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Staycation Ideas & Tips In The UK

The third edition of the Oxford Dictionary of English was released on August 19th 2010 and one of the newly added words was "staycation".

Defined above, there are many reasons to book a self catering holiday cottage and to staycation in the UK. Volcanic ash, airline strikes and an expensive Euro Zone aren't the only reasons. Here are 4 more ...

1) You don't need a passport; you don't need to deal with security and delays at the airport; and you don't need to fly.

2) You don't need to convert your money into a foreign currency and then back again.

3) With our wide selection of pet friendly properties, you don't have to leave your pet at home.

4) When you're at home and not on holiday, you will have a weekly food budget and you will be paying to put petrol in your car. Paying for food and driving to your cottage are two of the main expenses associated with a holiday in a self catering cottage. If your paying for these two things anyway during your normal week, it makes staycationing even more attractive!

If you're looking for a some staycation ideas or tips, then why not take a look at our cottages below? By clicking on the map, you can refine your search by any UK location you want.

If you're after some romantic staycation ideas, why not browse our full range of romantic cottages?

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Sunny Cabin

Ref: 14431
Sleeps: 2

Sunny Cabin | Bossiney near Tintagel | Cornwall
Cosy romantic studio cottage near Tintagel. Woodburner, private sun trap garden and easy walks to the Cornish coastal path at Bossiney Cove.

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Fig Cottage

Ref: 15512
Sleeps: 2

Fig Cottage | Tregony | Cornwall
Elegantly furnished cottage near Tregony, a barn conversion on owners' smallholding. Open plan living. Two miles from long sandy beach. Tregony 3.5 miles.

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Coachman's

Ref: 982
Sleeps: 2

Coachman's | St. Nectan’s Glen near Tintagel | Cornwall
A romantic hideaway surrounded by beautiful gardens and a short stroll down the NT owned valley to the sea and Bossiney Cove. Tintagel 1 mile, Camelford 6 miles.

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Millstream

Ref: 983
Sleeps: 2

Millstream | St. Nectan’s Glen near Tintagel | Cornwall
An unusual ‘round’ house studio nestling by a mill stream, 1 mile from Tintagel. Be lulled to sleep by the stream passing by and breakfast on the patio. Wadebridge 12 miles.

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The Retreat

Ref: 1678
Sleeps: 2

The Retreat | St Keyne near Looe | Cornwall
A charming, stone-built cottage in the peaceful Cornish village of St Keyne, 3 miles from Liskeard. Cosy, comfortable accommodation. Easy access to South coast. Looe 5 miles.

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Cosy Cottage

Ref: 1734
Sleeps: 2

Cosy Cottage | Dobwalls near Liskeard | Cornwall
Delightful, stone built barn conversion on edge of rural village of Dobwalls. Compact, comfortable accommodation. Superb for exploring south and east Cornwall. Liskeard 3 miles.

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Barn Cottage

Ref: 1735
Sleeps: 2

Barn Cottage | Dobwalls near Liskeard | Cornwall
Lovely, stone-built barn conversion adjoining owner’s home, on egde of rural village of Dobwalls. Cosy, comfortable accommodation. Good walking. Liskeard 3 miles.

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Palmers Lodge

Ref: 1903
Sleeps: 2

Palmers Lodge | Egloskerry near Launceston | Cornwall
Compact yet contemporary, single storey lodge, on outskirts of pretty village of Egloskerry. Great walking, cycling and wildlife watching. Launceston 4 miles.

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Barn Cottage

Ref: 2111
Sleeps: 2

Barn Cottage | Mabe near Falmouth | Cornwall
Wonderful, split level barn conversion in lush farmland on the edge of Mabe. Cosy woodburner and contemporary kitchen. Falmouth 4 miles.

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Miller’s Lodge

Ref: 2470
Sleeps: 2

Miller’s Lodge | St Keyne near Looe | Cornwall
Lovely stone-built cottage in peaceful Cornish village of St Keyne. Perfect romantic hideaway. Single track rail line to Looe nearby. Liskeard 3 miles.

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