Rural cottage holidays in the UK - click here!

You have the freedom to tailor your own break and this is a unique part of a cottage holiday experience, and for many visitors to a small friendly country village it is a great excuse to spend time exploring the area and meeting the locals.

In particular you should check the layout and property so that in an emergency you can get out quickly and easily. Check for a fire extinguisher and fire blanket, and read the instructions on their use. When you arrive you will need a lot of guides to the local area and get your key which is probably hidden skilfully under the door mat, on the sill or under a flower pot. In particular you should check the layout and property so that in an emergency you can get out quickly and easily. Check for a fire extinguisher and fire blanket, and read the instructions on their use. You may want a music room in your cottage that is fully equipped with a cello, double bass, bassoon or organ so don't forget to check! On the other hand you can take your own musical instrument along with you.

Taking the safety and well being of holiday makers very seriously, properties need to be well maintained for your comfort and safety. Nevertheless, please remember that when you are in unfamiliar surroundings, you must take special care of yourself and your family. Cottages should cleaned between lets and this means you only need to unpack when you arrive, put the kettle on and have a refreshing cup of tea, and explore your cottage and the surrounding countryside. There may be no extra charge for cleaning services, but often you will only be expected to pay a notional amount. If the property has open fires you need to make sure that you use the fireguard and check that the fire is safely out before you go to bed, and do not smoke in bed as this is extremely dangerous. A Welsh borders cottage is likely to be built from sturdy grey local stone, while a traditional holiday cottage in Scotland will be in a town or village, or maybe in the heart of the countryside, with magnificent views of mountains, valleys and lochs.

If your cottage in Ireland or France then you need to think about your ferry journey across the Irish sea or across the English Channel from sea port to foreign climes. Many cottages have gardens where you can enjoy peace and privacy and do some well earned sun bathing as long as you use sun tan lotion to protect sensitive skin. You should also pay a visit to the local branch of the tourist information service to get up to day information about local events, attractions, gardens, castles, country houses and fun fairs. Remember to bring a highchair and cot, along with bedding and sterilisation equipment, along with nappy changing facilities and a potty, or check that they are supplied by the owner of the cottage.

If your cottage in Ireland or France then you need to think about your ferry journey across the Irish sea or across the English Channel from sea port to foreign climes. You should also not take breakable glasses or other utensils into the pool area. Do not swim at night or when the pool is closed. Always supervise children. Cots and high chairs have to conform to British safety standards so if they are damaged or deficient in any way, then tell the owner. Look out for glass patio doors or glazed interior doors - they should have stickers at adult and child eye height. You need to practice and a holiday is a great time to spend time learning the music that you don't normally have the time for. So check if there is a piano, maybe even a grand piano or baby grand.

If your cottage in Ireland or France then you need to think about your ferry journey across the Irish sea or across the English Channel from sea port to foreign climes. At present, availability in the following months is very good: Easter, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, Weekend breaks, Bank holiday weekend, Easter week 2010, Christmas week 2010 and New Year week 2011. It's the job of the cottage owner to make payment as easy as possible, because holidaycottages are the best choice of break, whether a short break or a long let in the British Isles, and payment can be just as simple as visiting a travel agent. You have the freedom to tailor your own break and this is a unique part of a cottage holiday experience, and for many visitors to a small friendly country village it is a great excuse to spend time exploring the area and meeting the locals.


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Please note whether provision is made to accept guide dogs and service dogs at properties that do not normally allow pets. Fortnight bookings are still available in many months with Summer the most sought after, followed by Autumn, Spring and then Winter. It's the job of the cottage owner to make payment as easy as possible, because holidaycottages are the best choice of break, whether a short break or a long let in the British Isles, and payment can be just as simple as visiting a travel agent. If you are unsure of how to use the any electrical appliances please ask the cottage owner or caretaker, and if your property has night storage heaters, these must never be covered.

You need to practice and a holiday is a great time to spend time learning the music that you don't normally have the time for. So check if there is a piano, maybe even a grand piano or baby grand. If you want a short break in a holiday cottage then you need to think about logistics. When should you book your short break, and what do you need to bring with you, such as bedding, towels and kitchen implements like knives and forks. If you have a swimming pool you should not dive into the pool, check which end is shallow and which end is deep, and check the location of life belts and other buoyancy equipment and read the instructions on how to use them. On a cottage holiday as soon as you get into your car you can start your adventure. Your accommodation should be prepared and waiting for you, and as long as you have an acurate map that gives you good directions showing how to get there it should be a breeze.

Remember to bring a highchair and cot, along with bedding and sterilisation equipment, along with nappy changing facilities and a potty, or check that they are supplied by the owner of the cottage. Many cottages have gardens where you can enjoy peace and privacy and do some well earned sun bathing as long as you use sun tan lotion to protect sensitive skin. How many bedrooms are in the cottage? Can it sleep a party of two, three, four or five, or groups of friends with children who have six, seven, eight, nine or ten people with babies and toddlers who need to have special sleeping arrangements. Carefully wrapped in its case, such as a guitar, trumpet (you don't get much opportunity to practice these instruments at home, eh?) or something more unusual like a basoon, flute or clarinet.

You will want the extra space, and a property sleeping 4 people will have a lot less room than properties sleeping 6 or more people. Please note whether provision is made to accept guide dogs and service dogs at properties that do not normally allow pets. When you see the phrase Easy walking access this means that a visitor using a walking aid should have no difficulty in gaining access to the principal rooms and garden whereas 'wheelchair access' means that a visitor in a wheelchair should always be able to gain access to the principal rooms and garden. A Welsh borders cottage is likely to be built from sturdy grey local stone, while a traditional holiday cottage in Scotland will be in a town or village, or maybe in the heart of the countryside, with magnificent views of mountains, valleys and lochs.

Holiday Cottages in the UK are usually in the more scenic rural counties but we have cottages for rental throughout the UK: