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Proud to be supporting the RSPB through 2023 and beyond, 2023

During 2022, our flagship brand, holidaycottages.co.uk provided support for several key RSPB woodland restoration projects to help preserve these important habitats for future generations...

Dog-friendly walking breaks, 2023

Why should humans get all the holidays? Curious canines love walkies, so who better to em-bark on an adventure with? Treat your pooch to picturesque views and sniffing spots beyond the local park. Discover the best pet-friendly boltholes to rest in after a day of roaming. Cue excited barking and tail-wagging…

Cotswold Floral Art, 2022

As the founder of this successful online print shop, you can see examples of my content creation across Cotswold Floral Art's website and social media. 

Showcase Collections, 2022

These are certainly no ordinary homes. Discover a remote country cabin where you can bathe beneath the stars in an outdoor claw-foot bath, a lavish waterside hideaway with private beach and jetty, and a party house with subterranean sound-proofed disco room...

Our best summer staycations in the UK, 2022

Blankets of patchwork countryside and cerulean coast stitched together with mossy woodlands, shimmering lakes and tangles of golden villages, our green and pleasant land has it all...

The best UK hidden gems to explore, 2022

Now is the perfect time for adventure, a chance to seek out new experiences and embark on the kind of travel you really want to do. Forget theme parks, zoos and package holidays and start dreaming about life in the great outdoors...

The best UK destinations for babymoon holidays and breaks, 2022

Babymoons are extremely special; they’re fun, exciting and a romantic way for parents-to-be to spend quality time together before the new arrival. Before you know it, you’ll be immersed in a world of sleepless nights, dirty nappies, and the delightful chaos of a bouncing bundle of joy...

Top Cotswolds activities for groups, 2022

The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is celebrated the world over for its rolling green hills, bucolic views and creamy-stone villages. Spanning parts of five different counties, there is so much to see and do – especially if you’re travelling with a group of friends...

15 of the best national park views, 2022

Wherever you find yourself in the UK, you’re never far from one of our 15 national parks, be it the verdant valleys of the Lake District, the mighty mountains of the Cairngorms or the captivating coastline of Pembrokeshire...

Dog-friendly beaches in Cardigan Bay, 2022

Dotted with sandy coves and lapped by waters home to bottlenose dolphins, Cardigan Bay in Ceredigion is one of the most spectacular coastlines in Wales. It is the largest bay in the British Isles, sweeping approximately 50 miles from Bardsey Island off the Llyn Peninsula in the north to Strumble Head in Pembrokeshire in the south...

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How to donate to dog shelters, 2022

As a nation of dog lovers, many of us are looking for ways to help our four-legged friends in need. While adopting a dog is one way to help rehoming centres, if you aren’t able to provide a forever home, there are lots of other ways you can assist your local shelter...

The Canine guide to Dumfries and Galloway, 2022

Overlooking the flowing tidal waters of the Solway Firth and renowned for its pristine beaches, dramatic valleys and sweeping forests teeming with wildlife, Dumfries and Galloway is a favourite destination for dog-friendly holidays in Scotland...

The 7 best dog-friendly national parks in the UK, 2022

Windswept walks across heather-strewn moorlands, finding the biggest sticks in atmospheric oak woodlands, scaling the snowy peaks of towering mountain ranges and bounding across endless golden beaches; the UK’s national parks are among the best places to explore with your dog...

Outdoor group activities to try together, 2021

From the idyllic shores of Cornwall to the brooding mountains of the Scottish Highlands, there’s nowhere quite like the UK for a taste of the great outdoors. And what better way of experiencing the diverse landscapes and natural wonders of our isles than through a new adventure with your friends?

Try these fun river activities, 2021

Whether you’d like to spot wildlife, play games in the sunshine or discover a new, exciting water sport, we’ve put together a list of some of the best river challenges and activities you can try next time you’re out in the great outdoors...

Discover the Joules Collection, 2021

Make your getaway even more memorable by choosing one of our Joules Collection properties. These quintessentially British cottages have been transformed by the creative team at Joules to feature rooms dressed in the best-loved lifestyle brand’s statement style...

Dog rescue success stories, 2021

Adopting a rescue dog is a uniquely rewarding experience for both pup and owner. Not only is it an opportunity to give a furry friend a second chance at happiness, but it also teaches the adopter a powerful lesson about love, loyalty, forgiveness and resilience...

Imaginative kids party theme ideas, 2021

We all know that kids start looking forward to their next birthday celebration pretty much as soon as their current one ends (and sometimes even before it’s over!). And the anticipation that builds as they count down the minutes until their big day arrives is almost palpable...

Local delicacies you must try in Wales, 2021

If you’re visiting Wales, be prepared to taste some of the plumpest mussels in the country and the most revered lamb in the world. Wales offers a natural bounty of the freshest, most flavorsome ingredients sourced from the land and sea. Visitors to the country will be wowed by the local delicacies in Wales...

How to host your own murder mystery party, 2020

You and your friends are having a great time, gathered for an evening of fine wine and great food, when suddenly the lights go out and you’re startled by the sound of a gunshot. To your horror, as the light returns, a body is lying on the floor next to you...

Easy but elegant dinner party ideas for a crowd, 2020

There's nothing more enjoyable in life than bringing all your loved ones together for a fun-filled night of food, drink, great conversation and lots of laughter. The key to a successful dinner party is being a relaxed host and it’s important that you’re not chained to the kitchen once your guests have arrived...

Waterfalls in Wales: discover the myth, romance and legend, 2020

What is a waterfall except for a course of water taking the path of least resistance? It is a thing of beauty that draws admirers in from near and far. Due to the hills, mountains and valleys, the waterfalls in Wales are in abundance...

The majestic Brecon Beacons mountains, 2020

Rippling dramatically through the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park are some of the most majestic mountains in all of Wales. A playground for the adventurer, these lofty peaks of grass and heather rise above wooded, waterfall-splashed valleys and are endlessly exciting to explore...

Unusual things to do in Sussex, 2020

While Sussex may be best-known for its scenic coastline, striking chalk hills and historic villages, don’t let this beautiful county fool you into thinking your stay will be like any other UK holiday. There is a wealth of unusual things to do in Sussex that will ensure you’ll have escapades to write home about...

5 spots in the Cotswolds where you can avoid the crowds, 2019

Defined by its sleepy honey-hued villages and bucolic rolling green hills grazed by sheep, the Cotswolds attracts many to its idyllic country setting, offering the perfect haven to get away from it all...

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Horse riding in the South West, 2019

Endless stretches of golden sandy beaches, atmospheric moorland, verdant rolling hills and ancient oak forests – the South West of England offers the perfect ingredients for a riding holiday.Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned rider, Devon and Cornwall have everything you need for unforgettable, varied hacking...

Yorkshire's most dog-friendly destinations, 2019

With its patchwork rolling hills, wild open moors and dramatic coastline, Yorkshire is an outdoor paradise, and it would be a shame not to share this incredible landscape with your canine companion. There is an abundance of dog-friendly cottages in Yorkshire where you and your faithful hound can set off from the front door into a region bursting with adventure...

5 under-rated family-friendly destinations across the UK, 2019

You may feel that you’ve everything ticked off the list of UK family breaks already. You’ve loved and left London and exhausted the Lake District, sampled the beaches of Cornwall and taken in the history of Wales, captured the culture of the Cotswolds and discovered every attraction in Yorkshire...

Historic days out with the kids in Kent and Sussex, 2019

When you think of Kent and Sussex, you’ll most likely picture rolling countryside, scenic coastline and seaside attractions. While this picturesque corner of England is brimming with natural wonders, it is also laden with iconic historic sites that are perfect for inspiring young minds...