Self-catering

Top tips for a budget family skiing holiday
The summer holiday is now drifting into the sandy memory banks, kids are going back to school, normality is returning. Which means that it must be time to look forward to the Family Winter Holiday! However, with the housing market still shaky, the media still harping on about double-dip (which I’m sure used to be an ice cream topping), and general belt-tightening going on, this year there will have to be a strict budget.

A delight for birdwatchers
Birdwatchers will love Magdella, a character cottage at St Helens on the Isle of Wight which is right on the flight path of the nearby RSPB Reserve at Brading Marshes.
Book early for discounted ski accommodation
French ski accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances is celebrating the launch of its new brochure for the 2010/2011 ski season.
Late availability from Villarenters.com
After such a rainy August, for those craving some sunshine, it’s not too late to escape to the warmth of Southern Europe with specialist villa company villarenters.com, who have a superb selection of self catering accommodation available for the coming weeks, many at discounted rates.
Tourists continue to visit South Africa following World Cup
Although the World Cup ended last month, the redevelopment and changes imposed on South Africa will be long lasting. But has the hype and attraction, which surrounded the world famous event, trickled down and increased the tourism in South Africa? Pure Holiday Homes says yes.

Top 10 winter holiday rentals
If the end of summer gets you down, don’t despair. Winter offers plenty of opportunities for being jolly and having a great time with friends and family too.
Unwind on the Isle of Wight
Situated just yards from the beach at Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, 7 Fort Victoria Cottages is a delightful 19th century property, originally used for coastal defence.

The perfect break in Tuscany for food lovers
A white truffle festival held in the heart of Tuscany is the perfect break for food lovers this autumn.

It's never too late for a last minute break
With clashing work schedules and busy lifestyles it is often easy to leave your holiday booking to the last minute. Pure Holiday Homes provides a fast and simple solution to finding your perfect holiday rental anytime throughout the year. Not only can you get great discounts, but you can discover a new place, if the location you were looking for is no longer available.
Bank holiday breaks by ferry with Sunparks
Families looking for a last-minute bank holiday break can travel by ferry to Sunparks properties located within easy driving distance of ports in Belgium and Holland. Long weekend breaks from August 27 to August 30 start from less than £20 per person, per night.

UK self-catering breaks for golfers
Self catering short breaks and holidays are becoming a popular option among golfers as they enable players to tailor their holiday to fit their exact golfing preferences.

Historic Hodsock Priory opens its doors to holidaymakers
Hodsock Priory, an unspoilt country estate located on the border of South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire, has recently completed an extensive renovation programme of its Old Dairy to provide stylish and comfortable holiday accommodation.

Celebrate the grape harvest in the South of France
The annual grape harvest is one of the most important times in the calendar in the South of France and it kicks off at the end of August and continues through until October.

Spend Bonfire Night with South Lakeland Parks
South Lakeland Parks is inviting visitors to its Lake District parks this bonfire night where they can enjoy a spectacular weekend of fireworks over England’s largest lake.
Luxury self-catering Bank Holiday breaks
Holiday with Celtic Haven the week of August 28th and get 50 per cent off the price of luxury self-catering cottages. This puts the price at just £497.50 for a 7 night stay in a 2-bedroom cottage.