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Autumn After Dark – a UK entertainment guide

As the nights begin to draw in, and a distinctive British chill returns to the air, it’s easy to lament the passing of those long, hazy days spent outdoors in shorts or summer dresses. It often feels like there’s nothing left to do until next year but hibernate, coming out only to celebrate those precious […]

Cottage of the Week – Skene House Cottage

Not only does this unique holiday property form an annexe of the stunning Skene Castle (a privately owned property in peaceful seclusion, west of Aberdeen) but it’s also part of the cottages4you Green Scheme, which promotes properties that offer environmentally friendly features! We’ve established our Green Cottages scheme by identifying holiday cottages where the owners […]

Cottage of the Week – Phil’s House, Lairg

Perfect for pets and people, Phil’s House (ref SUUR) is an architect designed, eco-friendly, single-storey house on an elevated position with panoramic views over the village of Lairg in the Highlands, waters of the Loch Shin and towards the hills beyond. Sleeps 6 and 3 pets. Check out customer comments and find more info on […]

The UK's Best Ice Cream Parlours

We’d eat ice cream every day of the year if we could, but July gives us the best excuse to – it’s National Ice Cream Month! The tradition was started in 1984 in the United States by the President at the time, Ronald Reagan. With temperatures soaring across the UK, what better time to take […]

Celebrate National Picnic Week!

In a world where we live our lives increasingly indoors, and where families eat together far less often than they used to, picnics offer the perfect chance to come together and enjoy some al fresco food and drink as well as each other’s company. It’s also a great bonding opportunity away from the distractions of […]

Britain's Best Castles

Unless you’ve been on a desert island for the last couple of weeks, you’ll know that the much loved, critically acclaimed and epic series Game of Thrones has returned to our TV screens. Filmed in a number of locations, including both Scotland and Northern Ireland, there’s no denying that there is some fantastic scenery used, […]

Provincial pubs: a guide to the UK's best

If you’re looking for a self-catering holiday in the UK, you’ll no doubt be looking to book somewhere that has all of the local facilities that you need. Good local food shops are crucial, and families will want to stay in a location that has plenty to keep the children occupied. For many, a great […]

Glorious Skye

Festive Late Deals

If your most desired Christmas gift is a place to relax, unwind and entertain guests that won’t break the bank then you’re in luck; you can save 35% on all the properties featured below for 7 night breaks from 21 December. Whether you fancy a rural hideaway in the Highlands, or a coastal cottage for […]

Christmas Destinations 2013

As many of you will be aware, the way the Christmas dates fall this year mean that a week’s break straddles the bank holiday, giving a great balance of days leading up to Christmas and still allowing for a couple of days afterwards. As a result lots of people are taking the full week off […]

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