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Self-catering in the Lake District
By Kate Donoughue on 19/06/2012 14:10:57
Take to the lakes for a family-friendly UK holiday
Go wild in the adventure playground and explore the woodlands surrounding The Langdale Hotel and Spa luxury self-catering properties in the Lake District’s Langdale Valley. While there, take in a steamer cruise on Lake Windermere (family tickets £85
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Retreat to a Cornish Beach
By Kate Donoughue on 15/07/2012 11:47:53
Self-catering with a special difference
Fancy doing your own thing over the holidays, but still want to relax? Visit one of Beach Retreat’s self-catering properties on the beautiful shores of Cornwall’s north coast. Take your pick from cosy cottages to chic apartments, and the Holiday
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Natural Retreats in Ireland
By Junior on 11/08/2011 11:58:10
Natural Retreats are a series of luxurious self-catering holiday cottages in areas of great natural beauty, and they have launched their first cottages in Ireland
The properties include three-bedroom villas at the scenic Parknasilla resort in County Kerry and residences at the Castlemartyr Resort in County Cork. Guests receive a hamper of locally produced organic food, and there is a concierge service that can book babysitters.Prices start...
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Welsh wonders
By Junior on 03/08/2011 16:44:09
Sheepskin, a range of stylish self-catering properties located around Wales
The cottages feature luxurious robes and towels, log fires and iPod docking stations, as well as self-catering essentials, such as freshly roasted coffee, olive oil and the ever-necessary sea salt and pepper. Stay at the Wayside – a comfortable
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Spend the night in a luxury Scottish chapel
By Junior on 22/11/2012 12:26:36
Escape to bonnie Scotland for a break in a luxurious converted chapel
Chapel House, ScotlandUnique Cottages has a huge choice of self-catering rentals across Scotland. New to the portfolio is Chapel House, a detached house in extensive grounds 16 miles southwest of Inverness with the Beauly River just a field away
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Fun of the farm
By Kate Donoughue on 19/04/2011 10:38:51
Meet the animals staying on a family-friendly farm
Children can see the goats being milked, tend to the hens and get close to the Shetland ponies on Farmer John’s special tour during a stay at The Dandelion Hideaway at Osbaston House Farm in Warwickshire. You can stay in one of five luxury self-catering
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A dreamy Sri Lankan villa
By Kate Donoughue on 19/04/2011 10:20:45
Get closer to nature and enjoy a piece of paradise in Sri Lanka
Maya, which translates as “dream”, offers a combination of tranquility and adventure. Located in southern Sri Lanka, this five-suite villa is set in tropical gardens and boasts fine local cuisine, four poster beds and a swimming pool. Best of all, children can enjoy a host of gam...
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Travel shorts
By Kate Donoughue on 14/03/2012 15:12:26
Tips, ideas and offers from the world of travel
hotel, in Portscatho, Cornwall, has beaten off five other Cornish catering teams to be crowned winner of the Cornish Challenge 2012, which tests both cooking and service.
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Family party on the Isle of Wight
By Kate Donoughue on 14/03/2012 14:17:35
Go large this summer in the ultra-luxe five-bedroom The Knook that sleeps up to 12
With more than 4,500 square feet of living space, The Knook on the Isle of Wight has five bedrooms and sleeps 12, so is perfect for an English island holiday on a grand scale.The Knook comes with its own cinema, games room, hot tub, sauna, a quarter of an acre of gardens and a gr...
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Have an Alpine adventure
By Junior on 10/08/2011 17:29:41
Have fun and get fit this summer in the fresh air of the French Alps at La Tania
,750 for a week in July and £2,160 in August, on a self-catering basis. Catering can also be arranged at an additional cost.For more information, visit www.directalpinesun.comLook at our Europe section for more great travel adventures.
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