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Holiday Cottages


Holiday cottages offer the most flexible type of holiday for a young family, providing a home from home experience. Most are fully-equiped with all the modern facilities like dishwashers, washing machines, satelitte TV and DVD. They’re should be able to provide cots and high chairs aswell, which makes packing the car far less stressful. The down side is that it may not feel like a restful holiday, for example, someone still needs to cook and wash during the stay. However, the reason many familes choose a cottage is the freedom it brings, you make your own travel plans and can spend time exploring the area and meeting friendly locals. With so many beautiful locations to choose from, throughout the UK and abroad, have a look at what’s on offer from the companies we’ve listed in the left hand menu.

Why parents choose holiday cottages

+ Home-from-home experience
+ Flexible accommodation you can share with family & friends
+ Private
+ Many allow pets

Choosing a holiday cottage

When looking at holiday cottages, there is so much variety on offer, it’s difficult to know where to start. Have a think about the points below and make a list of the three most important to your family, this will help you narrow your search:

  • Stay in the UK or venture abroad
  • Be by the sea or in a National Park
  • Have your own private pool
  • Town or rural setting
  • Something different like staying on a family farm
  • Sharing the cottage or villa with grandparents or another family

Coombe Mill – www.coombemill.com
The Olde House – www.theoldehouse.co.uk
Wringford Down Hotel – www.cornwallholidays.co.uk

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