South west

Cornwall and Devon

Cornwall and Devon are very well known areas of the UK to spend a self-catering country cottage holiday by the seaside. Situated on the most south westerly point of England with a beautiful coastline, impressive countryside, a traditional British seaside atmosphere and plenty of attractions and activities to get stuck into, Cornwall and Devon are the perfect location for people looking for a holiday destination in England. People have said its hard not to fall for Cornwall or Devon, home of happy childhood seaside memories, exciting teenage surfing holidays and family fun. Many are now hooked and return year after year for their fix of the sea, sun and sensational beaches and countryside.

Situated on a peninsula at the very south west of England, Cornwall has some of the most amazing coastline surrounding the county on all three sides, providing you with a huge selection of beaches, bays and marinas to explore. Some of the most popular attractions and most interesting are listed below:

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Devon is also a fantastic place to spend a 5 star luxury country cottage retreat, boasting two beautiful national parks, Exmoor and Dartmoor and plenty of sights and things to keep you busy. Devon is also home to the Jurassic coast which has been awarded Natural World Heritage status because of the multiple dinosaur fossils that have been discovered there and are still continuing to be found. If your looking for some interesting places to visit whilst on your holiday in Devon, why not check out some of these attractions:

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East Anglia

Norfolk

Norfolk is an eventful county with plenty of reasons to visit during the year, especially to enjoy a self-catering luxury 5 star country cottage holiday. Home to miles of unspoiled coastline, great nature reserves, exciting wildlife and amazing picturesque villages and towns you will find plenty to keep you busy on your holiday in Norfolk. There are fantastic seaside resorts such as Great Yarmouth, the amazing city of Norwich and of course the Norfolk broads for you to discover. With so much to do, you'll have trouble trying to decide where to spend your days so here are some of the best attractions:

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Of course,other than attractions there are plenty of activities for you to get stuck into such as walking, cycling, climbing, sailing, fishing or horse riding. There is also many areas of Norfolk that are worth visiting, such as Sheringham and Cromer beaches which have been awarded the blue flag or Wells-next-the-sea or of course the Norfolk broads and rivers.

Gloucestershire

The Cotswolds

The Cotwolds is a large area about the same size as greater Tokyo home to gentle hillsides and sleepy, typically English villages in the west of England. It contains famous cities as well as beautiful towns and of course hundreds of delightful villages. The Cotswolds is famous for its honey-coloured limestone used in all its building work which brings a great unique look to the area and sense of unity to the Cotswolds. It is also well known for its wool trade with the popular image of woolly sheep grazing on a hill as a significant image of the Cotwolds throughout time. The riches made from the high quality wool lead to the building of some fine houses and beautiful churches. When it comes to finding things to see and do there is plenty to choose from:

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As well as these fantastic attractions there is plenty for you to get up to in the Cotswolds, whether you fancy walking, cycling, or horse riding. Getting out and about may be at the top of your agenda so why not take a stroll along one of the spectacular walks, such as the Romantic road which are tours that demonstrate the romantic side of the Cotswolds.

North west

The Lake District

The Lake district is England's largest national park and home to the Scafell Pike, its highest mountain, and Wastwater, its deepest lake. No wonder it is one of the most popular places to spend a self-catering luxury 5 star country cottage holiday. The Lake district is a great place to spend a holiday if you plan on being active, with so much to explore and some breathtaking views to experience it is well worth getting out and about, whether that be on the many varied walks in the park, cycling or horse riding. Of course the lakes also provide extensive water sports for you and your companions to get stuck into, such as hiring a rowing boat, a sailing dingy or canoe. On the other hand the lake district also offers a great selection of attractions and places of interest to visit:

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