Manchester is not a typical country cottage or UK holiday destination, however, some people like to take short breaks in Manchester for shopping, partying, hen weekends, stag weekends and visiting relatives. Find good reliable holiday lettings in the city and on the outskirts, all can be rented for short periods of three days upwards. The north west of England offers easy access to the Wirral, Peak District, Chester and the coast of North Wales.

Rent a large house for a hen or stag weekend

Manchester has a reputation for a colourful nightlife. Many hen parties and stag parties head for the bright lights of the city. Some holidaymakers are almost accidental in that they need to find self catering accommodation in Manchester because they are visiting family in the area or they are working in Manchester perhaps for a short time.

Manchester Holiday Apartments and cottages

Self catering accommodation in Manchester tends to be in the form of apartments. Self catering cottages in Manchester are few and far between. Manchester is a good choice if you are looking for a city with lots of entertainment.  There are musical shows, theatres, art galleries, bars and restaurants to keep you entertained whilst on a holiday in Manchester. Manchester is also well located for visiting other areas such as Warrington, Liverpool and the picturesque Wirral peninsula. 

Manchester Self-catering holidays for tourists

Being a traditionally industrial city, there are also a number of historical industrial heritage attractions in Manchester that many people may find interesting.  Manchester has an international airport so lots of people arrive at Manchester from abroad and then travel on to explore other places in the north of England for a country cottage stay in areas such as the ever popular Lake District in Cumbria.  If you cannot find a cottage for you in Manchester why not search for accommodation in nearby areas such as Derbyshire or the Peak District which are more geared up for country cottage holidays. Do use our search assistant to help you find the right cottage in the north of England for you.