Guide to Self-catering Country Cottage Holidays in England

England continues to be a popular tourist destination for visitors from around the world.  It's a 'green and pleasant land', with more documented history than almost anywhere. Our historical buildings go back centuries; some complete with ghosts and chilling tales.  The Royal Family continues to provide pomp and ceremony, scandal and tragedy. We have a unique culture and numerous places of interest for tourists to visit and things to do. 

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An English self-catering country cottage is ideal if you wish to explore a particular part of the country, for example London, then Stratford-upon-Avon and the Lake District. Cottages can be rented for complete weeks or short breaks and give you the freedom and space of  a home from home.  You may want to book a historical cottage with character features, a rural retreat, or a modern house with a pool.  The choice is yours.  A hire car will enable you to get around easily and offers more flexile opportunities for sightseeing.  Cottage owners will be pleased to help and advise you about things to do and see in their area.  

• English country cottages and rural retreats continue to be popular when it comes to self catering holidays in England.

The Green in Salisbury on a glorious summers day.	The amazing beach at Lulworth in Dorset	Historical Stratford upon Avon

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England's West Country Guide	England's West Country in the South West of England includes Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.  All of these counties with the exception of Wiltshire offer a mix of coast and country.  The South West of England continues to attract visitors for family self catering breaks, romantic getaways and more.  Bath in North East Somerset is known for its Roman Baths and Pump Room, Museum of Costume and an elegant Georgian town.  Try the Ghost walking tour for a spine tingling experience. Drive to Stonehenge and discover the Druids.  Play with the lions at Longleat. A good place to stay is 18th Century Jasmine Cottage at Trowbridge, near Bath in Wiltshire. Nearby Bradford on Avon is an appealing market town for a break.  Read our guide on self-catering breaks in Bradford on Avon. Cheddar Gorge and Caves - Large caves with stalactites and stalagmites, sample Somerset cider, enjoy country pubs in lovely countryside.  Stay in Somerset. Land's End - the south westerly tip of England that juts out into the sea.  Lovely rugged coastline and beaches, surfing, quaint coastal villages, a popular holiday destination for the English. Beautiful gardens, the Eden Project.  All in Cornwall. The ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is one of England's and Wiltshire's premier tourist attractions.  The country city of Salisbury also comes highly recommended for its wealth of historical buildings, National Trust properties and plentiful charm.
Shakespeare's Country/Heart of England	Stratford-upon-Avon  - Shakespeare's town with it's 3 Shakespearean theatres, historic buildings.  Also visit Warwick castle and the beautiful countryside and cottages of the Cotswolds.  Stay in Warwickshire.  Also in the Heart of England are the counties of Worcestershire, Staffordshire and Herefordshire.
The Cotswold Hills	The Cotswolds - a pretty area in the West Country with rolling hills, lush greenery and charming cottages built from golden coloured stone. Visit Regency Cheltenham, the races, discover some superb architecture.  Stay in Gloucestershire or Oxfordshire
Northern England	The Lake District  - Cumbria, the country of scenic lakes and hills, wonderful for ramblers or lovers of beauty and nature.  Tranquil and unspoilt. Stay in Cumbria. The Peak District - Britain's first National Park.  Wonderful, wild, with rocky outcrops, wild flowers, dry stone walls, tumbling streams and caves with stalactites and stalagmites. York - medieval city walls with four gates into the walled city, ancient Roman remains, fantastic buildings across the centuries (Saxon, Tudor, Georgian), Gothic cathedral, lots of tourist attractions.  York is in Britain's largest county - Yorkshire. This amazing county has two of the best national parks for walking holidays; the Yorkshire Dales and Yorkshire Moors. Its coastline has several very good seaside resorts that are popular for British summer breaks and day trips. The Legend of Robin Hood and his Merry Men- explore legend and folklore, walk through Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire and visit the Major Oak and Robin Hood Centre.  Cycle the 7 dedicated cycle paths around Leicestershire.  Ideal location for touring middle England.
The South Coast	The New Forest  where the ponies roam free through the open woodland.  Discover the charm of rural England with villages built around a green and duck pond in the  gentle county of Hampshire. View New Forest cottages and self-catering accommodation. Also on England's South Coast is Sussex along with Kent which is also known as the Garden of England.
London and the Home Counties	London - the most popular destination in the UK.  The city with a 24/7 buzz, theatreland, Soho with great restaurants and nightlife, Royal Palaces, Tower Bridge, Father Thames, lovely green parks, superb museums, the London Aquarium, shopping  ...Click to find.self catering accommodation in London

Holiday suggestions based around country cottages in England and the UK

There is a list of UNESCO heritage sites in England that are considered worth saving for posterity. All of these offer interesting places to visit in England and good for days out during your self-catering holiday.  If you're looking for a self-catering luxury break , pet friendly accommodation, farm holidays , self catering cottages with a pool, beach holidays, golfing holidays in Scotland, city breaks, self catering fishing holidays, cultural holidays near UNESCO sites, or a cottage for romance, we can help you find your ideal cottage.