Holiday Inspiration

Are you planning your next family getaway, beach holiday or perhaps just a weekend away, let us help inspire you to get the most out of your upcoming trip. Whether you are looking for a romantic break in a cosy cottage for two in the North Devon countryside or even a secluded spot in the Scottish Highlands, a countryside break in a large country house in Somerset on Exmoor or a modern contemporary family holiday home by the sea, we've got it covered.

Find out here what's new, our latest offers and what's happening locally. Hopefully, we can help provide some ideas and some inspiration for your next break away.

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Top 5 Tips for travelling with your dog on a holiday in the UK
Top 5 Tips for travelling with your dog on a holiday in the UK

Top tips when travelling with your dog for a dog friendly holiday in the UK

Holiday in Devon Dog Guide
Holiday in Devon Dog Guide

From the vets to the dog friendly beaches get to know the ins and outs of taking your dog on holiday with you to Devon so you can spent less time googling and more time enjoying your holiday in Devon.

Beach Holiday Guide & Safety Tips
Beach Holiday Guide & Safety Tips

Learn how to stay safe when on your beach holiday in Devon and learn out safety tips when walking the coastal paths in Devon or enjoying a trip to the beach in Devon when on your coastal holiday.

6 staycation ideas for your next UK holiday
6 staycation ideas for your next UK holiday

If you’re looking for a new and exciting holiday that’ll entertain you and your family or loved ones, we have selected our top 6 staycation ideas that’ll make a break in the UK your next favourite thing.

AI Reimagines Tourist Attractions from 1-star Reviews
AI Reimagines Tourist Attractions from 1-star Reviews

Our research shows what major tourist attractions look like to their most disappointed visitors – would you still go?

Top 5 Tips For A Beach Holiday
Top 5 Tips For A Beach Holiday

Learn our top 5 tips for your beach holiday and make sure you do not make the rookie mistakes that will leave you wishing you’d done your coastal trip differently. Wherever it is you’re going, our top tips will help you make the most of your coastal holiday with loved ones.

5 Easy Ways to Make Your Holidays More Eco-Friendly
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Holidays More Eco-Friendly

Learn our top tips to make your holiday eco-friendly and help reduce your environmental impact and save yourself a penny or two.

Devon's Most Instagrammable Attractions
Devon's Most Instagrammable Attractions

My Favourite Cottages share the most instagrammable attractions in Devon to help you find the picture-perfect spot for your trip this National Picnic Month.

Our Favourite walking holidays in the UK
Our Favourite walking holidays in the UK

As we near the end of National Walking Month we wanted to share our favourite locations & walks as well as the benefits of walking for you.

Top tips for a fun-filled staycation on a budget
Top tips for a fun-filled staycation on a budget

You don't need to spend a lot to get a lot when holidaying. Find out our favourite tips for holidaying on a budget.

Top tips for a dog friendly staycation
Top tips for a dog friendly staycation

Enjoying a holiday with your fury friend is easy, read our top tips for a dog friendly holiday.

Property Focus

The perfect rural escape
The perfect rural escape

Wake up to glorious North Devon countryside at a stay at Courtyard Cottage, near Barnstaple in North Devon. Find out more about this hidden gem here

Family fun holiday by the beach with the dog...
Family fun holiday by the beach with the dog...

Looking for a family friendly holiday by the sea (and where you can even bring the dog too!)? Discover here why Crantock in Cornwall could be the best choice for you...

Remote holiday cottage...
Remote holiday cottage...

For those hunting for that "remote cottage" where you really can get away from it all...

Groups of cottages
Groups of cottages

Looking for holiday accommodation for large groups of friends, the whole family or a special celebration?

Seasonal Inspiration

Exploring the Outdoors: Adventures in Bonnie Scotland
Exploring the Outdoors: Adventures in Bonnie Scotland

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure into the heart of nature? With rugged mountains and enchanting lochs, Scotland is the perfect playground foPicture yourself hiking through misty glens, surrounded by wonderful landscapes, or kayaking i

Summer Holiday Vs Winter Holiday
Summer Holiday Vs Winter Holiday

We have outlined to pros and cons of a Winter holiday vs a Summer holiday in the UK so you can understand exactly what to expect during your UK staycation.

The Challenges of Air Travel: Strikes, Rising Prices, and Cancelled Flights
The Challenges of Air Travel: Strikes, Rising Prices, and Cancelled Flights

Why air strikes, rising prices and cancelled flights are causing problems for international travel making the UK Staycation marketing the cost effect and hassle free solution for your holiday needs.

How to entertain the kids on holiday
How to entertain the kids on holiday

Whether you're actually “on holiday” in the UK or home with the kids over a school holiday, children will always need to be entertained.

Things to do on your Summer holiday
Things to do on your Summer holiday

Summer holidays are a joyful time to explore the great outdoors with your loved ones and experience new places, making holiday memories that’ll last a lifetime. We have outlined the best things to do on a Summer holiday to ensure you’re making the most of your time whilst on your coastal or countrys

May Half Term Holiday Activities in North Devon
May Half Term Holiday Activities in North Devon

North Devon is a stunning region of the United Kingdom, offering visitors a wide range of exciting activities and attractions to enjoy during the May half-term holiday. From exploring the beautiful beaches and coastal paths to discovering the area's rich history and culture.

Supporting local shop small on your cornish staycation
Supporting local shop small on your cornish staycation

If you're headed to Cornwall for a staycation in one of our cottages, why not make it extra special by supporting local businesses? Trust me, Cornwall is not just about stunning scenery, it's also about charming villages, unique shops, and friendly locals.

UK Adventure Holidays
UK Adventure Holidays

The very best adventure holidays in the UK and some helpful tips of where you may be able to go to find the very best place. Whether it's surfing, walking, sea kayaking or horse riding there are a number of adventure activities available in the UK.

How to make your Valentines Break Extra Special
How to make your Valentines Break Extra Special

Impress your other half! Find out how to make your valentines self-catering stay extra special this February.

The Cities Most in Need of Relaxing Wellness Break
The Cities Most in Need of Relaxing Wellness Break

Our latest study reveals the UK cities most in need of a relaxing getaway post-pandemic.

The Southwest’s Most Instagrammable Places with Pumpkin Patches
The Southwest’s Most Instagrammable Places with Pumpkin Patches

Carve out some fun this autumn with our top pumpkin patch recommendations in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, and Dorset.

The UK's Best Christmas Markets 2021
The UK's Best Christmas Markets 2021

My Favourite Cottages have analysed 30 of the most popular Christmas markets around the UK to find out which ones are most worth a visit this year.

The Perfect Holiday Cottage
The Perfect Holiday Cottage

As restrictions continue to ease and the Great British Summer is finally in full flow, we’ve analysed Google search data to find out which features travellers want most in their next holiday rental.

UK holidaymakers confidence growing
UK holidaymakers confidence growing

We've analysed data from UK holidaymakers to see trends and changes in how people are planning to book and travel, along with reasons why they might not want to! With the opening of everything coming up, we're looking forward to welcoming travellers from across the UK.

Things to do at Easter around North Devon and Exmoor
Things to do at Easter around North Devon and Exmoor

A few of favourite Easter events in North Devon that you shouldn't miss out on...

Family things to do in wet weather
Family things to do in wet weather

North Devon is a beautiful region of glorious contrasts – and that extends to the weather too! For every period of glorious sunshine, there are days when the weather’s a little more… wet. But the joy is that there’s still lots to do with the family when it’s rainy in North Devon.

Blooming Great Breaks
Blooming Great Breaks

Discover why late spring and early summer is the best time for a break if you are not holidaying with kids....

Remote holiday cottage...
Remote holiday cottage...

For those hunting for that "remote cottage" where you really can get away from it all...

The Joys of Spring
The Joys of Spring

Looking forward to the joys of ‘Spring’ and all the cottages that come with it!

Easter Cottage Hunt
Easter Cottage Hunt

It's still not too late to start the hunt for your Easter cottage. But hurry, you'd be mad to miss out on booking the perfect property for your adventures this Easter...