Holiday Cottages in England

Wherever you choose to stay in England, from the beautiful coastline of Northumberland to the rugged moors of Devon, you will find an abundance of self catering holiday cottages to suit all needs and styles. Whether you are visiting for a few days or a couple of weeks, for pleasure or business, there is something for everyone, and you can make it as relaxing or as action packed as you want! From stunning seaside cottages in Cornwall, to remote cabins in the Scottish Highlands, there is no end to the choices of holiday cottages in England.

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England is rich in culture and history, from the Victorians to the Vikings with a diverse, captivating range of breathtaking landscape. There are 15 national parks across England containing beautiful countryside with mountains and lakes, birdlife and wildlife, which can be explored by car, foot or on a cycle route.

We have many world heritage Sites including Stone Henge, The Tower of London, Hadrian's Wall and many more. Our stunning coastline is over 600 miles long, with sleepy coastal resorts offering tales of smuggling day, stunning sandy beaches to rugged cliff faces. So not matter what kind of holiday you are looking for, then booking a self catering cottage in England is the perfect holiday.

Our castles are plentiful in England, they come alive with story of old, it could be a Norman fortress or medieval gloomy dungeon you are visiting, not matter what your age you will find it a fascinating day out. Don't forget to make time to visit one of our lovely stately homes with famous family history, set in glorious grounds.

You will definitely not be short of things to do during your holiday in England, the biggest country in Britain, with some of the world's top visitor attractions. Discover our intriguing historic past, arts, unbelievable architecture, shops galore and traditional foods.

When planning your stay in England, you can choose from a range of places to book your cottage from a small hamlet, sleepy villages, towns and exciting Cities, in all the counties across England, coastal or inland. It could an apartment in a walled Roman City, barn conversion deep in the country, log cabin by the coast or yurt by a country house lake. You will find travelling around England very easy due to our extensive transport system.

One of our most visited places in the world is the vibrant city of London, the capital of England and host to the Olympic Games in 2012. You will be spoilt for choice here with many tourist attractions, food from around the world to sample, unbelievable shopping and home to our famous royal family and houses of parliament.

So whether you are travelling to England from abroad or you already live here, why not book a self catering cottage and make the most of this unbelievable country with our many hidden gems to discover.

Eden Project in Cornwall, an interesting day out exploring the world's biggest rain forest in captivity including a jungle and waterfall. It has stunning gardens with amazing architecture, art and an educational centre.

The Tower of London situated in the heart of this big city. View the Crown Jewels, take a guided tour with a Yeoman Warder and explore the tales of treason and torture, look out for the famous ravens.

Canterbury Cathedral, dating back to 597 AD, a world heritage site. A popular destination for pilgrims and visitors from the middle ages, come and share the beautiful atmosphere.

Stone Henge, Amesbury, enjoy an extraordinary day out visiting these standing stones, situated in the lovely county of Wiltshire. This structure was originally a temple for sun worship, burial site and healing centre.

Iron Bridge Gorge, this small town in Shropshire with its interesting iron bridge, which is a symbol of the industrial revolution and a world heritage site, visit the village and explore the Victorian history.

Stratford Upon Avon, steeped in history and the famous place of birth to William Shakespeare. One of the most visited tourist destinations in England and a good chance to get a taste of Olde England.

Stay in a relaxing cottage in the countryside of unspoilt Shropshire with its historic past. Visit the Medieval city of Shrewsbury or the market town of Ludlow, walk in the hills of the Long Mynd, an enjoyable holiday destination for all ages. View our cottages in Shropshire and The Midlands.

Whether it's a self catering cottage in the Yorkshire Dales or at the coast, you will not be short of day out in this large county. Visit the National park and take a stroll through stunning countryside with traditional villages, visit the rugged coastline and enjoy the sea air. Spend a day shopping in the trendy city of York or the Spa town of Harrogate.

The rural county of Cumbria is most of the most popular holiday cottage places in England. This area ranges from high mountain peaks, fells, large lakes, forests and stunning coastline. This is a haven for people who enjoy outdoor pursuits, a lovely holiday cottage destination any time of the year.

Northumberland which is the most northern county in England and borders Scotland, has become an increasingly popular tourist location over the past years. There are many popular areas to take a self catering holiday cottage here, from towns, villages and small hamlets by the coast. The countryside consists of very old castles, golden sandy beaches, rolling hills and rocky coastlines.

The Cotswolds is a popular county for visitors from abroad and the English themselves with its quaint villages which are very characteristically English. Imaging relaxing in a self catering cottage made of Cotswold stone in an idyllic village with a pretty gardens. There are some great places to visit here including the exciting Roman city of Bath.

The west country is probably the most visited area of England due to its weather and glorious beaches, coastline and wildlife, this area covers Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. You may be looking for an annual family holiday or a relaxing weekend away, be assured that you will find a large amount of self catering cottages in these areas. Make sure you take your bucket and spade.

East Anglia, or East England, encompasses parts of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Visit here if you're looking for history and architecture, rural landscapes, or the beauty of the Norfolk Broads. View our East England Cottages.

Derbyshire is home to the famous Peak District National Park, Britain's first National Park. View our Derbyshire cottages.

The South East of England is one of the nine official regions of England and includes the counties of Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Kent, Oxfordshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. View our South East England cottages and Kent cottages.

Staffordshire is found right in the centre of the Heart of England and gives you great access to so much of the country. Take a look at our Staffordshire holiday cottages.

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