Harris.

La Possessió de S'Horta

Shorta - Mallorca

Sleeps 40

Magnificent 14th century estate sleeping 40, with beautiful grounds, swimming pool and sociable communal spaces in Mallorca, perfect for large group occasions.

South View House

Alnmouth - Northumberland

6 per apartment

Three delightful apartments in Alnmouth offering beach views, deluxe spa baths, social living spaces and access to Northumberland's beautiful scenery.

Villa Papyrus

Comporta - Portugal

Sleeps 6

This stylish villa with its own pool in Comporta, on the west coast of Portugal, is a design lover’s dream and the perfect holiday destination.

Parker's Place

Polzeath - Cornwall

Sleeps 14

Supremely stylish home in Cornwall sleeping up to 14 guests, offering incredible social spaces, a grand outdoor deck and amazing sea views.

Ferrymans Rest

St Ives - Cornwall

Sleeps 10

Spacious and sunny beachfront house near St Ives offering stunning views, lovely interior with wood burner and terrace with hot tub.

Y Caban

Isle of Anglesey - Amlwch

Sleeps 2

Enjoy a romantic getaway in this Scandinavian-inspired holiday cabin near the coast of Anglesey with an outdoor bath and beautiful views.

Demeter Cave House

Pyrgos - Santorini

Sleeps 2

Indulge in the ultimate romantic getaway at the white-walled Demeter Cave House, a beautiful property with a heated jacuzzi on the Greek island of Santorini

The Boathouse

Totnes - Devon

Sleeps 4

Incredible stay perched on the scenic banks of the River Dart in Devon offering cosy comfort and incredible views across the water.

The Lighthouse - Gairloch

Gairloch - Wester Ross

Sleeps 7

Enjoy having your own private haven in the spectacular Scottish Highlands at The Lighthouse in Gairloch.

Rhuroin

Shieldaig - Ross-shire

2+1 kid

This marvellous home in the Highlands overlooks the sea and offers warm, calming interiors in a wonderfully peaceful setting.

Oystercatcher

Mevagissey - Cornwall

Sleeps 8

Contemporary, light-filled holiday home with stunning sea views over St Austell Bay on the south coast of Cornwall.

Pasture House

Ripon - North Yorkshire

Sleeps 8

Charming holiday home with stunning views on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, perfect for a peaceful countryside escape with friends or family.

Netherby Treehouse

Longtown - Cumbria

Sleeps 4

Delightful treehouse amidst the verdant Netherby Estate in Northern Cumbria - ideal for couples or a small family with kids 7+.

Glenshee Treehouses

Blairgowrie - Perth and Kinross

2 per treehouse

Romantic Scottish treehouses with private hot tubs and gorgeous views of the Perthshire countryside

Monnington House and Garden Cottage

Monnington on Wye - Herefordshire

Sleeps 18

Luxury living for large get-togethers in these magnificent Georgian properties in the heart of the lovely Wye Valley.

Trevigue Cottage

Bude - Cornwall

Sleeps 6

Idyllic cottage set in a tranquil location with amazing access to some of Cornwall's best beaches and most scenic walks.

The Yumi House

Benissa - Alicante

Sleeps 8

This stunning, architect-designed villa in Alicante offers luxurious interiors, incredible views, a beautiful pool and superb outdoor areas.

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