Often it’s nice to rent a self-catering accommodation for holidays, so you can then do ‘one big shop’ and not have to worry about living on expensive take-out and restaurant meals, during your holiday break!
If you rent out holiday cottages, learn how to make gardens safe for pets (includes indoor plants to avoid). Avoid facing indoor foliage to gardens, to help stop birds flying into windows.
There are many holiday cottage companies nationwide, and most let you filter for pet-friendly, child-friendly, disabled-friendly and more (by the sea, small or large properties). Although they are quite expensive for one or two, for large families or groups, they work out affordable, as you can hire a big place and just pay per property, rather than per person. And discover some of our lovely places to stay, rather than go abroad.
Snaptrip has nationwide affordable homes, rented out by private owners. You can filter by type of property you wish to book, and their exclusive discounts means you often make big savings, rather than on the big holiday booking websites. From studio annexes in surrounding village gardens to two-bedroom cosy terraced houses tucked away in historic streets, there’s something for everyone in the most most popular holiday destinations! Enjoy exclusive discounts on verified properties, with live availability for instant confirmation.
Sykes Cottages lists over thousands of properties from stunning contemporary apartments to coastal properties with lighthouse views. Offer 24/7 support for guests, this company supports the Better Business Act, which calls for legislation change to put planetary impact on the same footing as profit.
An Airbnb for Vegans!
VegVisits follows the same principles as airbnb (ID checks and reviews). But the difference is that all the hosts (worldwide) are vegans. So they can not just extend a friendly plant-based welcome, but the kitchens are equipped for your needs. And most of the property owners are happy to leave recommendations of local visiting spots, including plant-based cafes and restaurants. Some even make a bit more income by cooking for their guests, if they live in a main house and guests are situated in rooms or annexes. Others offer cooked breakfasts or even yoga classes.
And it’s nice to know that your money is being used to support someone with the same ethics as you. For vegan households with extra space, it’s a good way to earn some extra income. And if you use other home-sharing platforms, you can sync your calendars to avoid getting double-booked.
Hideaway Holidays on Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Hideaways offers hideaways for all the family, you’ll also find budget to luxury accommodation, cosy couple holidays and discounted ferry crossings from the mainland. Queen Victoria had a holiday home on Isle of Wight, where she would entertain guests with a slice of Victoria sponge. When not dining out, you can criss-cross the island on a lovely railway, or just walk it (there are lots of trails).
The Jurassic coast (which is kind of around Dorset and the Isle of Wight) is home to many fossils of our ancient dinosaur friends. Home to popular seaside resorts like Ryde (which you can reach by hovercraft), this is true bucket-and-spade holiday heaven! The Needles rocks protrude from the sea next to the iconic lighthouse (there were four, but one crashed into the sea in a storm). They are one of England’s official natural wonders!
Hand-Picked Holiday Cottages in Devon
Devon Hideaways offers holiday cottages in one of England’s largest counties. North Devon is less touristy and South Devon more for sailing resorts. East Devon is home to quaint seaside towns like Sidmouth (which has its own little team of ‘plastic warriors’ to keep the town litter-free). Also find two of England’s smallest national parks: Exmoor and Dartmoor (both known for ponies). Two cities (elegant Exeter & maritime Plymouth (on the border with Cornwall). And quirky Totnes (the world’s first Transition Town).
Hideaway Holiday Retreats in Yorkshire
Yorkshire Hideaways is for people who wish to visit this large county, whether it’s the outskirts of the big cities (York, Leeds, Harrogate, Sheffield) or the National Parks (Dales & Moors and parts of the Peak District). The east coast is home to birds of prey soaring over cliffs, and marks the end of Alfred Wainright’s Coast-to-Coast walk (which starts in Cumbria and ends when you paddle your toes in the waters of Robin Hood’s Bay. Inland you’ll find the quirky town of Hebden Bridge, but don’t visit this county for the sunshine! But in return you experience wild nature at its best, and wonderful walks (even in the urban cities).
