The Holiday Cottages was started in 2003 in Somerset in the South West of England. We provide advertising to holiday cottage and self-catering accommodation owners all over the UK and Ireland. This is our Blog, where we will mention the best properties we can find, keep you up to date with the company and our website and give you some insight into our daily lives! You can visit our website here. We are a friendly bunch, so please feel free to comment or email with any comments to info@theholidaycottages.co.uk - otherwise, enjoy!


Monday, 11 April 2011

April Power Pack Part 6

http://bit.ly/gsiS3J - WhiteShoots, Bourton on the Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire


An idyllic, picturesque cottage situated in the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' ­ Bourton-on-the-Water. Ideally located within walking distance into the Main Street and River Windrush. Slightly further a field is Shakespeare's birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon, University City of Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Bath, Malvern, Gloucester historic docks and the Regency Spa town of Cheltenham with its world famous racecourse.

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http://bit.ly/hai3e7 - Briquet Cottages, Rue des Crabbes, St Saviours, Guernsey






Briquet Cottages (formerly Atlantique Perelle) are under new ownership and have been extensively upgraded, they have now been awarded 3 & 4 star ratings.

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http://bit.ly/gDuzs4 - Bronte Cottage, Bradford, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire


Whatever the reason for your visit to Yorkshire; Holiday, Business, Family Occasion, Sight-seeing, Walking, or simply taking a well earned short break, our aim is to make your stay comfortable, relaxing and memorable.

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http://bit.ly/hKwKFe - Tregundy Farmhouse, Perranporth, Cornwall


Situated only a two minute walk from the golden sands of Perranporth - a top surfing venue and excellent family beach - and from the shops, restaurants and cafes in the town centre. An ideal holiday location for exploring the many coastal and inland attractions of Cornwall.

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http://bit.ly/eFNolJ - Courtyard Cottage at Hopyard Farm, Govilon, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire


Large self catering barn perfect for groups located in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Now boasting six bedrooms, Courtyard Cottage is the ideal accommodation for up to 14 guests. Courtyard Cottage provides facilities perfect for reuniting friends, catching up with family, celebrating birthdays and anniversaries or simply enjoying time with special people.

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http://bit.ly/fO2Lop - Sornhill Cottages, Galston, East Ayrshire


There are many lovely walks right on your doorstep, ranging from wooded walks to different trails through the surrounding fields. Maps of the different walks are shown in the brochures provided. We would highly recommend these walks, we have personally found them to be very enjoyable and relaxing.

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http://bit.ly/ic5Ykm - West Lyn Farmhouse Self-catering Cottages, Exmoor National Park, Devon



Welcome to our delightful self catering cottages. Situated some 3 miles from Lynton within the Exmoor National park, the hamlet of West Lyn is approximately 300 metres above sea level and sits astride the valleys carved by the East and West Lyn rivers. The area is famed for its magnificent coastal scenery, and the views from the cottages and grounds over Lynton, the Bristol channel and the Gower coast of South Wales are quite simply stunning.

Thursday, 7 April 2011

April Power Pack Part 5

http://bit.ly/icJ8yk - Shalder Cottage, Portknockie, Moray



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http://bit.ly/eYHMLc - Rose Cottage, High Humbleton, Wooler, Northumberland,NE71 6SU





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http://bit.ly/eaE9Wd - Trenona Farm Cottages, Truro, Cornwall




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http://bit.ly/gd6V74 - Overhailes Farm Cottages, Haddington, East Lothian


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http://bit.ly/iar5wb - Penally Terrace, Boscastle, Cornwall




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http://bit.ly/gC91IU - Spring Bank Cottage, Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire


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http://bit.ly/fWj6o5 - Little Thatch, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire


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http://bit.ly/gSdOKB - Willow Cottage, Wadebridge, Cornwall


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http://bit.ly/igkfaf - Milfield Hill Steading, Nr Wooler, Northumberland


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http://bit.ly/eUHwMU  - Fellside Cottage, Skipton, Grassington, North Yorkshire






Wednesday, 6 April 2011

April Power Pack Part 4

http://bit.ly/gfngX5 - Croughly Cottage, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, Banffshire






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http://bit.ly/ecDx0Q - Wallis Farmhouse Self-Catering Bunglow, Hardwick, Cambridgeshire


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http://bit.ly/gNNrPT - 6 Connel Court, Inverness, Inverness-shire


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http://bit.ly/h1hKUz - Bracken Cottage, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway





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http://bit.ly/hyiWRb - Tigh Na Rudh, Berwick upon tweed, Nothumberland


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http://bit.ly/hGWCfE - Knotts Farm Holiday Cottages, Lancaster, Lancashire





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http://bit.ly/dWzssj - The Coach House at Beech Hill Farm, Rushlake Green, Heathfield, East Sussex



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http://bit.ly/fgvUJO - Hele Barton Farm Cottages, Bude, St Marys, Cornwall


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http://bit.ly/efNwWP - Kingston Country Courtyard, Kingston, Wareham, Dorset


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http://bit.ly/f135uS - The Old Cider Press, Crackington Haven, Bude, Cornwall





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http://bit.ly/e0OqV6 - Trevase Granary, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire



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Tuesday, 5 April 2011

April Power Pack Part 3

Here are some more of the great properties who came on board with us during March 2011:

 http://bit.ly/hLjcB5 - Fearnmore Church, Fearnmore, Applecross, Wester Ross

Just a mile or so from the sheltered beach at Cuaig and in a breathtaking location with spectacular views over Loch Torridon to no less than thirteen mountains, this charming and unique property stands isolates in 21 acres of ground.

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http://bit.ly/hns8CF - Overbells Holiday Villa, Dumfries & Galloway

A luxury Holiday House in Scotland situated on the edge of Mabie Forest in Dumfries and Galloway, Overbells Holiday Villa offers spacious and luxury accommodation for up to 12 people and is perfect for families and small groups.

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http://bit.ly/gl4Fmy - Fell View, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria

Fell View is one of a small group of detached bungalows just off the main road through the village of Ennerdale Bridge, in a position giving views over the houses to the fells beyond.

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http://bit.ly/eOTCre - Colebrook, The Isle of Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway

This attractive, stone built, semi-detached house dates back to 1790 and is in a wonderful position overlooking the harbour with spectacular sea views. The house is newly refurbished yet retains charming original features including beamed ceilings and open fireplaces.

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http://bit.ly/gJKUvd - Cornish Roseland Cottages, Tregony, Truro, Cornwall

A beautifully converted single storey stone barn in a wooded valley only 2 miles from the sea. Comfortable, welcoming quality accommodation for 2 people who love the Cornish countryside and coast in an area noted for its fine choice of award-winning pub-restaurants.

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http://bit.ly/dUI65J - Herons, Banff, Aberdeenshire

Herons is a cosy cottage located in an enviable spot between beach and harbour in the old fishing village. Nestling in a quiet lane, shops, pub + beach are a stone’s throw away. Winding alleys and steps encourage exploration with hidden gems around every corner.

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http://bit.ly/hLeYpf - Horseshoe Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Horseshoe Cottage is situated in the very heart of the pretty Warwickshire village of Pebworth village. Within easy reach of both historic Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds this makes the ideal base for your holiday break.

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http://bit.ly/ieOccf - Ivy Cottage, Aldwark, Matlock, Derbyshire

This charming character detached cottage, dating back some 300 years is situated in the quiet Peakland hamlet of Aldwark, with lovely views across the surrounding countryside, at the same time being close to many of the attractions in the National Park.

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http://bit.ly/hG88Tk - Number 45, Kirkby Moorside, York, North Yorkshire

Central location walking distance to all amenities, beautiful walks and golf course. Luxuriously refurbished period building with hot tub.

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http://bit.ly/f3AS1c - The Pump House Apartment, Billericay, Essex

This five star apartment, which is self-contained and on two floors, forms part of Pump House, a large house in the country village of Great Burstead in the County of Essex.

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http://bit.ly/igqwTw - Rosemary Cottage, St Mabyn, Wadebridge, Cornwall

This beautiful Cornish Holiday Cottage has been modernised and completely refurbished to provide ‘home from home’ self-catering holiday accommodation. All the rooms are comfortable, modern and elegant yet still retain the cottage character and wealth of original features.

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http://bit.ly/hYqhqT  - Greyfield Farm Cottages, High Littleton, Nr Bath, Somerset

Greyfield Farm, nestling in a private, peaceful 3.5 acre setting overlooking the Mendips (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), is ideal for visiting the South West.

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http://bit.ly/hAxI3t - Arnbeg Cottage, Kippen, Stirling

Situated in the heart of Scotland Arnbeg Cottage is a modern, architecturally designed, self catering luxury farm house nestling in 50 acres of its own farmland, situated on the outskirts of the village of Kippen, near Stirling.

Thats all for now!

Monday, 4 April 2011

April Power Pack Part 2

Here are some of the great properties who came on board with us during March 2011:

 

http://bit.ly/eKw9JH - Boyne House Apartment, Forres, Morayshire

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http://bit.ly/h75wC7 - Sparrow Hall Cottages, Scrayingham, York, North Yorkshire

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http://bit.ly/f9K5ra - Appuldurcombe Holiday Cottage, Wroxall, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

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 http://bit.ly/f3ap3V - Laragain Self Catering Cottage, Fort William, Inverness-shire

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http://bit.ly/fgTvp4 - Kilcolgan Premier Bungalow, Rottingdean Coastal Village, Brighton, East Sussex


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http://bit.ly/i4IXQ2 -  Ballimore Cottage, Balquhidder, By Lochearnhead

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http://bit.ly/eNjXNg - Millers Loft, Goathill, Sherborne, Dorset

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http://bit.ly/eaw1ea - Wissett Lodge, Wissett, Halesworth, Suffolk

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 http://bit.ly/flfSYo - Castell Lleiniog Holiday Cottage, Beaumaris, Anglesey

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 http://bit.ly/eKv0kL - Stable & Homecroft Cottage, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall

West Somerset Railway builds accommodation for helpers


A Somerset tourist attraction is taking drastic action to help some of its volunteers who are struggling with record petrol prices.

Minehead's West Somerset Railway is building a new accommodation block to give shelter to those who are finding it too expensive to fill up their car.

"We're having to look very carefully at how we can support these volunteers," said general manager Paul Conibeare.

"A lot live a long way away so the cost of petrol is having a big impact.

"If people do come over they can stay overnight at virtually no cost, rather than have to hire a caravan or stay in a hotel."

For more information please visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-12920994

Friday, 1 April 2011

April Power Pack - A selection of our favorite cottages from March


http://bit.ly/dTs6me - Country Cottage Retreats, Helston, Cornwall 

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 http://bit.ly/fgbuXX - Chapel Cottage, Woolage Green, Canterbury, Kent

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http://bit.ly/fjW5Xw - The Clock Tower & Governor's Lodge, Newtownstewart, Omagn, Co Tyrone

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http://bit.ly/h6vEvY - Shorthorn Cottage & Friesian Cottage, Heathfield, East Sussex



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http://bit.ly/dEbWLX - Lower Farm House, Lympsham, Weston Super Mare, Somerset



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http://bit.ly/hZQdu8 - Beddgelert Cottages, Beddgelert, Gwynedd 

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http://bit.ly/gUGDA6 - Edge Farm, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

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http://bit.ly/gTTJVD - Bidwell Farm Cottages, Upottery, Honiton, East Devon



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http://bit.ly/ik1fEU - The Cottage, Centry Farm, Kingsbridge, Devon 

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http://bit.ly/idwkJr - Tyn-y-Bryn, Deriside, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire



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