Self Catering Holiday Cottages

A vacation in the British countryside can be the best way to relax and to spend some time with your loved ones. I remember staying at some holiday cottages in Hampshire when I was a child and also some in Dorset and they were always a good way to recharge.

The holiday cottages in Hampshire were set in a beautiful rural location, where we could visit local tourist attractions. We were also situated close to the cities of Portsmouth and Southampton so we could go shopping and visit the docks if we wished to do so.

The rural holiday cottage in Hampshire was a period property that had been restored to its original condition by some specialist conservation builders in Somerset. I have to admit that they did an amazing job repairing the cottage to it’s original form and this made are stay even more enjoyable as we would often sit in front of the fireplace and play board games.

The Dorset cottage was slightly different to the holiday cottages in Hampshire. It was still a rural cottage but it had more modern facilities as it wasn’t restricted by the same listed building laws as the one in Hampshire. Dorset is a southern home county that has a good mix of modern cities and business areas, whilst also retaining some of its countryside mystery with its beautiful beaches and villages. Staying in Dorset cottages can be extremely rewarding for people of all ages; the beach provides a great experience for all, allowing a mix of relaxation with plenty of entertainment for kids of all ages.

The self catering holiday cottages in Dorset we had were located just outside of Dorchester, which allowed us to visit all the local tourist attractions that can be found in the area. This meant we got to have fantastic days out at places like Monkey World, Moors Valley Country Park and we took a trip to see the Cerne Abbas Giant.