Holidays the weather can't ruin
Come rain, shine or snow, a holiday on British shores can be enjoyed at any time of year with a pair of boots, woolly hat and a visit to HomeAway.co.uk, the home of holiday rentals.
The site lists nearly 13,000 properties in the UK, with a growing number offering facilities like indoor swimming pools, games rooms, cinemas, entertainment systems and Wi-Fi, so even if the weather isn't great, the holiday can be.
Andy Cockburn, HomeAway.co.uk Regional Director, said, "There is no getting away from the fact that our weather can be unpredictable, but that doesn't mean a holiday at home has to be written off. At HomeAway.co.uk we offer a wide range of properties in the UK that have fantastic facilities inside and outside but without the restrictions of a hotel or holiday park".
He added, "Just because the skies open and the ground freezes over, it doesn't have to mean the fun has to stop. You can simply sit back, relax and have a great holiday with family and friends and return home feeling refreshed after quality time together rather than being bored and wishing you'd gone somewhere hot".
Rub Your Hands in Glee
Expect crisp linen, fluffy white towels and comfortable beds with flat screen TVs at Chulmleigh Manor. This stylish, contemporary property sleeps up to 24 guests and is set in five acres of land close to Dartmoor. With a snooker room, hot tub, sauna, yoga & dance room and library there is plenty to do if the weather is bad. If the sun does come out there's a grass tennis court, croquet lawn and extensive gardens to explore outside. Full details can be seen at: homeaway.co.uk/p802967
King of the Castle
Carr Hall is nestled in a private deer park in Yorkshire and whilst it has the feel of a luxury boutique hotel, it offers the freedom of personal catering. Guests can relax in the large lounge and watch the plasma TV, have fun on the PlayStation 3, use the complimentary iPad and enjoy dinner cooked by a fabulous chef. For the more energetic there's a heated indoor pool and state of the art gym. A housekeeper, beauty therapist, butler, nanny, swimming instructor and academic tutor can be hired, archery can be tried out and horse riding, golf and tennis can be enjoyed nearby. Full details at: homeaway.co.uk/p444964vb
Getting Away from It All
This West Lothian property sits in beautiful gardens just 20 minutes from Edinburgh and has five bedrooms, gorgeous kitchen and an annexe so friends and family can join you. The heated indoor pool has a relaxing sitting area as well as a sauna and a separate shower. The lounge is great for hanging out as it has a 32' flat screen TV and DVD/CD player, music system with iPod docking station, wireless broadband connection, books, games, DVDs and toys. Full details can be seen at: homeaway.co.uk/p65515
Too Cool for School
Frodsham villa in Cheshire is so cool you won't want to leave, ever. The spa includes a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, Jacuzzi, sauna, gym, relaxation area, bar and a ceiling that lights up and twinkles like stars in the sky. There's also a games room with pool table, table tennis, air hockey, virtual reality racing games, Playstation II, table football and casino games. Full details can be seen at: homeaway.co.uk/p96347
A Room with a View
Plasnewydd Hideaway is a quaint cottage set in 32 acres of rolling countryside on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. There is an indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi as well as a 3/4 sized snooker table, Wi-Fi and Sky TV. This tranquil retreat has a safe, enclosed garden, large decked area that overlooks the lake and a fishing lake which has to be pretty much perfect? Full details at: homeaway.co.uk/p58436
