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Blandings  Very Upmarket Rentals
If you like your breakfast in bed brought by a butler, then these are the folks for you. Over 100 private houses across the UK, although they are rather coy about the actual locations, and like you to call them to discuss their location and details.

Premier Cottages  Good for complexes, cottages with swimming pools
	Not an agency, more a federation of owners. Each typically runs a complex, often with leisure facilities. Ideal for large parties, although deep pockets are usually required. Some exceptional properties. Self catering with extras.

Church Farm Country Cottages  Luxury cottages near Bath
Seven cottages plus heated swimming pool and games room. Non-smoking and environmentally sound. One cottage with good access suitable for disabled guests. Green Tourism Silver Award.

Rural Retreats  The best place to look for a lighthouse to rent!
Rural retreats are the most flexible agency, offering stays from as little as two nights. Unkind rivals have commented that that's because no-one can afford to stay a full week. You certainly won't find the prices cheap, but they do pitch their level of service at a high point and many customers swear by them.

Honeysuckle Cottage  Jacuzzi and shared pool in Norfolk
	Just minutes from Fakenham lies the peaceful village of South Raynham, a perfect setting for exploring the excellent sandy beaches and coastal walks of North Norfolk. This holiday cottage has it's own hot tub, and shares an indoor pool with the heighbours, while the Norfolk Broads are also close by.

Coast and Country Cottages  South Devon specialists, Dartmouth, Salcombe and South Hams
	A local agency with offices in both Salcombe and Dartmouth, and over 400 self catering cottages and apartments exclusively in and around Salcombe, Dartmouth and the beautiful South Hams.

Oakwood Lodges  Hot tubs and style in Yorkshire wolds
Less than half an hour from York, these luxury lodges have been stylishly furnished and feature a contemporary outdoor decking area with private hot tub and views either over the lake or across the meadows. Lodges to sleep 4 or 2.

PiperDam Lodges  Log cabins and pool in Scotland
	Piperdam unites a magnificent setting with award-winning facilities for the ultimate Scottish experience. Together with superb log lodges, you enjoy a heated indoor pool complete with a sauna, steam room and spa, and even a 9-hole golf course.

Loch Shuna  Log cabins on an island in Scotland
	How spectacular is this location? Set in an idyllic sheltered position in the centre of the Island of Buidhe. Surrounded by spectacular scenery, clear waters and unspoilt islands, Loch Shuna is a paradise for lovers of nature, wildlife, walking and water pursuits.

Great Glen Water Park  Loch-side lodges
	On the shores of the Loch, these holiday lodges offer an idyllic setting in some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland. The recently-refurbished lodges have a licenced activity centre and there is a wide range of outdoor pursuits available locally.

Dwr Y Felin  Luxury and Conservation in Wales lodges
	Three new log cabins with ground source and solar heating, Spring water, and non-chemical sewage treatment make this a luxury break you can enjoy without guilt! And that is before we mention the spectacular scenery of Wales on your doorstep, easily accessible from the A470.

Cosy Haven  Stone holiday cottages in Yorkshire
	A collection of three charming cottages in Bramham and Boston Spa, run by award-winning local restaurateurs. Ideal for York, Leeds and Harrogate.