Cottage Holidays

Staycations or holidaying at home are becoming increasingly popular for those that want all the action and relaxation without all the traveling or cost issues. There is no longer a buzz about going abroad and a lot of people are becoming put off by the increasingly populated and dense holiday resorts in the likes of Spain. What used to be secluded, beautiful and exotic beach getaways have become over built and ugly resorts, where you’d be more likely to have a typical English roast dinner than anything new and cultured. It’s this that has opened many people’s eyes to the beauty and fun that can be found on home soil.

Leading the pack in English tourism aren’t any of those overbearing 50 storey hotels, but quaint little cottages that embody the feeling of “getting away from it all.” The idea of a holiday is a break from your normal every day regime and the many cottage holidays available in the UK certainly give you that peaceful and much needed break, as opposed to the hustle and bustle of a packed beach, where your towel is the only free space available.

There are hundreds of different places in the UK you can go to and if there’s something of interest to visit, whether it be a historic market town or region filled with landmarks, there’ll definitely be cottage holidays to accommodate you. Some of the places rising in popularity in regards to cottage holidays include Devon, Northumberland, Cornwall and the cities of Oxford and Cambridge for their history and architecture.

Without a doubt the most popular cottage holidays in the UK come from the Lake District and with very good reason. This spectacular region in England offers a unique blend of fun and exciting activities with beauty and relaxation. The breathtaking sites of sprawling mountains and sparkling lakes were formed over thousands of years of glaciations, where ice slowly created waves in the landscape. This makes it perfect for those that simply want to admire the view, or for those that want to use the view for climbing and extreme water sports. Hell why not do both to fully complete the holiday experience?

Cottage holidays vary in price, but are usually cheaper than most other types of holiday. You can opt to go through a large company, which owns many cottages or you can do it the old fashion way and find somebody who independently rents out their cottage during the summer or winter months for a more personal feel. Unlike other resorts that have rows of identical holiday homes or hotels, no cottage is the same and each will have its own English charm to it. Part of the fun when going on cottage holidays is choosing the location and cottage, but make sure you choose one large enough for your party.

Whether you are looking for a location deep and secluded in the countryside, right near the sea or on the border of a town, cottage holidays offer all the options you want for a satisfying holiday break.