Archive for March, 2011
Why UK Holiday Cottages Are Set To Benefit From The Downturn In Economy In 2011
Spring has sprung and Summer is just around the corner so many British families are putting together their holiday plans for this year. Last year saw the rise of the ‘staycation’ as many families across the country deciding to holiday in the UK rather than go overseas. Despite the down turn in the economy many UK seaside towns has seen an increase in tourism and revenues. Initially the great British ‘staycation’ resulted in many people staying at home and travelling to local tourist attractions but soon people started looking for different types of affordable accommodation.
Many tourists went on short weekend breaks, choosing to stay in serviced apartments or hotels. A large proportion of those taking short weekend breaks tended to be young couples and groups visiting cities such as Bristol. There are a number of these sorts of places to stay in Bristol. Families on the other hand were looking for longer-term accommodation in more rural locations.
There were a couple of accommodation trends in 2009 that became noticable as it became clear that budget was having an effect on holiday maker’s decisions. Owners of caravans and mobile homes often stayed in caravan parks and campsites in the South of England. Those holiday makers that wanted to stay in something a bit more stable and had a greater budget typically chose to stay in self catering holiday cottages.
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Must Visit Family Attractions During Dorset Holidays
Regarded as the most beautiful county in the United Kingdom, you can only expect nothing but the best experience during your Dorset holidays. This grand time would be even more unforgettable when you choose to stay in one of the luxurious Dorset holiday cottages. The Dorset holiday cottages offer the finest accommodation and well-applauded customer service. You won’t even have to worry about parking spaces because there are ample slots allotted exclusively for guests. Even your dogs can join you in your vacation when you choose to book one of the pet-friendly Dorset holiday cottages.
The fun-packed activities that you can engage into will never leave any dull moment during your Dorset holidays. With so many water sports to try, museums to explore, historical walks to take, beaches to visit and restaurants to satisfy your appetite—your Dorset holidays will take away all the stress that built up for years. Here are some recommended attractions you should not miss out.
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Holiday Cottages in Devon
Devon is one of Britains top holiday destinations, Devon has 300 miles of beautiful coastline, where you will find more than 60 beaches of every description for surfing, swimming, sailing, relaxing in the sun or strolling along the cliffs.
With it’s famous surf beaches such as Croyde Bay, Woolacombe, Putsborough, and Saunton Sand, with it’s varied night life and fantastic beaches there are numerous cottages in Devon for rent direct from the owners.
On the more sheltered South Devon, Bantham is perhaps the most well known surf beach- uncommercialised and delightful- an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bantham’s best breaks are towards the mouth of the River Avon- but so are its notorious rips so not for the inexperienced. Other South Coast beaches of note, when the conditions are right, usually a low pressure tracking South West from the Bay of Biscay, are Bigbury and Challaborough. Dawlish Warren. Broadsands. Teignmouth and Sidmouth deserve a mention too.
If your not up to surfing, relax in a picturesque village in West Devon. Dartmoor is a magical place. Each part of Dartmoor has a different story. Walking, cycling and horse riding are extremely popular activities, taking you to wide heather covered moorland, ancient oak woodland, unspoilt thatched villages, impassable bogs, prehistoric dolmens, beautiful churches and rivers full of fish, not to mention the granite tors of Brat Tor, Hound Tor and East Mill Tor.