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Top 10 Unusual Places to Stay in the UK

April 1, 2025

Not all holiday homes were created equal, and that’s particularly true of this list of unusual places to stay in the UK. Delve into your very own fantasy world, whether you’re staying in a fortress, a barn, a p...

Top 10 UK Cottages with Hot Tubs

March 1, 2025

Britain & Ireland

We have plenty of luxury UK holiday homes. However, some are more luxurious than others. We decided to share our secrets with you and have put our top 10 UK cottages with hot tubs together so you can enjoy your...

The Best UK Getaways for Easter – Large Holiday Homes & Luxury Cottages

January 22, 2025

Britain & Ireland

There's no place like the UK in the spring, watching our blooming countryside come back to life again. So, why not enjoy all it has to offer in one of our cosy family holiday homes? We’ve rounded up our fa...

Top 10 Family Weekend Getaways in the UK

January 20, 2025

Britain & Ireland

Whether you find pleasure in long walks in the countryside, get excited about riding a thrilling rollercoaster, or prefer canoeing on a peaceful river - the UK has plenty of attractions for family weekend break...

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Top UK Holiday Homes for the Ultimate Staycation

January 9, 2025

Britain & Ireland

We have a huge range of charming holiday homes in the UK for families or large groups to visit. Avoiding the stress and queues at passport control is one of the many highlights of going on a stay...

South West Coast Path: Walks and Accommodation

October 23, 2024

Britain & Ireland, England

The England Coast Path is due to be finished in 2020, and the biggest of the bunch so far, the South West Coast Path covers 160 miles of coastline! You can either choose to walk the full amount or you can break...

Top 10 Countryside Staycations in the UK

October 14, 2024

Britain & Ireland

Staycations in the UK were trending even before the pandemic hit, so it’s no surprise that the popularity of holidaying somewhere in the UK has increased in the last couple of years - with no signs of slow...

Perfect Weekend Getaways – Under 3 Hours Drive from London

October 14, 2024

Britain & Ireland, England

Anyone who lives in London gets that feeling every now and again – that need to get out of the city. A few weeks of skyscrapers and running for the tube will get most people craving some green space! But who wa...

Top 10 Cosy Christmas Cottages in England

October 4, 2024

Britain & Ireland, England, Top 10s

Cosy up to your favourite loved ones this festive season, and experience holiday bliss in one of our top cottages in England to rent for your Christmas getaway. Is there anything better than cuddling up arou...

North East Coast Path - Robin Hood's Bay

North East Coast Path: Historic Seaside Towns

September 26, 2024

Britain & Ireland, England

The North East of England – a region known for its rolling hills, quaint seaside towns, rugged coastline and fish and chips wizardry. The North East Coastal path stretches from the Scottish Borders all the way ...

Cromer seaside town in Norfolk - South East Coastal Path

South East Coast Path: From Wildlife to Foodie Hotspots

December 27, 2021

Britain & Ireland, England

The South East Coastal Path takes you from the Wash down to Southampton – 84 miles of wildlife hotspots, sandy beaches with colourful beach huts, historic sites and fishing villages serving up the freshest catc...

The Best of British Holiday Homes 2022

November 29, 2021

Things To Do

The last couple years have seen a dramatic rise in staycations, with many families embracing the beauty of local towns and villages as airplanes stayed grounded. However, even with many borders reopened, the po...

North West Coast Path: Industrial and Adventurous

February 26, 2021

Britain & Ireland, England

Stretching from the Scottish Borders down to Wales, it's already clear (even to those who haven't actually visited this region) just how beautiful the North West Coast Path is, sandwiched between two gorgeous c...

Best Places To Visit In England: Hidden Gems From Locals

January 31, 2021

Britain & Ireland, England

Ahh, England. We love you for your unpredictable summers, crisp and cosy winters and let’s not forget all that pub grub. As much as we adore discovering new travel destinations all over the world, sometimes the...

Best Hikes in the UK for a Great British Staycation

October 2, 2020

Britain & Ireland, Europe

Our beautiful British countryside has some of the most rewarding views, breathtaking wildlife and interesting history around. And now that UK staycations are becoming more and more popular, we thought we’d give...

England Coast Path: World’s Longest Coastal Walk

April 28, 2020

Britain & Ireland, England

The coast of England is undeniably one of the best things about the country - the cute coastal villages that offer up nostalgic seaside charm, the unspoilt golden beaches backed by wild headlands and dramatic c...

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