If you’re planning a romantic break this summer then you’ll want to find the best couple’s cottage for you and your partner. This year with the pandemic ongoing, more people are choosing a staycation at home in the UK this year, and demand is high for sleeps 2 properties so booking asap is strongly recommended.
To help you find a sleeps 2 cottage quickly and easily see:
Ideas and Inspiration on some of Best Romantic Retreats for Summer Holidays
Log Cabins, Shepherd’s Hut and Treehouses
Beaver Den, sleeps 2 in Cambridgeshire
When it comes to loved up breaks away in the summertime when temperatures tend to be higher, you may be open to staying in a log cabin or a holiday lodge with your partner. I can important to stay in suitably inspiring accommodation where you can make special memories with the one you love. Log cabins, shepherd huts and treehouses all have a certain romance to them and are ever popular for romantic breaks.
The Railway Carriage Romantic Retreat Hot Tub, Somerset
Renting a romantic holiday let with a hot tub can be particularly appealing for summer breaks. There’s something about renting a cottage with a warm bubbly bath where you can enjoy a soak in the warm waters with the one you love. Many couples prefer to rent a sleeps 2 property with a private hot tub so you can enjoy privacy and seclusion as a couple.
When it comes to what makes a cottage holiday truly special, waking up in the countryside can be a top choice. Whether you want to enjoy a morning coffee whilst appreciating the rural views or relax in the evening with a glass of wine, romantic retreats in the countryside can be truly inspiring for romantic breaks.
Deepwell Barn Romantic Retreat with country views from the garden
There’s something serene and calming about gazing out to good views on holiday. Whether you’re dreaming of a stay in a watermill, a break in a rural retreat with country views, a stay in a romantic coastal cottage with a sea view or perhaps like the idea of renting a romantic retreat with a lake view, holiday rentals with good views offer plenty of appeal, particularly for couples looking to reignite the romance on holiday.
Whatever type of romantic retreat you choose to rent, we hope you find the perfect couple’s cottage for your summer holiday on Country Cottages Online. Do book early this year to avoid disappointment.
Waking up to a country view on holiday can be one of the very best experiences and can truly make for a memorable holiday. Whether you want to wake up, have a morning coffee whilst gazing out on fields and farmlands or want to watch the sunset over the countryside whilst enjoying a glass of wine, starting or finishing your days with country views can feel great and Country Cottages Online features a superb collection of Cottages with rural views.
Cottages with countryside views can also be a delight for wildlife watching enthusiasts too as guests may be lucky enough to spot wild creatures like foxes, hares, rabbits or birds when holidaying at a rural retreat; a decided advantage of having a good vantage point over the surrounding landscape.
Enjoy feasting your eyes on our selection of our top 15 rural retreats with country views. Country Cottages Online features so many idyllic properties with fabulous rural views that unfortunately we can’t list all of them.
This first-floor apartment in the Blackdown Hills sleeps 2 and offers superb country views from its sleek glass fronted balcony. This is an ideal spot for sitting out with your partner and soaking up superb views out over the gardens to the countryside beyond. On days out, explore the surrounding scenic area of the Blackdown Hills from this cosy romantic. bolthole.
Apple Loft balcony with country views, in the Blackdown Hills
Set amongst a glorious patchwork of fields, Axen Lodge is a beautifully decorated country retreat in delightful Dorset. Oozing rural charm, this 4 bedroom holiday house is bound to impress inside and out. The outside decked area is the ideal spot to sit out and soak up stunning rural views. This country retreat enjoys an idyllic rural setting and also boasts an inviting warm bubbly hot tub. Escape from it all with a holiday here yet enjoy the added benefit of the Jurassic coast easily accessible just 7.5 miles away.
Axen Lodge in Dorset with views over surrounding fields
Featuring jaw droppingly beautiful country views from the outdoor decked area, this 4 bedroom eco lodge sits next to a nature reserve and unspoilt views are a feature of this lodge. What’s more this property is eco-friendly so you can feel extra virtuous whilst soaking up the fabulous views on a break away. For those who love to explore unspoilt areas, Dartmoor National Park and Exmoor are both within reach for days out too.
Book Big Drift Barn and Fairchilds Barn together for get togethers with friends or family in unspoilt Rutland. With country views, and each barn with its own warm bubbly hot tub, together these barns sleep 16 and enjoy a fantastic rural setting
Fabulous country views await at Big Drift Barn and Fairchilds Barn in Rutland
Set in the Dorset countryside, this 4 bedroom thatched cottage oozes country charm. With a warm bubbly outdoor hot tub, this could be the ideal place for a relaxing break in the West Country. Nearby is the town of Bridport and the unspoilt Jurassic coast. The rural views from the hot tub are to die for…
Bilshay Farmhouse hot tub with amazing country views
If it’s truly breathtaking country views you’re after, this is what awaits at Caban Irwch. Set next to two other cabins, this 3 bedroom cabin enjoys a truly scenic setting near the Berwyn Mountains. Truly cosy and welcoming, this is an amazing location where you can enjoy staying in a stunning rural setting on holiday. The views from the hot tub are just breathtaking.
Enjoying an absolutely idyllic setting next to a hill in Dorset. Crepe Farm Cottage is a rural delight. Wake up to country views day after day at Crepe Farm Cottage near Symondsbury. Plus enjoy relaxing in the inviting warm bubbly hot tub for the ultimate in relaxation.
The countryside views at Eden Hideaway are so stunning. With expansive glass doors in the open plan living area this is a fantastic place to immerse yourself in the country life with a stay on the farm. Wake up to views of fields and meadows day after day and relax and rejuvenate with the warm bubbly on site hot tub.
Truly a wow factor cottage, this 5 bedroom holiday home is ideal for big family breaks and large group getaways as it sleeps 10. With a balcony where you can enjoy elevated views out over the Culm Valley, Foxhill Lodge is one of the very best and sought after properties featured on Country Cottages Online.
Foxhill Lodge with balcony with fabulous countryside views out to the Culm Valley
With a wood-clad interior Grouse Lodge is a truly cosy holiday lodge located in Denbighshire, Wales. Outside the lodge features a generous decked area where you can sit out and enjoy the superb rural setting. This 2 bedroom lodge also features a warm bubbly outdoor hot tub with the most amazing country views.
Grouse Lodge with hot tub with amazing country views
For a true country holiday, Hilltop Barn at Hilltop Farm holidays in Lincolnshire is hard to beat. The countryside views from this rural retreat are simply idyllic. The property also features an open bay area so you can sit out and soak up the location whatever the weather.
Truly a wow factor holiday house, stylish and beautifully decorated, this large property has 10 bedrooms and is pet-friendly (welcoming 3 pet dogs) so your whole family can enjoy a break here. A number of the rooms feature the most stunning valley views and the covered outdoor terrace is the ideal spot for sitting out and soaking up the fantastic setting.
Dining area at Orchard House with stunning valley views
Set on a farm in the Scottish Borders, this romantic retreat sleeps 2 and features beautiful views out over the surrounding farmlands on an organic farm close to the Cheviot Hills. You can discover some of the best of the Scottish Borders as well as enjoy day trips out to Northumberland National Park from here.
Quirky and charming, this 3 bedroom holiday lodge in Devon features light and airy high quality accommodation, and a setting within beautiful gardens, next to rolling countryside. The views from the patio are just superb and sitting out and enjoy a meal on a summer’s evening or a morning coffee and enjoying the vantage point would make for pleasant holiday memories. Nestled close to Exmoor National Park enjoy exploring this unspoilt landscape on a cottage break.
The views from the hot tub in particular at Tubbs Delight in Devon are an absolute delight. You truly can see for miles and miles from here. Competitively priced, pet-friendly and family-friendly this 3 bedroom holiday home is often in demand so booking early is recommended to experience the delights of Tubbs Delight. See the full selection of holiday cottages with country views.
Looking for peace and quiet on a cottage break in 2021?
With 2020 behind us and the coronavirus pandemic stretching on and on with another lockdown in place currently, many of us want to book a tranquil cottage break to look forward to later on this year where you can recharge, unwind and de-stress. Some holidaymakers are booking up cottages for summer already, as the best properties tend to get booked up early and it can be important to have a break to look forward to, whereas other people are preferring to wait until we are out of lockdown before booking a summer holiday.
Who doesn’t love a holiday home with a view? Renting a holiday cottage where you can gaze out to beautiful views can be good for the soul. Whether for you it’s important to look out to fields, farmlands, river, lake or sea, Country Cottages Online features a great selection of holiday homes with views for you to choose from:
De-stress and unwind with a farmstay holiday. Enjoy a taste of the good life, when you choose to holiday surrounded by fields and farmlands. Some holiday homes can be found on working farms where there are working animals like sheep and cows, whereas others are on arable farms where crops are grown. At other farm locations, there may be a smallholding with a small collection of animals like chickens, where you may even be able to enjoy a fresh supply of eggs during your stay. Farm holidays can be particularly popular with families, but also with couples who want to escape for a taste of the good life.
If you truly want to escape from it all, renting a remote holiday cottage can make perfect sense. Hideaway and discover a far-off part of the UK, where you can enjoy exploring the local area without hoards of other people to contend with. Few locations are more tranquil than remote getaways where you can truly get away from it all, relax, unwind and escape.
Expected to be in high demand this summer are Britain’s rural retreats. Some rural retreats are nestled deep in the countryside, in national parks, areas of outstanding natural beauty or on edge of village locations. Whether you want to rent a country cottage, a barn conversion, a holiday lodge or a farm cottage, the appeal of the countryside and immersing yourself in nature and tranquillity is hard to beat.
Wherever you are in terms of planning your summer break, holidaymakers can be reassured that last year, despite the start of pandemic being in March, cottage holidays from July to September were possible in many parts of the UK. Although we’re not out of the woods yet, holidaymakers can be reassured by news of the vaccine roll out and government predictions that the UK may be able to return to a more normal way of life hopefully by the summer. These are uncertain times we are living in, and some cottage owners and agencies are offering more flexible booking terms to reflect that. Check with owners and agencies about how flexible their terms are before booking.
If you’re someone planning to book a break in 2021, you may be looking for ideas and inspiration on some of the best places to stay. With all of the stress the pandemic has created, booking a break somewhere tranquil and relaxing could be more important than ever this year. Below are some of our picks of the best types of holiday rentals for tranquil holidays.
We hope we’ve inspired you with our ideas of ideal types of properties for tranquil getaways. If you really want to escape look out for secluded detached properties with their own gardens, for maximum privacy and peace.
Self-catering staycation holidays are very popular currently, some come with hot tubs and other luxuries
Following the coronavirus pandemic, staycations in the UK have seen a boom in popularity. Holiday cottages have been in very high demand in 2020 and all signs so far are that this pattern will continue in to 2021. With competition for the best properties high, booking early can make a lot of sense to avoid disappointment. What’s more, we all need something to look forward to, so thinking about staycation holiday ideas for 2021 sooner rather than later could be a great idea.
Although England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have seen lockdowns with short notice, and certain areas have had lockdown restrictions, many people have still managed to get away and enjoy a staycation holiday in 2020 and have plans to escape for a much needed break in 2021 too. With the situation with the coronavirus outbreak unpredictable, asking holiday home owners and agencies about booking conditions and cancellation policies prior to booking is strongly recommended, as is taking out appropriate holiday cancellation insurance.
Holiday Homes for Memorable 2021 Holidays
Barn Conversions
Lavender Barn, Somerset
Converted barns can be a popular choice with families and romantic couples. Usually nestled in idyllic rural locations or on the edge of a village, barn conversions, with exposed beams and stone work can add atmosphere and a cosy feel to your cottage holiday.
Pet-friendly barn conversion in particular can be in high demand, as being a nation of pet-lovers, many UK holidaymakers like to take their pooch away on holiday with them. Also popular are barn conversions with log burners or open fires, for that cosy atmospheric feel. For something truly special look out for barns with country views too. Most rural locations benefit from good local walks too, plus ample country pursuits on offer locally, which can be ideal for those who love to spend time in nature.
The thought of escaping to the country for a chance to relax and unwind can be an attractive thought. There’s something naturally soothing about immersing yourself in green and beautiful surroundings that make country cottage breaks so very appealing. Escape from everyday worries and concerns in the countryside, where you can immerse yourself in tranquil and soothing nature. For a real taste of rural life, a farm cottage could be the perfect choice or a rural retreat for those that want to hide away from it all.
Log cabin holidays are ever popular with families and couples
There’s nothing quite like a log cabin or a wooden holiday lodge to give you that special holiday feel. A break in a log cabin or a wooden holiday lodge can appeal to those with a sense of adventure and those who love to stay in naturally beautiful surroundings. Many cabins enjoy scenic settings, next to lakes or nestled by woodlands. Views and settings vary from cabin to cabin. For those searching for a touch of luxury on holiday, you can even find cabins with hot tubs nowadays.
If you are one of the lucky few whose finances haven’t been hampered by the pandemic, may be 2021 could be a great year to treat yourself to a luxury cottage break. Renting a luxurious holiday home where you can relax in sumptuous surroundings can really help to make your self-catering holiday truly special. Whether you want the assurance of a 5 star rental or are happy with general luxurious accommodation, there are plenty options on Country Cottages Online. For more choice of luxury holiday rentals, we recommend taking a look at Cottage Gems too, specialists in luxury holiday accommodation.
Bound to appeal to small kids and big kids alike, renting a holiday treehouse can make for an experience to remember and treasure for all of the family. Holiday treehouses appeal to the inner child in all of us and for those with a sense of adventure and a love of new experiences, renting a holiday treehouse could be a great change from the usual cabin or cottage break.
For those ready to immerse themselves in greenery and a canopy of leaves for a break to remember, browse:
With recent events spurring some people to increasingly believe that the time to enjoy experiences is now, 2021 may be the year to book a unique holiday home. Staying in unique holiday accommodation can really help to make your break super memorable and special. From lighthouses to tree houses, converted chapels and quirky holiday homes, renting a unique holiday home can be a great chance to experience something out of the ordinary.
We hope you’ve enjoyed our ideas for some great 2021 cottage holidays. Wherever you choose to holiday, we hope you find the best place for you and that you have a fabulous time.
The coronavirus pandemic and the government drive to control the virus means that although lots of people still want to enjoy a holiday this summer, staying safe is at the forefront of many people’s minds. With virus worries and concerns over quarantine periods if people choose to holiday abroad, demand for cottage breaks in the UK and Ireland is very high this summer.
If you want to take a break this summer it’s advisable to book asap to avoid disappointment as many holiday homes are now booked up until September.
Once you do have a break booked up, we’ve put together some hints and tips to help you stay safe on your break away.
Hints and Tips on Staying Safe on a Cottage Break
Quiet and Rural Locations
With social distancing still very important, some holidaymakers may prefer more rural and remote holiday destinations this summer where it’s easier to social distance, rather than traditional holiday destinations which tend to attract lots of people.
• Whether they sign up for Visit Britain’s the Good to Go standard or not, the large majority of holiday home owners and agencies will be striving to ensure that they are following the very best cleaning practices to ensure that guests are healthy and happy on holiday.
There are also things you can do yourself to ensure you are confident about staying healthy and happy whilst staying at a holiday rental.
• As always if you are making a booking for the coming months, it is important that you take out appropriate insurance and fully check the booking terms and conditions with the independent owner or agency.
• If you would like extra reassurance, do ask for details of the cleaning regime in place during the coronavirus outbreak from the cottage owner or agency.
Additional Steps you can personally take to reduce your risk
• You may want to do some cleaning of a holiday home yourself on arrival if you so choose; to give you even greater confidence and assurances that you can relax in a safe and healthy environment, but you must speak to the owner or agency and notify them in advance that you plan to do this so that you have their agreement and can ensure that you’re using appropriate cleaning materials that won’t cause any damage. If you take some sanitisation steps yourself, this may make you feel even more safe and assured.
• It is perfectly reasonable to bring your own bedding and towels with you to use during this coronavirus outbreak, and as shaking of any infected linen could disperse the virus, it may be safest just to use your own bedding over existing bedding.
• In particular, you might want to sanitise light switches, remotes, handles, doorknobs, taps and tables.
• Surfaces can usually be cleaned with a damp cloth with soapy water. It may also be advisable for killing the virus to use a cleaning product with atleast 70% alcohol (but you must check suitability of products with the owner or agency prior to use). These are all additional steps you can take to help make yourself feel happier and safer on holiday; the large majority of holiday homes will be going the extra mile in any event with their cleaning protocols and sanitisation procedures.
Above all, it’s advisable to follow all reasonable steps to ensure your own good health and hygiene on holiday, but it’s important to relax too and enjoy good times (we all need a chance to switch off).
Disclaimer: We are not health experts at Country Cottages Online but the above has been put together and quotes official advice from reputable sources with your health and safety in mind.
Following the coronavirus pandemic hitting Britain and most of the world earlier this year, when it comes to those lucky enough to take a holiday in 2020, one of the safest options for breaks this year may end up being a holiday in the UK. With it currently being unclear when people will be able to fly and holiday abroad at all and without having to go in to quarantine on return, holidaying at home in the UK could be an appealing option for 2020 breaks.
Staycation in style in the UK
What is the Best Time of Year for a Staycation Holiday?
Traditionally the months of June, July and August have been the top times of the year for summer breaks in Britain. With lockdown only just beginning to ease in England and most English holiday cottages only accepting bookings from 4 July at the earliest, later summer breaks may be more popular this year.
And that’s just England where cottage breaks are anticipated to be possible from 4 July. Wales has a traffic light lockdown exit plan which doesn’t yet specify proposed dates so it’s not yet currently known when cottage holidays in Wales will be possible. It’s also unclear currently when people will be able to holiday in Scotland as no provisional dates have yet been released. Ireland’s exit plan suggests that holidays within the country for residents of Ireland may be permitted from 20 July.
With different rules in different parts of the UK and it yet unclear when people will be able to take breaks across all the different countries that make up the UK, hopefully the situation will become clearer over the next few weeks. Late cottage breaks are expected to be popular this year, due to the fast changing nature of the situation.
Finding the Best Staycation Holiday for you
For those who usually go abroad, discovering staycations could be a whole new experience. For many, there really is nowhere better than Britain when the sun shines and the weather is good. Holiday at home and there is no need to worry about learning the local lingo or being understood, or getting hold of your favourite foods and brands of tea, making for an easier less stressful break. For many locations you can just jump in the car and go!
Also, Britain really is blessed with such a rich history, so many charming market towns, pretty villages, great walks and unspoilt countryside (including numerous Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and National Parks) so really what is there not to love? And at home, you can enjoy those reassuring home comforts like English breakfasts, cream teas, your favourite branded beers, teas and more.
Popular Staycation Choices
For those not familiar with UK cottage holidays, there are a great choice of options nowadays, including holiday rentals with leisure facilities for relaxing breaks.
Cottages with Private Indoor Pools
Private Indoor Swimming Pool at Edingtonhill House
With
the UK weather not guaranteed to be hot, hot, hot all summer through,
cottages with indoor swimming pools remain a popular choice. With
social distancing ever important renting a holiday home with its own
private swimming pool could be an essential choice for a 2020 break,
although such properties are available at a premium.
Outdoor swimming pool for refreshing holidays
Cottages with Outdoor Pools
When the sun is beating down and the weather is warm, few things are as lovely as a refreshing dip in an outdoor swimming pool. Many outdoor pools are open in the summer months only. For your comfort and enjoyment, some outdoor pools are heated nowadays too, so you can enjoy a swim even when the weather isn’t so hot.
With social distancing important and at the forefront of all of our minds, remote and isolated holiday cottages are expected to be increasingly popular choices for 2020. For enjoying a break yet keeping your distance from crowds and others, a remote or isolated holiday rental could be a great choice.
For those who love exploring nature, the coast and the countryside, the benefit of remote holiday destinations is that you’re less likely to see too many other people when you’re exploring lesser known areas. Isolated cottages may offer you the chance to escape away from others, but may be in busier areas than remote destinations.
Remote and isolated cottage holidays have always been popular with those who like to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, recharge their batteries and get away from it all for a while. With the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, these sorts of holiday cottages are currently even more sought after by Britons looking to escape for a while.
Escape, Relax and Unwind
Escape to the country
Holiday homes in remote locations represent the chance to get closer to the natural world, and appreciate the beauty of the simple things in life; like waking up to the chirp of birdsong, watching the sunset over the horizon and seeing wildlife like squirrels or rabbits as they merrily hop around. There’s a kind of mindfulness in a remote cottage break; where you can be at one with nature and really appreciate a series of small pleasures and feeling at one with the natural world.
Connect with the Natural World
In these troubled times, getting closer to nature and away from the town and city could be a great choice. Although some scientists believe coronavirus is mostly spread via respiratory droplets, current UK government advice to avoid catching the virus includes maintaining good hygiene and frequent hand washing.
Most holiday homes are upping their cleaning practices during this time; but take your own bleach wipes and take your own precautions too to be doubly safe (let the owner or agency know when booking that you plan to do additional sanitising particularly of any high use areas like door-handles, TV controls etc, as they may even be able to supply you with sanitising products to reassure you). Ask if they will be supplying soap at the property. By taking sensible precautions you can enjoy a remote holiday, where you can to some extent escape the current crisis.
Choose destinations where you really can hide away with your loved ones, take walks along deserted beaches or quiet countryside and escape from city and town life and ease your mind.
Best Remote Cottage Holiday Destinations in Wales
When it comes to remote breaks, Wales with its miles and miles of unspoilt countryside, mountains and valleys could be the ideal choice. Options in terms of remote holiday homes in Wales include farmhouses, barn conversions and rural retreats.
Some of the most remote places to escape to in Wales include the Isle of Anglesey, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Gwynedd, Conwy and Denbighshire. Choose holiday homes in isolated or secluded settings where you can be on your own with your family or partner.
Ideal Places for Remote Cottage Breaks in Scotland
By virtue of its geographical location, Scotland is a more remote holiday destination than either Wales or England. Whether you’re looking to stay by the coast or hide away in the countryside, there are a great number of choices of remote holiday destinations in Scotland.
Places where you can truly get away from it all include the Scottish Highlands, the outer Hebrides, the Isle of Skye, Argyll and Bute, and Morayshire.
For true getaways choose isolated farm cottages, barn conversions, rural retreats and lodges. Always check before booking whether the property is in an isolated setting, far from other properties.
Best Remote Cottage Holiday Destinations in England
England’s more remote destinations include places like Herefordshire, Shropshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland.
Although counties like Herefordshire and Shropshire are landlocked, choose to stay in Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Yorkshire, Durham or Northumberland and you have the choice of staying either by the coast or in the countryside. At each of these places if you choose the right locations you can escape from the throng and find quieter tranquil places far from lots of other people.
Choices of places to stay include rural retreats, farm cottages, barn conversions and hideaways. Choose isolated properties in England set on their own where you can get away from others and discover a remote unspoilt landscape on days out.
Wherever you choose to escape to on a remote break in the UK, we recommend speaking to the agency or owner before booking to ensure that the property and location fully meet your requirements. Above all have a happy and safe holiday.
Planning a cottage break for Easter 2020 and in search of ideas and inspiration? Wherever you want to holiday in Great Britain, whether in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland, the UK is home to some beautiful holiday destinations and some fascinating places.
Enjoy the joys of spring with an Easter break
At Easter time when spring flowers like crocuses and daffodils are starting to appear and brighter skies are starting to show, exploring the UK can really help to put a spring in your step. There is also tons going on in the UK over Easter which makes it quite an exciting time to get away, with numerous Easter egg hunt events on up and down the country. Searching for Easter eggs is a real favourite with families.
Entertaining Easter Holidays
Particularly when it comes to family holidays, booking a holiday cottage with some entertainment facilities can be a real godsend. Having entertainment facilities on hand at a holiday rental can be great for bonding with friends and family and there’s nothing that quite compares to lots of fun and giggles on holiday.
Cottages with Cinema Rooms for Avid Movie Watchers
For families and friends in search of a self-catering cottage with something extra to offer, renting a holiday home with a cinema room can be a great choice. Whether you watch or buy a film on Netflix, Sky or Amazon, or whether you choose to take a favourite DVD with you away to watch, enjoying a home cinema style experience on holiday can help with making those special holiday memories.
Remember to buy and pack the popcorn and any sweet snacks to enjoy a real cinema style experience whilst away.
Games Rooms for Fun Easter Holidays
Rentals with games rooms are particularly popular, both with groups of friends and family. Facilities vary from property to property. Some holiday homes have pool tables, table football and table tennis whereas others may have just the one snooker table, it all depends.
Irrespective of the exact games facilities on offer, one thing in common across all is the fun that can be enjoyed with these sorts of games facilities. Games such as pool, snooker, table football and table tennis can be great for bringing out competitive spirit in friends and family, and you’ll quickly see who wants to keep score!
For a truly inspiring Easter holiday, perhaps for a romantic break or a getaway with friends, you may want to stay in one of Britain’s areas of outstanding natural beauty for truly stunning scenery. These landscapes are renowned for being truly beautiful and inspiring places. Britain’s National Parks are also popular with groups of families and friends, particularly with those who love to explore the great outdoors.
Wake up to Good Views on an Easter Holiday
For more inspiration on holiday and the feel good factor, renting a holiday home with good views can be a great choice. Whether for you the perfect experience is gazing out to sea, watching the light reflecting on a lake or watching the sunset over fields and farmlands, there are some truly inspiring holiday homes with beautiful views in Britain with views you’ll never tire off. Properties with Good Views
Relaxing Easter Breaks
For many people, holidays, including Easter represent a chance to relax and unwind. Many of us have such frenetic jobs and lifestyles nowadays that nothing compares with the idea of relaxing and taking it easy on holiday. For holidaymakers who love the idea of a touch of luxury and pampering this Easter, renting a holiday home with leisure facilities could be the perfect choice.
Cottages with Indoor Hot Tubs
Although at Easter time, the weather is starting to brighten up, for those who want to stay cosy and warm on a break, renting a holiday home with an indoor hot tub where you don’t have to brave the outdoors to get to your bubbly relaxing spa bath could be the perfect choice.
Indoor Pools for Relaxed Easter Breaks
Again, although Easter is warmer than Christmas time and signifies the start of Spring, it is usually far from hot in the UK. Therefore renting a property with an outdoor pool is not really an option and for maximum enjoyment and relaxation, holiday homes with indoor pools are popular. Properties with these sorts of facilities are popular with both groups of friends and family and are sought after by those who like to keep fit and by those who just like to splash around, relax and unwind on holiday (if you like to splash and have fun, book a property with a private pool where you have the facilities to yourselves).
There’s such a great range of options when it comes to staycation holidays in the UK now. We hope we’ve inspired you with the range of options available to book for your Easter break and hope you have a wonderful Easter in 2020.
January is peak time when it comes to holiday bookings. There’s something about the start of a New Year that gets us all busy with making new year’s resolutions, deciding on things to improve or change in our lives and booking experiences and breaks to look forward to. High on the priority list for many people is getting a break booked to look forward to over the coming year.
Whether it’s concerns about raising your carbon footprint, wanting to holiday with your much loved pet pooch or preferring to avoid the stress and hassle of airport queues, staycations are the preferred option for many families and couples too. When the sun shines in Britain, it truly is hard to beat the comforts of home and we have so many beautiful coastal and country areas, there’s always somewhere new to explore and discover.
To help you to find the best cottage break for your 2020 getaway we’ve put together some ideas to inspire you.
Cottages with Entertainment Facilities
If you’re planning a family holiday or a getaway with friends you’ll want to ensure that there is plenty to keep you entertained on your cottage break. Thankfully there are plenty of options nowadays, from holiday homes with games rooms to family cottages with games consoles (popular with those holidaying with teenagers).
Also particularly popular with families are holiday homes with play facilities for children. Whether your kids love to play on the swings or slides, renting a holiday home with play facilities on site can mean more fun and happiness on holiday for both children and parents.
Holidays are precious times and for many a chance to relax and unwind, plus take it easy in relaxing surroundings. Sometimes escaping to a rural retreat is enough where you can hear the birds sing and enjoy immersing yourself in nature. Other times you may want to rent a holiday home with additional leisure facilities to help make your break as relaxing as possible.
Holiday homes with these types of relaxing leisure facilities tend to be larger properties although you can sometimes find romantic retreats with access to these sorts of facilities if you rent a holiday home on a cottage complex.
Cottages with Views
There’s something so very special about waking up to good views on holiday that can help to make a holiday so much more enjoyable. Whether you love to gaze out at the countryside, the sea, a river or lake, wonderful views in holiday homes are very sought after. Who doesn’t love a good view and feel the enjoyment that comes from taking in a beautiful outlook?
On Country Cottages Online we feature a variety of holiday rentals with great views, from properties with country views to holiday homes with lake views, river views or sea views.
Wow Factor Holiday Homes
For a holiday to remember you may want to book a stay in a wow factor holiday home. These special holiday homes have made our wow factor list either for their stunning views, their luxurious state of the art interiors or their amazing settings. The properties are not necessarily all luxurious but each of the wow factor properties on Country Cottages Online’s listing are awe inspiring in their own unique way.
Whatever type of holiday home appeals most to you, we hope we’ve inspired you on some of the best available options when it comes to holiday lets for your 2020 break and that you find the perfect staycation for you on Country Cottages Online.
What are you doing this winter? If you don’t have a break booked to look forward to, now could be a great time to think about booking a short break or a week away to recharge and unwind in the run up to Christmas. Winter time is typically low season which means that there are some great deals and offers to be found, and it’s one of the best times of year to snap up a bargain.
Cosy Cottage Breaks by the Fireside
Cosy up by the fireside in winter
When it comes to winter breaks, few experiences compare to staying in a holiday cottage where you can enjoy the warmth and glow of being by the fireside. There’s something so comforting about enjoying the warmth of a fire indoors when it’s cold outside.
Wrap up warm and winter can be a magical time to explore the UK, where the morning frost can give the countryside a special sparkle and lights twinkle as the early nights set in.
Whether you opt for a cottage with an open fire or a woodburner where you can watch the logs crackle and glow, Country Cottages Online features a great selection of cosy cottages to choose from.
Hot Tub Holidays
Bubbly hot tub
Popular year round, but also very appealing for winter holidays, hot tub holidays offer warmth and comfort. During winter time, renting a holiday home with an indoor hot tub can make a lot of sense, as not everyone wants to brave wandering across a garden in the cold.
In winter time, having use of a warm bubbly indoor hot tub to enjoy could be just what you need for a warming relaxing holiday. After enjoying a day out exploring or enjoying a country walk, few things are more relaxing than a long soak in the soothing waters of a bubbly hot tub.
Another popular choice when it comes to winter holidays is to escape for Christmas or the New Year.
Christmas tree
Christmas in a holiday cottage can be a great opportunity to celebrate the festive season with family. Some holiday houses even decorate the property ready for guests’ arrival with tinsel and other seasonal decorations meaning you get to enjoy all of the magic of Christmas without a lot of the stress and hassle.
Remember the best cottages book up early so booking early for Christmas cottage.
New Year is a time for celebrating with family and friends and large houses in particular are popular with those looking to party together and see in the start of another year in style. If booking a large party house look out for properties with a large dining room where you can all dine and celebrate altogether.
Whenever you choose to get away this winter, whether in early December or for a festive break, we hope you’ve found our ideas and suggestions inspiring.
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