Country days
A village afternoon in the rain
A wet afternoon can suit a small village surprisingly well. The trick is to give it a shape without turning every pause into a purchase.
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Ideas for your next cottage getaway
By the coast
Staying in a harbour town
A harbour town offers movement, shops and a natural place to wander. Its working rhythm is part of the setting, so look beyond the view of boats.
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Choose a cottage
A cottage kitchen you can actually cook in
A beautiful kitchen photograph cannot tell you whether dinner for six will be straightforward. Start with the meals you expect to make, then look for the space and equipment they need.
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Choose a cottage
A cottage kitchen you can actually cook in
A beautiful kitchen photograph cannot tell you whether dinner for six will be straightforward. Start with the meals you expect to make, then look for the space and equipment they need.
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By the coast
What a sea view adds to a cottage break
A sea view can shape breakfast, rest days and evenings. Work out what the view actually offers before making it the deciding feature of a cottage.
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Country days
A village afternoon in the rain
A wet afternoon can suit a small village surprisingly well. The trick is to give it a shape without turning every pause into a purchase.
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With your dog
A quiet rainy day with a dog in the cottage
A wet day does not need an elaborate substitute itinerary. Keep the dog's normal needs covered and let the cottage provide the rest of the afternoon.
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Choose a cottage
Count the dining seats before the beds
The table is where a cottage's advertised occupancy meets everyday life. Check that everyone can sit down and still move around.
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Through the seasons
Plan a winter stay around the useful daylight
Use the actual daylight for your dates and location when shaping a winter break, then let the cottage carry more of the late afternoon and evening.
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With your dog
Arrive & settle in
