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normally go upto the lakes once or twice a year and have a cottage for the week, have olidays booked off for the week starting 7th april, was wondering about trying somewhere else, would like to be by the sea if possible, but open to any ideas..

only for 2 people and a dog..

anyone know any good websites to look at ??

Paul3446

http://www.cottages4you.co.uk/c4y_homepage.html

Moonloops

http://www.iknow-yorkshire.co.uk/acc...ion-Whitby.htm

Julz1983

http://www.country-holidays.co.uk/ch_homepage.html

ChrisB

http://www.ruralretreats.co.uk/ has some fantastic looking places, as does http://www.english-country-cottages...._homepage.html

mightyyid

Agree with
http://www.english-country-cottages...._homepage.html

Very good and used them many a time for some great little places....

MikT

Devon & Cornwall?

Have used http://www.helpfulholidays.co.uk a couple of times and they are good.

Paul

SirFozzalot

Agreed - Used them when we went to the Lake District.

Lovely cottage and very reasonably priced. Would definitely use them again.

2000 sport

iTrader: (1)

thanks for all the replies, sure we will sort something soon !!

MikeCardiff

iTrader: (2)

Devon or Cornwall are nice, but a lot of the areas are a bit too touristy. Try pretty much any small place in West Wales on the coast as most are good.

pslewis

I like the sites which put you in touch with the owners of the properties ..... easier and simpler to negotiate a deal.

Never forget that the sell-by date on a cottage is absolute - they can never, ever get any money from days that have past ...... the wise owners crack a deal to get some income in.

You have got to be very good at not blinking first, however .....

Pete

Scoobychick

iTrader: (1)

If you're up for a journey to Scotland then have a look at this. We stayed here at Christmas http://www.beautifulskye.co.uk/ and it was fantastic, very nicely decorated with none of the usual chintz, well equipped and extremely warm. The owners are very dog friendly so the garden is secure. The sea is a 5 minute walk away and can be seen from all windows. The sunsets over the Isle of Eigg are fabby. We liked it so much we're going back again this Christmas

2000 sport

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sounds perfect, but can't get on the site..

Paul3446

For something really different try http://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/

They are a bit more pricey, but the buildings are something else. They basically renovate weird and wonderful buildings then make them available as holiday homes. You can stay in castles, forts, Martello Towers, gatehouses etc. They are a bit more pricey, but worth the extra if you're after something different.

You can join for £10 and they'll send you a really nice brochure with all the properties in.

Jonathan Davies

On the Wales front, I'd recommend somewhere in the Aberdovey area. Excellent long beach at Aberdovey, a moderate walk up Wales's second highest peak (Cader Idris, 15 miles north of Aberdyfi) and a few other bits and bobs like the alternative technology centre (convert that scoob to biodiesel?).

2000 sport

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it's booked for when I want to go.. bugger ! will bear it in mind for the future though, thanks,

wrx-ian

they get my vote as well. Had a cottage with them over xmas. really nice place and good price as well.

Tim-Grove

Shameless plug


www.kenegie.co.uk

CharlesW

Another shameless plug.

http://www.cornwall-online.co.uk/cad...s/Welcome.html

Pink Cottage is my holiday home. It may be too big for you, but they do other smaller cottages.

Cadgwith itself is a magic place.

JohnS

iTrader: (1)

If it's remoteness, stunning views and plenty of good hillwalking you like, then

http://www.scottish-holiday-cottages...-old-lodge.htm

is highly recommended.

It's about 1/2 mile down a private road, off of the main road, which is single track with passing places. At busy times, the main road can see up to 10 cars per hour. There's no other building within sight, and you can let kids/dogs do what they like, make as much noise etc. No-one can hear/see you!!

Watch out for the midgies early morning and late evening from June - September though

John