English country cottages in The South West of England
holiday cottages and seaside resorts in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset
Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset, 'The West Country'
There's something for the whole family in South West England - from
brilliant bodyboarding beaches in Cornwall and fantastic all weather
family attractions in Devon, to fascinating underground caves in
Somerset and stunning blue flag beaches in Dorset. The West Country is
an ideal self-catering holiday destination and whatever you're looking
for you’ll find what it takes to make great family holidays and a
wonderful selection of holiday homes to rent!
Perhaps you'd like to walk the impressive Coast Path, cycle one of the
many trails or experience the beautiful unspoilt countryside on
horseback. Whatever you enjoy, from surfing to micro-lighting, you'll
find places to go and all the best outdoor activities if you are
renting a self-catering cottage in the West Country. The World Heritage
Sites of Bath, the Jurassic Coast and Stonehenge are just some of the
many historic places you can explore whilst on holiday in the South
West of England. Visit castles, forts and stately homes; and wander
through the beautiful and historic gardens. Walk across the moors and
find prehistoric stone rows or search for fossils on the beaches of
Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. Nature holidays in South West England
include the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor, 14 Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty and over 600 miles of dramatic English
coastline.
A self-catering holiday cottage in Cornwall with the family or a group
of friends is the perfect way to have some serious fun and totally
recharge, whatever the time of year. There are outdoor activities for
everyone plus a whole range of visitor attractions including the famous
Eden Project, a global garden for the 21st Century. The Cornish towns
of Falmouth, St Ives, Newquay, and Padstow are great places to rent a
self-catering cottage, and all have much to offer in terms of art and
culture, heritage and history along with great pubs and fine
restaurants.
A holiday in Devon is full of contrast - from some of the most stunning
coastlines and beaches in Britain to the wilds of remote Exmoor and
traditional rolling hills. Devon's diversity is also reflected in the
towns and villages that make up this unique area of England. Devon
caters for every type of visitor, whether you prefer sleepy hamlets
hidden amongst the rolling hills, traditional market towns or vibrant
coastal resorts offering a wide range of amenities, Devon will not
disappoint for a self-catering holiday!
The stunning county of Dorset boasts rolling hills, breathtaking
countryside, beautiful villages, sandy beaches and a coastline so
unequalled that it has recently received World Heritage status.
Bournemouth is a vibrant city, with beautiful sandy beaches, gardens,
shopping, night life and entertainment for holiday makers staying in a
holiday cottage near Bournemouth. Poole has the second largest natural
harbour in the world and Dorchester is at the heart of Thomas Hardy
country. Dorset has a great range of holiday cottage rentals - and
there are lots of picturesque thatched cottages to hire in this lovely
part of England.
Somerset is predominantly an agricultural area with diverse countryside
and unspolit scenery. The towns and cities are most interesting with
attractive villages and hamlets built mostly of local stone. There are
many manor houses dating from Tudor and Georgian times and churches of
great architectural merit. As a World Heritage Site, Bath has some of
the most famous architectural masterpieces in Europe such as the Roman
Baths and Pump Room, Royal Crescent, Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge.
Visit Somerset for a selfcatering break and enjoy the peace and
tranquility alongside the rich cultural heritage - there is lots of
vacation rentals in Bath and the Somerset countryside.
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