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On a cottage holiday as soon as you climb into your car you can start your adventure. Your accommodation should be prepared and waiting for you, and as long as you have a map that gives you good directions showing how to get there it should be a breeze.

How do you locate the cottage that you want to take your holiday in? You have the freedom to tailor your own break and this is a unique part of a cottage holiday experience, and for many visitors to a small friendly country village it's a great excuse to spend time exploring the area and meeting the locals. Most holiday properties include fuel and power in the rental price. However, some cottages may have a coin meter or make a charge based on a meter reading at the end of your stay. Some may even charge extra for logs and coal provided for open fires and wood burning stoves, although you might want to bring your own fuel. Where there is a charge for fuel, this will should be made clear in the description of the cottage. Cots and high chairs have to conform to British safety standards so if they are damaged or deficient in any way, then tell the owner. Look out for glass patio doors or glazed interior doors - they should have stickers at adult and child eye height.

Holiday Cottages in the UK are usually in the more scenic rural counties: Linen must be requested at the time of booking and it is rare to find that cot linen is provided. Most cottages are provided with linen in the rental price. Some others make a small additional charge for linen hire for each person per week. You should check the description of your cottage to make sure, because you might want to bring your own instead. If you are providing your own linen you should check with the cottage owner or caretaker what is required. If you bring your own towels and tea towels then that might be a good idea. Where towels are provided, they must not be taken home from the property, and you should remember to bring your own beach towels. Cot linen is usually not provided because you are sure to want to bring your own. Fortnight bookings are still available in many months, with Summer the most sought after, followed by Autumn, Spring and then Winter.

Most cottages are provided with linen in the rental price. Some others make a small additional charge for linen hire for each person per week. You should check the description of your cottage to make sure, because you might want to bring your own instead. If you are providing your own linen you should check with the cottage owner or caretaker what is required. If you bring your own towels and tea towels then that might be a good idea. Where towels are provided, they must not be taken home from the property, and you should remember to bring your own beach towels. Cot linen is usually not provided because you are sure to want to bring your own. Pets are welcome too, and if you take any other kind of holiday it could cost you a small fortune paying others to look after your pets while you are away. After all why leave them at home when they are one of the family? Many cottages accept pets and you can specify this as a requirement. If your cottage in Ireland or France then you need to think about your ferry journey across the Irish sea or across the English Channel from sea port to foreign climes. Your booking confirmation should come to you after you have booked your property and you need to know that your cottage is available for your holiday in plenty of time so you can book time off work.

Do you want to go in the Autumn, Summer, Winter or Spring? Remember that a summer holiday in the UK will be hot and sunny especially in June, July, August, or September. When you arrive you will need a lot of guides to the local area and get your key which is probably hidden skilfully under the door mat, on the sill or under a flower pot. Holidays starting on a Monday are also find and you just need to consider whether you should book in advance to avoid a disappointment, or make a last minute booking and receive a discount. If you have a swimming pool, unless it is deep you should not dive into the pool, check which end is shallow and which end is deep, and check the location of life belts and other buoyancy equipment and read the instructions on how to use them.

You need to practice and a holiday is a great time to spend time learning the music that you don't normally have time for. So check if there is a piano, maybe even a grand piano or baby grand. Can you play musical instruments when you go and stay in your cottage? Many people are keen pianists and need to know that they will have a piano waiting for them on arrival at their holiday cottage. If there is a phone number to call you on the owners of your rented cottage will be able to keep in touch and give you travel directions to your holidaycottage. You need to check which insurance and cancellation scheme coverage is provided with your cottage, because you may or may not be covered for the cost of your rent and any additional booking fees if you have to come home early for some unexpected reason.

Fortnight bookings are still available in many months, with Summer the most sought after, followed by Autumn, Spring and then Winter. You to have a safe and happy holiday so a few minutes taking some simple precautions could make the difference between a holiday enjoyed and a holiday spoilt. Cots and high chairs have to conform to British safety standards so if they are damaged or deficient in any way, then tell the owner. Look out for glass patio doors or glazed interior doors - they should have stickers at adult and child eye height. Linen must be requested at the time of booking and it is rare to find that cot linen is provided.

Although not every holiday cottage is equipped to the same standard, all holiday properties should have everything you need for an enjoyable holiday and many offer far more than most might expect. From modern minimalist furnishings and equipment with every convenience, to traditional farmhouses with slate flooring and a huge roaring AGA, there are thousands of variations to choose from. If you want a short break in a holiday cottage then you need to think about logistics. When should you book your short break, and what do you need to bring with you, such as bedding, towels and kitchen implements like knives and forks. Most cottages are provided with linen in the rental price. Some others make a small additional charge for linen hire for each person per week. You should check the description of your cottage to make sure, because you might want to bring your own instead. If you are providing your own linen you should check with the cottage owner or caretaker what is required. If you bring your own towels and tea towels then that might be a good idea. Where towels are provided, they must not be taken home from the property, and you should remember to bring your own beach towels. Cot linen is usually not provided because you are sure to want to bring your own. The number of people occupying a rented cottage property should not exceed the number stated in the property description. Should the party occupying the property exceed the number stipulated the owner might have the right to ask you to leave the property immediately so you should check the terms and conditions.

Please note that provision is made to accept guide dogs and service dogs at properties that do not normally allow pets. Remember a highchair and cot, along with bedding and sterilisation equipment, along with nappy changing facilities and a potty. When you arrive you will need a lot of guides to the local area and get your key which is probably hidden skilfully under the door mat, on the sill or under a flower pot. Many cottages have gardens where you can enjoy peace and privacy and do some well earned sun bathing as long as you use sun tan lotion to protect your skin.

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What parking and access is provided with rental holiday cottages? If private off road parking is provided then this should be stated as one of the amenities, in the cottage description. There should be an indication whether there is plenty of room or space for only one car. If the parking facilities are on the street or in a nearby public car park then this should be clearly stated. Many properties are in unique rural settings and access may not be on a metalled road. If access to the property is particularly difficult then this should be made clear in the details that are given to you. Some rustic country tracks may be challenging or unsuitable for vehicles with low ground clearance such as sports cars, but passable by four wheel drive 4wd cars like Land Rovers. If you have a vehicle with little clearance or have any other concerns about parking then it is worth getting in touch with the cottage owners or the booking company just to make sure. Your property should be regularly inspected and you need to be able to rest assured that only the best quality properties are on offer. When you have paid for you holiday in full, you will be given details of how to find your holidaycottage, and where to collect your keys on arrival. If you want a house in the country sleeping 8 or more people you need to seriously think about all the accommodation details if you need to cater for a party that size. Holidays like half term, Christmas, Easter, May bank holiday, summer holiday and new year are a great time to take your remaining holiday entitlement at work and just take a few days well earned break.

You should also not take breakable glasses or other utensils into the pool area. Do not swim at night or when the pool is closed. Always supervise children. You will want the extra space, and a property sleeping 4 people will have a lot less room than properties sleeping up to 6 people. Sometimes though wheelchair users may need assistance from an able bodied member of the party for some manoeuvres. Holidays starting on a Monday are also find and you just need to consider whether you should book in advance to avoid a disappointment, or make a last minute booking and receive a discount.

Many people ask whether properties are suitable for disabled people, whether walking disabled, in a wheelchair needing access using a ramp or are severly disabled, and we often find that the suitability of a property for the disabled is indicated in the property description. Fortnight bookings are still available in many months, with Summer the most sought after, followed by Autumn, Spring and then Winter. If you want a house in the country sleeping 8 or more people you need to seriously think about all the accommodation details if you need to cater for a party that size. In a self-catering cottage you will find most of the standard appliances you would expect to have at home including a washing machine, fridge, freezer, tumble drier, microwave, iron and ironing board.

Cots and high chairs have to conform to British safety standards so if they are damaged or deficient in any way, then tell the owner. Look out for glass patio doors or glazed interior doors - they should have stickers at adult and child eye height. If the property has open fires, make sure that you use the fireguard and check that the fire is safely out before you go to bed, and do not smoke in bed as this is extremely dangerous. In a self-catering cottage you will find most of the standard appliances you would expect to have at home including a washing machine, fridge, freezer, tumble drier, microwave, iron and ironing board. Have you thought about whether your holiday cottage has Internet access because for some holiday makers a web connection will be a vital part of making sure your holiday meets all of your needs?

Holiday Cottages in the UK are usually in the more scenic rural counties but we have cottages for rental throughout the UK: