If you are a feeling like a brilliant son/daughter, then why not book a holiday cottage for you and your family for a Fathers Day celebration? Many of our cottages can be rented for short breaks or long weekends and it will work out to be much better value for money compared to staying in a hotel.
There are so many gorgeous cottages to choose from that there is bound to be one that is perfect for your Dad and all his quirks / interests! Continue reading
We’ve had a number of new cottages listing on HolidayCottage.com in the past few days Here are a few favourites that might inspire you you to take a spring break. We’ll do a regular roundup of places we’ve added and highlight any we feel deserve a mention in future articles. In the meantime here are a few to whet your appetite.
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If, like many of us, you want to stay close to the action at the 2012 Olympics, then a holiday cottage within comfy travelling distance could be just the home from home you’re looking for.
You’ll want to be perfectly situated right where you can take full advantage of the spectacular games, and be in charge of your own schedules. We all know that, even with the best intentions, some of those award ceremonies and events can run over time. In your holiday cottage, enjoy home comforts in great locations, as well as setting your own agenda.
There are few free activities that are more rewarding than walking unspoilt lengths of beautiful countryside. Walking and hiking in the UK has always a popular activity because of its scenic countryside; you’ll be surprised at just how varied these landscapes are up and down the country. We’ve not ranked them in any particular order since they each offer something completely different to the last, but, check out our favourite 10 walking destinations for an idea of what treats Britain really has to offer:
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Jetting off to a sunny beach abroad has always held appeal, but there is so much to sample here at home that holidays within the UK, popularly reffered to as staycations, can be equally enjoyable. Why not forgo the heavy cost (to your budget and to the environment) of international travel, and the hassle of security desks, currency exchange and vaccinations, and opt for or exploring your own country, instead?
If you are a fan of shopping then why not treat yourself to a weekend city break away? Take a group of friends or make it a romantic one with your partner, city breaks are an exciting way to unwind and do something different. One of the best bits about a city break is it often doesn’t require you to use up any annual leave; you can leave on a Friday afternoon and come back on Sunday evening feeling completely refreshed. Here we have listed some of our favourite cities in England to take your city break in and why they are perfect shopping destinations.
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Fun-lovers, foodies, kids and culture vultures are all catered for in these exciting festivals scattered across the United Kingdom. Festivals aren’t all about a weekend of camping and mud; the mighty Glastonbury festival may be the most obvious choice if you want to immerse yourself in an exciting festival atmosphere for a weekend but don’t think that your choice is limited to music festivals – there’s something for everyone happening this year in the UK! When you’ve soaked up as much festivity as you can handle, take in some of the dramatic landscapes and explore the towns and cities that are proud to show themselves in their festival finery.
If you’re a fan like us of tea and cake, we’ve put together a selection of some of England’s finest tea houses so you can partake in a holiday tea time treat, safe in the knowledge that your scones will be scrumptious and your tea cakes toasty.
Coastal Cafe, Gorran Haven, Cornwall
Take a refreshing break from the South West Coastal Path at this pretty painted shack nestled in the secluded fishermans cove of Gorran Haven.
Rosy Lee’s Tearoom, Loddon, Norfolk
Cosy and cheery vintage inspired tea shop in this small market town on the River Chet, with a comforting home-cooked menu.
Orchard Tea Garden, Grantchester
Tea house to past times literary giants, take your tea in the Orchard deckchairs under the shade of an English apple tree.
Joules Yard, Market Harborough
A multi faceted tea room where you can indulge in delicious home made cake, and buy the table you ate it off. Tea room, antique shop and evening venue all in one.
Deliciously Gorgeous, Eastbourne
Luxury interiors alongside heavenly menus, with produce all made on the premises in this sunny South East coast hotspot.
Tiny Tim’s Tea Room, Canterbury
Sample one of the 30 varieties of tea on offer or indulge in their famous High Tea after a stroll around Canterbury’s ancient Cathedral.
There are more than 1000 islands of varying sizes in and around Great Britain and although reaching them can sometimes be a challenge, there are many rewards for the intrepid traveller.
Tiny little Puffin Island, Lundy, is big in character if not in size. Charter a private helicopter or take the MS Oldenburg across the Atlantic to this North Devon treasure to spot seals, investigate the old lighthouse, walk the 3 miles of outstanding natural beauty or simply enjoy a pace of life little affected by the trappings of the 21st century.
Along the south coast there’s the nautical Isle of Wight in Hampshire. Famous for it’s sailing races, charter a boat or hovercraft from Southsea and take a sailing masterclass with The Traditional Sailing Company or hit the legendary Isle of Wight festival in June from the comfort of you own bijou holiday cottage.
Tresco in the Isles of Scilly is famous for it’s clement weather and lush tropical flora also the wild Isle of Jura, where you can sample the island’s famous whisky and soak up the literary ambience on the island where George Orwell wrote his classic bestseller, 1984.
