There are some good offers around at the moment if you’re considering staying in a cottage over the August bank holiday weekend. Helpful Holidays are offering three and four day short breaks, at many of their cottages in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. These, as well as other late availability offers, are listed on the late availability page of the main Holiday Cottages website. Happy holidaying!
Tom
Good news for the West Country as 27 of its beaches have been awarded with a Blue Flag.
The prestigious award is given to beaches that meet a list of 32 pieces of criteria including Environmental Education and Information, Water Quality, Environmental Management, Safety and Services. The award is given per season so it’s good news for the summer in the West Country this year and will surely reassure tourists considering visiting the region of its high quality.
One such beach that has received a blue flag is the beautiful Blackpool Sands in West Hams, it has a mediterranean feel and a beautiful wooded backdrop and a brilliant cafe, Venus Beach Cafe.
To view the list of beaches awarded click here.
If you fancy a last minute summer break in a holiday cottage, click here for the main site to view properties that are still available.
With a week near the end of August and into September, 13 Great Cliff in Dawlish might be a perfect retreat. A 2 bedroom 2nd floor apartment, sleeps 4. A very well equipped interior with 1 en-suite bedroom. Off-road parking, intercom and lift. Sweeping sea views in a central location. Level one minute walk from the village centre. Prices vary from £579 to £929 depending on the season. Check out the link here for more information.
Feb 6
For the romantically inclined among you, we have found some cottages still available to rent in cosy hideaways in Scotland for Valentines weekend (next weekend!)
They include stone cottages with log fires and mountainous backdrops; remote loch-side lodges with panoramic views, and an apartment in the handsome town of Crieff, Perthshire.
The Crieff flat is, perhaps, the most romantic of all. St Ninians Church Tower apartment is, as you might expect, part of a converted church. Beautifully presented, it has retained some unique features while offering great views from its balcony: watch the sun set over the hills surrounding Crieff.
Croftweit Crieff, is another luxurious apartment. It’s part of a Grade II listed mansion, in Perthshire. The rooms have high ceilings and stained glass windows and there is a private garden area ideal for romantic alfresco dining (though it will be chilly in February).
A bottle of ‘Famous Grouse’ whisky from the nearby distillery awaits you as well as complimentary champagne and flowers for all Valentine bookings.
Another romantic cottage still available to rent is Pier Cottage in Applecross, Ross-shire. As the name suggests, this cottage is at the old pier in the hamlet of Camusterrach on the scenic Applecross peninsula. Stylish while at the same time retaining its traditional feel, the property features a smart claw-foot bath for two with sea views. There’s also a romantic open fire.
To find out more go to the Cottages and Castles advert on this website. Click here www.holidaycottages.cc/cottage-2032.html
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