Thursday, October 2, 2008

Taking a Dream Vacation Using a Holiday Cottage

By Chris Channing

Holiday cottages offer travelers ease and fun while traveling. They are private and comfy, and act as a second home without paying a hundred thousand euros or more for it. They are significantly nicer than any other travelers room and board area, and have varied prices.

A cottage is typically a small adorable home or flat type building. They can be in a busy city, but most are located in quaint towns and areas that are filled with nature and gorgeous landscapes. There is not a shortage of vacation cottages in the UK, and you can find one for any taste or need. If you want a big sprawling property, or a small cozy one bedroom; you can find it. These usually run from 500 euros per week to 3,000 euros per week. Smaller cottages are obviously on the cheaper ends.

Holiday cottages come with everything you need, and sometimes more! They are gorgeous in most cases, and come fully equipped. If you want something very simple and clean then you can find those as well. Some people simply prefer to travel without any sort of technology involved.

You are not limited to the UK for your holiday cottage, you can also stay in Spain, Italy, or virtually anywhere else! Europe is highly popular for their cottages, and probably offer the best ones in the entire world. Staying in Spain or Italy will take you on a exotic and historical holiday.

Switzerland is also a hot spot for holiday cottages, because there are plenty of ski resorts. If you are a winter sports player, staying in a cottage in Switzerland would probably be the time of your life! If you like beaches, Spain and Italy have them, and if you prefer rustic beauty then the UK area will offer you that. Holiday cottages are extremely affordable, and fun.

The privacy that cottages provide are a greater value than traditional hotels and less expensive. Cottages are much more difficult to find over the Christmas holiday in the UK, sometimes even more expensive. You can get greater deals when you spend your vacation at a cottage during the out of season months. 1,000 Euros a week is what would be a normal cottage stay during seasonal stays, about 3,000 Euros plus for more luxurious stays at holiday cottages.

Closing Comments

Visiting historical buildings in the UK, skiing in Switzerland and even swimming in the warm waters of Italy are all great excuses to get a holiday cottage. Holiday cottages offer greater privacy and better values for a greater overall experience than traditional hotels located in the same area. - 15266

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