Discover a hidden gem in Exbury
Home to rolling landscapes, some seriously awe-inspiring gardens, and an impressive collection of art galleries, Hampshire is the perfect place to go for some stunning sights.
Lucy WilliamsonHoliday
Snap up your 2025 holiday for £30
Reserve your favourite Classic Cottage for £30 when you book a 2025 holiday.
Penelope Dale
Cosy cottages in the UK for a 'The Holiday' inspired getaway
With winter and the festive season approaching, now’s the time to find a cosy, fairy-tale cottage for a magical ‘The Holiday’ inspired winter getaway in the UK.
Dominique Adams
Top tips and what to pack for a UK beach holiday
We know beach holidays pretty well so we’ve gathered together some of our best top tips for a UK beach holiday so you can make the most of your fabulous getaway.
Lizzie Heather
Properties with added extras
Add a hot tub, boat mooring, swimming pool or spa facilities to your next holiday. These cottages with added features take your break to the next level.
Hannah Denby
10 of the prettiest holiday cottages for a dream getaway
We've selected our top ten prettiest holiday cottages for a dreamy getaway, from charming thatched cottages to beautiful barns.
Dominique Adams
Tips for your summer holiday
A few tips to help you to keep safe and make the most of your summer holiday this year.
Dominique Adams
Spring Glamping
The loveliest time to experience the beauty of nature, and all with the luxury of beds and en suites!
Hannah Denby
Memories of 2019 holidays by our guests
Memories of 2019 holidays with Classic Cottages.
Hannah Denby
Top picks: Cottages with electric car charging facilities
If you've got an electric car and don't want to worry about finding a charging point while on holiday, then this is a read for you.
Hannah Denby
The Magic of Mount's Bay
Not just for those with a Bus Pass... this journey is best taken on an open top bus!
Maz C
Our holiday in the New Forest
Do I really only get to stay here for the weekend? Perhaps I will call in sick on Monday and stay just a little longer.
Faye
A St Ives Staycation
Deadlines and alarm clocks quickly become a distant memory, replaced by thoughts of cream teas and tide tables
Charlotte Williams
How to Spot a Rip Current
It’s best to familiarise yourself with the dangers that come with swimming in the sea so that you can stay safe and happy - how to spot a rip current is important.
Lizzie Heather
Car Journey Survival: Cow Cricket and Mini Cheddars
Sometimes the travelling really is nearly as good as the arriving.
Philip Eley
Things to do in the middle of Devon
The middle of Devon has something entirely different to offer, peace and tranquility away from the madding crowd.
Anna H
5 family friendly watersports to try instead of surfing
If you've tried surfing and found it's just not for you, take a look at our alternatives. You can still get in the water while you're on holiday, try a new activity and get all the family involved.
Kayleigh Hardy
How to take great holiday photos
Follow our simple hints and tips on how to capture your holiday memories. Including composition ideas, group photos and how to snap that all important sunset shot, we’ve got you covered on it all.
Kayleigh Hardy
The best of the best places to eat in Dorset
Starting in my home town of Shaftesbury in north Dorset, we are incredibly lucky to boast no fewer than nine cafes and at least six great places for a wonderful dinner. There are however two which for me stand out above the rest and are worth travelling down to this part of Dorset especially for.
Becky Bye
An American in Cornwall: The First English Coffee
While the British do drink tea in a way that Americans never will, they also drink coffee in a way that that most Americans never will. And that way is (dare I say this?) unquestionably superior.
Danielle Charles-Davies
From luxury hotels to luxury glamping
The Jewell family experience their first glamping holiday in Devon...
Jakie Jewell
North Coast Cool Cafes - Kiosks, Huts and Shacks in Cornwall
There’s always at least one utterly perfect moment on every holiday that makes you want to catch it and keep it forever. I’ve just had one of those moments.
Ali Ray
Guest experience: My 80th in Kynance Cove, Cornwall
Sometime during last year's bleak summer I started to wonder how I should mark my impending 80th birthday...
Dinah V
Guest experience: Our stay in Tredhowr, Carlyon Bay
'A lovely family holiday'
Nicky
Guest experience: Our stay in Redcliffe, Shaldon
All I can say is...WOW! A short break here is just not long enough...
Beckii
