Cottages in South West England

Lush green landscapes, rolling hills and incredible views. Spanning over miles, an extensive series of chalk hills and woodlands, the South Downs National Park is a wonder of nature with prehistoric burial mounds, Iron Age hill forts, various historical battlefields and castles, including Arundel Castle. The paths are ideal for long walks, hiking and cycling. Located in the quintessentially English area of East Sussex, the amazing Seven Sisters National Park boasts impressive white cliffs where hikers and ramblers enjoy long walks. Along the park there are several pubs where you can get a refreshing pint after a scenic workout! Visit the medieval town of Lewes, the cosmopolitan seaside town of Brighton, and enjoy a nice meal or browse the shops in the popular lanes.

Are you a foodie? If you are, you will be in for a treat! The southwest of England is an incredible paradise of local food and drink produce, scrumptious seafood and other delicacies. The region’s fertile ground is ideal to grow some of the UK’s best-known produce. How does salt-marsh lamb grazed at Bridgwater Bay sound? Maybe a bit of Gloucester Old Spot pork drizzled with rapeseed oil from Bath and washed down with a cold and refreshing golden Somerset cider. Somerset also has one of the bestsellers - Cheddar cheese from the village of Cheddar. Try a recipe with the versatile crabs, enjoy a Cornish pasty, a stargazy pie, a classic Devon cream tea, and for the adventurous ones, give wallfish a go. Mouth-watering days await for you to join!

Enjoy Blue Flag beaches in the varied and beautiful landscape of Cornwall where you will choose from long sandy beaches to small coves. Discover the natural wonders of the region. Meet Queen Bess, Samaritan Island, Redcove Island, Pendarves Island, and Carnewas Island, known as the Bedruthan Steps believed to be stepping stones used by a giant. Go to the Fal Estuary, take a picture of the Cheesewring and spend a day in the Lizard Peninsula. Those who enjoy the outdoors can have great memories walking along the South West Coast Path, The Cornish Celtic Way, The Saints Way or the Smugglers Way. Last but not least, enjoy the Cornish cuisine and the traditional pasties!

We can consider Devon as Mother Nature’s Playground. This is a county with bustling cities to visit including Plymouth and Exeter, outdoor adventures, and varied coastline with incredible sand beaches ideal for families and some of them, dog-friendly. Spend your day at the beach in Woolacombe, Dawlish Warren, Paignton, Salcombe North Sands, Instow, or Bantham to name just a few. Enjoy live music and an active nightlife with an extensive list of cultural activities. Marvel at the abundance of AONBs, visit the popular English Riviera and the incredible rugged beauty of Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, or explore the Jurassic Coast, a stretch of UNESCO World Heritage Site coastline with rocks and fossils covering 185 million years of the Earth’s history.

The English Riviera really stands apart and it boasts miles of sand with secret coves for rock pooling, the incredible beaches of Oddicombe, Meadfoot, Torre Abbey Sands, Preston Sands, or Anstey’s Cove, the hidden gem nestled between Babbacome and Torquay. UNESCO Global Geoparks share the story of our Planet and the English Riviera’s breath-taking landscape has been designated as one due to its geological formations. Enjoy picnics, take your furry little friend for long walks on dog-friendly beaches, and get closer to nature exploring the Naturally Inspiring English Riviera through well-marked coastal and woodland walks. After a long day exploring, walking and visiting, enjoy the UK’s finest seafood from the Fish Market or, alternatively, head to Paignton, where the team at Cantina Coastal Café will offer succulent recipes that will fill your mouth with a bunch of explosive flavours that will raise your taste buds. In Torquay, chef Simon Hulstone offers Michelin-starred treatment and chef Oliver Stacey will supply the freshest fish at No.7 Fish Bistro. There is a reason why the English Riviera gets referred to as England’s Seafood Coast!

Not sure where to start in Plymouth? Take a pleasant stroll through the Barbican & Sutton Harbour and marvel at the listed buildings, the wonderful cobbled streets lined with shops, restaurants and a wonderful Elizabethan Garden where to admire the abundance of colourful plants & flowers. The children will love playing in West Hoe Park, admiring the miniature railway, the crazy golf and jumping on the trampolines or the bouncy castle. Get stunning views of the city from the iconic Smeaton’s Tower. Explore Saltram and visit Mount Edgecumbe House & Country Park on the Rame Peninsula or watch the ponies, or the tors at Dartmoor National Park. Get out there and experience new emotions in Plymouth!

Dorset welcomes visitors in their beautiful and majestic Jurassic Coast and countryside. Admire the famous spectacular geological landmarks including Old Harry Rocks, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and West Bay Enjoy the soft golden sands and clear waters of Weymouth, a fantastic family holiday destination. Visit Lyme Regis, go on a fossil hunt with the children, walk the dog, stretch your legs taking a stroll, enjoy some shopping time and indulge in great food. Visit Dorset’s Poole Harbour, the largest natural harbour in Europe and retreat to the charms of rural Dorset visiting Wimborne Minster, Shaftesbury, and soak up the splendour of Christchurch. Book your break in Dorset today!

Pick your season and enjoy the awakening of the islands and feel a true sense of wellness and how locals get to work to prepare for the new season. Have great beach and water adventures, What can we say about summer on the Isles of Scilly? Crystal clear waters, blue skies and perfection for outstanding summer holidays. Autumn colours yield subtle hues for artists setting their easel to capture the incredible views. This is also the ideal time for long walks, birdwatching and looking out for fluffy seal pups lining the coastline. This is the season to fulfil any forager or foodie’s dream, including hedgerows full of delicious berries and sea products and delights. Tuck into the taste of Scilly! Winters are quiet and cosy, and visitors can have a true taste of island life. This is a perfect time for strolls, cosy nights by the fireplace, mingle and banter with locals in the island pubs. Farmers are really busy from November to early March, growing narcissi they pick and sort by hand later on and send to the UK’s mainland. Unspoilt, beautiful, and uncrowded. What’s your favourite season?

Fabulous holidays in the beautiful coastal town of Bournemouth. Enjoy the idyllic beaches of Alum Chine, Fishermen’s Walk, Manor Steps, Durley Chine and Southborne and find your perfect spot in the sun. GO on a city cruise, enjoy Peppa Pig’s World at Paultons Park Home, enjoy nice walks around Compton Acres, or pump up your adrenaline at Rockreef Activity Centre and Pier Zip which will ensure a family day out packed with fun and entertainment. Practice your favourite water sports, enjoy the annual Air Festival, visit the Durdle Door, and tour around the city on a Hop on Hop off bus. At the end of the day, nice cafés, restaurants and bars will offer the best of British cuisine and fresh seafood to indulge in.