{"id":671,"date":"2016-12-06T17:16:17","date_gmt":"2016-12-06T17:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/?p=671"},"modified":"2016-12-06T17:38:40","modified_gmt":"2016-12-06T17:38:40","slug":"best-cottages-for-2017-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/best-cottages-for-2017-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Cottages for 2017 Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With Christmas approaching, it will soon be the New Year and time to look forward to 2017 and perhaps a cottage holiday.\u00a0 With a new year many people start thinking about a self-catering cottage getaway and it&#8217;s important to a lot of travellers to get a holiday booked to look forward to.\u00a0 When it comes to booking the best cottages for 2017, remember that the most sought after cottages often book up early.<\/p>\n<h3>Finding the Best Cottage for your 2017 Holiday<\/h3>\n<p>What is the best cottage for you, will depend on your likes, needs and personal preferences.\u00a0 When it comes to finding the perfect cottage for your 2017 self-catering holiday here are some ideas to inspire you!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Splash around in a Cottage with a Pool in 2017<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_681\" style=\"width: 622px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Coatbarnsomerset.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-681\" class=\"wp-image-681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Coatbarnsomerset.jpg\" alt=\"Coat Barn with pool Somerset\" width=\"612\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Coatbarnsomerset.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Coatbarnsomerset-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Coatbarnsomerset-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Coatbarnsomerset-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coat Barn with pool Somerset<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Perhaps because they&#8217;re great for holidays at any time of year, cottages with pools are always sought after.\u00a0\u00a0 Having a morning dip, a relaxing evening swim or a splash around with the kids can be great fun and truly relaxing.\u00a0 Cottages with a swimming pool also appeal to both groups of friends and families, meaning that they are popular options.\u00a0 These sort of properties can book up fast so if you want to stay in a holiday home with a pool then booking early is recommended.\u00a0 Another popular option to consider is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/Cottages_hot-tub.htm\">cottage with a hot tub<\/a>, another wonderfully relaxing possibility.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>For a Splashing Holiday see Country Cottages Online&#8217;s collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/cottages_swimming-pools.php\">Cottages with a Pool<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Unique Holiday Homes Available for 2017 Holidays<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_529\" style=\"width: 508px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/treehouse.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-529\" class=\" wp-image-529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/treehouse.jpg\" alt=\"The Tree House Somerset\" width=\"498\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/treehouse.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/treehouse-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-529\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tree House Somerset<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Do you dream of staying in a holiday tree-house where you can hide away by the trees and enjoy a magical break?\u00a0 Or do you love the charm and unique features of converted chapels or mill-houses?\u00a0 Whatever type of quirky property you love, you can be assured you&#8217;re in good company as lots of people simply adore the idea of staying in a unique and memorable holiday home where you can make memories to treasure.\u00a0 If you&#8217;re thinking of staying in a quirky unusual holiday home, booking as early as possible in 2017 should be considered to make sure you can book your chosen unique cottage for your preferred dates.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>\u00a0See Our Choice of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/Unusual_holiday-cottages.htm\">Unique Holiday Homes<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>A Cottage with a View for your 2017 Holiday<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_487\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/millbarn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-487\" class=\"wp-image-487 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/millbarn.jpg\" alt=\"Stunning countryside views at Mill Barn in Cumbria\" width=\"600\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/millbarn.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/millbarn-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stunning countryside views at Mill Barn in Cumbria<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s waking up to a holiday cottage with stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/cottages-country-views.htm\" target=\"_blank\">countryside views<\/a> where you can look out on fields or farmlands or gazing upon a shimmering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/cottages-sea-views.htm\" target=\"_blank\">sea view<\/a>, cottages with a view are highly sought after.\u00a0 After all, with many properties it&#8217;s all about location, location, location and it&#8217;s no different with holiday homes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What is the Best Cottage for your 2017 holiday?<\/h3>\n<p>The above are some ideas of some of the most typically desirable holiday homes, but what type of holiday home best suits you can be quite a personal thing.\u00a0 Perhaps you are searching for a remote hideaway, hidden far away in the Scottish Highlands?\u00a0 Or a cottage with a games room where you can keep the kids entertained.\u00a0 Finding the best cottage for you in 2017 is a personal decision and there&#8217;s no one-size fits all solution.\u00a0 For more ideas and inspiration on places to stay for your 2017 self-catering holiday, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/holiday-inspiration.htm\">Holiday Inspiration<\/a> section can help guide you.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 929px; left: 24px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 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