Holiday in the UK and experience luxury for less

With the rising cost of flights and a poor pound against the dollar and euro, it’s no wonder that many people are choosing to take their break in the UK this year. As self-catering holidays make financial sense for families, there’s nowhere better to stay than the beautiful coastline of South Devon, which has the mildest year-round climate on mainland Britain.

With over 400 properties across South Devon to suit every taste and budget, accommodation-specialists Coast & Country Cottages, have the pick of the crop when it comes to choice. What’s more, by swapping a plane for the car, some families could even afford to push the boat out and enjoy a little more luxury for a lot less money than it costs to go abroad. Some exceptional properties with added extras to keep the whole family entertained include:

Hillfield Cottages & Country House: Just three miles from Dartmouth and close to the award-winning beach at Blackpool Sands, this family-friendly complex offers 28 individual properties that sleep from 2-12, each with large flat-screen TV’s and DVD players. Set in beautiful gardens with stunning rural views, facilities include an outdoor pool, children's play area and all-weather tennis court. Several properties also boast their own private hot tub!

With £50 off weeks in May and June, selected family cottages are available from £375 per week which equates to under £94 per person per week (based on four sharing).

Prospect House: Carefully restored and converted from a hotel into stunning modern apartments and contemporary cottages, many with wonderful and dramatic sea views, Prospect House is a fabulous destination for a family holiday or short break. Situated in beautiful, landscaped gardens, facilities include an outside swimming pool, tennis courts and an enclosed south-facing garden. The nearby coastal footpath leads down to the unspoilt beach below and miles of wonderful walking beyond.

There are savings of up to £100 this summer. Prices for a two-bedroom (with en-suites) apartment are available from £400 per week in May which equates to £100 per person (based on four sharing).

Dart Marina: For the ultimate in luxury self-catering but with hotel facilities also available, these stylish waterside apartments in picturesque Dartmouth combine contemporary living with stunning views of the River Dart. Guests have free use of the hotel health club which houses a gym, pool and beauty spa, plus 10% off Elemis beauty treatments, whilst the historic town’s well-known restaurants, shops and art galleries are just a short stroll along the waterfront.

Properties sleeping between four to six people are available with prices from £850 per week in May or September, which equates to under £213 per person per week (based on four sharing). Couples rates are also available.

For more information and bookings visit Coastandcountry.co.uk.