Free… at last! Enjoying a self-catering family break in Cornwall

You could hardly call it ‘back to normal’. We are not even back to last summer. Even so, there are few better ways to banish the grimmest winter in living memory than looking up at the stars, glass in hand, from a Cornish hot tub. No sooner were the shackles loosened on Monday, than millions … Read more

The best hotels with self-catering cottages, from Cornwall to Cumbria

Longing for a hotel break with a restaurant, spa or tennis courts but still want a bit of distance between you and other guests?  An increasing number of UK hotels now offer self-catering cottages in their grounds, which allows the best of both worlds: a cosy, self-contained stay, together with top-notch facilities – and food … Read more

Self-catering providers hit by cancellations after rule of six announced

Hotels and restaurants fear new lockdown rules could ‘crush Christmas trade by billions,’ as Conservative critics of the rule of six say restrictions could be ‘worse than the disease itself. From Monday, new lockdown rules in England will mean no more than six people will be able to gather indoors or outdoors.  The hospitality industry … Read more

Self-catering providers hit by cancellations after rule of six announced

Hotels and restaurants fear new lockdown rules could ‘crush Christmas trade by billions,’ as Conservative critics of the rule of six say restrictions could be ‘worse than the disease itself. From Monday, new lockdown rules in England will mean no more than six people will be able to gather indoors or outdoors.  The hospitality industry … Read more

Quirky new hotel lets tourists bunk down with HORSES in self-catering stables from £250

MARE-bnb! Quirky new hotel lets tourists bunk down with HORSES in self-catering stables from £250 a night Guests can feed carrots and mints to their four-legged friends from their beds Add ‘magic’ to staycations say Black Horses Ltd, Cumbria behind the scheme But don’t expect a blissful sleep as horses are often wandering around at … Read more