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Pride & Prejudice voted teachers favourite – take a Jane Austen inspired cottage holiday

5 Apr

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has been unveiled as the favourite book amongst teachers in a Times Educational Supplement survey. 

An online survey of 500 teachers showed that the Austen classic was the clear favourite, 200 years after it was first published.

In this 200th year lots of events are planned to celebrate the anniversary and so there is no better time to take a Jane Austen inspired short break or holiday.

We have put together a list of Jane Austen inspired destinations ranging from her birth place in Hampshire to Bath where she wrote many of her novels.  Our list also includes some special Jane Austen events in 2013.

See our Jane Austen destination guide

SAVE 15% on Short Breaks in Cornwall Devon Dorset and Somerset

5 Apr

Enjoy a short break in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset and save 15% on your fabulous holiday cottage or apartment in April.

Find Cottage Holidays and Blue Chip Holidays are offering you a 15% discount code on holidays of 3-6 days if booked and first day on or before the 27th April.

This super voucher code offer is available on hundreds of luxury cottages and apartments in the West Country, this popular holiday region in the UK. Choose self catering on the coast or in the country ideal for couples, families of all sizes and even properties perfect for groups of friends.

Use the link below to view the self catering accommodation available, the discount links and the voucher code to use at the checkout.

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SAVE 20% on Cottages in Cornwall Devon Dorset and Somerset

5 Apr

Have a fabulous holiday cottage self catering holiday in April and save up to 20% off a super cottages and apartments in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

Find Cottage Holidays and Blue Chip Holidays are offering you a 20% discount code on holidays of 7 days or more if booked and first day on or before the 27th April.

This super voucher code offer is available on hundreds of luxury cottages and apartments in the West Country, this popular holiday region in the UK. Choose for self catering ideal couples, families of all sizes and even properties perfect for groups of friends.

Use the link below to view the self catering accommodation available, the discount links and the voucher code to use at the checkout.

Find out more »

200 anniversary of Pride & Prejudice – take a Jane Austen inspired cottage holiday

3 Apr

A classic and enduring favourite, 2013 marks the 200 year anniversary since the publishing of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

200 years may have passed but Pride and Prejudice continues to sell 100,000 copies each year and along with her other favourites – such as Emma, Sense & Sensibility and Mansfield Park – ensures Jane Austen remains as popular as ever.

In this 200th year lots of events are planned to celebrate the anniversary and so there is no better time to take a Jane Austen inspired short break or holiday.

We have put together a list of Jane Austen inspired destinations ranging from her birth place in Hampshire to Bath where she wrote many of her novels.  Our list also includes some special Jane Austen events in 2013.

See our Jane Austen destination guide

Cheap Family Easter Holidays – book now for choice of best cottages and apartments

27 Feb

School half term may just be over but it’s not long now until the Easter Break and so if you are planning a cottage get-away you need to finalise your booking now.

Easter breaksEaster falls early this year, at the end of March, and so it’s already barely a month away.  And, with 2 Bank Holidays in England it’s a great time to take an extended break with the family – especially as the weather should be entering the warmer and brighter spring!

If you haven’t got anything planned for the Easter break, there is still time, but you need to get a move on to have the best choice.  We have put together a selection of super family cottages and apartments for the Easter holidays.  These include houses with gardens for the perfect Easter egg hunt to pet friendly self catering so that you don’t have to leave your dog behind.

You can also choose from great locations across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland including holiday favourites such as the Cotswolds, New Forest, Pembrokeshire, Norfolk Broads, West Country, Peak District, Northumberland Coast, Snowdonia and the Cairngorms… to name just a few!

As the weather at Easter is a little less predictable, holiday lodges, log cabins and mobile homes offer some good quality family accommodation often with plenty of entertainment on site (which is handy on those wet days!).

 

Mothers Day Cottage Breaks

23 Feb

Happy Mothers DayMother’s Day in the UK is fast approaching – on the 10th March – and so if you haven’t got a present sorted for your Mum take a look at our selection of cottage breaks

You will find some great ideas for locations across the UK to match all budgets. Select from weekend breaks and short breaks in cottages, apartments and holiday flats in the restful countryside or maybe in a lovely coastal location.

We think most Mum’s will just enjoy putting their feed up for some well deserved R&R, so how about a choice of the Cotswolds, Snowdonia, Norfolk Broads, Pembrokeshire, the Lake District or the Cairngorms?  Of course if your Mum would prefer something more active, you can choose a cottage break near Alton Towers or Chessington World of Adventures to get the blood pumping!

We think our Mum is definitely worth a special treat this year, how about you?

Large Luxury Cottage in Devon – Barnstaple cottage sleeps 12

20 Jan

Priory House is the only way to spend your holiday in the South West with family and friends.

Priory House in DevonIt’s impeccably furnished and decorated offering a superb luxury holiday in the South West. It’s also very well equipped even with plenty to keep you entertained such as table football, DVD player and Broadband for those nights you wish to stay in.

The property is set within 3.5 acres of unspoilt countryside giving its guests seclusion and privacy yet still only two miles from the market town of Barnstaple.

If that’s not enough to convince you how about….

  • Sleeps 12
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Broadband
  • Travel cot
  • Pets welcome
  • BBQ
  • Parking
  • Ensuite
  • Ipod dock

Priory House is perfect for a large family or group of friends this summer, find out more about Priory House or about other large properties in Devon

Save £100 on a July Break in Dartmouth Devon

18 Jan

Aboutt Tide Cottage in DartmouthSave £100 on selected July weeks at About Tide – a VisitEngland Five Star awarded property within walking distance of Dartmouth, at the head of Warfleet Creek.

Relax in this chic and contemporary property, or walk into town to explore the boutique shops and art galleries, and enjoy the views of the River Dart.

Guests also benefit from complimentary Dart Marina Spa membership, including an indoor pool and Jacuzzi.

The weeks commencing 5th and 12th July are now £842, if booked before 31st January 2013. Under £21 per person per night, based on 6 sharing.

Find out more about About Tide in Dartmouth

Valentines Day breaks, Romantic get-aways for February

17 Jan

Romantic Valentines Cottage BreaksChristmas and New Year may have barely passed but it’s not long until the most romantic day of the year!

Right now is the time to start planning that Valentines Day gift for your loved one.

Of course coming up with new ways to surprise that special person in your life can be tricky. But we think, aside from the obligatory flowers, nothing shows you care more than a romantic cottage break for two.

There are some wonderfully romantic cottage break locations whether your dream Valentine Day is snuggled up in a country forest retreat, a thatched olde worlde cottage or a coastal break with sea views.

We have a super collection of romantic cottages and apartments across the UK and Ireland for you to choose from. But if you want to push the boat out just a little bit further then why not consider a luxury cottage – 4 star and 5 star? Or how about a four-poster bed, an open fire to curl up in front of or your own hot tub to share with your partner?

If you are looking for some inspiration for a Valentines Day treat, see our great  selection of romantic Valentines Cottage Breaks

2013 Summer Holiday Cottages… Book NOW

6 Jan

2013 summer holiday cottagesWithout wishing to seem alarmist, if you want the best choice of holiday cottages in the UK and Ireland for summer 2013 then you simply need to be sorting out your booking now!

January is peak booking season for holiday cottages, apartments and holiday flats across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.  The best accommodation tends to get booked early and so the quicker you start looking the more choice you will have.

To help you get started check out our list of 2013 Summer Holiday Cottages and Apartments here.  Whether you are looking for self catering for a couples break, family holiday or for a group of friends this selection will cater for everything from 1 to 30.  What’s more you will find accommodation to match budgets of all sizes from a cheap family break to a 5 star luxury cottage.

Favourite Holiday Destinations

Alternatively here are some direct links to popular UK and Ireland holiday locations:

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