If you’re heading to England in May for Oak Apple Day, then we’ve got the perfect accommodation for you. When enjoying an event as incredible as this, your home has to match the standards, so heed our expert advice and book one of these gems to truly complete the experience.
Where to reside for Oak Apple Day
Take a look at 5 of the very best holiday homes in our England collection. If these don’t meet your high expectations, then nothing will.
The Hayloft
The Hayloft, Plum Guide home in Dorset
Click to book The Hayloft now: from £115 per night The original details of this converted hayloft hark back to bygone times, and its farming heritage is still very much evident. But what was home to farming tools and animal feed has been cleverly converted to make what can only be described as a love nest. Step inside the larger barn structure and head up your own staircase to the front door. It's a modest space, perfect for two, with a mix of character features and modern comforts. It's bright, with windows built into the walls at a low level, and skylights in the roof. If you manage to drag yourself away from your well-deserved morning lie-ins, the local pub and village shop are just a short walk away and provide excellent food. Dorchester is only ten minutes away by car, and you'll reach the stunning beaches and coastal walks of the Jurassic Coast in around fifteen. Sleeps up to 2 | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom
Spring Stream
Spring Stream, Plum Guide home in Buckinghamshire
Click to book Spring Stream now: from £950 per night This country home is a dream come true, with its beautiful thatched roof, charming lived-in feel, and fabulous grounds (the host specialises in restoring historic gardens). Nestled in a pretty village, its size and excellent facilities make it perfect for a large family gathering, special celebration, or a getaway with friends. The home’s welcoming interior and two acres of land make for a sociable setting, but it's far from the madding crowd if you're here for a serene experience. The hosts here have thought about everything for you. You can play croquet or a bit of football on the lawn, feed the hens, pick herbs and fresh flowers in the cottage garden, have a barbecue on the patio, or pop the cork on something cold and fizzy as you step into the hot tub. There's even a village pub just minutes away on foot. Here you're just a ten-minute drive from Buckingham, or fifteen minutes from Bletchley Park, with loads of great country walks on your doorstep. Sleeps up to 14 | 7 Bedrooms | 8 Bathrooms
Lighthouse View
Lighthouse View, Plum Guide home in Devon
Click to book Lighthouse View now: from £145 per night Take in the excellent view of Plymouth Sound from the huge sash windows of this charming home in southwest England. The balcony overlooking the water is a wonderful place to relax on a summer’s day, whether you choose to read a book and breathe in the fresh sea air, or watch the sun go down over the sea with a drink in hand. Inside, you’ll find a beautifully furnished home, with plump velvet sofas, an original fireplace and traditional armchairs. As well as being within striking distance of the water, the home is ideally located to explore the Barbican, with its restaurants overlooking the harbour, as well as Plymouth’s city centre. Sleeps up to 2 | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom
Whistle A Happy Song
Whistle A Happy Song, Plum Guide home in Oxfordshire, UK
Click to book Whistle A Happy Song now: from £165 per night Surrounded by Chiltern's landscape of wooded hills and verdant fields, this home in Henley-on-Thames (recently voted by The Times as one of the best places to live in the English countryside) is the perfect spot for an easy-going escape. With its wood floors, farmhouse-style kitchen and large garden, you’ll have no trouble unwinding and settling into a slower pace of life. Enjoy breakfast in your private outdoor haven and ask your host to arrange an at-home massage for a luxurious start to any day. Then go out to explore your surroundings – Henley-on-Thames is just a fifteen-minute walk away where independent shops and restaurants line cobbled streets and the River Thames provides beautiful waterside walks. After a day soaking up the beautiful scenery, come back home for an evening jam session with the guitar and drum in the living room before firing up the barbecue for a meal under the stars. Alternatively, sit down to a celebratory meal prepared by a private chef, arranged by your host. When you’re ready to turn in, two elegant country-style bedrooms wait to drift you into a peaceful night’s sleep. Sleeps up to 6 | 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
Garden House
Garden House, Plum Guide home in Norfolk, UK
Click to book Garden House now: from £360 per night From the eco-friendly under floor heating feature to the solar and wind powered energy, this stay combines green living with country sophistication. Wander the quiet lanes past duck ponds and pubs and admire the brown hares and owls going about their business. Go a few miles further afield to the beaches of the North Norfolk coastline for sailing. Cycle into the countryside for a family picnic. Return home to gaze at the starlit sky. This green conscious stay in Norfolk will leave the family feeling refreshed and calm. Sleeps up to 4 | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
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