We all enjoy eating out on holiday but one of the many pleasures of self-catering is being able to spend a relaxed evening in the cottage with the facilities on hand to prepare your very own culinary delight using locally sourced ingredients. Whether you have booked a bijou cottage with limited facilities or a luxury […]
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If you like long sandy beaches, stunning coastal walks and an abundance of wildlife, you should seriously consider a holiday to Cardigan and the Ceredigion coast in west Wales. The award winning beaches make it the perfect spot to catch some waves, build a sandcastle or watch wild dolphins play in the sea. For those […]
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Enid Blyton may have set The Famous Five series in Dorset, but all I could think of as we drove to our holiday cottage was how much the Isle of Wight reminded me of the books I loved as a child. The peaceful countryside couldn’t have been more different to the commercial, bustling mainland we […]
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You might roll your eyes when you hear a place described as “magical”, but there are times when that’s exactly how Somerset feels. Underground or above it, Somerset is brimming with incredible features that make it a top choice for a self-catering holiday. It’s a favourite destination of ours, both with the kids or without, […]
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The Lake District is the wettest corner of England. It gets an average rainfall of around 2,000mm, though this varies significantly from a paltry 870mm in Penrith to an ark worthy 5,000mm in Sprinkling Tarn near Seathwaite. There’s no need to complain about it, however, because the rain only adds to the beauty of the […]
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When asked ‘what was my favourite holiday’, I would once have been torn between the complete escapism and stunning beaches of the Maldives and the culture and culinary extravagance of Thailand. This was until we abandoned long-haul travel and experienced life on a Scottish Island. If I had to sum up our holiday in three words they […]
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The Lake District is one of Britain’s finest treasures. The combination of the breath-taking mountains and beautiful lakes makes it the perfect spot to either unwind and relax in the stunning scenery or challenge yourself to an adventure. Climb to the summit of the highest peak in England. Take a leisurely stroll through ancient forests. […]
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It is no wonder Cornwall is such a popular holiday destination. Cornish pasties and cream teas aside, its stunning beaches and coastline, exhilarating walks, incredible gardens and mild climate makes it hard not to love Cornwall. Whether you choose to spend lazy days on the beach, or venture further inland to the moors, you cannot […]
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South Cornwall is a holiday destination that looks like it has come straight from a painting. You’ll be in awe at the beautiful pastel cottages, gardens packed full of tropical plants, dainty harbour towns, and tranquil landscapes. One day you could be visiting the whitewashed fishing towns for cream tea, with the next day full […]
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Devon is renowned for giving a warm West Country welcome to all its visitors, whether on two legs or four. Many dog owners visit Devon just for the wonderful walks alone. Try fossil hunting on the Jurassic coastline, brace the elements on Dartmoor, hike through the heather on Exmoor or spot the wildlife in the tranquil valleys of […]
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