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Experience the Best of British

The credit crunch, combined with the new era of green living has meant that holidaying at home has become much more popular, and with such wonderful, cheap holidays in the UK to enjoy, it is little wonder. Whether you are looking into a week at the seaside, a cultural holiday in the UK or an activity break, the UK has it all. The many charming UK holiday cottages available for rent means that every far flung corner is yours to call home for a week or two each year.

For such a small country, the diversity is incredible. There are so many tourist attractions in the United Kingdom that it would be impossible to mention them all here. The famous sights of London are the largest attraction for foreign visitors, but there are so many more important cultural, natural and historical marvels to explore it seems a shame that London receives most of the attention when it comes to tourist attractions in the UK. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim, the astonishing Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the 2008 European City of Culture, Liverpool are all certainly of note for anyone thinking of taking UK holidays this year, and represent just the very tip of the iceberg when it comes to tourist attractions in the United Kingdom.

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UK Holidays in England

England is the most popular place to take a cheap holiday in the UK, especially those looking for a seaside or beach holiday in the UK, as Devon and Cornwall are home to many of the best beaches. London is a UK holiday hotspot too.

UK Holidays in Scotland

Scotland, the home of golf and the site of many of the most remarkable natural landscapes in the UK. Fishing, hill walking and historical tours of Scotland are also hugely popular with visitors to the UK, as well as Brits on holiday.

UK Holidays in Wales

UK Holidays in Northern Ireland

Whether you are heading for Belfast, the Causeway Coast or the golf courses of County Fermanagh, you will find relaxation everywhere. The lifestyle and landscapes will ensure you leave a little piece of your heart behind too.

UK Holidays in the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight, known as the Garden Isle for its wonderful climate and lush countryside is a real favourite when it comes to cheap holidays in the UK, whether visiting for Osborne House, Cowes Week or one of the famous festivals.

When it comes to sport and activity options for UK holidays, Great Britain is extremely well catered for. Fishing holidays in the UK thrive in Scotland and Ireland, which are home to some of Europe's finest trout and salmon fishing rivers, whilst for those looking for a water sports holiday, the choices are almost limitless. With such beautiful natural parks, including the Brecon Beacons, Lake District, Mountains of Mourne (currently only a proposed national park), Cairngorms, New Forest and Snowdonia, it is little wonder that walking, horse riding and mountain biking holidays in the UK are known as some of Europe's finest. And the extraordinary golf hasn't not even had a mention yet.

With so many things to see and do (or not) around the UK, holiday cottages are the perfect place to escape for a UK break. Perfect for fully relaxing into the local pace of life, getting a little privacy and enough space to really relax at the end of a full day. With no commissions or agents fees, and well over 1,500 UK holiday cottages to choose from, the ideal cottage for your UK holiday is right here. With reduced travel costs and excellent value on UK holiday cottages, you may be amazed at how cheap UK holidays really are.