Showing posts with label Cottages. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cottages. Show all posts

March 7, 2012

Holiday Cottages in and Around Norfolk

Located riverside, the Norfolk Holiday Cottages are built up on the total area of 13 acres. With the river Yare flowing by, the holiday cottages has a feel of the elitist. The riverside hotels in Norwich are like a second home and whether the touring family wants to spend some quality time, or to laze around or hold some family functions, these cottages provide the perfect setting.
The Riverview Norfolk
This cottage provides the best view of the river. The cottages have its own enclosed lawns and slopes and patio and also its own mooring that make the stay in these cottages memorable.
The cottages are of two floors with two twin bedrooms in the ground floor and three in the first. The rooms come with attached baths, shower cubicles, verandahs, dining room, kitchen, shower cubicle, etc. The cottages come with open fire, barbeque, Oil Fired Central Heating (OFCH), radio/TV, dishwasher, freezer, DVD etc. It has all the additional features that will make the stay easy and comfortable. Parking space is also available for four cars. Pets are also allowed.
The nearest place to visit is the Bramerton village. Other than the usual boating options one can opt for outdoor activities like cycling and walking. Motor launches are also available for exploring the Broads and the wetlands. The nearest pub is only 800 yards away, and the tourists can also visit the Bramerton Woods End Pub that serves the local cuisine.
The Oakhaven Norfolk
This cottage is situated on the farther ends of the Broeadland Village of Surlingham. Situated by the river, the tourists who opt for this place are usually bird watchers. Ted Ellis and the RSPB nature reserves are nearby.
The hotel has five bedrooms, in which three are double; one is a room having a bunk and another, a small twin bed. The fifth has a four poster bed. All the rooms are with attached bathrooms. The services that the room has are bed linen, open fire, fire basket of fuel for stove, hot tub etc. There is also an enclosed lawn. The rooms are non-smoking and only two pets are allowed. Other basic amenities like dishwasher, microwave, sauna, etc are all provided. The parking is for only three cars.
The nearest tourist spot is the Surlingham Broad that is situated in the south of the River Yare near Brundall. One of the oldest inns, The Ferry inn is still there.
Manor Lodge Norfolk
The building that is converted to the lodge was made in the 16th century. But the rooms all provide the basic amenities and lavishness that the modern tourism market needs.
TV, DVD, BBQ, central heating and air conditioning etc are some of the facilities given. There is a rear garden lawn and high chair is also provided for children. In the lawn are given sauna and hot tub, so that the guest can relax after a hot and tiring day.
Since the lodge is also situated near the Surlingham Broad, one can rent boats for a leisure cruise down the area.

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March 1, 2012

Romantic Cornish Self Catering Cottages for Heavenly Couples' Holidays in Feock

You're truly, madly and deeply in love. You're planning your summer holidays. Cornwall self catering is what you both want to do. And you've decided the cute little village of Feock looks so gorgeous you can't resist it. So what's in store for the romantic at heart in Feock and the surrounding area?
These days there's no excuse for presenting a holiday home the old fashioned way, with cast off furniture and dodgy fixtures and fittings. Luckily almost everyone in Britain's favourite holiday county has got their commercial act together and the holiday cottages in and around Feock are simply sumptuous. Self catering Cornwall cottages are great for privacy too. A love nest for you... and only you.
Once you've chosen your luxury rented home, what are the most romantic things to do in and around Feock? Feel the wind in your hair as you stand, hand in hand, on the King Harry Ferry and imagine you're playing a part in Titanic. Stroll in the sunshine, exploring gorgeous Trelissick House and Garden to the west. Take a picnic and a chilled bottle of wine and watch the sun go down together.
If you're both adventure lovers you can seek your thrills together at Sea Kayaking Cornwall, either learning the sport from scratch or joining exhilarating expeditions for all levels of kayaker. There's Beside the Wave contemporary art for exclusive paintings you'll treasure as souvenirs. If you like your social life busy and vibrant there's Oliver's restaurant in Falmouth, famed for great food and a warm welcome. And the funky, fun Miss Peapods Kitchen Cafe, a real haven if you're the environmentally friendly type, complete with impeccable green credentials.
In the evenings take yourselves out into the garden of your holiday cottage for an intimate barbecue. Or, if you're feeling sociable, there's lots of really good, friendly local pubs to spend the evening. The Punchbowl and Ladle offers great food and a great range of Cornish Beers. And there's Pandora Inn, The Three Mackerel and The Sticky Prawn not far off.
You know what it's like. Everything looks new and fresh and fascinating when you're in love. Spend the day discovering the Old Gunpowder Works, in cool, deep green woods in a beautiful valley near Ponsanooth. Now closed, the remains of the works form a lovely nature reserve maintained by The Cornwall Wildlife Trust. You can walk along the sparkling Kennall river and even take an unforgettably romantic walk between Flushing and the pretty yacht harbour at Mylor. Or take in the wonderful views at Churchtown. Cornish self catering cottages are the perfect setting for love to grow. And Feock, in Cornwall's deep South, is the jewel in the area's crown!
For an outstanding collection of self catering Cornwall cottages, try Cornwall Cottages Ltd, offering dog friendly cottages in Cornwall as well.
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