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?

Eat Stay Love

The great thing about staying in a cottage is that you are free to come and go as you please. There are no silly curfews to abide by and no set mealtimes... that’s the territory of Bed and Breakfasts and hotels.

Eco-friendly holiday attractions

Being eco-conscious can be exhausting with the endless recycling of our household waste to cycling to work!  No wonder you need a holiday - obviously based in the UK to reduce your carbon footprint.

Holiday hot tub etiquette

So you’ve just come back from an exhilarating day of exploring the UK’s great outdoors. You may have been cycling or beachcombing on your fantastic holiday; either way that hot tub is definitely calling your name.

Easter Walks

Happy Easter Monday readers! We hope you had a good Easter whatever you were doing to celebrate. We’re sure most of you will have indulged in one or two easter eggs over the course of the weekend and so for this week’s blog we thought we’d share with you some of the best places to take an Easter walk to burn off the chocolate and welcome spring, weather permitting of course.

Easter Egg Hunts

It has finally approached, the fabled four day weekend! This weekend is as good a weekend as any to take a nice long break in the UK with many of us receiving the day off work to celebrate both Good Friday and Easter Monday. Easter is a time to celebrate new life, new hope and the invention of chocolate! For this week’s blog post we’d like to share with our readers some of the best places in the UK to indulge in something the whole family always enjoy: the Easter Egg hunt!

English Tourism Week

It's English Tourism Week! Lasting from the 16th of March to the 24th the week is a celebration of events showcasing the quality and vibrancy of the tourist sector in England. Tourism is one of the England's most vibrant industries with millions flocking into the country each year to visit world renowned sites and hidden gems they've heard about through the grapevine.

British Springtime Gardens

Following on from last week’s post heralding the gradual emergence of anything resembling spring we thought we would provide our readers with another springtime themed post this week. The weather this week has been typically British, with much of the country seeing snow and freezing temperatures throwing us back into the clutches of winter. But there are rewards for you willing to brave the outdoors in some of Britain’s best gardens.

Spring Time Travel!

Spring has sprung, as the saying goes. We have already noticed a slight shift in the weather away from the constant cold and wet toward the mildly warm, but to our sun starved selves this mild increase has come across as a veritable heatwave. So for this blog post we thought we’d share some great locations to spend the spring days.

St David's Day in Wales

This Friday the 1st of March will be a day of celebration in Wales for it is the day of the patron saint of Wales: Saint David. Saint David’s Day or Dydd Gwyl Dewi Sant as it is known in Welsh is a day of celebrating both the saint and all things Welsh. Like all the countries that make up the United Kingdom Wales’ culture is both unique and vibrant and to experience it there are not many better days that Saint David’s Day. 

Guest Post: The Benefits of Staying In A Holiday Cottage

So you're planning your holiday, but don't know what type of accommodation to choose? If you've not stayed in a holiday cottage before then you're missing out! A holiday cottage is especially beneficial for families and here are some of the reason why:

Visiting Famous Film Sites

Award season is in full swing now. Earlier this month London was host to the British Academy of Film and Television Film Awards and this coming Sunday we will witness the Oscars. The UK has a tremendous history of cinema, with the landscapes and landmarks of the isle providing the setting for films for decades. On the subject of film we thought we’d use this week’s blog to highlight some of the UK’s famous film travel destinations. 

Extended Summer Savings!

What with the rain, wind and occasional blizzard Summer may be the last thing you have on your mind at the moment; but when it comes to Summer holidays the old saying ‘the early bird gets the worm’ shows itself to be true once again.

Cottages in Cornwall

Cornwall is located in the South West of England, and is bordered by both the Baltic Sea and the English Channel. Cornwall has 300 miles of coastline,  and is also home to Great Britain's most southerly promontory, The Lizard, and one of the most westerly points, Land’s End.

City Life Escapes

Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of central London? Well you don’t have to go far, there are a variety of properties that are great for an outer city escape. A great location to escape to is that of England’s South East corner. Some excellent accommodation includes The Forge in Sandwich, Soft Sands in Ramsgate, and Spelland Barn in Broad Oak, East Sussex.

Norfolk and East Anglia Breaks

East Anglia is one of three constituent parts of the East of England. Norfolk located in East Anglia is a low-lying county. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea coast and the north-west county is bordered by The Wash.

Scottish Staycations

Scotland is the most mountainous out of the four countries in the United Kingdom, sharing a border with England to the South. Bordering the country to the east is the North Sea, and to the west is the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh and was the first city in the world to have its own fire station. Like Rome, Edinburgh was built on seven hills.

Delightful Devon

Everyone needs a break at some point in the year, whether its at the beginning, middle or end. A great location to enjoy through the seasons this year is Devon. With various places to visit including Dartmoor National Park and West Devon, the English Riviera, the Heart of Devon, North Devon, Plymouth and South Devon you will be sure to have a great time.