Author Archives: Independent Cottages

Cottage owners – are you set up to take short breaks?

Couple walking hand in hand

Short breaks are exceptionally popular in today’s holiday rental market. Historically, many owners have only offered short breaks during the winter months, but demand for greater flexibility has seen more and more owners offering short breaks all year round, along with flexible changeover days and stays as short as just one night. The more flexible […]

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Top travel tips for rainy days in the Brecon Beacons

Britain is notorious for bad weather with Wales being right up there as one of the places where a little rain is definitely to be expected. The beautiful thing about the Brecon Beacons (as well as the magnificent forests, waterfalls, mountains and landscapes) is there is still so much to do on a rainy day. […]

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UK National Parks – 15 Stunning Reasons to Have a British Holiday

The British Isles are home to no less than 15 National Parks. From the Cairngorms National Park in North Scotland, to Dartmoor National Park in England’s South West, there are thousands of acres of unspoiled landscape for you to enjoy amazing British holidays. National Parks in Scotland The Cairngorms National Park is for adventure lovers. […]

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Great Doggie Days Out In The Cotswolds

The Cotswolds is incredibly dog friendly which is hardly surprising considering it is one of England’s most rural regions. A vast outdoor playground with miles of tracks, trails and footpaths across its rolling countryside, this beautiful region is a walkers paradise and an ideal holiday destination for dog owners. Peppered with honey-coloured villages and ancient […]

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Booking a Holiday Cottage Independently & Safeguarding Yourself Throughout The Process

Family leaning out of the car window smiling with sun glasses on

There are many advantages of booking your holiday cottage directly with the owner. Not only is there a huge selection of properties to choose from, but it is also likely to be considerably cheaper than booking a cottage through a third party. In addition, you have a direct line of communication with the property owner […]

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Holiday inspiration: Photographing Suffolk, Norfolk & East Anglia

An interview with Justin Minns East Anglia is a wondrous part of the UK, with rivers winding through farmland and dune-backed sandy beaches. Justin Minns is an award winning professional photographer, who has devoted his time to capturing the magic of East Anglia. We caught up with Justin to find out about the area’s hidden […]

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Holiday Home Owners Lose Thousands of Pounds in Vishing Scams

Vishing Scam

What is a vishing scam? Vishing is a fraudulent technique used via telephone by somebody purporting to be a member of a trusted authority figure (such as a bank, government agency, debt collecting agency or even Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service). It is a highly effective technique that preys on an individual’s vulnerability and trust […]

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Plockton – a little slice of Scottish Paradise

After writing about Plockton in adverts and having it on the ‘bucket list’ for some while, we finally found an excuse to visit. Located a fair way up Scotland’s West coast, Plockton was perfectly placed for a stop-over as we travelled to Skye and then on to the Isle of Lewis. On the way to […]

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It’s Time to Visit Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

cruise boat on Loch Lomond

Just hearing the name Loch Lomond should make you breathe a little deeper. Imagine filling your lungs with the pure air, and filling your senses with the sights, sounds, and smells of this amazing region. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is just one of two national parks in Scotland, covering an enormous 1,865 […]

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10 Expert Parenting Tips to Survive Travelling with Children

Little girl with heart shaped glasses on sitting in the boot of a car stacked with cases, sun hats and beach gear

Kids plus a long journey can equal disaster. If your child gets fidgety and asks “are we there yet?” on the school run, imagine how much fun it is going on holiday with kids! Some parents just accept that travelling with children will be a nightmare, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little […]

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