Affordable British holidays
This year, CV Travel launched its first ever British collection of holiday cottages and houses. Here is a selection of the top, affordable British houses available for 2009.Under £100
Northumberland coast, restored barn for 4, £97.50 / person / week
Close to the lovely sandy beaches in Northumberland, for coastal walks, boat trips and visits to the local seal and bird colonies and the areas many castles, Rock Cottage, a restored barn that sleeps four, is a good base for discovering the northeast coast. Available for a week’s rent from CV Travel for £390 - £750, equivalent of £97.50 - £187 for 4 sharing.
Imposing red brick country house for 18,
Woodland House is an imposing and elegant red brick house for up to 18 guests, set in sweeping lawned gardens in a secluded part of Herefordshire, close to farm walks and open countryside and with its own woodland and garden pond. Available to rent from £1700 to £3600 per week, equivalent to £95 to £200 per person shared between 18.
Under £125
Former blacksmith’s workshop, chic for 4, from £112 per person / week
Barn House is a chic house for 4, originally a stone fronted blacksmith’s workshop, tastefully refurbished and offering stylish accommodation. The cottage has its own garden and terrace and is in a secluded orchard setting in the Herefordshire countryside. Barn House is available for a week’s rental of between £450 and £610 per week, equivalent to £112 to £152 per person shared between 4.
Family house for 4, £112 per person / week
Near to the Welsh border in the Herefordshire countryside, Orchard House is a detached house in its own lawned gardens, in a quiet location from which to discover the local antique shops, or take advantage of the nearby walks, golf, canoeing and hiking. Available to rent from £450 - £610 per week, equivalent to £112 - £152 per person, shared between 4.
Under £170
Homely farm in Suffolk countryside, sleeps 8, £168 / person / week
Home Farm is set right in the centre of 37 acres of rolling farmland so guests can expect to wake up to the sound of birdsong and the occasional distant cockerel. The house is rustic chic, with an Aga and log-burner, and sleeps up to 8 guests in comfort. Available from CV Travel for a week’s rental of between £1350 to £2250, low to high season, equivalent to £168 - £282 per person shared between 8.
Under £260
South Devon coast and countryside, house for 7, £257 / person / week
South Devon’s beaches are a short drive from Riverside Cottage, a lovely family house with farmhouse kitchen and Aga, set in its own lawned garden with views to the Tamar Valley, close to the Dartmouth National Park. A river runs close by, for paddling, swimming and fishing, and miles of countryside open up magnificent walks. Available for a week’s rental of £1800, equivalent of £257 per person between 7 sharing.
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