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Ireland’s best and most beautiful lakes

With an estimated 12,000 lakes (or loughs) in Ireland, the Emerald Isle is the perfect place for a relaxing waterside break. With so many stunning locations to choose from, you can’t really go wrong when looking for a wonderful waterside break, but you might need a little help finding the perfect one for you. So […]

Cornwall’s best beaches

Cornwall is blessed with hundreds of beautiful beaches. To the north, the sands offer cliffs and Atlantic rollers, whilst the south coast enjoys calmer coves, harbours and estuaries. Whether you seek surf and sand, or simply a place to lie back and enjoy the view, we’ve combed the length and breadth of Cornwall to find […]

Winter hot tub holidays

You don’t need to head overseas to feel the heat on a winter holiday; our bubbling hot tubs offer the perfect way to feel wonderful warmth on a break. Sit out under the stars or enjoy amazing daytime views of some of the UK’s most naturally stunning scenery – a hot tub holiday in winter […]

Whitby holiday guide

Whitby holidays offer access to a place of wonderful contrasts. Stroll around the harbour and not only can you enjoy a traditional, bright and cheery seaside setting with waves lapping the shore, ice cream stands and world-class fish and chips, but glance (or take the famed 199 steps!) uphill and marvel at the sombre historic […]

Christmas getaway inspiration

Christmas is coming, but where will you be going? With over 1,000 fantastic festive holiday homes in the UK, you can find an amazing collection of Christmas getaways with cottages.com. Find cosy cottages for 2, large family properties, cheap breaks and many more amazing escapes. With popular locations including Scotland, Cornwall and the Lake District, […]

Ways to use up your holiday allowance

Don’t get caught out with holidays left to take when the New Year arrives! A recent study suggested that only approximately 40% of UK employees take their full holiday entitlement, with a UK average of only around 60% of holidays taken. Don’t let your holidays get away. We’ve created a little inspiration for using your […]

Last second breaks in the UK

With thousands of properties, plus holiday durations from one night to twenty eight, there’s no better place to find your last second break in the UK. If it’s a cosy escape for two you’re after, you’ll be spoilt for choice with romantic settings and amazing features. If you manage to assemble a large gathering you […]

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 […]

Waterside holiday homes

Our brand new waterside collection offers a range of perfectly peaceful locations next to river, lakes and lochs. Enjoy the comfort of your cottage with some amazing views and activities just a short distance from your door. Not only is the collection unique to cottages.com, but it already includes over 1,000 stunning getaways. So wherever […]

Britain’s best piers

Hastings Pier, East Sussex Pier of the Year in 2017 and the coveted Stirling Prize for architecture that same year, Hastings Pier offers an incredible success story as well as a wonderful place to visit. Originally built during Victorian times, it was damaged by storms in the 1990s and fire in 2010. A huge redevelopment […]

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