The holiday blog for holiday-makers and cottage owners

A Pirate’s Holiday: Discovering Treasures of the Devonshire Coast

Synonymous with cream teas, coastal holidays and British surfing, Devon has long been a destination of choice for British holiday-makers for several decades. Adored by children and adults alike, this destination caters for all interests, ages and abilities, with countless attractions, peaceful coastal walks and a collection of coves and beaches to rival any other [...]

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May 16th, 2013  in Devon, Regions No Comments »

Shakespearean Romance: Romantic Self-Catering in Stratford-upon-Avon

For a UK break which is rich in culture, History and romance, the ideal destination would be the birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon. Nestled in the Warwickshire countryside, Stratford-Upon-Avon is an imperative trip for any patriotic, theatre-loving or literature fan. The beautiful rural setting, coupled with the mass of things to do guarantees that a [...]

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May 16th, 2013  in The Cotswolds No Comments »

Hidden treasures for walkers

Tired of the same old paths, or of having all your favourite routes taken over by crowds of casual tourists? Fear not – there are hundreds of fantastic, undiscovered walking routes out there for you to enjoy all over the country – over beautiful landscapes, and full of charming and interesting little gems along the [...]

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Holiday hot spots for Water Babes

Those not in the know would be forgiven for thinking that water lovers looking for destinations in Britain, would be limited to one or two destinations. We’re not renowned for jet skis, surfing and our scuba-diving, but our beautiful isle boasts some of the world’s most breath-taking hotspots for holidays close to water. Whether you’re [...]

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Stuggling with ideas for your hen night?

With the wedding season upon us there are lots of hen nights to arrange and people struggling to come up with the perfect solution to suit the whole party. The obvious choice of a night out on the town with the girls may be a bit ‘old hat’, so why not make a weekend of [...]

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May 13th, 2013  in Hen Night, Holiday Ideas 2 Comments »

The very best of Festivals in the UK

Get the most out of gorgeous sunny days in the UK by checking out some of the exciting festivals going on around the country. But if you think festivals are all about muddy fields, cramped tents and loud, blaring music – think again. With a host of exciting festivals based on everything from the arts [...]

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Eat your way around the UK

It is true to say that the most common response to the question of which ‘British food’ is the best, would be fish and chips, or even curry. However, our little isle holds a plethora of true traditional culinary gems that are more than worthy of such stature. Smothered in history and pride, traditional dishes [...]

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How to amuse the kids when it rains on a self-catering break

Self-catering provides an excellent accommodation choice for your family holiday. Not only can it give you all the comforts that you are used to at home, but it can work out to be very cost effective when you actually look at the cost per person per night. Far cheaper than a hotel and often cheaper [...]

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February 25th, 2013  in Holiday Ideas 2 Comments »

Renting out your home for the summer holidays

2012 saw an increase in property owners renting out their homes to people visiting the Olympics and it would appear that there are still a good number of home owners in the UK, prepared to pack up their things and rent out their homes for a few weeks of the year. “But, is it really [...]

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January 31st, 2013  in Property Owners No Comments »

Book a break away and burn off some calories!

January, notoriously, is a month when we reproach ourselves for over indulging during the festive season and start to think about the new years resolutions we made to shed a few pounds and get a little fitter. Unfortunately it is also a month when we are left feeling a little ‘flat’ and demotivated after all the celebrations, so [...]

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