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Cottages and Self Catering Holidays

Cottages4you

Cottages4you are one of the largest UK providers of cottage accommodation and source their properties from several different databases which gives them access to over 10,000 UK holiday cottages and thousands of cottages, gites and villas across Europe.

Popular UK Destinations covered by Cottages4you include the Cotswolds - The Lake District -
The Peak District - The Isle of Wight and the Counties of Cornwall - Devon - Dorset - Hampshire - Herefordshire - Kent - Norfolk - Northumberland - Shropshire - Somerset - Sussex - Suffolk - Warwickshire - Wiltshire - Worcestershire and Yorkshire

Following the links above will display a list of destinations in the area and an interactive map.

Lengths of stay options include:

2 nights mostly start on Friday or Saturday
3 nights must start on Friday
4 nights must start on Monday
7, 14 and 21 nights must start on Friday

Please note: Changeover dates are set by the individual properties and for certain times of the year a minimum stay of 7 days is the standard. (This is common to most Cottage Holiday providers).

Blue Chip Holidays

Blue Chip Holidays have selected some of the best 4 and 5 star holiday accommodation in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset. With a growing portfolio of properties, including luxury apartments, town houses and traditional holiday cottages they aim to provide perfect holiday cottages to make your stay a memorable one - Blue Chip Holidays

Blue Chip Holidays provide a variety of lengths of stay from 3 to 21 days

Coast and Country Cottages

Coast and Country Cottages offer over four hundred properties in and around Salcombe, Dartmouth and throughout the beautiful South Hams coast and countryside in South Devon. There are self catering holiday properties to suit every taste and budget, including cosy thatched cottages, farm cottages in rural locations, converted barns, family seaside properties, luxury waterside apartments, comfortable bungalows, stylish studios and pet friendly venues. Most properties boast stunning countryside, sea or estuary views, many include the use of spa and leisure facilities and the majority are Four or Five Star - Coast and Country Cottages

Coast and Country Cottages provide a variety of lengths of stay from 3 to 21 days

Cumbrian Cottages

Cumbrian Cottages have over 900 holiday properties, situated throughout Cumbria and the Lake District. The cottages have been independently inspected by ‘VisitBritain’ and all have achieved a minimum 3 ‘star’ rating within the VisitBritain quality assurance scheme - Cumbrian Cottages

Cumbrian Cottages changeover day is Saturday with lengths of stay of 7, 14 or 21 days

Derbyshire Cottages

Derbyshire Cottages have all the information you will need for the perfect self-catering cottage holiday in Derbyshire and the Peak District. Derbyshire Cottages have a growing portfolio of self catering Derbyshire accommodation in beautiful locations for you to choose from, offering customers superb value for money with no additional booking fees - Derbyshire Cottages

Derbyshire Cottages changeover day is Saturday with lengths of stay of 7, 14 or 21 days

Farm and Cottage Holidays

Farm and Cottage Holidays have the finest selection of personally inspected Holiday Cottages in the West Country offering a diverse range of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset cottages. - Farm and Cottage Holidays

Farm and Cottage Holidays changeover day is Saturday with lengths of stay of 7, 14 or 21 days

Helpful Holidays

Helpful Holidays are the West Country’s leading cottage letting agency offering up-market holiday homes in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.- Helpful Holidays

Hoseasons

In recent years Hoseasons have been (and still are) on the acquisition trail and the following are now all registered trademarks of Hoseasons Group Limited.

Bowhills, Cottages4you (previously Cottage Holidays), Country Holidays, Dales Holiday Cottages, English Country Cottages, French Country Cottages, French Life, holidaybank, Irish Country Cottages, Italian Country Cottages, Scotland Cottages, Scottish Country Cottages, Stilwells Cottages Direct (still evolving and likely to become Cottage Holidays Direct, previously Stilwells Cottages), Wales Country Cottages…… more

All of the above websites seem to be using the same underlying booking engine and relevant subset of the main database, our personal favourite is Cottages4you if you are looking for a cottage in the UK

The main Hoseasons website provides access to the full range of Hoseasons Products including Holiday Parks, Holiday Lodges, Cottage Holidays, Boating Holidays, Holiday Villas (wide range of European Destinations including the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Cyprus, France, Italy, Malta and Gozo, Portugal, Spain and Turkey), City Break Apartments, Activity Breaks…..

Imagine Ireland

Imagine Ireland is Ireland’s leading self catering holiday cottage specialist with the biggest and best selection of over 1500 cottages available throughout Ireland - from the Giant's Causeway in the North of Ireland to the Ring of Kerry on the South-West Coast. Our properties range from detached thatched character properties to new built houses and sleep from 2 to 10+. We can also arrange ferry tickets and car hire in Ireland. - Imagine Ireland

Imagine Ireland provide a variety of lengths of stay from 2 to 21 days

Mackays Agency

Mackays Agency has been specialising in self-catering holiday cottages in Scotland since 1970. They offer a wide range of self-catering cottages as well as lodges, magnificent country houses, remote farmhouses and stylish apartments in historic Edinburgh. - Mackays Agency

Bluestone

Set within two woodland vales, in 500 acres of glorious Pembrokeshire countryside, Bluestone comprises of 186 lodges set around a traditional Celtic village. This pretty village offers 30 cottages and 17 studio apartments, along with a range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. - Bluestone

Hoseasons

Hoseasons provide self-catering holiday locations, secluded lodges in scenic settings, all-action holiday parks, entertainment, restaurants, bars, kids clubs, games rooms, play areas, family holidays, short breaks, Boating Holidays in Britain and Europe, Country Cottages in Britain, Villas with Pools in Europe and much more. Pets are also welcome at most places - please check individual locations for pet friendly details - Hoseasons

Boating Holidays Direct

A new, simplified boating holiday website featuring all Hoseasons boating holidays in the UK. If you already know about boating and know what you want, this is the quickest way to get to it! - Boating Holidays Direct

Bowhills

Bowhills are specialists in villa, farmhouse, cottage and apartment holidays throughout France. They offer an exceptional selection of hand-picked quality properties, most with swimming pools or near the beach. - Bowhills

Country Holidays

Cottages4you is the new home of Country Holidays. If you have previously booked holiday accommodation with Country Holidays you'll immediately see that cottages4you shares a passion for self-catering properties that meet the highest of standards from romantic cottages for 2 to properties sleeping up to 22, great for a gathering of family and friends - Cottages4you

Dales Holiday Cottages

Over 20 years’ experience of making people happy, with more than 550 personally inspected holiday cottages in the Yorkshire Dales, The Lake District, Northumbria, Cumbria and Scotland. - Dales Holiday Cottages

English Country Cottages

English Country Cottages has been offering the finest selection of holiday properties in the choicest parts of England, Scotland and Wales for over 20 years. From cosy coastal cottages, to relaxing rural retreats, all have been carefully selected and personally inspected by a team of experts - English Country Cottages

holidaybank

An easy to use web directory featuring a world-wide selection of self-catering accommodation. Choose from thousands of villas, cottages and apartment throughout the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. - holidaybank

Cottage Holidays Direct

This slick directory style website gives you fast access to all the properties available from Hoseasons cottage specialist brands, grouping together the offerings from Hoseasons, Dales Holiday Cottages and Scotland Cottages. - Cottage Holidays Direct

Cottages Direct - Stilwells Cottages

This was originally Stilwells Cottages, whether you want a long holiday or a short break the list of cottages for rent including converted farmhouses to medieval castles makes this a great starting point when planning a country cottage retreat to enjoy the countryside of England, Scotland and Wales - Cottages Direct

Irish Country Cottages

Irish Country Cottages offers the finest selection of holiday properties in the most picturesque regions in Ireland. From a cosy Cottage on the shores of a Lough to a traditional Farmhouse in the heart of the countryside, Irish Country Cottages are sure to find the best deal available. More than two thirds of customers repeat purchase, due to the well-equipped nature of the properties available and the distinctive styles represented in the properties by their caring owners - Irish Country Cottages

Scottish Country Cottages

Country Cottages in Scotland have offered the finest selection of holiday properties in the most attractive parts in Scotland for over 20 years. There are hundreds of properties in all shapes and sizes, from cottages to castles, each has its own distinctive style and personality which makes exploring them such a delight - Scottish Country Cottages

Scotland Cottages

Available online only - so visit www.scotland-cottages.co.uk to view the newest 'baby' in the family! This carefully chosen selection of cottages north of the border has been put together for you by the experienced team at Dales Holiday Cottages. - Scotland Cottages

French Country Cottages

French Country Cottages offers the finest selection of holiday properties in the most picturesque regions of France and has done so for several years - French Country Cottages

French Life

French Life are a long established brand offering a huge choice of properties and travel options in France. French Life offers the ultimate choice with over 1,000 villas and cottages, over 1,000 apartments plus a comprehensive range of holiday villages. The original website http://www.frenchlife.co.uk now points to - Cottages4you