Archive for July, 2011
10 reasons to holiday in a Luxury cottage
More and more people are going to stay in luxury self catered holiday cottages around the UK, especially areas such as the Lake District and the Cotswolds. Here are just a few reasons why:
1. All of the cottages are set in beautiful locations. They are easily reached by car, and the drive to your destination promises to be delightfully picturesque.
2. The cottages are fairly isolated, so they offer a lot of privacy. There will be no noisy neighbours to disturb you, leaving you to relax in peace and quiet.
3. Some of these luxury cottages have hot tubs and swimming pools, and every cottage has all of the mod cons (including laundry facilities). Your stay will be more than comfortable- a home away from home.
4. Some cottages allow pets for a small charge. Cottages situated in the Cotswolds and the Lake District are the perfect location for dog walking.
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5. The cottages are child friendly, so they are ideal for family holidays.
6. These cottages are in prime locations for activities in the surrounding area. There really is something for everyone, including hiking, fell walking, water sports or even just relaxing and taking in the breathtaking scenery.
7. Around the Cotswolds, there are historical towns filled with beautiful architecture. These include Bath, the home town of Jane Austen and Stratford upon Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
8. Many of the cottages are a short drive away from a day spa; a perfect treat to pamper yourself and make your holiday extra special.
9. Dotted around the Lake District and the Cotswolds, there are some delightful small villages which offer antiquated buildings and charming coffee shops.
10. The cottages are located in unspoiled natural landscapes. They are the perfect way of ‘getting back to nature’ whilst still living in luxury and comfort.
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Stay in the holiday cottages in the Forrest of Bowland
Over the past few years, the two big cities of Lancashire have witnessed a rebirth and are coming out of their image of dark, northern English industrial cities by hovering on culture, shopping and sport. The Forrest of Bowland is traditionally a royal hunting ground, which in fact this area of outstanding natural beauty is primarily open moorland and small valleys filled with farming communities. Still many visitors found themselves incapable of reaching the deeper areas of this Forrest. Today, this Forrest has emerged as one of the major tourist destinations in and around Lancashire.
In recent years, a large number of tourists have started exploring the undiscovered areas of this wild life adventure. There is no problem of getting affordable accommodation as you will find holiday cottages in Forrest of Bowland. Whether you are coming with your office colleagues to try some adventurous activities or with your family to let your children get the wild life experience, these holiday cottages in Forrest of Bowland are there to help you out. There is an area named Slaidburn, in the center of the Forrest of Bowland is a picturesque Bowland village with amazing greystone Lancashire cottages.
When it comes to get hi-tech facilities, these holiday cottages in the Forrest of Bowland give all the basic as well as advanced services to guests. These cottages feature bespoke kitchens, contemporary bathrooms and spacious rooms, precisely furnished with the comfiest of sofas and easiest of chairs. If you love cooking your own food, here you will get raw materials directly from the farmers that thus allow you to add natural taste to your dish. So why not prepare Cowman’s famous sausage shop and the multi award winning Byrne’s wine merchants.