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cottages4you has a unique range of properties throughout the UK and into Europe, so whether you fancy a long weekend away over the bank holiday or an extended summer break, there is something for every taste and budget.
May Half Term
Irton Hall – Pele Tower, Irton, Eskdale
Property Reference: 25366
Irton Hall is a stunning holiday location with impressive history, set in the foothills of the Western fells of the Lake District between Wasdale and Eskdale.
The Pele Tower, which dates from 14th century, creates a totally unique holiday venue on four floors featuring spacious rooms with beams, sandstone walls and an original stone spiral staircase from top to bottom of the tower. The third floor family bedroom and en-suite are accessed via this spiral staircase; the other floors have additional standard staircase access, whilst the first floor living room has a leisure area with pool table.
The property is surrounded by 19 acres of natural parkland where children can play to their hearts’ content and guests may wander and explore the natural habitats of abundant wildlife in the grounds.
A short drive will bring you to wide sandy beaches, the Eskdale miniature steam railway at Ravenglass and Muncaster Castle and Gardens which also house the unique International Owl Sanctuary.
Priced £1,712 for three nights self catering accommodation starting 28th May 2010, sleeps ten people – capacity for up to six additional beds if needed (from £35.67 pppn)
Greehchester’s Cottage, Otterburn
Property Reference: MUM
This delightful country house has extensive gardens, woodland and views across the Rede Valley. Attached to the owner’s house, this is the perfect holiday retreat.
Otterburn with its mill, is just a mile away, while Kielder Water and Forest Park, Hadrian’s Wall and Scottish Borders are within 30 minutes’ drive of the property. A little further out, but still worth visiting, are Alnwick Castle and Gardens, and the Northumberland Coast.
Priced £802 for seven nights self catering accommodation starting 29th May 2010, sleeps six people with room for three pets (from £19.09 pppn)
Kerdual Vihan, St. Joseph, Ploumilliau, Côtes d’Armor
Property Reference: F22222
Located in the tranquil countryside of Cotes d’Armor, lying on a small rise and surrounded by fields and woodland is the beautifully restored farmhouse of Kerdual Vihan.
This 17th-century stone built farmhouse is accessed by quiet country lanes which wind through the lovely village of Ploumilliau, approximately ten minutes by car from the beaches at the Pink Granite Coast. The medieval towns of Lannion and Morlaix are also just a short drive.
During the spring and summer, local Breton festivals are held most weekends. This area of Brittany has numerous marinas and ports, one of them being Perros-Guirec, 20 minutes away, with its excellent marina, three good beaches and a range of restaurants.
Priced £601 for seven nights self catering accommodation starting 29th May 2010, sleeps six people (from £14.31 pppn)
Travel by ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff with Brittany Ferries and Ploumilliau is then around an hour drive away.
Summer Holidays
Cranmore, in Harberton, South Devon
Property Reference: HHHG
Tucked away in the tiny rural hamlet of Harberton, this property is ideal for a larger family and for those looking for a good village location with a large, enclosed, meadow garden for the children to play in.
The barn is built of stone and set in a pretty little courtyard of four other properties in the heart of this very quiet village. The holiday accommodation is over three floors, with exposed roof trusses and sloping ceilings, and an open fire and baby grand piano in the sitting room.
There are many glorious beaches and coves in this area as well as some lovely old quaint towns and villages, with many thatched cottages and narrow winding lanes.
Priced £1,495 for seven nights self catering accommodation starting 30th July 2010, sleeps eight (from £26.70 pppn)
Saint Alouarn, Guengat, Finistère
Property Reference: F29471
Located in the beautiful countryside of Cornouaille, Saint Alouarn is a traditional, detached house, spacious and built over three levels, set in a remote hamlet surrounded by fields and woods.
The interior is furnished with traditional Breton furnishings which provide classicism and comfort. It is situated only a short distance from the Bay of Douarnenez (15km), the gateway of the Crozon Peninsula, famous for its moors and western cliffs (Pointe de Penhir), as well as the magnificent headland of Cap-Sizun and its rocky coast.
Nearby the characterful village of Locronan is a typical Breton village, or pay a visit to the town of Quimper.
Priced from £1,029 for seven nights self catering accommodation arriving 31st July 2010, sleeps seven people (from £14.53 pppn)
Travel by ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff with Brittany ferries, Guengat is then approximately a 2 hour drive.
*Prices correct at time of issuing (22.04.10) on dates and properties shown.
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