Ultimate Staycation Properties
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4th August 2020If you're after some staycation inspiration, we've selected 20 of the very best holiday properties in the UK for a luxurious family getaway. You'll have to book ahead to bag a stay at one of these amazing places - some of them are already filling up for next summer. Maybe you missed out on a holiday this year, or you and your family need a treat to look forward to next summer - just pick your favourite from our list of ultimate staycation properties and start planning your dream escape.
New This Week - 12 Unique CoolStays
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7th August 2020We only work with the most unique, stylish and downright gorgeous holiday properties on the market - and this week we welcome some real gems. These 12 beautiful holiday rentals around the UK are the stuff of staycation dreams. There's a luxurious family-sized barn conversion in Powys, a glamping escape in Wrexham, a snug barn for two in deepest Dorset, a unique wooden cabin in mid-Wales and lots more. Find your next amazing escape right here!
The Cutest Cottages for Autumn
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30th July 2020It might be hot right now, but when the nights start to get a little chillier and the days a little shorter, it's time to start thinking about an autumn staycation. We've chosen 20 of our favourite cottages around the UK with availability in late September, October and November. Just perfect for country walks in the mild autumn afternoons, and cosy evenings with a glass of wine in front of the wood-burning stove.
8 New CoolStays Around the UK
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25th July 2020Just landed on CoolStays this week are eight stylish and stunning UK holiday properties. Some - Folly Gill and By the Wye - still have a little bit of summer availability left, whereas others you'll need to plan ahead for. Whatever your dream holiday - a family get-together in a grand country house, a stay in cute thatched cottage, or a romantic trip for two to a cabin with a hot tub - you'll find inspiration for your next staycation here.
20 Late Summer Stays
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20th July 2020Make summer last a little longer at one of these 20 CoolStays which have availability in late August and early September. We've chosen some of our favourite holiday properties around the UK - from cottages by the sea, to luxurious family farmhouses, to romantic wooden cabins - which are free for an Indian summer staycation.
New to CoolStays - 7 incredible UK properties
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18th July 2020At CoolStays we select only the very best holiday properties around - and new to our site this week are seven beautiful places you can stay in the UK. Take your pick from a rustic country cabin, a cool mid-century house in a walled garden (still with some August availability folks!) a grand Georgian townhouse - and lots more. Find your next amazing getaway right here.
We Love Yorkshire Escapes
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16th July 2020Stay among the glorious hills and dales of North Yorkshire in style at one of Yorkshire Escape's luxurious properties. This collection of handsome farmhouses, converted barns and country manors offers the perfect rural getaway. Spend the day out exploring the beautiful Dales, then back to your traditional stone-built Yorkshire property, with its open fires, deep sofas and soft beds - ideal for a gorgeous summer staycation, or a dream family Christmas.
10 Gorgeous Greek Getaways
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15th July 2020Travel between the UK and Greece is now allowed again, so we've picked 10 of our favourite gorgeous Greek CoolStays still available this summer. We've got traditional windmills, island cottages, stylish villas, sparkling swimming pools and of course bright blue skies and sea views.
6 Stunning New CoolStays
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11th July 2020We're very proud to welcome 6 gorgeous new UK holiday properties to CoolStays. Chosen by us for their stunning style and unique design, these places make for a staycation that's a little bit special. Take your pick from a grand family farmhouse, some super cool cabins, a modern bothie, a snug yurt or a seaside apartment.
20 Places to Stay in Europe this Summer
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9th July 2020Summer holidays abroad could be back on with the introduction of 'air bridges' between the UK and most of Europe, meaning you won't have to go into quarantine when you get home. The list of 59 countries the government now deems a 'reduced risk' from coronavirus includes most of the top holiday destinations (although at present Scotland doesn't yet have an air bridge with Spain). There's plenty of summer availability still to be had and we've picked some of our favourite gorgeous villas, quirky treehouses, stylish chateaux and converted chapels around France, Spain and Italy. Remember to always check the latest government guidelines and travel safely.
New to CoolStays - 12 stunning properties
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4th July 2020New to CoolStays this week are 12 gorgeous properties around the UK and Europe. With new government guidance being released on air bridges, now is the time to think about a holiday abroad, provided it stays safe of course. Check out these luxurious country cottages, stunning houses with hot tubs, and even a Scottish castle.
10 of the Best Boats, Barges and Houseboats in the UK
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1st July 2020Sit back, relax and watch your troubles disappear downstream at these 10 beautiful boats, barges and houseboats. You'll find these gorgeous watery holiday properties gently floating all around the UK, from vintage houseboats on the Suffolk Broads, to stylish urban canal boats, to Cornish river cabins. Just perfect for a unique romantic getaway, or a fun family holiday you'll always remember.
16 Gorgeous New CoolStays
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26th June 2020We're excited to welcome 16 new properties to CoolStays. These places are truly stunning - some the very best UK holiday properties on offer right now. Take your pick from peaceful riverside cabins, super cool family-size houses and stylish cottages. With holiday accommodation open in Scotland from 3rd July, England from 4th July and Wales likely from 13th July, now's the time to get booking.
20 Places in England for a Summer Staycation
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24th June 2020The government has said it's safe for holiday accommodation in England to re-open from 4th July - that means there's still time for a little summer getaway. We've chosen 20 of the best CoolStays properties in England which have some availability during July, August and the start of September, perfect for a glorious staycation.
20 Places to Stay in Wales this Summer
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22nd June 2020With any luck holiday homes in Wales might be safe to re-open from mid-July. We've chosen 20 of our favourite Welsh CoolStays which still have availability over the summer - from remote and romantic cabins to cosy cottages perfect for a family holiday.
20 CoolStays in Scotland for the Summer Holidays
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16th June 2020It's looking like Scotland's holiday properties will be able to re-open on 15th July, so we've chosen 20 of our favourite Scottish CoolStays still available this summer. These stunning holiday properties sit in some of the UK's most wild and glorious landscape, beside white sand beaches, still lochs and awesome mountains. You couldn't ask for a more beautiful place for a staycation, once it's safe to travel again.
20 of the Quirkiest CoolStays in the UK
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11th June 2020At CoolStays we're lucky enough to represent some of the most quirky, unusual and downright gorgeous holiday homes in the country. To inspire your future travel plans, we've picked out 20 of our favourites around the UK - from magical treehouses, to floating cabins, to extraordinary eco-pods. These amazing properties are perfect for anyone looking for a getaway with style, luxury and something just a little bit special.
20 of the Best CoolStays with Pools in the UK
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5th June 2020Make a splash at these 20 gorgeous holiday properties with pools around the UK. Each of these beautiful homes comes with its own private swimming pool - either a luxurious indoor pool perfect for a swim in any weather, or an outdoor pool just made for long hot summer days. Add these cool pools to your wish list for when travel's on the cards again.
20 of the Best Glamping Spots in the UK
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29th May 2020Get back to nature in style at these beautiful glamping sites around the UK. Offering the little creature comforts which make a holiday special, plus their own private bathrooms and kitchen facilities, these luxurious safari tents, yurts and shepherds huts are all secluded, peaceful and perfect for a post-lockdown getaway.
20 CoolStays in the Countryside
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21st May 2020Here are 20 tranquil rural retreats around the UK to inspire your travel daydreams. From snug little shepherds huts, to classic cottages, to rambling country homes, each of these beautiful holiday properties is a little piece of heaven, secluded in the peaceful countryside.