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Eco holidays – ideas for greener getaways in 2020

By holidaying close to home and foregoing flights, travellers can alleviate the damage to the environment and enjoy a more guilt-free getaway in 2020. Alongside ‘no-fly’ holidays, the staycation is proving a really popular option for those seeking more environmentally-friendly holidays. But you can always go greener; here’s a selection of tips and ideas for […]

Where to watch the UCI Road World Championships 2019

Yorkshire and cycling have become almost inseparable. From the sun-kissed glory of 2014’s Grand Départ to the Tour De Yorkshire that has followed every year since, it is now almost impossible to visit ‘God’s Own Country’ and not see cyclists winding through the gorgeous hills and dales. So the news that Yorkshire is hosting the […]

The hottest UK destinations summer 2020

Spring may not have arrived yet but summer’s already heating up at cottages.com! With plenty of people reserving this year’s getaways, we thought we would highlight a few UK hot-spots that are currently trending for this summer. Find plenty more summer escapes on cottages.com. Arran and the Scottish Isles Often described as ‘Scotland in miniature’, The Isle of Arran […]

Win a £1,000 Break for a Friend or Loved One!

We’re giving away a £1,000 holiday to one well-deserved winner this Christmas! Know someone who deserves a break? Nominate them today! Enter now by clicking on the artwork above, and we’ll announce the winner before Christmas.

What to Bring on a Cottage Holiday

It’s not always easy to know what to bring on a self-catering holiday, so we’ve created the ultimate self-catering packing list. All you need to do is follow it and look forward to your break! Take a look at the ultimate self-catering holiday packing list on cottages.com.

Different Ways to Enjoy Pumpkins! – Recipes & more

The time honoured tradition of carving is well-known, but what about other ways to enjoy pumpkin? Here are just a few ideas to help you think about pumpkins in a different way! Make a snack out of the seeds! Hollow out the pumpkin and you are left with something that doesn’t look too appetising! Not […]

Autumn Adventures – a Spotify playlist

We’ve asked for your suggestions for the ultimate autumn adventures playlist – and have received some amazing suggestions! We’ve compiled a Spotify playlist, so lace up your boots, put on your scarves and coats and enjoy your autumn adventure. Click on the picture below to listen.

A Beginner’s Guide to Stargazing – 5 Tips for Seeing Stars

Whether you’re a stargazing novice or a seasoned watcher of the stars, there are a number of handy tips to make sure you get the best view of the constellations. 1. Lights out Aside from adverse weather conditions, light pollution can be one of the biggest obstacles preventing your enjoyment of stargazing. Rural areas are the […]

The Best Holiday Reads – as chosen by you!

We asked you to recommend your favourite holiday reads for World Book Day and you did not disappoint! There’s a great selection, from old classics to contemporary thrillers; travelogues, biographies and much more. So much good stuff, in fact, that we decided to compile the list into a word cloud to inspire others. Maybe your next […]

Storytelling Britain – World Book Day

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