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Cottages in South of England and London. Self catering accommodation from Holidaycottages.cc.
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Holiday cottages in the South of England and London
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South of England, South East and London are the UK's richest, busiest
and most heavily populated areas, but that doesn't stop them having
some superb countryside to add to the wealth of historical sites, picturesque
towns and villages, varied coastline and rich cultural life that make
this such a rewarding area to take a holiday cottage in.
Find out more about the areas below and choose between holiday cottages
in Surrey, Middlesex, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire,
Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, East & West Sussex and
Wiltshire. Or look for a cottage in the capital, with Greater London
and London self catering flats, houses and apartments.
A holiday cottage in the South of England
Throughout this diverse area there are stretches of peaceful countryside
ideal for a classic cottage holiday. Examples include the Vale of Pewsey
in Wiltshire, the New Forest in Hampshire, the North and South Downs
straddling Sussex and Kent, and the Weald and Romney
Marsh in Kent. (For cottages in Bedfordshire, please see our East of England section).
The Isle of Wight also has beautiful countryside, with its slightly
old-fashioned peace and charm protected by the barrier to modern rush of
catching a ferry to get there. The Isle of Wight
is of course equally famous for its seaside resorts and yachting harbours,
so from your holiday cottage it's easy to combine countryside and seaside.
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South Coast of England
The same is true of the whole south coast region, with its string of
resorts ranging from the big and brash to the small and charming. The
long coastline is in turns magnificent, moody and muddy, but seldom
dull. Highlights include the Needles on the Isle of Wight, Beachy Head,
the White Cliffs of Dover and the strange shingle spit that is Dungeness.
Go a few miles inland from anywhere along this coast and you will find
pleasant villages and inviting countryside. Even the north coast of
Kent, from Whitstable to Margate, has its charms, while inland lies
historic Canterbury.
Southern England's tourist attractions
There is probably nowhere else in the country with as many castles,
cathedrals, stately homes, museums and historical sites to visit –
and that's without including London, easily reached for a day trip from
anywhere in the region. Britain's maritime history is a strong theme,
from Nelson's flagship Victory at Portsmouth to the old naval dockyard
at Chatham, via Pevensey where William the Conqueror landed in 1066.
The counties to the north of London are not just commuter country. The Chiltern Hills, for example,
though only about 40 miles by 20, are home to a number of attractive
villages and handy for attractions like Woburn and Whipsnade Zoo at
their northern end and part of the Ridgeway Path along their length.
And though Berkshire revels in its status as 'Royal County', with Windsor
Castle acting as a magnet for tourists, it has a string of pleasant
villages, especially west of Reading (though most of what used to be
the Berkshire Downs is now in Oxfordshire!).
For
holiday cottages, South England & London:
More information is on our Southern
England holiday planning guide:
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