{"id":1214,"date":"2020-01-23T11:40:35","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T11:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/?p=1214"},"modified":"2020-01-23T12:43:07","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T12:43:07","slug":"finding-the-best-cottage-rental-for-your-2020-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/finding-the-best-cottage-rental-for-your-2020-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Best Cottage Rental for your 2020 Break"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>January is peak time when it comes to holiday bookings.  There\u2019s something about the start of a New Year that gets us all busy with making new year\u2019s 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.  <br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" class=\"wp-image-1223\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/riverside-house.jpg\" alt=\"Riverside Holiday House\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/riverside-house.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/riverside-house-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/riverside-house-624x350.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br> <br>Whether it\u2019s 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\u2019s always somewhere new to explore and discover.<br><br> To help you to find the best cottage break for your 2020 getaway we\u2019ve put together some ideas to inspire you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cottages with Entertainment Facilities<\/strong><br><br>If you\u2019re planning a family holiday or a getaway with friends you\u2019ll want to ensure that there is plenty to keep you entertained on your cottage break.  Thankfully there are plenty of options nowadays, from <span class=\"green_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/games-room-holiday-cottages.htm\">holiday homes with games rooms<\/a><\/span> to <span class=\"green_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/family-cottages-games-console.htm\">family cottages with games consoles<\/a><\/span> (popular with those holidaying with teenagers).  <br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-1231\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/home-cinema.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday home with home cinema\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/home-cinema.jpg 424w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/home-cinema-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br><br>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.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more options browse <span class=\"green_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/cottages-with-entertainment.htm\">all cottages with entertainment features<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cottages for Rest and Relaxation<\/strong><br><br>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.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" class=\"wp-image-1155\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/benches-hot-tub.jpg\" alt=\"Cottage with hot tub\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/benches-hot-tub.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/benches-hot-tub-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/benches-hot-tub-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/benches-hot-tub-624x419.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br>  <br>Popular choices for relaxing breaks include renting a <span class=\"green_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/Cottages_hot-tub.htm\">cottage with a hot tub<\/a><\/span>, or for added luxury a <span class=\"green_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/cottages_swimming-pools.php\">holiday home with a swimming pool<\/a><\/span>.  <br><br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cottages with Views<\/strong><br><br>There\u2019s something so very special about waking up to <span class=\"green_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/cottages-with-a-good-view.html\">good views<\/a><\/span> 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\u2019t love a good view and feel the enjoyment that comes from taking in a beautiful outlook?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-1234\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/country-view.jpg\" alt=\"Country view\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/country-view.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/country-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/country-view-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br><br>On Country Cottages Online we feature a variety of holiday rentals with great views, from properties with <span class=\"green_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/cottages-country-views.htm\">country views<\/a><\/span> to holiday homes with <span class=\"green_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/lakeview-holiday-cottages.htm\">lake views<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"green_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/cottages-river-views.htm\">river views<\/a><\/span> or <span class=\"green_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/cottages-sea-views.htm\">sea views<\/a><\/span>.<br><br><strong>Wow Factor Holiday Homes<\/strong><br><br>For a holiday to remember you may want to book a stay in a <span class=\"green_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/wow-factor-cottages.htm\">wow factor holiday home<\/a><\/span>.  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\u2019s listing are awe inspiring in their own unique way. <br><br> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" class=\"wp-image-1237\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/crepe-farm.jpg\" alt=\"Crepe Farm\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/crepe-farm.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/crepe-farm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/crepe-farm-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/crepe-farm-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br><br>Whatever type of holiday home appeals most to you, we hope we\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>January is peak time when it comes to holiday bookings. 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