Holiday rentals and lettings in Bedfordshire

Take a trip to this peaceful South East England destination where you can escape the hustle and bustle of big city life and reconnect with nature at the Forest of Marston Vale, Greensand Ridge and the fabulous Dunstable Downs. Here you will be surrounded by beautiful scenery and rural and village charm perfect for slowing down and taking a wonderful break. With so much to see and do this is a perfect destination for families with kids.

Find a perfect countryside or village haven just for two with everything you need for a wonderful stay or browse a selection of fully equipped, stylishly furnished, immaculate lettings and rentals to suit a family or family group of 4 or 6 or 8 guests or size up and find a rental to perfectly accommodate as many as 15. The properties are located in and around Luton, Bedford, Rushden, Biggleswade and Kimbledon and the surrounding areas close to local amenities like supermarkets, pubs and restaurants. Several of the lovely holiday lettings and rentals in the area feature a lovely peaceful garden with a view of the surrounding countryside where you are sure to hear plenty of birdsong as you sip your morning coffee!

Bedfordshire is a unique county just an hour and 40 minutes north of London, an hour and 40 minutes west of Ipswich and 1.5 hours south of Birmingham. There are so many reasons to holiday in Bedfordshire! Here you will find picturesque towns with lovely, upmarket amenities and restaurants as well as endless kilometres of superb hiking trails in gorgeous countryside. Explore enchanting gardens and old manor houses. Come for a weekend or stay for a week!

The beautiful, quintessential English countryside of Bedfordshire is filled with birds, butterflies, wild flowers for a wonderful nature escape! Here you can savour the blessed peace of country walks as well as enjoy all of the conveniences of the nearby towns such as high street shopping, gastropubs and dining. Here you will find Britain's largest zoo near Dunstable and the renowned, family friendly Safari Park as well as the fabulous Twinwoods Adventure Centre where you can try daredevil activities such as indoor skydiving, surfing, climbing, racing and simulated BASE jumping!

If you are an animal lover, you are in for a treat in Bedfordshire as the county is replete with stunning wildlife attractions! In Biggleswade you can visit one of the largest bird of prey centres in Britain, home to around 300 spectacular birds, where you can take falconry lessons and learn all about hawking. Mead Open Farm offers fun activities for the whole family such as pony grooming and sheep races while Paradise Wildlife Park houses over 400 animals and boasts the best collection of big cats in the UK. Don´t forget to add Whipsnade Zoo to your itinerary and a drive through Woburn Safari Park!

If you are a history fan you will have a blast hopping from one historical site to another! In Biggleswade you can see the incredible Shuttleworth collection of historical aircraft from a 1909 plane to a wartime spitfire and an 1898 Panhard car in running order! The town of Bedford boasts several 800-1000 year old petroglyphs as well as the John Bunyan Museum. Enjoy hours strolling about magnificent sites like centuries old Woburn Abbey where you can admire the incredible art heritage in the spectacular art collection and exquisite 18th century furniture and rare porcelain. Add the early 17th century evocative ruins of Houghton House and Stevington Windmill an 18th century postmill to your list and you will only have scratched the surface of the fabulous historical heritage in this lovely county!

Calling all horticulturalists! Wrest Park near Silsoe is a feast for the senses. Here you can explore three centuries of English gardening and landscape design! There are 92 acres of prize winning gardens to marvel at with a magnificent artificial lake and a spectacular baroque pavilion. In the Archeological Collections Store you can view a treasure trove of unique artefacts that encompass around 2000 years of English history!

Lovers of Victoriana are in for a treat at Wardown House. This splendid museum and gallery is located in the beautifully designed Wardown Park on the edge of Luton´s town centre. Here you are provided with a fascinating glimpse into Luton´s past in this museum that showcases a wealthy Victorian family home. There are incredible displays throughout various rooms.

Find out how milling works at an iconic mill museum! Spend a leisurely few hours exploring the gorgeous mill gardens at this lovely attraction near Biggleswade where fruit, vegetables and cereal crops such as oats, rye and barley are grown on rotation in an ornamental setting. Enjoy stunning views of the River Ivel before heading off on a guided tour of the mill museum that charts the history of milling to contemporary times where Jordan´s is a leading UK cereal manufacturer.

Calling all animal lovers! In the Chiltern Hills near Dunstable you will find the UK's biggest zoo that houses almost 3000 animals! Enjoy incredible animal exhibits, interesting talks, demos and feeding sessions and when you get tired of strolling about the 600 acre attraction you can hop on board the Whipsnade steam train! This is a fabulous attraction meticulously designed with children in mind.

Come on down to Greensand County where you can discover 40 miles of serene scenic landscapes with multiple hiking, cycling and equestrian trails. There are a lot of gorgeous woodland, wetland and river habitats here that provide a safe haven for badgers and otters. Here you can stroll past several renowned manor houses such as Woburn Abbey, The Swiss Garden at Shuttleworth or the lovely Flitwick Manor where you can stop for afternoon tea!