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Getting back in touch with nature is enjoyable for almost everyone. Some people like to take one week a year to do it, whereas others will make it a permanent hobby, going out week after week to submerge themselves in all of the wonders that the natural world produces. Whether you’re a weekend rambler or a full-time, nature loving, live in a...

Brighton Marina

Posted by on March 18, 2010
A trip to Sussex is great, but a trip to Sussex that takes you not only around the beautiful country side, but also to one of the best cities in the UK is greater still. That’s why taking a day to visit Brighton whilst staying in an East Sussex hotel will be like the icing on top of your delicious holiday cake. When visiting Brighton, there...

Visit Wells

Posted by on March 17, 2010
Somerset only has two cities. Both are popular with holidaymakers, historians and architects. There’s plenty to see and do in both of them, but only one is the smallest city in England. The city is, of course, Wells. Located on the southern side of the Mendip Hills, which are themselves an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wells enjoys the...
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Wild Walks in Cornwall

Posted by on March 16, 2010
Please note before you carry on reading this blog post that the use of “wild” in the title refers to the fact they are nature-focussed, not that they are “crazy”, “wicked”, or “out of this world, man”. With that firmly established, let’s explore exactly what draws people on their cottage holidays...
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Breaks at Luxury Spa Hotels

Posted by on March 15, 2010
These days, when many people are looking for a hotel, they’ll be looking for more than just an overnight stay and somewhere to eat. Swimming pools, high-quality restaurants, and luxury spa hotels are all available to visitors now, and they can really add to any visit, whether it’s a week long holiday, a weekend break, or a necessary two...
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A Brief Guide to Devon’s Capital

Posted by on March 8, 2010
When staying at a Holiday Cottage in Devon you will no doubt be planning to head to the beach at some point and probably considering exploring at least one of Devon’s two national parks. Another destination you should defiantly be considering is the counties capital Exeter. The ancient city is great for a day out of sightseeing and shopping...
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Yorkshire’s Stately Homes

Posted by on March 2, 2010
On your next stay at a Scarborough hotel taking a trip around some of Yorkshires finest historic landmarks are a must. Dotted across the Yorkshire countryside you will find grand stately homes that are testament to the areas colourful history.  Many of these magnificent houses have remained in the same family for hundreds of years and have built...
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Although Robin Hood and his Merry Men are synonymous with Nottingham, with legend having it that Sherwood Forest was his chosen place of residence and Nottinghamshire being ‘Robin Hood County’, when it comes to making an epic film, various locations are sourced and chosen. The filming for the remake Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe and directed...
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