Swap a hotel for something more relaxing and make a cottage break your next staycation…

We all love a staycation, and while going to a Hotel is luxurious and great fun, it’s about time you tried a cottage break. There are so many reasons you’ll love this as your next holiday, it’s about time you got it booked in. Whether you are looking for a romantic break away for two, or some time with the family, here are the five reasons you need to make a cottage break your next staycation…

You can get a much larger space

When booking a hotel break, you get just a room. When booking a cottage you get a large and beautiful space to spread out in. Rather than being confined to a small area, you have plenty of space and most cottages include lovely grounds. These are perfect for spending time in the sunshine and forgetting the stresses of city life.

They are often in beautiful locations

Cottages are often in beautiful, rural locations which offer stunning views and a real bit of peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle back home. You get a chance to enjoy a taste of the countryside in more remote locations that you wouldn’t be able to stay if you were in a Hotel.

It’s a home from home

Due to cottages being designed as a home rather than one of many functional rooms, they are often beautifully cosy. You might have a real log burner or fire and plenty of soft blankets to curl under in the evenings with a hot chocolate. You can cook in the kitchen, take leisurely baths and laze on the sofas in the evening.

You can get more for your money

Hotels can be expensive, and you’re often just paying for a single room. If lots of you want to go away together, you pay separate costs and don’t even guarantee having rooms near each other. With a cottage, you can split the cost between people, which can work out cheaper – and you also get a lot more space for the money.

You can spend time with the whole family

Cottages are great for getting the whole family away together. You can all spend your time poring over cottages, deciding where to go, then spend real quality time when you are there. As opposed to a hotel resort, you can do lots of activities together, from going on countryside walks to playing sports in the garden if it has one, to playing board games and watching films in the evening.

We recommend:

Percy’s Retreat

Percy’s Retreat in the New Forest sleeps three and is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. There are plenty of walks to do, a local pub and a beautiful town to explore and find independent shops. The cottage is charming and tranquil with a super king-size bedroom and calming coloured furniture as well as a pretty patio for when the sun shines.

Beaulieu River View

Beaulieu River View is an enchanting waterside property with stunning views and access to the river. You can head to the nearby jetty and take a kayak down the river to the spectacular Solent, as well as enjoy a range of scenic walks. The cottage itself is perfect for a romantic escape, with a cosy double bedroom, bath and flame effect fire to enjoy a cosy night in.

Glade Cottage

Located down a village track, Glade Cottage is the picture-perfect cottage you read about in storybooks. Wisteria adorns the front of the property and it is in easy reach to some of the area’s most interesting villages and towns. There are a variety of activities within reach, such as fishing, archery and horseriding. The cottage is spacious and beautiful and features a dining table with room for eight and a sunny conservatory leading to a garden.

Which is your favourite? Will you make a cottage break your next staycation? Let us know!