Rent a holiday cottage - England
Wherever you decide to stay in England holiday rental homes are plentiful. Why rent a villa abroad when you can chose from a range of holiday cottages in England for recreation and relaxation or, for exciting nightlife, the arts, history and shopping it has to be an apartment in London.
The UK is the perfect location for its wide diversity of environments. For sea, surf and sun self catering you cannot beat holiday rental homes in Devon or Cornwall. Such accommodation can rival many cheap villa holidays abroad. But if you prefer self-catering holiday rental homes in a countryside full of quaint villages and medieval castles the rustic charm of Shropshire, Suffolk, Sussex, Dorset or Yorkshire may suit you best.
Self-catering accommodation in Kent makes the perfect base for visits to some of the finest gardens located in stately homes and country mansions open to the public. The dreamy university cities of Oxford and Cambridge can offer a plethora of culture and architecture while, for nature lovers, a holiday cottage in Cumbria will give you easy access to the impressive and awesome beauty of the Lake District. Your family will have the vacation of a lifetime in the holiday apartments, holiday cottages and farmhouses available in England whose rich cultural heritage and variety of breathtaking landscapes cannot fail to impress the discerning visitor.
England is the biggest and most populous country in Britain. Scotland lies to the north and Wales lies on its western border. It has a population of 51 million people and covers an area of 130,000 square kilometers. Ancient invaders have often found England's flat landscape easily conquerable with the more difficult uplands restricted to such localised regions as the Pennines to the north of the country and Northumberland to the north-west. It has resulted in a country rich in a colourful heritage from Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Viking Norman influence. National Parks cover about 7% of the country. These include the New Forest, Exmoor, Dartmoor and the Norfolk Broads in the south, the Peak District of Derbyshire in the Midlands and the Yorkshire Dales, York Moors, Lake District and Northumberland in the north. They are popular with both foreign tourists and local inhabitants from England's hectic towns and cities.
England's ancient and colourful past has proved to be a treasure trove of historical relics. Also, cathedrals, royal households and buildings of state provide some magnificent examples of its architectural heritage. Unique examples can be found in almost all of England's cities and towns with the Church and monarchy providing many of them; the grandeur of Buckingham Palace, the magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey is counterbalanced by the simple beauty of countryside chapels and churches tucked away in the remote corners of this fascinating country. The influence of England on world history is immense by shaping the society of today and its international influence is still a potent force.
The wealth of historical sites, castles and stately homes in this exciting country can overwhelm visitors with their diversity. It's impossible to see all that this country has to offer in one visit !! But wherever you go, you will find holiday rental homes to suit all your holiday vacation needs. There are an impressive number of hotels and bed and breakfast establishments throughout England and most of its towns and cities provide youth hostels for the young visitor or student on a tight budget. The self-catering apartment or holiday cottage will provide the ideal base for those of you seeking England's cultural heritage - its museums and art galleries - or simply to go shopping. The typical rural holiday cottage in England will provide the perfect relaxation after a long walk through the rolling hills or exploring archaeological sites or ancient architecture.
There is so much to see and do here in this fascinating country that you will have difficulty knowing where to start!
In England's capital, a London apartment will place you at the heart of what many visitors regard as the world's most exhilarating and exciting city. There is a wealth of historical monuments and landmarks such as Big Ben, the Tower of London and Nelson's column in Trafalgar Square to name just a few. Its art galleries, museums and theatres dedicated to drama and music are famous worldwide and a magnet for culture seekers everywhere. Acres of Parkland provide lakes with resident birds (always ready to be fed) and the perfect place to spend a relaxing hour or two between shopping expeditions. The south-east of England oozes with holiday cottages particularly in Kent, Surrey, Essex and the rolling downs of Sussex where traditionally Londoners preferred to take their annual summer holidays. The lush green countryside of Kent, the "Garden of England" is perfectly located for day trips across the English Channel to France. The coasts of Essex and Sussex can provide many sailing facilities and bird-watching sites. Further along the south coast Hampshire, Dorset and the New Forest contain many pretty seaside towns, holiday cottages and farmhouses traditional to the area. And the peaceful setting of the rolling uplands of Shropshire are scattered with holiday rental homes right in the heart of a typically English rural environment.
Further to the south-west lie Devon and Cornwall. These neighbouring counties are popular with tourists and the English alike for surfing and other water sports on its sandy beaches where you can also spend the day just relaxing in an area traditionally renown for its pleasant summer weather. The South-West Coast Path, Britain's longest footpath, is popular with hikers as the best way to discover the rugged countryside and historic fishing ports that are sprinkled around a coastline gouged-out by the rolling Atlantic Ocean and just waiting to be explored. For the garden enthusiast the Eden Project near Fowey is impressive and original.
Heading north, the university town of Oxford, with its "dreaming spires" and magnificent architecture, is bordered by the stunning scenery of the Cotswold Hills. In amongst its traditional rural villages and holiday cottages can be found Roman remains, including villas, which date from the 1st century AD. East Anglia boasts another famous university town, Cambridge with its awe-inspiring views over the river Cam and its ancient colleges. Further to the south lies Suffolk a county full of elegant Edwardian and Georgian architecture and well-preserved towns.
The picturesque town of Lavenham lies on the river Stour to the south and famous for its huge prosperity in the past based on the wool trade. In north Suffolk delightful seaside resorts abound with holiday rental homes. In northern England a holiday Cottage in the Lake District will provide a base to explore the breathtaking landscape of Cumbria where tranquil lakes and peaceful dales sit between spectacular mountainous crags and outcrops - the perfect destination for a walking holiday. Close by, on the border between England and Scotland, lies Hadrian's Wall the spectacular northern limit of the ancient Roman Empire, and a popular visit for tourists. Yorkshire is another another favourite with hikers and culture-seekers alike. Historic sites, such as York Minster, are complimented by the rich natural beauty of its Dales and moors and the spectacular coastal cliffs of Flamborough Head.
The rich history, culture and natural beauty of England, once experienced, this green and pleasant land has a habit of enticing visitors back again and again.
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