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If you are planning on renting a cottage this summer in the most popular parts of Britain (such as the West Country or the Lake District), you should book as soon as possible. Many of the nicest ...

Recommended Cottage Holidays (0870 071 8718, www.recommended-cottages.co.uk) Several hundred properties, including barn conversions on farms and village cottages. Strongest in Yorkshire, the Peak ...

Tempted by the great weather we've been having to stay on home soil this summer? You're not alone. Due to the heatwave, bookings for overseas trips have slowed right down, with many families deciding ...

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There's nothing quite like a romantic minibreak for quality time with your other half - and the best part is, you don't need to venture far as the UK has heaps of brilliant offerings. We're talking ...

Enjoy the fantastic Jurassic coast in Dorset and east Devon, via Lulworth Cove, Chesil Beach and the Durdle Door, from these brilliant boltholes both large and small This large National Trust-owned ...

Holidaymakers could save hundreds of pounds by heading north or west on their next UK cottage holiday, according to the results of our 2021 holiday cottages survey. An average of £12 per person per ...

Planning a holiday already involves a fair bit of admin - but when you've got a baby, trying to find somewhere with the right facilities can be an extra challenge. (Even more so if you've also got ...

Coastal cottages are in high demand among for holidays and staycations all year round, and it’s not hard to see why. With many boasting views across some of the UK’s most famous coastlines, beach ...

Craggy coves and cream teas, surf breaks and strolls, picnics and pints in pub gardens – family holidays in Devon are wholesome, simple and scenic. While most people are drawn to the magnificent ...

Sorry to mention it just as the long, hot summer draws to a close, but unless you hurry it will be too late to bag a festive cottage. Here are our choices for romance, partying, winter walks and great ...