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Holidays in beautiful Scotland - waterfront in the Outer Hebrides, in the heart of a forest in the Borders, or in a mountain glen in the Cairngorms....

Cornwall gets almost 20 million visitors a year and it’s not hard to see why.  A stunning coastline, beautiful beaches, visitor attractions galore, fabulous walking trails and cycling opportunities, pretty villages and local pubs - there really is something for all ages and interests in this stunning part of the UK.

Winter in the UK - a time for cosying up in front of a log fire with a loved one, soaking in a hot tub under stars, woodland walks with your wellies on, slowing the pace, and finding solace in peace and quiet.  'Wintering' is a thing!  And this blog post showcases some of our favourite wintering spots; a collection of romantic escapes for two - woodland hideaways, coastal boltholes & rural retreats.

Christmas is coming - have you decided what you're doing yet?  If you fancy ringing the changes this year, then how about renting a place for a short break or week long break, and inviting family and friends to join you.  Aside from a welcome change, it's also a sure fire way of reducing the crazy amount of stress that people often find themselves under during this time of year. 

Or perhaps you'd like to stay at home for Christmas, but see in the New Year in a holiday house. This blog post focuses on our large properties (for groups of 6+) and gives you a little taster of what's out there, from windmill stays to medieval country houses......

Stay in a railway carriage or a converted railway station - 8 of our favourite UK railway retreats.  Whether you're looking for a romantic train carriage for two, or a big train station conversion for a family group, then you're sure to find what you're looking for in our collection of railway retreats