Make the most of May and June with off-peak, pre-school hols through Classic Cottages

May 7, 2013

Anyone with babies or small children is in a privileged position when it comes to summer holidays. Unlike those with school-aged children, they’re not stuck with peak-priced set dates, minimum seven-night stays and sharing treasured time off with the masses. Pre-school families enjoy affordability,

Outstanding new South West self-catering properties with quirky added extras… through Classic Cottages

February 13, 2013

The hottest properties have a habit of being snapped up not long into a new year by the savvy and super-organised. Classic Cottages, the UK’s leading independent cottage holiday company, with over 700 coastal and country properties across Cornwall, Dorset, Devon and Somerset, has just added a number of superb new properties to its portfolio…

Classic Cottages unveils 2013 brochure and secret West Country hotspots

October 19, 2012

The UK’s leading independent cottage holiday company, Classic Cottages, today launches its new Directory 2013 brochure of over 700 coastal and country properties across Cornwall, Dorset, Devon and Somerset.  

The brochure is accompanied by Classic Cottages’ quarterly publication – Notes & Stories – a heart-warming journal with personality that delves into the hidden gems of the West Country. It captures the company’s in-depth local knowledge, uncovering the best little-known places and activities – from a cute coastal café that serves up the freshest seafood to the UK’s largest rural film festival, plus picturesque circular routes for walkers, joggers or cyclists and fascinating historical attractions.

Dog-friendly cottage breaks in the West Country – now’s the perfect time to go!

October 1, 2012

As beaches with seasonal dog bans open up access again, there couldn’t be a better time for a pooch-friendly cottage stay in the South West…

Many of the West Country’s most popular beaches are off limits to dogs for half of the year, closing from Easter Day until 1 October at selected beauty spots from Porthcurno to Portland. 

As the beaches re-open to welcome our canine friends, why not take advantage by staying at one of Classic Cottages’ dedicated dog-friendly properties across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset? Here guests and their four-legged friends are in for a real treat – surrounded by acres of land where dogs are free to roam, and with countless beaches, cliff walks and dog-friendly pubs right on the doorstep.

Cool camping in Cornwall

August 16, 2012

Classic Cottages adds luxury camping to its portfolio

The UK’s leading independent cottage holiday company, Classic Cottages, is adding camping in style to its portfolio of over 700 gorgeous coastal and country properties across Cornwall, Dorset, Devon and Somerset.

Its two new super-trendy, gigantic safari-style tents – Hobie or Woody (each sleeping four to six – two bedrooms plus den beds in the living area) – are located in a blissful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on Chymder Farm, near Mullion on the Lizard Peninsula in South West Cornwall.

Anthony Skitt, Managing Director of Classic Cottages, says: “Guests will be treated to the finest camping experience. Be warned: if you like roughing it, this might not be for you!”

The spacious tents – far enough apart for privacy but also suitable for two groups holidaying together – are elevated on wooden platforms and equipped to a top-notch standard, including a wood-fired cooker that doubles as a heater if required, enamel crockery for eating indoors or out, quality sprung mattresses, linen bedding and the softest towels.