Beat the January blues on a Sheepskin break
Luxury self catering company, Sheepskin, has the perfect antidote to the January blues, a glorious getaway in one of its luxurious self catering properties.
Three night breaks start from just £120 per person at rural Welsh property Wayside based on six sharing.
Short breaks in rural Wayside in Wales for just £120 per person
Wayside features three stylish bedrooms, an open plan living area with wood burning stove, well equipped country kitchen, a “TV” hideaway room and a large bathroom. Enjoy a gentle stroll or a challenging walk in the Aran mountains from the front door. Alternatively fish in the river in front of the cottage or burn off those Christmas calories on a mountain bike - available for hire at the nearby Coed y Brenin centre. Wayside sleeps 6 and cost £720 for three nights (£120 per person) and £1608 for a week's stay (£268 per person) in January and throughout 2011.
Live like a lord or lady at Great House in South Wales for just £147 per person
A majestic property full of splendour, Great House sits proudly on the high street of the coastal village of Laugharne, South Wales, home of Dylan Thomas and his inspiration for Under Milk Wood. Great House is the perfect place for three couples to experience elegance and grandeur, verging on decadence and costs just £147 per person for a three night break. Why have just one lounge when you can have two, lavishly decorated with antique furnishing and ornaments? The first bedroom has a an extravagant yet elegant four poster bed in a room filled with intriguing paintings, the other two bedrooms have generous bathrooms with roll top baths sitting in vast spaces. Great House sleeps 6 and costs £880 for three nights (£147 per person) and £1928 for a week's stay (£321 per person) in January and throughout 2011.
Enjoy a short break at Tamar Cottages in Devon for just £150 per person
Situated on the edge of Dartmoor near Tavistock, Tamar Cottages sleep four and cost just £150 per person for a three night break. Just an apple tree apart, the cottages are let as a pair to offer occupants complete privacy. Both sleep two and are sumptuously comfortable but thoughtfully practical featuring open plan cosy lounges with log burning stoves, fully equipped kitchens and beautiful views. Tamar costs £600 (£150 per person) for three nights and £1300 for a week's stay (£325 per person) in January and throughout 2011.
Chase away the January blues with friends at Shell House in Porlock Weir for just £147 per person
Shell House is ideal for two families or a group of friends. Located on the beach at Porlock Weir, it is architecturally striking and wonderfully light and airy. It costs just £147 per person for a three night break and offers views across the harbour, a magnificent cook’s kitchen and four individual and impressive bedrooms each with king size beds and televisions. There is also a huge ‘cinema‘ and games room. The house is a short stroll from two excellent restaurants, a real ale pub and a bakery run by surfers. So, there is no need to use the car. It sleeps eight (four doubles, three en suite) and costs £1,175 for three nights (£147 per person) and £2,575 for a week's stay £322 per person) in January and throughout 2011.
Every Sheepskin property combines the comforts of a hotel with the freedom and privacy of home. Properties feature fluffy bathrobes, luxurious cotton towels, logs for the log burner, an iPod docking station and beds made with soft cotton sheets, cosy blankets and generous faux furs. Sheepskin provides a welcome box full of treats and essentials like fresh roast coffee, tea, olive oil, sea salt, pepper and French Truffles.
The company also tailor makes each guests’ stay to make sure they make the most of their precious time away. Guests simply need to let them know what they like to do and they’ll do the research and provide all the details in a tailor-made guide sent to you before you leave home.
For more information and bookings, visit: sheepskinlife.com
