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The UK counties & cities that have the most guidebooks written about them – and the least

The UK counties & cities that have the most guidebooks written about them - and the least

We may live in an increasingly digital world, with the likes of Tripadvisor, Tiktok and Instagram taking the travel world by storm, but it appears that people are still keen to stick to the basics when it comes to recommendations. Because, according to a research study, it is the humble travel guidebook that is still […]

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The Best 2023 Staycation Destinations Based On Your New Year’s Resolutions

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New Year’s. A time to be grateful for the year previous. A time to be hopeful about the year ahead. A time to set resolutions to continue good practices, change undesired traits or behaviours and accomplish personal goals. But many of us find ourselves setting the same New Year’s resolutions each year but… never really […]

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Owner Q and A

How do you attract off peak bookings? I try to be as flexible as possible. Whilst during the school holidays I have set changeover days, off peak I allow guests to arrive and depart on any day, for a minimum of three nights. I use the last-minute offers page on the Independent Cottages website and […]

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How to get the most out of your Independent Cottages advert

It is fair to say that whilst we all breathed a huge sigh of relief at the end of COVID restrictions, 2022 has perhaps not been the bumper year for bookings that we had all hoped. The increase in the cost of living, combined with the current financial climate of uncertainty and the desire for […]

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These Are The ‘Greenest’ Christmas Markets In The UK

These Are The ‘Greenest’ Christmas Markets In The UK

There is nothing more festive than visiting a Christmas Market in December – sipping mulled wine in the crisp winter air, browsing handmade gifts displayed in cute wooden chalets and enjoying wintery treats like roasted chestnuts and candy canes. It really is a wonderful way to spread cheer and enjoy the season and, despite being […]

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