Contemporary/modern cottages in the UK - do they exist?

[scenario8]

Hi,

we'd like to rent a cottage in the UK this summer and would prefer something less chintzy than Hyacinth Bucket's wet dream. Sadly, it appears this is the sort of thing the market wants to offer. Can anyone point us in the direction of a modernist contemporary cottage? Where's Norman Foster when you need him?

The interweb and google seem to lead to disappointment.

Suffolk/Norfolk or the SW preferred but we'll travel. And of course we're looking for the moon on a stick for discount prices.

All help appreciated.


Thanks in advance.

[Bonefish Blues]

Ahem, may be a little too far, but spectacular... http://www.stay-hebrides.com/cottages.php

[Catz]

I guess it depends how many people the place has to sleep.

There's a few on this website that look quite contemporary, starting with the first one listed.
http://www.bestofsuffolk.co.uk/suffolk-cottages.as...

[scenario8]

Bonefish Blues said:

Ahem, may be a little too far, but spectacular... http://www.stay-hebrides.com/cottages.php

A teensy bit far, but thanks for the suggestion. (Google suggests New Zealand has lots of places, btw)

[scenario8]

Catz said:

I guess it depends how many people the place has to sleep.

There's a few on this website that look quite contemporary, starting with the first one listed.
http://www.bestofsuffolk.co.uk/suffolk-cottages.as...

Excellent link, thanks very much indeed.

There are just two of us which is both a good thing and a bad thing. Looking through loads of generic websites to find a more contemporary cottage is a bit hit and miss (mostly miss) and it seems most of the "good" ones sleep 6, 7, 10+ which makes them too pricey.

[pincher]

Hunsett Mill

[Bonefish Blues]

pincher said:

Hunsett Mill

Wasn't that in Grand Designs a couple of months ago.

[pincher]

Not sure but the place I'm working at were sponsors of some architectural prize that it won I think and for some reason, the name just stuck in my head!

Edit - awardy gumph

Edited by pincher on Sunday 23 January 13:00

[scenario8]

pincher said:

Hunsett Mill

Yep, that has some "wow" to it. At 5 bedrooms and £2200 pw it's probably counted itself out, though.

Keep them coming, mind. This day dreaming lark is keeping my college work merrily to one side.

[pincher]

Oops! Didn't look at the price - sorry!

[V10Mike]

We're off to this place in a months time -we'll report back, but it looks pretty promising:

http://hartbarn.co.uk/

[duckers26]

Stayed here in November and it was really nice

http://www.english-country-cottages.co.uk/sites/en...

[scirocco265]

Digby Granary, Lincoln

http://www.digbygranary.co.uk/

Originally found here:

http://www.enjoyengland.com/corporate/corporate-in...

[bogtrotter]

Have a look at the Brompton Lakes website....close to Richmond N Yorks ...v cool,well equipped,totally relaxing !

[edc]

I've used Unique Home Stays before.

[Dan_1981]

Bonefish Blues said:

Ahem, may be a little too far, but spectacular... http://www.stay-hebrides.com/cottages.php

That looks gorgeous.

[Bonefish Blues]

Dan_1981 said:

Bonefish Blues said:

Ahem, may be a little too far, but spectacular... http://www.stay-hebrides.com/cottages.php

That looks gorgeous.

...and in the most beautiful place I've ever been to, bar none.

[DJFish]

Currently considering these for a works do:
http://www.lowerwoodfarm.co.uk/accommodation/prope...
http://www.barshambarns.co.uk/default.asp
Second one sound right up your alley.

Edited by DJFish on Monday 24th January 10:33

[Zeek]

If you want N Devon, I sometimes stay at the Old Rectory in Martinhoe, which is fantastic. They have a couple of cottages next door, which have always looked quite nice.

http://www.exmoorcottages.co.uk/

[Bill]

Bonefish Blues said:

Ahem, may be a little too far, but spectacular... http://www.stay-hebrides.com/cottages.php

Wow