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Enjoy a Peaceful September Cottage Break. September Cheap Cottage Deals

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September cottages and apartments with Find Cottage HolidaysIt’s September, the sun is out all across the UK, schools are back…. this is the perfect time to get-away on a weekend break, short break or even better a holiday.

If this is the Indian summer we so often here about then you really need to make the most of it.  And, with the schools back, there is lots of availability of cottages, holiday apartments, chalets and lodges that until recently have been solidly booked out.

Of course now the high season is over prices are also coming back down and you can find some really great deal making a  cheap cottage break a reality.  To help you look for a September bargain we have put together a list of some excellent September cottages and apartments. We give you choices of cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets and mobile homes perfect for a luxury holiday – how about a hot tub or a four-poster bed – or a cheaper get-away.

What’s more, you can find September self catering holidays across the UK and Ireland, including popular country and coastal locations such as the Cotswolds, Lake District, Norfolk Broads, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire Moors and Coast, Pembrokeshire, Peak District, Snowdonia and the Highlands of Scotland.

So whether you want to travel across England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland, or just enjoy a quick break away from home then take a look at a holiday cottage this September.

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First Day of School, Must be Time to Plan the October Half-Term Break

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The summer holidays have barely ended, it’s the first day at school for many, and yet our thoughts are already turning towards the October half term.

It’s not as mad as you may think as with most half-terms being 6 weeks long that means the October half term is rapidly approaching.  It’s also one of those tricky half terms because the weather can be highly unpredictable which is never a good thing if you are confined to the house with the family for a long period.

A self catering cottage or apartment are ideal during the October school half-term as they guarantee warmth and comfort at the end of a day exploring, playing and having fun. The availability and prices are also better for a family at this time of year, once the high season has passed, so you can get some great deals whatever the size of your family.  Although October can be chilly its quite often fairly dry so you are able to get out and about during the day and with lots of self catering in the country, near the coast or close to some of the UK wonderful towns and cities you will not be short of things to do and see.

A great alternative to a cottage or apartment, and a little bit cheaper still, is a holiday lodge, log cabin, chalet or static caravan.  You will find that they do have heating for those chilly nights and are a perfect base for exploring the great outdoors. You will often find these lodges and caravans on holiday parks which is perfect during the half term as most tend to run activities to keep children entertained whatever the weather – nothing better than letting someone else wear them out a bit!

So where to head?  Well there are great locations across the UK and Ireland to choose from but favourites at this time of year for us have been the New Forest (Hampshire), Oxfordshire, Brecon Beacons and the Yorkshire Dales.  Although it has to be said we are tempted by the Scottish Borders as well this year.

Wherever you intend to go there is just 6 weeks left to book so click here if you are looking for some ideas for the October school half-term

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Are some British Blue Flag Beaches under threat?

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From 2015 the qualification levels for the prestigious Blue Flag that recognises the cleanest beaches across Europe is being tightened up and this may cause some British beaches to struggle.

It is reported that beaches will require a longer (up to 5 years) clean track record and this puts at risk some beaches in the North West of England, including Blackpool and Morecambe because of some current pollution issues that have yet to be fully resolved.

We hope that these issues can be resolved quickly as we all want high quality beaches to visit across the UK.

If you are heading out for a day at the beach this Bank Holiday you can see a list of the current English Blue Flag beaches and Scottish Blue Flag beaches

 

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Enjoy the Heatwave in France in a Lodge, Chalet or Caravan

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The weather in the North West of France, including the popular Loire Valley and Vendee areas, is expected to hit the mid 30’s this weekend with more good weather to follow.

So if you are looking for a short break in the sun or a last minute summer holiday then take a look at a self catering break in France. The good news is that there is still lodge, chalet, bungalow, caravan and tent accommodation available across France including Brittany for short breaks, Vendee, Loire Valley, Dordogne, Burgundy and Cote d’Azur to name a few popular locations.

You will find accommodation on the coast perfect f0r a family seaside holiday as well as some idyllic countryside locations perfect for exploring the best of the French countryside.

If you stay at a holiday park you will also find some great activities and services on the site including swimming pools, hot tubs, horse riding, entertainment and more.

You will find hundreds of lodge and caravan holidays across France to choose from at Find Holiday Parks France.

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Cheap and Budget Busting Holiday Cottages, Apartments and Lodges in the UK and Ireland

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Cheap and Chic CottagesWe all like a great deal especially on our family summer holiday, so we have made it even easier to find a cheap cottage or budget apartment from our 16,000 listed holiday homes.

You can now search our cottage listings for families and groups (sleeps 4 or more) ordered by the price of a weeks stay with the cheapest appearing at the top. Although we use the words cheap and budget, don’t for one moment think that is a reflection on the quality of the self catering accommodation – far from it.  Sadly we just couldn’t think of a better way to describe these competitively priced cottages and apartments!

So take a look at cottages from Cornwall to Inverness, in the countryside or beside the coast, sorted by price and find yourself a holiday bargain!

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It’s Official…. Seaside Holidays Are Good for You

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Beach holidays are good for you... officialA recent study conducted by the British Psychological Society found that the bracing seaside air had a more positive effect than the countryside or an urban park.  In fact, the seaside was significantly more likely to create a feeling of well-being.

We can hardly say that we are surprised by this news after all there are not many nicer things in life than a seaside holiday.  The study went on to say that the greatest sense of pleasure came from exercising beside the sea (not so sure about the exercise bit!) regardless of factors such as age, where they lived and who they were with when they were visiting.

This preference for the coast was found both in the general population and among walkers.  Those who were travelling alone were particularly likely to get more enjoyment from the coast.

So, it’s official coastal cottages, seaside self catering and beach bungalows are good for you – tremendous, we have always said so.

To celebrate this fact and help you maintain a healthy lifestyle check out these super seaside holidays… beach and seaside self catering cottages