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Brits use short breaks in holiday home rentals to
enjoy both country & city life
A recent survey of site visitors to www.Holiday-Rentals.co.uk* has
revealed that as well as city breaks, rural retreats are also now a
popular option for short breaks, with a third of respondents planning a
short trip to the countryside this summer or autumn. While owning a
place in the city and country was once the preserve of the rich, Brits
now use their holiday time to enjoy the same lifestyle.
Our very own green and pleasant land was the preferred destination
for around a third of respondents planning a short rural retreat. France
was the next most popular choice, followed by Italy, Scotland, and
Spain.
Whether it’s a cosy cottage, farmhouse, country villa or chateau, a
picture-perfect place in the country is just a few clicks away on
www.Holiday-Rentals.co.uk. Or alternatively, for a break from the norm,
why not choose a unique holiday home, such as a cave house or mill for a
truly memorable experience.
Among the 23,000 properties on site, Holiday-Rentals.co.uk lists;
* over 300 country homes in England * almost 3,000 properties in
rural France, including hundreds of chateaux * around 1,300 Italian
rural retreats * over 1,000 country properties in Spain * 37 rural
holiday homes in Scotland * Thousands of unique and unusual holiday
homes
You don’t need to own a holiday home to reap all the benefits - just
rent someone else’s! Booking a private property direct with the owner
provides huge savings on travel agent prices; more space and privacy
than a hotel; plus the flexibility to eat in, or out, which is
particularly great for those with young kids. Staying in a holiday home
also meets today’s traveller’s desire for an authentic holiday
experience.
Here’s a taster of the rural retreats on offer:
ENGLAND
Property 68006 – Chapel conversion in Bideford,
Devon
‘The Old School House’ is a stunning, converted chapel, with many
lovely original features, including large arched chapel windows, open
galleried lounge/dining room, brick walls, stained glass windows and
doors, log burning stove for those chilly nights, and even a bell tower!
4 bedrooms, sleeps 8. Available most of June, the last 5 days of August,
and throughout the rest of the year.
PRICE: from £100 per night, or £650 per week
Property 19645 – Norfolk cottage with indoor pool
& hot-tub
‘Squirrel Cottage’ is a charming detached cottage in the picturesque
village of Old Costessey, close to the Cathedral city of Norwich.
Renovated to a very comfortable standard, it has its own private garden
and terrace, as well as an indoor pool (which can become open air in
nice weather) and 7 person hot-tub. Beyond the garden is a small wood,
and then you come to the famous Taverham fishing lakes. Available
throughout June, 2 weeks in August and September and throughout the rest
of the year.
PRICE: from £100 per night, or £520 to £650 per week
Property 65456 – Charming oast house in Sussex
High Weald
This lovely 2 bedroom oast house has been converted to a very high
standard, providing a luxurious haven in the countryside between the
villages of Waldron and Cross in Hand in the High Weald Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty. The perfect place to get away from it all,
or for a romantic break. Many beautiful walks, excellent bird watching
and cosy country pubs are within easy reach. Select dates still
available in June and July, good availability in August and throughout
the rest of the year.
PRICE: from £61 per night, or £425 per week
FRANCE
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Property 75250 – Gourmet clay-pigeon shooting
weekend at a Normandy chateau (31 Aug – 7 Sep 2007) Chateau Bellenau,
which offers 12 ensuite bedrooms and 4 spacious self-catering suites, is
hosting a gourmet, clay-pigeon shooting weekend from 31st August to 2nd
September 2007. Set in magnificent gardens that were created between
1830 and 1890, the chateau is steeped in history and offers top-class
facilities including spa, sauna and tennis courts. Guests on the
shooting weekend will enjoy a shooting competition, 2 breakfasts, a
venison BBQ lunch, a ‘taste of Normandy’ banquet of local produce to
include wild boar, lobster and oysters from nearby Utah Beach. Book now
to avoid disappointment!
PRICE: €300 (c. £204) per person
ITALY
Property 66249 – Traditional white-coned Puglian ‘trulli’ with pizza oven! For an unusual holiday, why not stay
in this delightful ‘trulli’ – a traditional dwelling unique to the
region of Puglia in Southern Italy. This 2 bedroom trulli has been
lovingly restored by the owners to a very high standard, employing
traditional methods and materials to retain the magical character of the
property. Surrounded by a garden with fig and olive trees and a
south-facing courtyard with sun-loungers, tables and chairs, and a pizza
oven for would-be chefs! Available from 7 July onwards, throughout the
year.
PRICE: from £64 per night, or £450 per week
Property 16289 - 18th Century water mill
next to a pretty waterfall
Dimora la Cascata is situated in a lovely spot on the edge of a
vibrant, old Italian village with a huge fairytale castle and medieval
look-out tower. It has been the owners’ family home since 1996 and has
been sympathetically restored, retaining historic features such as
chestnut beams, terracotta floors and the original mill doors. Each of
the 3 apartments (sleeping 3, 6, & 7) is spacious and fully
self-contained and has a private terrace area with views of the stream
and the medieval village of Verrucola di Fivizzano. The whole property
can also be rented as one unit, providing accommodation for up to 16
people. Good availability throughout the year. PRICE: from £36 per night
for the one bedroom apartment (sleeps 3), or £235 per week
SCOTLAND
Property 60308 – Country chalets & lodges in a tranquil
glen, Scotland
These one bedroom chalets, 2 bedroom lodges, the 4* Cruachan Cottage
and Cologin Farmhouse are set in a tranquil glen less than 3 miles from
Oban. They offer loch fishing, and the properties are kid-, pet- and
wheelchair-friendly too. A superb country pub on site serving home
cooked food and a selection of fine ales means you don't even have to
self cater if you don't want to! Oban is Scotland's most popular west
coast destination with the islands of Mull and Iona a short ferry ride
away. Easily reached by road, rail or air this is the West Highlands at
its best. Good availability throughout the year.
PRICE: from around £55 per night for a one bedroom lodge, or £265 per
week
SPAIN
Property 54666 – Spanish ‘cave house’ in Baza, Andalucía
Two thoughtfully restored cave houses in the village of Castillejar
in the Baza region of Andalucía. One 2 bedroom and one 3 bedroom house
is available. Both have been refurbished to contain all modern comforts,
whilst retaining a rustic style and many unique features. The amazing
natural insulation of cave houses means that they are cool in summer and
warm in winter. The larger house has two bathrooms, and both properties
have open fireplaces for cosy winter nights. Set in a peaceful location
at the edge of the village, the houses have beautiful views across the
valley which can be enjoyed from the terrace. Plenty of availability
throughout the year.
PRICE: from £57 per night, or £400 per week
Property 55163 – Olive-presser’s cottage in El Burgo, Spain
Casa Isabella is an old two-storey olive presser’s cottage,
intrinsically Spanish and lovingly restored, with two wooden beamed
bedrooms; a mezzanine lounge; a comfortable sitting room with log
burning stove for those cosy winter evenings; a separate dining room;
kitchen and bathroom. Sun blessed where once the mule was kept, is a
courtyard sanctuary. Located on the outskirts of the village and leading
straight into the countryside, within walking distance of all amenities
including village pool set in its own gardens and many excellent
(typically Spanish) restaurants and tapas bars, where you can experience
the atmosphere of a truly Andalucían village. Plenty of availability
throughout the year
PRICE: from £43 per night, or £300 per week (based on 2 sharing)
Find charming & unique country holiday homes on
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