Cottages

Make a dash for the seaside

You don’t have to hop on a plane to enjoy a little beach time this summer. Here are 8 stylish British staycations for inspiration
Holiday with Poldark!

The BBC bodice-ripper is back on telly yippee! Fancy hanging out in Poldark Land this summer? We’ve hunted down the best Cornish coastal cottages, villas and grand design rentals Everyone’s favourite period drama, Poldark, is back for series 4 this Sunday night on BBC1. It’s unlikely to have escaped your notice that there’s a lot of eye-candy on […]

Child-friendly chic in The New Forest

Looking for a special, take-a-deep breath space — all Mad Men elegance, oodles of space for kids and a mahoosive dining table? Welcome to Slate Cottage.
Have pooch, will travel

Perfect dog-friendly stays in Leicestershire and across the UK (38 to be exact) from hotels and inns to pubs and cottages

Big and beautiful

Looking for a gorgeous holiday stop for families or larger groups? Hang on, I’ll just get out my magician’s hat and wand and, er… abracadabra! The best rental properties across 18 counties, conjured up by your in-the-know Muddy editors. STAY IN…BERKSHIRE The Coach House, Ascot Pass me a kaftan and a glass of fizz (make that […]
A holiday less ordinary

Love a luxe break? A sucker for heritage holiday rentals? Or is it all about the location? They all have their place but, for pure fun value, there’s little that can beat a really quirky stay. The Muddy editors in counties from Cornwall to Norfolk, Kent to Warwickshire, have each found two brilliant, alternative properties with which to whet your travel appetite. And if you know a fantastic quirky stay somewhere that you think should be included, please comment in the box below – let’s share the knowledge!

Into the Woods: 15% off Forest Holidays

Beautifully-appointed, luxury cabins for families set in stunning Forestry Commission woodland in the most stunning parts of the UK. And... breathe.
Best UK beach cottages

Tired. Sick of working. Dreaming of the beach. Yup, it's time to book the Great British Coastal Escape and we've done all the hard work for you.

Make a dash for the seaside