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 cottages with style on the Bolton Abbey Estate
Bolton Abbey Cottages, Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire
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A uniquely positioned island retreat near the Menai Bridge on Anglesey
Ynys Faelog, Near Menai Bridge, Anglesey
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A historic hideaway overlooking the sea in Anglesey
The Old Lifeboat House, Penmon, Anglesey, Wales
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An exceptional cliffside property overlooking the Menai Strait
Manadwyn, Menai Bridge, Anglesey
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A quirky pod nestled in the Flintshire countryside
Ewe Two, Oakenholt, Near Northrop
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Traditional holiday cottages and contemporary houses on the private estate of a popular south Cornwall resort hotel – and enjoying all the same facilities!
Budock Vean Cottages, Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5LG
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A striking 19-century boathouse in Golant, overlooking the scenic Cornish coast
Oakenhurst, Golant, Cornwall
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A beautifully situated, very well-equipped South Cornwall hotel, spa and resort
Budock Vean Hotel & Spa, Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5LG
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Your own country estate in the heart of the Shropshire Hills
Walcot Hall, Lydbury North Shropshire SY7 8AZ
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The Bell in Ticehurst, High Street Ticehurst East Sussex TN5 7AS
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Luxury family-friendly glamping in safari tents in mid-Cornwall
Glynn Barton, Glynn Barton Cottages, Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4AX
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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
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A beautiful dog friendly holiday property with hot tub on the edge of Dartmoor.
White Lady, Lydford, Devon EX20 4BL
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An impressive 14-bedroom house on the edge of Ilfracombe, a stone's throw from the North Devon Coast
Westwell Hall, Westwell Hall, Upper Torrs, Torrs Park, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8AZ
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A three-bedroom getaway with a duo of sea-facing balconies near Woolacombe Beach
Sunnycliffe House, Sunnycliffe House, 4 Sunnycliffe Court, Woolacombe, Devon EX34 7DP
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A very special North Devon holiday cottage with wonderful views over Woolacombe beach.
Coast View, Sunnyside Road, Woolacombe, Devon EX34 7DG
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Luxury family and friends' holiday home in the arty seaside town of St Ives
Azenor, 1 Street-An-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2DS
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Two beautifully furnished romantic cottages with hot tubs – in a glorious Peak District location
Dannah Cottages, 1 & 2 Townend, Main Street, Kirk Ireton, Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 3JP
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Bossington Hall, Porlock, Somerset TA24 8HJ
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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
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A beautifully converted historic bunker in the Dorset countryside
The Transmitter Bunker, Ringstead, Dorset
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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
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A converted chapel situated between the stunning coast and countryside of North Wales
Greystones Chapel, Llanrug, Gywnedd
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A luxurious and unique Gothic folly in the heart of Snowdonia
Brynkir Tower, Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd LL51 9AQ
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Nant yr Esgair, Ty Mawr, Mallwyd, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 9HS
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A truly special coastal escape in the Pembrokeshire seaside town of Newport.
The Willows, Newport, Pembrokeshire
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A uniquely peaceful self-catering cottage in a middle of a Kent nature reserve that's ideal for family gatherings or large groups of friends
Elmley Cottage, Kingshill Farm, Elmley National Nature Reserve, Kent ME12 3RW
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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
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A luxury barn conversion for six which makes the perfect place for a rural escape
The Old Dairy, Near Riseley, Bedfordshire
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Luxurious and very cosy shepherds huts on a glorious North Norfolk country estate
Godwick Hall Shepherds Huts, Godwick Hall, Godwick, Mill Lane, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE32 2RJ
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The ultimate luxury, contemporary country holiday property – deep in the heart of North Norfolk
The Old Stables at Godwick Hall, Mill Road, Godwick, Norfolk, PE32 2RJ
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A beautiful, contemporary 3-bedroom cottage situated on a gorgeous South Devon country estate.
Burrator Cottage, Cornworthy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7HH
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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
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A beautiful, contemporary holiday cottage on a sumptuous Devon country estate.
Haytor Cottage, Cornworthy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7HH
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Spacious and comfy house with a big garden and private hot tub in Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
Oakwoods House, Old Military Road, Near Drymen, Glasgow G63 0EX
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A beautiful Georgian house with pool, sauna and all modern amenities, it would be hard to think of a much better place for a South Devon family holiday.
Gitcombe House, Cornworthy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7HH
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A luxury boutique hotel that's a perfect place to relax, play golf or explore the glories of Perthshire
Murrayshall Country Estate, Scone, Perth, Perthshire PH2 7PH
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These luxury beachside self-catering apartments in Falmouth have all the benefits of a top-notch hotel on hand.
St Michaels Beach Residences, Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4NB
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A holiday cottage for two with a hot tub and views of Yorkshire countryside
Wayside Cottage, Hartforth Lane, Gilling West, Near Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 5JP
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A two-bedroom holiday cottage with a hot tub near Richmond on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales
Woodcroft Cottage, Hudswell Lane, Hudswell, Near Richmond, North Yorkshire DL11 6BW
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A contemporary six-person property in North Yorkshire with a large garden and countryside views
Ellesmere Barn, Kirkbridge, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1PN
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A large holiday home in Richmond with views of the Yorkshire Dales, a lovely garden and a hot tub!
30 Frenchgate, 30 Frenchgate, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 7AG
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A wonderful range of self catering accommodation across West Wales, suited to any holiday or occasion.
FBM Holidays, Slate House, St Julian's St, Tenby, SA70 7AS
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Local experts with over 200 holiday cottages in St Ives, Carbis Bay and around
St Ives Holidays, 9 High Street, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1RS
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Local cottage holiday experts with properties all over Cornwall.
Cornish Horizons, Cornwall PL28 8EA
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This 18th-century converted North Norfolk watermill is a tranquil haven, with contemporary rooms, a buzzy vibe and first-rate food
Sculthorpe Mill, Lynn Rd, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 9QG
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Off-grid shepherds hut's with spectacular views in the heart of Snowdonia
Barlwyd Shepherd's Huts, Llechwedd, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd LL41 3NB
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This Norfolk gem is a boutique inn and gastropub but most of all it's a proper village pub
The Loddon Swan, 23 Church Plain, Loddon, Norfolk NR14 6LX
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