Editor’s Choice

Our Top Escapes That Help You Stick To The ‘Rule of Six’!

15 October 2020

OK, so for the time being we can’t host mass gatherings, or even socialise with a lovely, laughter-filled group of our friends and family all together. 

But that doesn’t mean we can’t spirit a few favourite people away for a relaxing, long-awaited – and dare we say rather well-deserved! – escape.

To help ensure you can stick to the current ‘Rule of Six’ (in which social gatherings of up to six people are permitted) we’ve put together a handy list of some of our favourite properties.

And because each one sleeps exactly six guests, you can go ahead and book, guilt-free and safe in the knowledge that you’re playing by the rule!

Author: Nina Jervis
Image: The Hidden Chapel | Devon

Rosehill Lodges

Porthtowan, Cornwall, England
Grass-roofed, luxurious, five-star self-catering lodges in Porthtowan on North Cornwall coast.  
Bedrooms: 2-3 per unit
Sleeps: 4-6 per unit
From
£1,025 (7nt)

The Railway Cottage at Lavender Hill

Williton, Somerset, England
Pack your bags for a special railway adventure at Railway Cottage - a gorgeous Somerset bolt hole built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel himself!
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£425 short brk

Roulotte Retreat

Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Enrich your senses and live life on artisan wheels with this exquisitely quirky ‘glamvanning' experience in the wildflower-strewn natural setting of the Scottish Borders.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£110 / night

The Roost Treehouse and The Hideaway at Into the Woods

Whippingham, Isle of Wight, Isle Of Wight, England
Naturally secluded woodland retreats, steeped in an intoxicating blend of fun, excitement, adventure and romance on the picturesque north coast of the Isle of Wight.
Bedrooms: 2 -3 per unit
Sleeps: up to 6 per unit
From
£350 (2 nts)

The Old Station Allerston

Pickering, North Yorkshire, England
Live the first-class life at The Old Station, where three stunning railway carriages await at the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors.
Bedrooms: 2-3 per carriage
Sleeps: up to 6 per carriage
From
£564 /week

Loch Ken Eco Bothies and Glamping

Loch Ken, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Off-grid lochside eco-retreat featuring beautiful bothies with private hot tubs, Mongolian yurts and more - plus a wide range of exciting on-site activities.
Bedrooms: up to 2 per unit
Sleeps: varies
From
£375 (3 nts)

Lendal Tower

York, Yorkshire, England
Make your visit to historic York even more special with a stay in Lendal Tower - your own 5-star medieval fortification.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£599 / night

Bournemouth Beach Lodges

Bournemouth, Dorset, England
Bournemouth Beach Lodges provide the perfect setting for a refreshing coastal break, just a pebble skim away from seven miles of stunningly sandy beach.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
From
£400 (3nt)

Mill Farm Glamping and Treehouse

Poulshot, Wiltshire, England
Luxury camping is taken to an organically opulent and lively new level in the wondrous Wiltshire countryside.
Bedrooms: 3 per unit
Sleeps: Up to 6 per unit
From
£350 (2 nights midweek)

Adhurst Yurts & Cabin

Petersfield, Hampshire, England
An ideal setting for relaxation and adventure, perfectly positioned within the South Downs National Park.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 4
From
£230 / night

Railholiday

St Germans, Cornwall, England
View the best of Cornwall's unspoilt countryside from the window of your very own eco-friendly, lovingly restored railway carriage at Railholiday.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 2-6
From
£120 / night

Cedar Hollow@The Oaks

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Relive your favourite childhood fairytales in an enchanting Oxfordshire treehouse with Narnia right on the doorstep.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
From
£150 / night

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