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  Ploughman’s Cottage

  Eckington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

  Our cottage is carefully maintained, well planned and very comfortable. We welcome you to Ploughman's Cottage, Nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

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  Hendra Farm Cottages

  Pelynt, Looe, Cornwall

  Hendra Farm is a peaceful and relaxing destination offering a truly unique experience.

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  Eagle Cottage, Birchover

  Main Street, Birchover, Nr. Matlock, Derbyshire

  Two bedroom cottage situated in the centre of a small Peak District village having a shop and two pubs, both which serve food.

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  Hendersyde Farm Holiday Cottages

  Hendersyde Farm, Kelso, Borders

  If you are looking for a peaceful spot surrounded by walks, wildlife and wonderful views - Hendersyde might just be the place for you!

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  Bramwell Cottage

  Coldwell End, Youlgrave, Derbyshire

  Bramwell Cottage has amazing views and is in Youlgrave, Derbyshire. Sleeping 3 in a double and a single bedroom with 2 bathrooms, 1 on-suite.

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  Polglynn Cottage

  St. Mabyn, Bodmin, Cornwall

  Polglynn Cottage is a 5 star gold award rated property sitting in its own private and secure paddock and sleeps 4 + a cot if required.

The current financial crisis has meant that more people have decided to stay in the UK rather than travel abroad for their holidays.

There is a still a wide choice of holiday accommodation in the UK but if you are planning a family holiday with young children then renting a cottage might be the best option. Not all B&Bs are suitable for young children, and if you have to pay per person, per night, then even a budget hotel could be quite expensive.

Some of the best places in the UK to find holiday cottages are Norfolk, the New Forest, the Peak District, South Wales and Cornwall. Most holiday cottages tend to be in rural or at least semi-rural areas, although it is possible to find one that is ‘close to the sea and all amenities’ as the ads are fond of saying.

One of the good things about holiday cottages is that you just get there and make it your home for a week or two. Nowadays holiday cottages tend to have all of the modern amenities such as fitted and equipped kitchens as well as bath and shower rooms.

It’s a good idea to see whether anyone you know has rented a holiday cottage in the area you want to visit because you’ll get a better idea of what to expect. When you have young children you don’t want to be too far off the beaten track, especially if you are up in the Scottish hills or the Derbyshire Peak District. Old stone cottages may look tempting but if the nearest grocery store is several miles away it may not be quite so great.