All news on the topic: Holiday cottages and villas

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'My California road trip was filled with bears, beers and the gold rush'
Tuolumne in California's Yosemite park has a raw beauty that must be seen - but you need to learn the important rule of thumb if you do spot a wild black bear!
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UK's cheapest seaside resorts have charm, bargain ice creams and cosy hotels
Hythe in Kent offers the biggest bargains for those looking for a place to stay, a fish and chip dinner, and a scoop of ice cream, according to research by Independent Cottages
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Shropshire tops list of UK's cheapest spots for last minute Easter holidays
The Peak District, Herefordshire, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Lancashire all have good value staycation properties currently available to rent over the Easter holidays
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Blackpool, Cardiff, and Liverpool top list of UK budget staycation destinations
One in three Brits plan to book a staycation in 2023 as the cost-of-living crisis continues - and 23% have already booked one
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Portugal to start major crackdown on Airbnb and other holiday rentals
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has introduced measures to encourage landlords to convert their holiday homes while banning all new licenses for Airbnbs
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'Wiltshire feels mystical with its quirky attractions - and a cosy cottage stay'
Wiltshire has everything from Avebury stone circle and the The mysteriously man made, Great Pyramid rivalling Silbury Hill, to the equally as inexplicable, 35 mile long Wansdyke Earthwork
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8 places to enjoy a UK Staycation in 2023
Here’s a round-up of some brilliant staycation sites where you can enjoy Easter, half term and summer
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Holidaymakers hold on to 'holiday glow' for up to a week after getting home
The top ways Brits keep the feeling alive are by scrolling through holiday photos and videos, and sharing stories with those who weren't there
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