East Devon is a delight in November and December as it swaps its beach towels and suncream for baubles and baklava! From Christmas markets and pantomimes to winter cruises and plenty of unique Santa experiences, here are eight of our favourite Devon Christmas events, bound to get you in the festive mood.

Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or a thrill-seeking first timer, or you’re looking to mark a special occasion in your life, we’ve scoured the country for some top ideas for autumn activities with a difference.

With its picture postcard towns and villages festooned with seasonal decorations, and welcoming inns complete with roaring log fires, there can be few places more enchanting at Christmas than the Cotswolds.

Why not give yourself something to look forward to during the coming months, and book a stay one of our fabulous boltholes near a Christmas Market? To get into the spirit of things, we’ve come up with seven of our favourite things in Bath at Christmas.

Looe Music Festival is back again this year for three days of superb live music in a beautiful setting on the stunning Cornish coast. With six weeks to go we’re bringing you the low-down on this eclectic weekender. So dust off your flip-flops and start practising your best air guitar moves – see you on the beach!

To help you find that perfect Afternoon Tea, and to celebrate National Afternoon Tea Week, which takes place 14 – 20 August 2017, we’ve handpicked 10 tempting tea rooms close to our holiday cottages. So sit back with a cup of your favourite brew as we recommend the places that do best what Brits do best – tea and cake!

With the official opening of the long-awaited eighth story in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, just days away, we take a look at some of the magical places you can discover around the country.

It’s not without reason that Kent is known as the Garden of England. So, with the summer upon us and the borders groaning with blooms, we celebrate six of the best as part of the 2016 Year of the English Garden – all just a short drive (or even a long walk!) from our cluster of gorgeous Kentish cottages.

It’s official, sweetie darling. The Absolutely Fabulous movie is a hit. So, in tribute to the show, we’ve taken a look at some of our absolutely fabulous getaways and given a nod to some of the great one-liners from the original series.

Have you decided to book a last minute summer holiday but are unsure where to start looking? We’ve put together 12 wonderful holiday cottages in England that still have availability during the school summer holidays – some with fantastic last minute offers. Act quickly though, as they’re sure to be snapped up soon!