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Devon County Show 16th- 18th May
The Devon County Show is the biggest (and best!) event in the county calendar and is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing day out sampling the many wonders of the local countryside.
Luggs Barn Summer offer
It's taken a long time, but Spring is finally here! The orchard is carpeted with primroses, our woodland bluebells are just coming up to their best, and we even have a field of ewes with their lambs in front of Luggs Barn this week!
Rowling End Availability
Rowling End in The Lake District has availability for June and July
Plum Cottage, Norfolk has had a major makeover
Fantastic work has been going on at Plum Cottage during the winter.
Cheltenham Gold Cup Festival-12th- 15th March
The 2013 Festival promises four fantastic days of drama, excitement and entertainment. Whether you're standing by the rails shouting them on or enjoying the buzz in one of our fabulous restaurants, you won't want to miss a moment.
Luggs Barn Summer offer
It's taken a long time, but Spring is finally here! The orchard is carpeted with primroses, our woodland bluebells are just coming up to their best, and we even have a field of ewes with their lambs in front of Luggs Barn this week!
Ross Rowing Festival 25th-27th August
With a unique facility, geographically positioned on the famous horseshoe bend of the Wye the club has gone from strength to strength and is proud to represent this area in competitions in South Wales, the Midlands and in National competitions.
Glass Butter Beach Festival - 17th, 18th August - Cancelled
Glass Butter Beach festival has been cancelled, due to the potential danger from the forecast high winds.
Ashbourne Show 18th August
Saturday 18 August 2012 sees the 121st Ashbourne Show held on the Polo Ground at Osmaston.
Pershore Jazz Festival 17th-19st August
Over the two main days we have 32 sessions in 4 venues. As well as some festival favourites there are 18 bands making their first appearance at this great Jazz event
Cowes Week 11th - 18th August
Cowes Week is the World's premier sailing regatta, with almost 1,000 yachts and 8,000 competitors taking part in some top-class sailing.
Falmouth Week 11th-19th August
Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week has grown into one of the largest sailing regatta's in the south west with more than 300 yachts racing over eight days, and a lively programme of shoreside events.
Cary Arms - Devon- Rose Cottage August Availability
The Cary Arms offers fabulous Devon Self Catering Accommodation and is in the glorious seaside town of Babbacombe in Devon
Anglesey Agricultural Show - August 14th and 15th
The Anglesey Agricultural Show is one of Wales' premier agricultural show events and is an annual event held at the Mona Showground in the heart of Anglesey
Brecon Jazz Festival 10th-12th August
For one August weekend a year, the streets of Brecon are alive with the sound of music as this small market town plays host to its annual jazz festival
Bakewell Music Festival- 10th-12th August
With over 40 artists this is an intimate 3 day family friendly festival starting on the Evening of Friday 10th August through to early evening of Sunday 12th will be featuring some great music from across the world.
Y-Not Festival 3rd- 5th August 2012
Held in Derbyshire, the Y-Not Festival started in 2006 with over 30 bands and DJs. Runs from Friday 3rd until Sunday 5th August over two stages at a site on Mouldridge Lane, near Matlock, Derbyshire.
Bakewell Show 1st & 2nd August
One of the oldest agricultural shows in the UK with nearly 200 years of history, Bakewell Show has evolved from a purely agricultural display to the diverse event it is today with something for everybody
Blackdown Hills Beer & Music Festival 3rd & 4th August
Blackdown Hills Beer and Music Festival is set in the heart of the gorgeous Blackdown Hills on the Somerset/Devon border, we will again have an amazing selection of local beers, ciders, great food and above all, fantastic music for you
Boardmasters Surf, Skate + Music Festival-8th - 12th August 2012
Newquay and Watergate Bay- Situated across two legendary locations along the beautiful Cornish coastline; Fistral Beach, where surfing in the UK began, plays host to the best in action sports including the ASP World Tour Surfing events and The Vans Summer Sessions
Alnwick International Music Festival- 4th-11th August 2012
Alnwick International Music Festival. Eight days of passionate folk dancing, music and colourful costumes in the historic surroundings of Alnwick - a unique cultural experience!
Lake District Summer Music Festival -28 July - 12 August 2012
LDSM brings thrilling performances of great works of classical music to inspiring locations across the English Lake District again this summer.
The Guiting Festival 27th July- 4th August
The Guiting Festival features classical music and jazz and for 40 years has been a highspot of the calendar in the beautiful Cotswold village of Guiting Power, near Stow-on-the-Wold.
Newport Jazz Weekend- 20th-22nd July
The Newport Jazz Weekend is a non-profit making event aimed solely at providing a mix of jazz music at affordable prices.
Buxton Festival- 7th- 25th July
Buxton Festival, a summer celebration of the very best opera, music and literature, at the heart of the beautiful Peak District.
New Alnmouth to Alnwick Rail Line Northumberland- 14th July
Up until the 1960s a branch railway ran from Alnmouth Station into the centre of Alnwick and the building that today houses the famous Barter Books. This line followed the course of the River Aln and a line of trees that grew up along the track means that you can just pick-out the route from the picture window in The Summerhouse.
Hole In The Wall Concert Shropshire- 15th & 16th July
Held in and around the 19th century walled garden of Hopton Court in South Shropshire, the 2012 line up welcomes a selection of the best rock cover bands around, with music to suit all tastes and promises to offer a memorable party weekend for all.
Larmer Tree Festival, Dorset. 11th - 15th July
Larmer Tree festival is held at the Larmer Tree Gardens, on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, just off the A354 between Salisbury and Blandfor
The Old Forge, Abergavenny- July offers
The Old Forge at Llangattock is a wonderful South Wales Holiday Cottage- July 7th and 14th (7 days) for £450
Buckton Pike Loft, Yorkshire - Special offer
Buckden Pike Loft offers Yorkshire self catering accommodation and loft living on a luxury scale
Isle of Wight- Round the Island Race- Saturday June 30th
The J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race is one of the world's most famous yacht races
The Waiting Room- Late Availability
Late availabiliy: Monday 25th to Friday 29th of June for £299 at The Waiting Room in Cromford
29th June 2012 The Heights of Abraham welcomes the Olympic Torch Relay
Friday 29th June 2012 The Heights of Abraham welcomes the Olympic Torch Relay. The Torch Bearer will be a rising star and future Olympian gymnast Dominick Cunningham
Alnmouth Arts Festival Sat 23 - Sun 24 June
Alnmouth Arts Festival Sat 23 - Sun 24 June. The 8th Annual Arts Festival has a record number of exhibitors
Ludlow Festival 23rd June- 8th July
Ludlow festival begins, open air Shakespeare in Ludlow castle, its Much Ado About Nothing
22nd June - 8th July Ashbourne Show
22nd June - 8th July Ashbourne Show- Now in its thirteenth year, this year's Ashbourne Festival follows the Diamond Jubilee celebration
Herefordshire walking festival- 16th – 24th June
Herefordshire walking festival from 16th-18th June. Nine days of varied walking through the glorious Herefordshire countryside.
Cokermouth Festival 15–23 June 2012
Cokermouth Festival 15-23 June 2012. There is something for everyone - short films, children's theatre and cockermouth LIVE, a day to celebrate the talent of our town.
Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival- 15th- 17th June
The Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival was founded in 2003 by Falmouth Shout, a group of singers whose mission is to keep alive the history of Tall Ships and the days of sail by performing sea shanties, songs of the sea and Cornish songs
Abersoch 10k Run- June 9th 2012
Abersoch 10k Run returns for its third year following the success of the previous two races
Two Jazz Festivals canceled for 2012- 8th June
Both Abersoch and Salcombe have decided to take a break from their Jazz Festicals for 2012.
Royal Cornwall Show at Wadebridge- 7th-9th June
Royal Cornwall Show at Wadebridge- 7th-9th June
Beaumaris Arts Festival 31st-May- 7th June
Beaumaris Arts Festival 31st-May- 7th June
Beaumaris Diamond Jubilee Weekend- 2nd- 5th June
Beaumaris Diamond Jubilee Weekend- 2nd- 5th June
Wirksworth Carnival at Wirksworth 4th June
Wirksworth Carnival at Wirksworth 4th June
Broadwell & Donnington Queens Jubilee Celebration - June 2nd
Broadwell & Donnington Queens Jubilee Celebration - June 2nd
Wheeldon Trees Farm Holiday Cottages gains Silver in the Sustainable Tourism category
Wheeldon Trees Farm Holiday Cottages scooped Silver in the Sustainable Tourism category at the national Visit England Awards, held on May 22nd in Leicester
Merlin Farm gains Highly Commended Green Tourism Awards
Merlin Farm in Cornwall receives Highly Commended in Green Tourism Awards
Derwent House - Matlock Cancelation for July30th
Derwent House is a 18th Century town house offering ideal self catering accommodation for large groups and is located in a quiet area of Matlock, next to Hall Leys Park and within walking distance of varied shops and restaurants.
Highfields Farmouse - Availability for Olympic Sailing Weeks
Highfields Farmouse close to Dorchester has availability for Olympic Sailing Weeks from 29th July
Wheeldon Trees Holiday Cottages- Derbyshire-Late Deals
Wheeldon Trees Farm offers a selection of luxury Peak District Holiday Cottages and is set in a secluded valley on a minor road in its own 12 acres.- 11th or 18th March availability.
Caerwenfor Cottage - Langrannog- South Wales-Special offers
Caerwenfor Cottage is a stunning sea view holiday cottage offering total solitude and a place to unwind. Relax and get away from it all in this stunning secluded holiday cottage in Wales.
Flanesford Priory in Herefordshire: Special Offer
Flanesford Priory is a Unique Retreat and nestles beneath the famous Goodrich Castle.
Anglesey Walking Festival- 2nd-17th June
Isle of Anglesey Festival of Walks 2012- 2nd-17th June. This year marks the official opening of the All-Wales Coast Path. This festival invites you to explore a very special part of it: the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
Fal River Festival & Fish Festival -1st - 10th June
A 10 day festival based around the beautiful River Fal with a variety of events including music, drama, arts and local heritage, gig racing and swimming and loads of other activities!
Hay International Literature Festival-31st May – 10th June
Hay Fever- 31st May - 10th June is a festival for families and children, is packed with favourite authors.
Baths International Music Festival 30th May-10th June
The Bath International Music Festival takes place annually over twelve days in late May/early June, presenting a range of high quality events including orchestral, chamber and contemporary classical music, contemporary jazz, world and folk music.
The Lechlade Festival - 25th and 27th May
Over 40 bands on 2 stages - Rock to reggae, ska to swing, jazz, blues, folk, punk, latin, comedy, country - something for everyone
Olympic Torch Relay - Land's End to Saltash. 19th May
19th May 2012 : Olympic Torch Relay - Land's End to Saltash
ThunderCat Racing - Watergate Bay 19th May
ThunderCat Racing - Watergate Bay
Ludlow horse races - 17th May
Ludlow horse races - 17th May
Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair- Saturday 12th May
The Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair will take place on Saturday 12th May 2012.
Christchurch Food and Wine Festival 11th -20th May
Christchurch Food and Wine Festival 11th -20th May
Keswick's Jazz Festival 3rd - 6th May
Keswick Jazz Festival will be coming of age in style with more than 100 jazz events packed into the four festival days from 3 - 6 May 2012
Taylors Croft - Shropshire - May 4th Available
Taylors Croft Cottage a Peak District Holiday Cottage stands in a delightful country garden with nine acres of grounds bordering the River Noe and containing its own wildlife pond
Dick Turpin - Shropshire-Late Availability
Deick Turpin a lovely romantic Holiday Cottage in Shropshire has late availability.
Buckden Pike Loft in Yorkshire -April Offer
Buckden Pike Loft offers Yorkshire self catering accommodation and loft living on a luxury scale! 5 Star with a "Gold Award".
Daphne du Maurier Festival-May 9th- 20th
The Daphne du Maurier Festival is taking place in Fowey Cornwall May 9th - 20th 2012
Isle of Wight Walking Festival- 5 May to 20 May
Isle of Wight Walking Festival- 5 May to 20 May
Falmouth Finn Festival- 4th -18th May
Falmouth will host the JP Morgan Asset Management Finn Festival from 4th May to 18th May 2012.
Padstow Obby Oss Day 1st May
Padstow Obby Oss Day 1st May. The origins of this traditional celebration are lost in the midst of time but it is thought to celebrate the arrival of Spring and may even be an ancient fertility festival
The Dales Festival of Food and Drink 2nd-7th May
The Dales Festival of Food and Drink is held at Leyburn in the heart of WENSLEYDALE from 2nd-7th May.
Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2nd- 7th May 2012
Like many cultural organisations, Cheltenham Festival is a not-for-profit organisation registered both as a charity and as a company limited by guarantee. It is responsible for the annual Cheltenham Jazz, Science, Music and Literature Festivals.
Stratford upon Avon Literary Festival-22nd April -7th May 2012
The 2012 Straford upon Avon Literary Festival will take place between Monday 22nd April and Monday 7th May.
Anson Court - Portsmouth- Great Reviews
Anson Court in Portsmouth receives a great review
Dovecote Barns Receives highest Enjoy England Awards
Top award for Dovecote Barns which offers suburb Yorkshire Luxury Self Catering Accommodation.
Eastbourne Festival 2012-7 - 29 April 2012
Eastbourne Festival 2012 has attracteda great mix of the traditional and contemporary, featuring popular and classical music, theatre, dance, comedy and the visual arts. The brochure will be out soon.
Aldborough Festival- 14th-23rd June
Aldborough Festival is one of the most prestigious classical music events in the country and was recently described by the Times as 'well on its way to being one of the leading fixtures on the classical music calendar'.
Spice Barn- Old Lanwarnick in Cornwall win Tourism Awards
Spice Barn offers Cornwall Luxury Self Catering and Child Friendly Accommodation and is located in Old Lanwarnick
Derbyshire Owners Social Evening
Unique Holiday Cottages hold their first social evening in Deryshire on Monday 13th February
Special January-February Offers- Angel Barn
January and February offers at Angel Barn Kirby Stephen
Box Green Cottage The Cotswolds- Special Offer
Box Green Cottage is a pretty three bedroom Cotswold Stone Holiday Cottage providing self catering accommodation in the picturesque village of Box near Minchinhampton.
Kingsmoor Cottage- Cornwall- Special Offer
Kingsmoor Cottage offers Luxury Self Catering and Family Accommodation overlooking Mylor Yacht Harbour.
Chaffeymoor Grange, Dorset, Special Deal
Chaffeymoor Grange is a beautiful stone manor house set in five acres of glorious Dorset countryside with stunning views over the Blackmoor Vale.
Farm Cottages, Warwickshire: Special offers
Chestnut Cottage and Sleeplate Cottages offers luxury self catering accommodation and is location in the heart of Warwickshire. Leave all your troubles behind and relax in this award winning countryside hideaway.
Llannerch Goch Luxury Cottages- North Wales
Luxury 5* Cottages with en-suite rooms, 2 miles from picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia National Park.
Sunnybank owners open a new art gallary
Sunnybank owners open a new art gallary
Sunnybank in Devon: Special Offers
Sunny Bank is the ideal Devon Holiday Retreat, offering large accommodation and is ideal for both group and family holidays alike
The Cow Shed in Dorset: Special offers
The Cowshed is a recently renovated barn conversion set in the heart of the beautiful village of Farnham, Dorset.
Honey Hill Farm in Northumberland: Special Offers
Honey Hill Farm in Beal by Holy Island offers a choice of four spacious, comfortable and stylishly equipped self catering cottages each sleeping from 6 to 8 guests.
Crow Pie Cottage Derbyshire: Winter Warmers Weekends
Crow Pie Cottage a super cottage - sleeps up to 14 people, centrally heated with log-burning stove, fantastic views and walks from the door.
Wheeldon Trees Holiday Cottages Derbyshire: Special Offer
Wheeldon Trees Farm offers a selection of luxury Peak District Holiday Cottages and is set in a secluded valley on a minor road in its own 12 acres.
