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Norfolk’s best beaches

Norfolk’s beaches are some of the best in the world. Often deserted in winter, early spring and late autumn, there’s no better place to enjoy beauty and tranquillity. Visit in summer and you can enjoy a traditional seaside experience, with picnics, ice-creams, Frisbee, sandcastles and more! Here’s our pick of Norfolk’s best beaches. Hunstanton Beach, Hunstanton […]

11 truly unique holiday homes

A selection of some of the most unique and inspirational holiday homes in England. What better way to celebrate English Tourism Week?

The Best UK Events and Half Term Activities in February

Depending on your location, this year’s February half term dates are either Monday 12th - Friday 16th February, or from Monday 19th-23rd February. There are loads of events in the half term weeks – and plenty more going on throughout the month. Here’s a selection of some of the best…

7 Amazing Luxury Experiences

Enjoy a little luxury with 7 amazing experiences from our Luxury property collection.

Food Festivals for August Bank Holiday Weekend 2017

Lichfield Food Festival, Staffordshire, 26th – 28th August 2017 https://www.lichfieldfoodfestival.com Lichfield Food festival takes place in the centre of the Staffordshire city. Enjoy a smorgasbord of food and drink, with 100s of stalls offering breads to burgers, cheese to chutney and pies to Prosecco – the list is endless, plus entry is free! The Great British […]

10 of Britain’s Best Microbreweries

There are now nearly 2,000 breweries in the UK. Many of these are microbreweries, some literally nothing more than the back room of a pub or a glorified garden shed, while others are slick operations with a wide range of ales commemorating every event and anniversary you could think of! All of which is great for real ale […]

Love at First Sight – 8 romantic breaks in the UK

1. Art Deco glamour in Devon: Burgh Island is tidal and situated on South Devon’s English Riviera, easily accessible by foot except for twice a day when it’s cut off from the mainland. Choppy seas and sandy beaches make this a glorious spot and an atmospheric one due to the decadent 1930s Art Deco hotel on […]

The Wonderful World of British Wildlife – World Animal Day

October 4th marks World Animal Day –an event raising awareness about animal welfare all over our planet. In recognition we’ve scoured the length and breadth of Britain to find the supreme spots to spy our country’s most captivating creatures. From sea to sky, park to pool and mountain to marshland, there’s a wealth of wildlife […]

5 Reasons to Visit Norfolk – Inspire & Explore by cottages.com

The team recently visited Norfolk to bring you a selection of some of the best things to see and do in this beautiful part of the UK. Feeling inspired? Start your exploration by taking a look at some of the finest holiday cottages in Norfolk today. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great holiday videos.

September Events in the UK

Roald Dahl’s City of the Unexpected, Cardiff, 17-18 September. A cast of thousands are set to transform the centre of Cardiff, Dahl’s hometown, to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of his birth. Expect incredible sights, performances, pop-ups and spectacle, culminating in an evening finale! http://cityoftheunexpected.wales/ Scarborough Jazz Festival, 23-25 September. Enjoy live performances ...

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