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The 10 Best Places To Visit In The Cotswolds

Green fields in the Cotswolds countryside

The Cotswolds is one of Britain’s most popular holiday destinations. Tourists come to the area all year round, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, picture-perfect streets of houses and local food and drink establishments. This picturesque part of the country is very well known for its beautiful little villages, but if you’re visiting the area then you […]

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Cities, Countrysides and Coastlines: The Pantone Colours of the UK

With all that is going on in the world right now, enjoying the beauty of the UK has never been more important. This year UK staycations have been more popular than ever, from coastal breaks to countryside escapes and city stays.  That’s why we have decided to put together a visual guide to the beauty […]

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These are the most popular movie and TV homes, according to Google

At Independent Cottages we list an extremely diverse array of holiday homes – from grand manors, to quaint cottages, tree houses, houseboats, converted buses and everything in between. We know how much a special house can stick with you, and that’s true not only of your own home or places you’ve stayed on holiday but […]

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Recent research shows average savings of £211 on a UK holiday when you book direct.

We all look for ways to save money and booking a holiday is no exception. However, deciding what to compromise on is often tricky. The good news is that recent research conducted by Independent Cottages in August 2019 has shown that it is easy to save hundreds of pounds without any trade-offs. Simply by booking […]

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Cottages with swimming pools for summer holidays

With rolling countryside, secluded valleys and rugged coastlines to enjoy, it’s easy to see why people choose the UK for their summer holiday. If you dream of swimming with a view of the Cotswolds, or Devon’s green pastures, you’ll love our collection of cottages with swimming pools. Hartwell, West Devon – Sleeps 10 This idyllic former […]

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Dog Friendly Attractions And Things To Do In The Peak District

If your dog is as much a part of your family as any person there’s no need to upset them with a spell in kennels while you head off for a fantastic holiday, because the Peak District is brimming with dog-friendly attractions, activities and self-catering accommodation. This is a part of the country we know inside […]

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Paddling round the Pembrokeshire Coast

Kayakers paddling around rocks in the sea

Having never sat on a kayak before; nor visited the Pembrokeshire coastline, we decided to “take the plunge” and combine the two together for a weekend away exploring West Wales and kayaking with the seals. Before we arrived at our lodgings for the weekend and abandoned our car for a much more traditional method of […]

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