Self-catering
2011 National Sandcastle Competition in North Devon
A diary date for lovers of buckets and spades…3 July sees the annual UK National Sandcastle Competition at Woolacombe beach in North Devon.
‘Glamping’ holidays in the UK and USA from HomeAway.co.uk
Get back to nature and swap your bucket and spade for the joys of camping and songs around the fire this summer. For those who love the outdoors but don’t want to compromise when it comes to comfort, ‘glamping’ provides the perfect mix of stunning scenery, fresh air, modern facilities and comfortable sleeping arrangements.
Beat the rush and grab a Devon saving
Move quickly to bag huge 25% savings on attractive West Country cottage holidays before the schools break up and the crowds descend.
Are Brits turning their backs on foreign holidays?
Icelandic ash clouds, high euro rate, Middle East unrest and fine settled weather have all combined to give the 2011 holiday season in major UK destinations such as Cornwall a major boost.
Self-catering properties for Father’s Day
Treat your Dad to a Father’s day he will remember with a tailor-made break at one of Sheepskin’s chic self catering properties.
'Staycationers' steer clear of travel insurance
More than half (58 per cent) of British holidaymakers would ‘staycation' without taking out travel insurance according to research from moneysupermarket.com.
New Forest gem receives TripAdvisor Excellence Award
Little Paddock, a collection of Scandinavian-style wooden lodges near Ringwood on the edge of the New Forest National Park, has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for scoring consistently good ratings from members who have visited.
September ice cream festival in Sicily
September is a lovely time to visit Sicily. Temperature-wise, the first two or three weeks are an extension of the long summer, but of course the island is much quieter.
Self catering in the French Basque countryside
SJ Villas has found a stylish contemporary family house in the French Basque countryside, only 15 minutes drive from the beaches of Hossegor and Seignosse.
Discover Spain’s lesser-known yet entrancing cities
Spain has some of the best-loved and most visited cities in the world and while most people have explored Barcelona and Madrid, there are plenty of other culturally-rich cities offering the classic Spanish experiences of balmy climate, vibrant tapas bars and impressive architecture.
Majorca top choice for self-catering on a shoe-string
Families hoping to cut their holiday costs by dropping hotels in favour of self-catering stays will find shop prices lowest in Majorca.
Breeze down to the Tuscan coast this summer
Refreshing sea breezes are welcome on a hot day, which means the latest new holiday homes from Invitation to Tuscany should be particularly popular this summer.
Rural holiday cottage bliss with a June saving
Some of southern England’s loveliest countryside is the open chalk grassland and ancient woodland around the Wiltshire/Dorset border between Salisbury and Shaftesbury where Hideaways features several character cottages with 15% savings in June.
Top 10 rooms with a view from HomeAway.co.uk
Enjoy the experience of a lifetime by combining stylish accommodation with a wonderful view on your next getaway. Take in famous tourist sites and monuments or fabulous landscapes from the exclusive setting of your own private terrace or pool, while spending quality time with family and friends.
Five star luxury at hostel prices with Premier Cottages
If you are on a tight budget this summer you don’t need to forgo a luxury UK break. A stay at one of Premier Cottages five star gold* properties can compete with Youth Hostel prices with breaks starting from as little as £16 per person per night based on six sharing in June.