The Cottage News Digest, January 9th 2015

We keep up with the news on cottage holidays for you

Free - Always a good price

Sallys' Cottages and AOL Travel have teamed up to offer a free break at a special cottage in the Lakes. Low Millgillhead, which starred in Hollywood film Miss Potter, is located in the North-Western Lake District, and a free weekend break awaits one successful entrant. More details here. Good Luck!

The Cottage News Digest

We keep up with the news on cottage holidays for you

Damp and Dirty - What do you do?

Experienced travel writer Gill Charlton reviews the process of trying to get compensation when your holiday cottage turns out to be disappointing. Do you pursue the agency you booked with or the owner of the property that let you down? In this instance the guests obtained a full refund from the cottage owner.

BRRRR! - Winter is definitely here!

If you are thinking of a break over the winter period when prices are rock bottom you might like to use the search function to find a holiday cottage with an open fire or a wood-burner.

Rainy days and Sundays

Now we’re still optimistic that the UK will see a glorious summer, but just in case there’s the odd day of rain, here are some rainproof activities to enjoy.

Ooh you’re having a larf!

Just in case you are short on laughs at the moment, what with the weather fluctuating between summer and autumn, we thought we would suggest a few festivals to brighten your mood.

A holiday chocolate fix

We thought visiting a chocolate factory might be a nice little treat for the family whilst holidaying in the UK. It seems we’re in good company, as only last month the top tier of The Royal Family also took a nosey around Mars’s UK headquarters in Slough, Berkshire.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the UK

Did you know there are 962 UNESCO World Heritage Sites? And 28 of them are located in the UK?