Archive for May, 2011
Three Great Attractions Near Your Dorset Holiday Cottage
Dorset is one of the finest places to plan and enjoy a vacation. There are numerous Dorset holiday cottages that offer outstanding accommodation for you and your family. The holiday cottages also include self-catering facilities. Apart from the beautiful scenery of this beautiful county in South England there are several great attractions you can enjoy while you are vacation here. Here are three attractions you can visit and enjoy with your family while staying at the beautiful Dorset holiday cottages.
Highcliffe Castle
Located only 4 miles east from Christchurch, Highcliffe Castle is a magnificent building that was built back in 1830. Lord Stuart de Rothesay built this beautiful castle that showcases medieval stone work. If you are staying at one of the Dorset holiday cottages a visit to this historic site is highly recommended. The castle has been the venue for several programs, exhibitions, concerts, receptions, civil ceremonies, banquets and outdoor events. The “Cliff Top” grounds are available for public visits daily; however, you will have to pay car parking charges. The castle and grounds is wheelchair accessible. The Highcliffe castle is open from 1st February to 23rd December from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. After exploring this castle you can pick up some gifts at the gift shop before returning to your holiday cottage.
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Holiday Accommodation in Whitby, including cottages and Self-catering Properties
Whitby, in North Yorkshire, is an extremely popular location by the sea. The town has two separate beaches, divided by the harbour and the east and west piers. Whitby has something to provide every traveler to the town, from its fascinating and ancient history, to it’s breathtaking scenery and proximity to the nearby coastal villages and the North Yorkshire Moors.
There is a large diversity in the groups of holidaymakers planning to stay in the area. The town of Whitby is a well-liked holiday resort for families with its beach activities, a romantic short vacation for couples, numerous walks for ramblers and hikers, an action packed region for mountain bikers and surfers and a peaceful stress-free vacation for those looking to ‘chill out’.
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The Wern Farm Holiday Cottages
Experts say it is always healthy for one’s body and mind to take a break from the usual daily chores that the body has become accustomed to over time. It is advised that one should try and get away from regular surroundings and just go someplace new. The Wern farm holiday cottages in Tretio, St. Davids, Pembrokeshire were built just for that.
Surrounded by undisturbed heath land, the holiday cottages Pembrokeshire which namely comprise of the Ty Gwennol and Y Wern cottages are off the beaten track but within a short distance of the coastal path and with close proximity to the Saint Davids city and the beautiful Whitesands and Abereiddy beaches. Both properties are tended with unique fine touches and are restored to high standards while still retaining many of their original features. The two cottages are available for a whole year but they can also be rented separately or together. This makes it the perfect holiday retreat for families and couples.