The flowers are starting to blossom and lambs are in the fields once more, which can only mean one thing – the Easter holidays are just around the corner!
A stay in one of our self-catering Easter cottages provides the perfect opportunity to embrace the springtime. Whether you are looking for a cracking cottage for a family or group getaway during the school holidays or a romantic bolthole for the long Easter weekend, we have something to suit.
Take a look at our fantastic Easter cottges, including special offers available for this busy period here. See if one catches your eye and get set for an unforgettable Easter break – you’ll have to be quick as they’re sure to be snapped up soon!
To give you a bit of inspiration, here are some of our top picks to help you on your way.
Vicarage House & Pool House – sleeps 15
Where: Great Hockham, Norfolk.
Details: This rather special holiday home, set in six acres of magnificent landscaped gardens, is situated in the heart of the Norfolk Brecks. Sleeping 15 across nine bedrooms, the luxury property caters perfectly for families and groups of friends. The house boasts fantastic family-friendly facilities including a heated outdoor pool, all-weather tennis court, and a vast indoor games room. Perfect for an Easter getaway, the beautiful garden provides the ideal setting for fun-filled egg hunts as well as a fun playground for your canine friend. The house is a brilliant base too for exploring Thetford Forest Park which is on the doorstep. Walk or cycle along its numerous way marked tracks – the owners have thoughtfully provided bikes and maps. Comb the expansive North Norfolk beaches or set off on an Easter egg trail around the grounds of nearby Oxburgh Hall or Ickworth to guarantee your Easter holidays are full of smiles!
Price: From £38pppn* during Easter. Minimum 3 night stay.
Looe Island View – sleeps 10
Where: Downderry, Cornwall.
Details: Sea views don’t come much better than those at Looe Island View! Contemporary and open plan, this five star coastal retreat offers breathtaking sea views all the way to Looe Island and beyond from many of its rooms and its impressive full length elevated balcony. It’s the perfect place for a relaxing getaway with friends or family this Easter, and the ideal choice if you plan to bring your pet pooch too. The hillside property is 300m from Downderry’s beach and beautiful village with its pubs, cafes and Nick Barclay’s Blue Plate restaurant. Should you fancy some stunning scenery, the South West Coast Path is five minutes’ walk away. But that’s not all – there are also the ancient ports of Looe and Polperro to be explored as well as numerous chocolaty attractions to keep the children entertained. Try one of the organised Easter Egg Trails at the many nearby National Trust properties, enjoy the annual egg hunt on Looe beach or head to the Eden Project for an Easter Eggstravaganza!
Price: From £20pppn* during Easter. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Hampton Wafre Cottage – sleeps 4
Where: Docklow, near Leominster, Herefordshire.
Details: Kick back and relax at this beautiful barn renovation, situated on a working arable farm in the heart of the stunning rural Herefordshire countryside. This 17th century cottage is brimming with comfort and character and retains much of its original charm, including beautiful exposed beams and a wood burner. It makes the perfect Easter getaway for a family of four looking for a peaceful break with unrivalled walks, plus the opportunity to roam on the farm or fish for carp in the on-site lake. Hampton Wafre Cottage is dog friendly so your pet pooch can take advantage of the fresh Herefordshire air too! Explore The Black & White Village Trail and historic Hereford and Ludlow. Chocolate and chicks are also in plentiful supply, with Easter Treasure Hunts at nearby Eastnor Castle and The National Trust’s Berrington Hall, Croft Castle and Brockhampton Estate.
Price: From £27pppn* during Easter. Hampton Wafre is also offering a 20% discount for holidays taken between April 1st and October 20th 2016. Minimum stay 3 nights.
Hunters Moon – sleeps 4
Where: Curscombe, near Honiton, Devon.
Details: This charming converted 400-year-old threshing barn has views across open farmland and numerous countryside walks from the doorstep, yet is just minutes from the market town of Honiton. Boasting a sociable open plan living space with a cosy wood burner, this luxury property is the perfect Easter escape for a family. There’s plenty to keep you occupied, from cycling along the Exe Estuary trail and walking the coastal path to getting your chocolate fix at one of the organised Easter egg trails nearby. Sleeping four in two bedrooms, there’s also lovely enclosed garden perfect for your canine pals to run about in.
Price: From £27pppn* during Easter. This includes a 15% discount for holidays taken at Hunters Moon between March 4 – 31. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Dove’s Dawn – sleeps 2
Where: St Keyne, near Looe, Cornwall.
Details: If you’re looking for a romantic getaway this Easter, look no further than Dove’s Dawn in south east Cornwall. Sleeping two, this cosy cottage is situated on a farm in a quiet valley and boasts vaulted, beamed ceilings, a wood burner and a private patio with furniture; perfect for couples looking to get away from it all. Dove’s Dawn offers the perfect base for exploring south east Cornwall with lots of walking and sightseeing opportunities nearby. Wander round the pretty fishing village of Polperro, enjoy the spring sunshine on a walk along the coastal footpath and the windswept sands at Looe or visit the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. You’re also welcome to enjoy the owners’ 17 acres of natural grounds.
Price: From £27pppn* during Easter. Minimum stay 2 nights.
So there you go! Just a small selection of our properties that are still available to book over Easter, but they aren’t the only ones. To see our full range of Easter cottages, visit our website.
If you need any further advice, you can always give us a call on 01275 21 75 75 and we’ll happily help you find your perfect Easter retreat.
* Our prices pppn are based on a 7 night booking.
Published on Tuesday 1st March 2016 by Staycation Holidays
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