brit breaks

July 27th, 2010

Tri A Hanner, Hemmick

Dreaming of a getaway to the English coastline or the rustic countryside, but don’t want to break the bank at a pricey hotel? Get all the comforts of home at one of the charming NEW National Trust holiday cottages. Live like a local in these idyllic, self-catering abodes – perfect for families or large groups. They certainly have us lusting for an English Country mini-break.

Make sure to join the Royal Oak Foundation – the National Trust’s U.S. affiliate – before crossing the pond for free access to over 300 historic houses.

Where: Court (above), Bosveal, and Chatham, at Bosloe, near Falmouth in Cornwall

Why: These three recently refurbished cottages have sweeping views of the river Helford. They are chicly furnished and can be joined together for a party of up to 20 people.

Details: Bosveal weekly price starts at £851 low season to £2709 high season

Court and Chatham weekly price starts at £658 low season to £2016 high season

 

Where: Home Farm, Carmarthenshire

Why: This charming holiday cottage was built on the Dinefwr Park estate in the late 1700s. The large house sleeps 12 and is a great base from which to explore the estate and others in South Wales.

Details: Weekly price starts at £658 low season to £1661 high season

 

Where: Tri A Hanner, Porthdinllaenin, North Wales

Why: This quaint cottage in the historic hamlet of Porthdinllaen is the ultimate romantic retreat. Set right on the beach, the sound of the waves lapping on the shore is a constant soundtrack, and miles of sandy beaches and cliff walks are just outside the door. Walk to the nearby pub for a pint, or sit at home and watch the fishermen bring in the day’s catch.

Details: Weekly price starts at £402 to £893

 

Where: Men’s Way Apartment, Co. Fermanagh in Northern Ireland

Why: This cottage once housed the male servants at Florence Court estate and overlooks an 18th-century courtyard and adjoining woodland garden. If the tranquility of country life gets boring, the thriving country town of Enniskillen is just a few miles away.

Details: Weekly price from £329 to £893

 

Where: Garden’s House, Near Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk

Why: This property is a new addition to the National Trust holiday cottage collection and is set in the lovely grounds of Ickworth House in Suffolk. The former home of the Head Gardener looks over the vineyard, church, and lake of the estate.

Details: Weekly price from £463 to £1120

 

Where: Hemmick Cottage, Near St. Austell in Cornwall

Why: Set just back from one of the best beaches in Cornwall, this Victorian fisherman’s cottage sleeps four and has a warm, seaside atmosphere. Miles of coast walks are right outside and a picnic table sits in the yard overlooking the beautiful seascape.

Details: Weekly price starts at £463 low season to £1260 high season

 

Make sure you join the Royal Oak Foundation – the National Trust’s U.S. affiliate – before crossing the pond for free access to over 300 historic houses.

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