Cottage Breaks

Last Minute Cottage Breaks

2009-10-13T14:01:00.000-07:00

If you want to do something spontaneous; something "spur of the moment", then why not consider a last minute cottage break holiday which will see you and your loved one(s) get away from it all with a picture postcard self catered cottage.

Bracing walks, village pubs, country living - these are the hall marks of a cottage break which is in stark contrast to the hum drum of every day living.

To find the perfect holiday cottage for your last minute break, visit the Cottage Wizard where you can put in your exact specification to find the ideal cottage for you.

Christmas Cottage Break

2009-10-05T16:28:00.001-07:00

Christmas is a magical time, and a cottage break can be the perfect way to enjoy a traditional Yuletide.

Snug, picturesque cottages with an open fire roaring and a country pub just a short walk away. Maybe a walk down to the local church for a seasonal service or a longer walk to stretch the legs after a bumper Christmas dinner.

It doesn't take an awful lot of imagination to see that a cottage break in the country can deliver the kind of Christmas we would all like to have every year, although unfortunately snow can't be guaranteed.

To start your search for a christmas cottage break this year, try our Cottage Wizard page which lets you search for holiday cottages that match your exact requirement.

Conwy River Festival

2009-08-01T10:32:00.000-07:00

The annual Conwy River Festival - in August - is one of the UK's top yachting festivals. With 19 years of history now behind it, it's a firm favourite in the calendar of yachting fans.

The website explains further:

The relaxed atmosphere surrounding the Conwy River Festival has been a major factor of our success over traditional regattas. There really is something for everyone in Conwy, from performance racing, cruiser racing, one-design classes as well as for classic yachts and tan sailed traditional working boats.

If you're attending the festival, you might want some accommodation, so try out these links:

May Bank Holiday Breaks

2009-04-12T12:06:00.000-07:00

The long Easter weekend is almost over, and your attentions may now be turning to the next bank holidays. The good news is that there are two next month. The "early May Bank Holiday" is on the 4th May and the Spring Bank Holiday is on 25th May.

May is a great time to enjoy the great British outdoors and countryside, so have a look now cottage breaks in May.

See full details of Bank Holidays in 2009.

Villa in Turkey for Sale

2009-04-05T11:53:00.000-07:00

If you fancy a holiday home in warmer climes, or are even considering relocating, then you might be interesting in this first class villa in Turkey.

Details
5 Bed detached villa, fully furnished, including 42in plasma television dvd recorder , Packard Bell computer & printer. The property is equipped with bedding, crockery, cutlery, aircon, security grills, mozzie nets, oil filled radiators, alarm, safe and built in wardrobes ect.

The villa is on a site of 18 villas, poolside only 6 minutes walk away lovely sandy Silver Sands beach and located on a dolmus(mini bus) route.There are a number of small markets and resturants a short stroll away.These villas are perfect for rental or all year living and are a very good investment.

All paper work is in place.
£85,000.

Please email pypyn2001@yahoo.com, or call 00902566811150 (Mobile) /00905358639221 (home) for more information.

Cycling Breaks in the Country

2009-04-04T09:07:00.001-07:00

If you like a bike ride, a cottage break in the country will offer you the chance to enjoy miles and miles of country roads without the busy traffic associated with riding in towns or cities.

Self catered cottage breaks are perfect for taking your bike along - whether it be a mountain bike, hybrid bike or road bike.

Once you've booked your cottage break, have a look at Cycle-Route.com to get some ideas on nearvy bike rides.

Scots and Welsh Breaks

2009-03-24T13:49:00.000-07:00

We've just added a couple of new pages devoted to cottage holidays in Scotland and Wales. You can find out more by clicking on the links below:

Cream Tea Connosieurs

2009-03-24T13:35:00.000-07:00

A cream tea is a cup of tea, taken with gorgeous scones, heavenly clotted cream and thick, fruity jam. If you enjoy a cream tea and want to try the best, you do of course have to make your way to the Mecca of cream teas - Devon.

Devon is a beautiful county in England's South West, and as well as the picture postcard tea rooms of olde, it also has a buzzing coastal scene which is much loved by surfers.

A holiday cottage is a perfect way to enjoy Devon, so if you're planning a trip - whether it be for the tea or the surf - have a look at our page dedicated to Cottage Breaks & Holidays in Devon.

Rosemary Cottage, Old Buckenham

2009-03-17T08:10:00.000-07:00

Rosemary Cottage is a charming period cottage overlooking the village duckpond. Situated by the village common, a local shop and pub are nearby.

Positioned in the delightful Post Office Terrace is an attractive holiday cottage that will sleep 4/5. It consists of a kitchen/diner wih washing machine, microwave, oven, fridge-freezer, toaster, iron, electric cooker and a full range of cooking utensils.

The lounge has a log burner, TV, books, games and videos. Bedroom 1 has a four poster bed. Bedroom 2 has two single and one camp bed.

The cottage has full central heating and is ideal for both summer and winter breaks. All pillows and bed quilts provided - please bring your own bed linen and towels. The large gardens have garden furniture and barbeque.

Rates

Nightly: £50
Weekend (3 nights): £150
Midweek (5 nights): £250
1 week (7 nights): £325

Bookings

To check availability, telephone Val Barker on 01474 533928.

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UK Cottages Prove Popular with Germans

2009-01-22T15:41:00.000-08:00

Excuse the verbose and less than snappy headline to this but I wanted to avoid any obvious references to invasions and the like. But this intriguing story in the Telegraph caught my eye: UK Cottage Breaks are proving to be very popular this year with our German and Dutch cousins.

The reason for this is the plummeting value of the pound, which makes our shores uber attractive to the canny Germanic holiday maker.

The only downside to this is that since many of us can't afford to go abroad this year, there's a limited pool of cottages available for us to book and some people are being left disappointed and having to book now for 2010, according to that report.

So don't dilly dally, go book your cottage break now!

Withnail Farmhouse For Sale

2009-01-20T16:41:00.000-08:00

Withnail and I is one of the best British movies ever made, and fans of the film will be interested to know that the actual farmhouse in which the two struggling actors went to get away from it all is now up for sale! Sleddar Hall is on the market at £145,000, but if you can't fancy that, why not just check out these excellent cottage breaks in Cumbria - and don't forget your lighter fluid!

Currency Crash Makes Country Breaks More Attractive

2008-12-07T17:13:00.001-08:00

The plummeting value of the UK pound means that it's even more expensive for UK travellers to go abroad and change their Sterling into US Dollars or Euros. Since we are all needing to tighten the belt a little with the credit crunch and recession, this means taking a UK holiday is an increasingly attractive option.

But don't be fooled into thinking a UK break is second best to a trip abroad. The UK has many fantastic destinations which can give you a holiday to treasure and remember.

A great way to enjoy the UK is through a rented holiday cottage. Picture-esque cottages, roaring log fires and pretty villages are the hallmarks of a break in the country. To find your perfect break, start browing UK Holiday Cottages.

Relaxing New Year's Eve

2008-12-03T13:40:00.000-08:00

If you want a peaceful, relaxing start to 2009, you might want to escape from it all and go for a cottage break. A picture-esque cottage with a log fire, and plenty of fresh air and open spaces right outside the door is just the thing for those of you like to escape the noise and hubbub of New Year's Eve. Or why not take some friends with you and enjoy an intimate gathering before singing Auld Lang Syne.

We have many hundreds of cottage breaks listed on the website so have a look and see if you can find one for you - but be warned, Christmas and New Year are peak times so availability may be scarce.

Start searching now for Cottage Holiday Breaks

Cairn View, Inverness-shire

2008-11-07T07:50:00.000-08:00

Cairn View is a spectacular holiday cottage in Scotland's Inverness-shire. The attractive location sleeps six - making it perfect for a group or a family - and offers so much. Fancy a hot tub? You got it. Want a pub within a short walk? You got it. Detached property with enclosed garden? Tick. Add to that a games room with pool table, table tennis and darts, plus wheelchair for guaranteed accessibility and you come up with a holiday cottage that is pretty much perfect.

But there's more yet... a 42" LCD TV with full sky package, an open fire and you're welcome to bring your pets (up to 2 dogs) along for the stay as well.

This is truly the ultimate cottage break - check now for availability at Cairn View, Allt Mor.

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Holiday Cottages Near Sandy Beaches

2008-11-06T17:00:00.000-08:00

If you're a surf dude with attitude, or just love being near the coast and the chance to relax by the beach, then you might be looking for a holiday cottage which is near to a sandy beach.

We make it easy for you to find cottage breaks near the beach - just visit the Cottage Wizard and put a tick next to Sandy Beaches. Choose your additional critiera and then hit the button to see all the results.

Doesn't get much easier than that!

Cottages with Four Poster Beds

2008-10-16T16:30:00.000-07:00

A picture-esque cottage with a traditional four poster bed is the ultimate romantic statement and will earn you some serious brownie points with your loved one. We've made it really easy for you to find cottage breaks with a four poster bed - just goto the Cottage Wizard and click "Four Poster Bed". Choose your other criteria and keep an eye on the live count to see how many results there. Then just click the button to see all the matching cottages!

Cottage Wizard

Competition - Win A Copy Of River Cottage Box Set

2008-10-14T15:57:00.001-07:00

We've got a copy of the River Cottage DVD Box set to give away. The three volumes will let you follow Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall as he settles into life in Dorset and makes some gorgeous recipes along the way. To win this DVD box set, answer this question:

In what film did Richard E Grant and Paul McGann play two resting actors who take a recuperative break in the country side?

Email your answer to cottagebreakcomp@uretopia.com with "Competition" in the subject line. Competition open to UK residents only and a winner will be drawn on November 5th 2008.

UPDATE: WInner has been notified

Cottages To Rent With Swimming Pool

2008-10-05T03:22:00.000-07:00

Having access to your own swimming pool is a lot of people's idea of complete luxury. But since most of us don't have space to install our own swimming pool at home, you can instead enjoy the feeling of having your own spa for a week with break at a cottage with its own swimming pool.

Practice your front crawl and finesse your back stroke in the privacy of your own swimming lanes. Whether you're a fitness freak who wants some serious pool time, or just want to be able to enjoy some relaxing sub-aqua time without the local hordes in the way, a cottage break with a swimming pool could be for you.

We have listed loads of holiday cottages with swimming pools. To find them, visit our Cottage Wizard and tick the checkbox for "Swimming Pool". The running total will show you how many we have - you can then apply other criteria and choose your favoured county before hitting the button to see the results.

Cottage Wizard - Holiday Cottage Search

Cottage Holidays with Hot Tubs

2008-09-30T04:57:00.000-07:00

Are you a fan of aqua fun and looking for a cottage holiday to rent with a hot tub? Who wouldn't enjoy a chance to sit back and relax in a whirlpool of water. Hot tubs can be great for stress relief with the therapeutic effect of the moving, warm water. It can also help with pain relief for those with arthitis, and all that aside, it's just a lot of fun for you and the family.

Many cottage break holidays come with a hot tub available and we can help you find them. Just go to the Cottage Wizard and tick the checkbox for "Hot tub". Select your other criteria, such as location, and hit the display results button to see all the cottage holidays with hot tubs.

Pet Friendly Cottage Holidays

2008-09-29T09:16:00.000-07:00

If you have a dog or a cat that you can't bear to leave behind, then you might be looking for a pet friendly cottage break. Self catered cottage breaks are actually perfect for dog owners as they are usually set in or near to lots of open space which your dog will love running around in.

We've made it really easy to find them: all you have to do is visit the Cottage Wizard, select your local and then tick the check box saying "pet friendly". It will tell you how many cottages are available and then just click "Display Results" to see the cottages in more detail.

Cottage in Newbridge, Isle of Wight

2008-09-29T05:38:00.001-07:00

Pixie Cottage in Newbridge, Isle of Wight, is a gorgeous self catering holiday home which sleeps six. It offers an open plan sitting/dining room with electric fire and modern fitted kitchen area. There are two double bedrooms, with one of them having an ensuite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room.

If you haven't been to the Isle of Wight before, it's a great place to visit. Just a short ferry ride from the main land, it is packed with interesting attractions such as Osborne House (Queen Victoria's home), Carisbrooke Castle and Blackgang Chine. Not forgetting the miles of beaches too.

Check availability at Pixie Cottage
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Triss Cottage in Dorset

2008-09-23T12:37:00.000-07:00

Triss Cottage is in the Blackmore Vale part of Dorset, and offers excellent views of the countryside and brilliant access to the wildlife. Capable of sleeping five, this picture-esque cottage is easily accessible to all because it has wheelchair access. There's enough parking for two cars, and there's a range of handy amenities inside including a hairdresser, high chair, fridge freezer and laundry room. There's a large shared garden and a patio furniture available to use.

The cottage is in the East Orchard area, and there's loads of great locations just an easy drive away, including Yeovil, Poole, Weymouth and Salisbury.

Check availability for Triss Cottage in Dorset
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Gardener's Cottage in Littleport

2008-07-22T10:18:00.000-07:00

The beautiful Gardener's Cottage in Littleport, Cambridgeshire, is a perfect getaway for families or groups up to eight people. It offers an attractive conservatory, Sitting room, Dining room, Small second sitting room, a well equipped kitchen, ground floor Cloakroom/W.C., Two double bedrooms, and two two twin bedded rooms as well as a Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath) and shower room on the first floor.

The cottage backs directly onto farmland and is a short walk from the Great Ouse River. This picture-esque, detached cottage is a perfect place for a country break with boating and fishing opportunities a stones throw away. If you want a trip into town, it lies with 25 miles of Kings Lynn, Cambridge and Peterborough so you're spoilt for choice.

Book Gardener's Cottage in Littleport
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Norfolk Holiday Cottages

2008-07-21T14:39:00.000-07:00

Norfolk is a green and pleasant county, bordering Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, not forgetting also its borders with the North Sea. It is a mainly rural county, and farming and tourism are the two biggest industries here. Norwich is the county's capital city, and is a busy, buzzing city, meaning that visitors to Norfolk can enjoy its quiet charms and still pop into a vibrant city if they wish to.

With tourism being such a major part of the Norfolk economy, it's no suprise that there is a huge selection of holiday cottages to choose from, with plenty for any budget or size requirement. Tourist attractions in Norfolk include its beaches, the Norfolk broads and the Queen's residance, Sandringham.

If you want to pay a visit, have a look at the full listings of Norfolk Holiday Cottages.

Read more about Norfolk at Wikipedia.

Cottage Breaks Blog

2008-07-21T14:37:00.000-07:00

Hello, and thanks for stopping by at the Cottage Breaks blog. The aim of this blog is to provide occasionally interesting content pieces to accompany our main site which lists holiday cottages around the UK.