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
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 luxury barn conversion for six which makes the perfect place for a rural escape
The Old Dairy, Near Riseley, Bedfordshire
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The Little Retreat, Lawrenny, Pembrokeshire SA68 0PW
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The ultimate Dartmoor escape for jaded big city types.
Weeke Barton, Dunsford, Dartmoor, Devon EX6 7HH
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A large Somerset stone cottage that's ideal for family get-togethers and friends' reunions
The Dairy House, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9EG
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Luxury family-friendly farm cottages near Polzeath and the rugged North Cornwall coast
Rooke Cottages, Rooke Cottages, Chapel Amble, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 6ES
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Beautiful B&B close to the heart of Aviemore, with mega breakfasts and great hosts.
Ravenscraig Guesthouse, 141 Grampian Road, Aviemore PH22 1RP
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Your own personal castle for the weekend – on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park
Plas Mynach, Llanaber Rd, Barmouth, Gwynedd LL42 1YG
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Lakeside lodges in the glorious Devon countryside, just 10 miles from the coast
Mill Farm Devon Holidays, Four Seasons, Mill Farm, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 7RX
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An elegant Lake District country house B&B which is also available for exclusive hire
Lindeth Fell, Lyth Valley Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JP
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A beautiful Grade II-listed country house hotel right on the shores of Lake Windermere
Storrs Hall Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3LG
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A lavish yet homely country residence, courtesy of hotelier Olga Polizzi.
Hotel Endsleigh, Milton Abbot Devon PL19 0PQ
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A luxurious dog-friendly holiday cottage on a Ceredigion country estate
The Gardener's Cottage, Plas Llangoedmor, Llangoedmor, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2LB
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A cool Cornish hideaway for couples that’s as romantic as they come
Fallen Angel, Fallen Angel, Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 6RL
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A five-bedroom Lake District holiday home on the north-eastern shore of Ullswater
Eusemere Lodge, Eusemere Lodge, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2NR
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A truly idyllic seaside place to stay on the west coast of Anglesey
Driftwood Boutique Guest House, Station Road, Rhosneigr, Anglesey LL64 5QP
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A fabulous trio of eco cottages on a farm in the heart of the Peak District
Beechenhill Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2BD
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A superb property set amid glorious Somerset countryside that's great for family reunions or gatherings of friends
Apple Loft, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9EG
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Amazing facilities and high-class self-catering cottages in the heart of stunning Shropshire countryside
Alkington Grange Barns, Alkington, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 3NH
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A large holiday home with its own spa house in glorious Somerset countryside
Croftview, Hinton Park Estate, Hinton St George, Somerset TA17 8TL
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A glorious luxury retreat on the edge of the Howgill Fells.
Goodies Farmhouse, Firbank, Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5EF
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Classic, vintage Airstream trailers offering cool, retro caravanning holidays on a charming farm site on the Isle of Wight
Retro Staycations, Hazelgrove Farm, Ashey Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 4BD
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A rural idyll on the edge of the Cotswolds for couples or families, with lovely accommodation, wild swimming, tennis and more.
Brandiers Farm, Crossing Ln, Brandier, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9PZ
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A tranquil Cornwall holiday cottage in a beautiful garden setting with an infinity pool
Treverra Cottage, Saint Minver Lowlands, Rock, Cornwall
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A unique off-grid cottage, on the banks of one of Scotland's most remote sea lochs.
Craig Cottage, Craig Cottage, Near Bonawe, Oban, Argyll PA37 1RL
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A cosy off-grid cottage in as remote and challenging an environment as you'll find in the UK.
Laggan, Ardnish Peninsula, Scottish Highlands, PH38 4NA
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A traditional Welsh farmhouse set on the edge of Snowdonia National Park – peace and quiet awaits you.
Henfaes Isaf, Henfaes Isaf, Cynwyd, North Wales LL21 0NF
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Ferry View, Ferry View Rd Horning Norfolk NR12 8PS
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Sea Garden Cottages, Tresco, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, TR24 0QQ
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These eco-friendly pine lodges are a perfect base for this corner of the Scottish Highlands – and they're dog-friendly too!
Big Sky Lodges, Drynie Park Muir of Ord Inverness IV6 7RP
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A perfect rural B&B and self catering bolthole in the South Downs – just an hour or so from London
Blue Door Barns, Beddingham, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6JY
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Well-appointed wooden lodges in a spectacular woodland location on the shores of Loch Awe.
Log Cabin Scotland, Dalavich Argyll & Bute PA35 1HN
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A unique and ultra-luxurious modernist waterside house on a bucolic Cotswolds estate.
Reid Villa, Lower Mill Estate, Mill Lane, Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire GL7 6BG
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Boutique rooms in a uniquely serene Norfolk riverside location – with boat hire, wild swimming and a terrific pub nearby!
Three Rivers Rooms, The Boat Shed, Station Road, Geldeston, Norfolk NR34 0HS
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Beautifully designed log cabins with hot tubs set, within ancient woodland overlooking a trout river on the edge of the Lake District
Hidden River Cabins, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 5TU
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Self-catering stays among the tree tops of a safari park in Kent
Port Lympne Treehouses, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Near Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD
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Cute cabins among the trees of a safari park in Kent
Port Lympne Forest Hideaways, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Near Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD
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Your own private estate - in a beautiful and unspoilt part of Norfolk.
Bodney Lodge, Bodney Hall, Bodney, Norfolk IP26 5BX
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Super Lake District luxury by Ullswater's lakeside and catering for every need.
Waternook, Howtown, Ullswater, Cumbria CA10 2ND
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A luxury Lake District barn conversion right by the shores of Ullswater.
The Great Barn, Howtown, Ullswater, Cumbria CA10 2ND
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Get a true taste of safari by staying on site at an acclaimed wild animal park
Port Lympne Safari Lodges and Cabins, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Near Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD
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Charming Lake District yurt glamping for friends, families and romantic couples.
Long Valley Yurts at Moss Howe Farm, Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 6SA
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Luxury domes that take Isle of Wight glamping to a new level
Dome Meadow at Tapnell Farm, Tapnell Farm, Yarmouth Isle of Wight, PO41 0YJ
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Glorious rural tranquillity in twin holiday cottages in the heart of mid-Wales.
Fforest Fields Cottage, Hundred House, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5RU
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Reconnect with the natural world at this cosy yet elegant house on the banks of the River Wye
The Bothy at Racquety Farm, Racquety Farm, Wyecliff, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5LA
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Contemporary and very comfortable eco retreats amid glorious Norfolk countryside, yet just minutes from the sea
Mill Farm Eco Barns, Mill Farm, Hemsby Rd, Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk NR29 4AE
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Utterly charming hand-built log cabin with hot tub, hidden away in the woods by a trout river.
Shank Wood Log Cabin, Longtown Carlisle Cumbria CA6 5TU
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Enjoy a stay in the iconic River Cottage Farmhouse on the Devon/Dorset border, either renting the whole place or just going B&B.
River Cottage Farmhouse, Park Farm, Trinity Hill Road, Axminster, Devon EX13 8TB
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