New Air Southwest flights open up West Country

Following Air Southwest’s recent announcement of new flights into Plymouth and Newquay from the north of England, Scotland and Ireland, England’s West Country has now become a viable choice for a short break in high quality self-catering accommodation. Cottage specialists Helpful Holidays have around 600 properties most of which will offer stays of three nights or more out of peak periods.

According to Moray Bowater, general manager of Helpful Holidays, “The reduction in travelling time means that Devon and Cornwall are now easily accessible for couples, families and groups seeking a few nights stay by the West Country’s stunning coast, or in the beautiful, rolling green countryside. Within a few hours of leaving home you can be walking the coast path, riding the waves on a hired surf board, or simply relaxing with your favourite tipple in a Dartmoor country pub.”

Guests staying with Helpful Holidays can choose from historic manors and ancient farmhouses hidden on country estates to chocolate box thatched cottages and stylish contemporary renovations just ambling distance of sandy beaches. Sleeping two to seventy many have wonderful views out to sea or across the countryside, while some are very plush with swimming pools, private moorings, catering and maid services.

Air Southwest Deputy Chief Executive Mike Coombes commented: "We are delighted to be further improving air links into the South West. Particularly with the increasing popularity of short breaks, Air Southwest's new flights combined with Helpful Holidays' terrific range of self-catering properties should provide a real boost for tourism in the region.”

Air Southwest’s new low fare flights into the West Country depart from Newcastle, Glasgow, Cork and Dublin into Plymouth City Airport in Devon, and from Newcastle and Glasgow into Newquay Cornwall Airport. This doubles the number of destinations available from Plymouth and cements the airline’s position as the biggest operator out of Newquay. To book log onto Airsouthwest.com.

To book accommodation online visit Helpfulholidays.com.