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Holiday homes within 3 hours of London

Find a fresh perspective, not far from the city. Whether you’re travelling for business or planning a weekend away, these luxury holiday homes near London combine ultimate convenience and contemporary elegance.

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Saltmere Barn Isle of Wight exterior
White kitchen at Saltmere Barn, a self-catering holiday property with light cabinetry and a bright, welcoming feel.
Swimming pool at Saltmere Barn holiday property on the Isle of Wight.
Living room at Saltmere Barn on the Isle of Wight, with comfortable seating and a welcoming space to relax.
Back living room at Saltmere Barn on the Isle of Wight, offering a comfortable space to relax.
TV and seating area in the living room at Saltmere Barn, a self-catering holiday property on the Isle of Wight.
Bedroom at Saltmere Barn, a self-catering holiday property on the Isle of Wight.
Bedroom Saltmere with doors outside
Twin separated bed at Saltmere Barn
Twin bedroom at Saltmere Barn, a self-catering holiday property on the Isle of Wight, with two single beds.
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Saltmere Barn

Nr. Newtown, Isle of Wight

£295 - £480 per night
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3
2

Hidden within a historic 55-acre estate, this charming barn conversion is an ideal family bolthole on the Isle of Wight.

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Contemporary Oak Lodge, West Sussex kitchen showing white cabinets, double ovens, large fridge and breakfast counter under soft natural lighting.
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Spacious Oak Lodge, West Sussex open plan kitchen featuring white island with stools, wood flooring and large windows filling the room with light.
Bright modern kitchen at Oak Lodge, West Sussex with white cabinetry, large island, pendant lights and wooden floor, bathed in natural daylight.
Comfortable sitting area at Oak Lodge, West Sussex with grey sofas, round coffee table and wide windows overlooking the garden greenery.
Open dining and kitchen area in Oak Lodge, West Sussex with long wooden table, modern white units and plenty of natural light.
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Large dining room at Oak Lodge, West Sussex with rustic wooden table, industrial-style chairs and soft pendant lighting over polished wooden floor.
Light-filled hallway at Oak Lodge, West Sussex featuring patterned grey wallpaper, wooden floor and simple bench seating.
Oak Lodge, West Sussex dining area featuring wooden floor, glass doors to the garden and neutral modern furnishings.

Oak Lodge

Birdham, West Sussex

£640 - £900 per night
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8
4

Situated in an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, this eight bedroom family home is surrounded by beaches, tranquil nature reserves and fabulous walking routes.

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Traditional weatherboard beach house at Driftline, West Sussex, with grey painted facade, windows, mature trees and manicured lawn in autumn sunshine.
Shaded garden pathway at Driftline, West Sussex, with mature trees, dappled sunlight, lawn, paved path and coastal vegetation.
Outdoor hot tub surrounded by lush planting, timber screen, lawn and glimpse of beach house in leafy coastal garden.
Coastal terrace at Driftline, West Sussex, featuring weatherboard walls, outdoor dining table, chairs, cushions, lanterns and relaxed beach house styling.
Beach house entrance detail showing timber steps, potted plants, weatherboard cladding, white-framed windows and coastal architecture.
Sunken hot tub area with timber decking, wooden steps, potted plants, garden views and natural coastal setting.
Sunny garden at Driftline, West Sussex, featuring striped hammock between trees, lawn, outdoor seating and mature coastal planting.
Coastal garden featuring suspended swing bed, lush planting, grasses, trees and relaxed outdoor living space.
Timber-clad sauna building with steps, potted plants, weatherboard finish and garden setting at coastal property.
Beach house terrace at Driftline, West Sussex, with outdoor sofa, blue cushions, breakfast tray, coastal views and bright morning light.

Driftline

West Wittering, West Sussex

£643 - £1430 per night
12
6
2

Escape the everyday at this gorgeous seaside haven. Driftline is a cosy and welcoming family bolthole leading right onto the beach

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Aruna

Nr. Aldwick, West Sussex

£1575 - £2595 per night
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11
10

Set along an unspoilt stretch of the south coast, this generous and beautifully designed beach house promises a serene, restorative escape by the water.

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pool in gated garden with sunloungers at Longhorn Lodge
Cosy bedroom at Longhorn Lodge with crisp white bedding, floral cushions, a rustic wooden feature wall and matching bedside lamps.
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Cosy living room at Longhorn Lodge with blue-green walls, built-in bookshelves, comfortable sofas, a rustic coffee table and neatly stacked logs beside the fireplace.
Longhorn Lodge Suffolk living room
Cosy living area at Longhorn Lodge with a white sofa, green velvet armchair, mustard and blue cushions, and an eclectic gallery wall of framed artwork.
Kitchen table at Longhorn Lodge
Kitchen at Longhorn Lodge Suffolk
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Longhorn Lodge

Hundon, Suffolk

£1097 - £2194 per night
9
5
3

Based in a quiet Suffolk village, Longhorn Lodge is a real home away from home: stylish, serene, and secluded.

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Saltmere Barn Isle of Wight exterior
White kitchen at Saltmere Barn, a self-catering holiday property with light cabinetry and a bright, welcoming feel.
Swimming pool at Saltmere Barn holiday property on the Isle of Wight.
Living room at Saltmere Barn on the Isle of Wight, with comfortable seating and a welcoming space to relax.
Back living room at Saltmere Barn on the Isle of Wight, offering a comfortable space to relax.
TV and seating area in the living room at Saltmere Barn, a self-catering holiday property on the Isle of Wight.
Bedroom at Saltmere Barn, a self-catering holiday property on the Isle of Wight.
Bedroom Saltmere with doors outside
Twin separated bed at Saltmere Barn
Twin bedroom at Saltmere Barn, a self-catering holiday property on the Isle of Wight, with two single beds.
New

Saltmere Barn, Isle of Wight

Contemporary Oak Lodge, West Sussex kitchen showing white cabinets, double ovens, large fridge and breakfast counter under soft natural lighting.
JT01 145 lowres
Spacious Oak Lodge, West Sussex open plan kitchen featuring white island with stools, wood flooring and large windows filling the room with light.
Bright modern kitchen at Oak Lodge, West Sussex with white cabinetry, large island, pendant lights and wooden floor, bathed in natural daylight.
Comfortable sitting area at Oak Lodge, West Sussex with grey sofas, round coffee table and wide windows overlooking the garden greenery.
Open dining and kitchen area in Oak Lodge, West Sussex with long wooden table, modern white units and plenty of natural light.
JT01 071 lowres
Large dining room at Oak Lodge, West Sussex with rustic wooden table, industrial-style chairs and soft pendant lighting over polished wooden floor.
Light-filled hallway at Oak Lodge, West Sussex featuring patterned grey wallpaper, wooden floor and simple bench seating.
Oak Lodge, West Sussex dining area featuring wooden floor, glass doors to the garden and neutral modern furnishings.
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Oak Lodge, West Sussex

Traditional weatherboard beach house at Driftline, West Sussex, with grey painted facade, windows, mature trees and manicured lawn in autumn sunshine.
Shaded garden pathway at Driftline, West Sussex, with mature trees, dappled sunlight, lawn, paved path and coastal vegetation.
Outdoor hot tub surrounded by lush planting, timber screen, lawn and glimpse of beach house in leafy coastal garden.
Coastal terrace at Driftline, West Sussex, featuring weatherboard walls, outdoor dining table, chairs, cushions, lanterns and relaxed beach house styling.
Beach house entrance detail showing timber steps, potted plants, weatherboard cladding, white-framed windows and coastal architecture.
Sunken hot tub area with timber decking, wooden steps, potted plants, garden views and natural coastal setting.
Sunny garden at Driftline, West Sussex, featuring striped hammock between trees, lawn, outdoor seating and mature coastal planting.
Coastal garden featuring suspended swing bed, lush planting, grasses, trees and relaxed outdoor living space.
Timber-clad sauna building with steps, potted plants, weatherboard finish and garden setting at coastal property.
Beach house terrace at Driftline, West Sussex, with outdoor sofa, blue cushions, breakfast tray, coastal views and bright morning light.
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Driftline, West Sussex

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Aruna, West Sussex

pool in gated garden with sunloungers at Longhorn Lodge
Cosy bedroom at Longhorn Lodge with crisp white bedding, floral cushions, a rustic wooden feature wall and matching bedside lamps.
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Lounge landscape upscayl 2x upscayl standard 4x
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Cosy living room at Longhorn Lodge with blue-green walls, built-in bookshelves, comfortable sofas, a rustic coffee table and neatly stacked logs beside the fireplace.
Longhorn Lodge Suffolk living room
Cosy living area at Longhorn Lodge with a white sofa, green velvet armchair, mustard and blue cushions, and an eclectic gallery wall of framed artwork.
Kitchen table at Longhorn Lodge
Kitchen at Longhorn Lodge Suffolk
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Longhorn Lodge, Suffolk

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✨ T H E I N S I D E R S G U I D E • N O . 2 ✨ 🍂 More of the best of West Sussex, from Chichester to the harbour villages.🍂 🍁 WEST WITTERING Wild walks through windswept dunes and those famous beach huts. Head out along East Head (@nationaltrust) at the mouth of Chichester Harbour. westwitteringestate.co.uk · nationaltrust.org.uk/east-head 🍁 SIDLESHAM Where the tide sets the pace. Stay for lunch at the Crab & Lobster (@crablobster_wsx), an incredible pub on the edge of Pagham Harbour. crab-lobster.co.uk 🍁 CHICHESTER LIGHT EXPERIENCE Illuminating Art at @chicathedral. 23rd to 31st October 2026, 5.30pm to 8.30pm (timed entry slots). chichestercathedral.org.uk 🍁 WEALD & DOWNLAND LIVING MUSEUM Smugglers’ tales and heritage crafts at @wealddownmuseum, also home of BBC’s The Repair Shop. wealddown.co.uk 🍁 DELL QUAY Pick your own pumpkin at @dellquaypyo. 17 and 18 October, then 23 to 31 October, 9.30am to 4.30pm. dellquaypyo.co.uk 🍁 THE LAMB, WEST WITTERING @lambinnwittering “Your new favourite country pub by the sea.” A cosy lunch after a bracing walk, a pint by the sea or a hearty Sunday roast. thelambwittering.co.uk 📸 @lambinnwittering Then home to one of our boltholes: 🌳 FARRINGTON HOUSE: sunlit breakfasts for eight, or treat yourself to a private chef. Sleeps 8 · 4 bed · 4 bath · £840 to £2,945 per night 🌳 FIGGY FARM: candlelit suppers and film nights in a converted cart house and thatched dairy barn near Chichester. Sleeps 8 · 4 bed · 3 bath · dogs welcome · £368 to £735 per night 🌳 THE OLD COACH HOUSE: a storybook cottage in the city. Sleeps 2 · 1 bed · 1 bath · £200 to £590 per night ✨ Save this for your next escape, and share it with someone who needs a weekend away. ✨ Book at luxuryboltholes.com, link in bio. #WestSussex #Chichester #WestWittering #AutumnBreak #LuxuryBoltholes
🍂 A U T U M N A T G R E E N O A K S 🍂 Tucked away in the countryside near Midhurst, Greenoaks is a spacious West Sussex home set in its own grounds, surrounded by fields and woodland. Inside, vaulted oak beams rise above a crackling open fire, there’s a long table for lingering suppers and sumptuous linens in the bedrooms. Come back from muddy autumn walks to the hot tub as the evening cools, with Cowdray, Goodwood and the South Downs all close by. 🍁 Sleeps 10 | 4 bed | 4 bath 🍁 Nr Midhurst, West Sussex 🍁 Hot tub and open fire 🍁 Up to 2 dogs welcome 🍂 Nightly rate: £479 - £858 🍂 Weekly rate: £3,350 - £6,000 As the leaves turn, it’s the perfect place to gather family and friends for a slow autumn escape. To discuss your stay or check availability, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. #Greenoaks #WestSussex #Midhurst #SouthDowns LuxuryCottage
🍂 A U T U M N A T B R A M B L I N G L O D G E 🍂 Tucked behind a garden gate in a West Sussex village near Midhurst, Brambling Lodge is a cosy country house made for slow autumn days. Old oak beams, deep sofas and a crackling wood burner set the tone, with lamplit corners for reading, long suppers by the fire and luxury bedding for slow mornings, all moments from the South Downs. 🍁 Sleeps 6 | 3 bed | 3 bath 🍁 Nr. Midhurst, West Sussex 🍁 Up to two dogs welcome With walks from the door and a wood burner to come home to, Brambling Lodge is perfectly placed for an autumn escape with the dogs. To discuss your stay or check availability, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. #BramblingLodge #WestSussex #Midhurst #SouthDowns #DogFriendlyCottage
✨ T H E I N S I D E R S’ G U I D E · N O. 1 ✨ The best of West Sussex this autumn Save this for your next escape. A few of the places we love most, right on our doorstep. 🍂 Halnaker Walk the famous tree tunnel when the leaves turn gold, then carry on up the hill to the windmill for views across to the coast. 🌾 West Wittering Come at low tide, late in the afternoon, when the dunes glow and you have miles of sand almost to yourself. 🦌 Petworth Park Arrive early, while the mist still sits on the lake and the deer are grazing beneath the old chestnuts. 🐾 Petworth Wander the cobbled lanes, browse the antique shops and stop for coffee at The Hungry Guest. 🔥 The Horse & Groom, East Ashling Our favourite long autumn lunch: candlelight, a crackling fire and a proper Sussex welcome. 🏰 Midhurst and Cowdray Explore the romantic Cowdray ruins on the edge of town, then stock up on Sussex treats at the Cowdray Farm Shop. And when the day is done, come home to one of ours: the fireside at Greenoaks near Cowdray, the copper bath at Hideaway Terrace, or breakfast in bed at Hunters. Next week in the Insiders’ Guide: Chichester, Goodwood and the harbour villages of Bosham and Sidlesham. Follow along so you don’t miss it. luxuryboltholes.com #WestSussex #SouthDowns #InsidersGuide #AutumnEscape #LuxuryBoltholes
✨ A U T U M N A T T H E G O G S ✨ Once the gateway to the Petworth estate, these two 18th century gatehouses by Matthew Brettingham sit side by side on a gentle hill, wrapped in ancient woodland and reached by a private woodland road. Inside, it’s a world of its own. In Gog, a domed ceiling rises above antique tapestries, with a grand piano and the park stretching beyond the arched window. In Magog, a log burner glows, a spiral stair leads up to a balcony bedroom, and a roll top bath waits for slow autumn evenings. By day, wander through Petworth Park among the deer, or stroll into town for antiques and lunch. By night, there is nowhere else you need to be. ✨ Sleeps 2 and an infant ✨ Petworth, West Sussex ✨ Dogs welcome To plan your autumn hideaway, send us a message or visit luxuryboltholes.com. We’d love to hear from you. #TheGogs #Petworth #AutumnEscape #RomanticGetaway #SouthDowns
✨ A U T U M N A T W R E N M E R E ✨ As the days draw in, there are few places we would rather be. Tucked away in the village of Stedham, this 17th century cottage was made for the slower season: wood burners glowing beneath ancient beams, lamplight in timbered bedrooms, and long evenings that begin around the fire pit and end curled up by the fire. By day, pull on your boots and head out into the South Downs with the dog at your heels. Come home to a crackling hearth, a pile of good books and nowhere else to be. ✨ Sleeps 6 | 3 bed | 3 bath ✨ Stedham, West Sussex ✨ Dogs welcome To plan your autumn escape, send us a message or visit luxuryboltholes.com. We’d love to hear from you. #Wrenmere #AutumnEscape #SouthDowns #DogFriendlyCottage #WestSussex
✨ NEW ✨ Introducing Montclare Estate Deep in the Scottish Highlands, 10,000 acres unfold in total privacy, three beautiful homes woven into one estate, complete with its own spa, private beach and boat house. Reserved entirely for you, whether that’s stalking and salmon fishing this autumn, a Highland Christmas by the fire, or long summer days on the loch next year. Your own corner of the Scottish Highlands awaits, link in bio to enquire. #MontclareEstate #ScottishHighlands #LuxuryBoltholes #ExclusiveUseEstate #HighlandEscape
Somewhere in the Highlands, 10,000 acres of wild, private landscape are waiting for one group to call them their own. Introducing Montclare Estate. Utterly exclusive, entirely yours for your stay, and unlike anything we’ve welcomed into Luxury Boltholes before. The full story is coming soon, and we’re sharing it first with our newsletter. Sign up now for early access and first pick of dates before we open bookings. Link in bio. #MontclareEstate #LuxuryBoltholes #ScottishHighlands #ExclusiveUseEstate #HighlandRetreat
☀️ The Last Days of Summer ☀️ There’s still time to make the most of summer. We have a beautiful selection of late-summer availability across our collection, from secluded countryside retreats and elegant country houses to coastal escapes just moments from the sea. Think long, lazy lunches in the sunshine, evenings spent beneath the stars, morning swims and unhurried days exploring some of West Sussex’s most beautiful corners. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute family escape, a romantic few days away or somewhere special to gather with friends, these exceptional properties still have a little summer magic left to give. Discover our remaining summer availability at Luxury Boltholes www.luxuryboltholes.com/collections/summer-holiday-cottages Please share. Thank you. #LuxuryBoltholes #WestSussex #LuxuryCottages #SummerEscape #StayInSussex
✨ N E W ✨ T H E A Q U I L A R E T R E A T ✨ Set beside the still waters of a natural swimming pool in Bosham, you’ll find The Aquila Retreat, an award winning, eco friendly escape where the landscape and the architecture feel like one. The house has been designed around the water. Open the kitchen doors, slide straight into the pool, and feel yourself relax into the peaceful surroundings. The Aquila Retreat is the perfect place to slow down with family or friends. Enjoy lazy days around the pool, sunset swims, and waterside suppers. Beyond the pool, you’ll find a hot tub, sauna cabin, tennis court, and sunken trampoline, spread across 1.5 acres of private garden before the countryside beyond takes over. 🌿 Sleeps up to 10 guests 🌿 Five bedrooms, including a private loft sanctuary 🌿 Two remaining summer weeks: 7th to 14th August and 14th to 21st August, from £13,473 We also welcome corporate stays and locations shoots so do get in touch to discuss. #theaquilaretreat #luxuryboltholes #ecoluxury #westsussex naturalswimmingpool
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