Best Beach Houses for Summer 2021
Round-ups
20th October 2020Already daydreaming about your next summer holiday - long hot days on the beach, BBQs and cold beers, watching the sunset over the sea? Well we've got the perfect property collection for you: 20 of the best beach houses in the UK.
Best Cosy Cabins for Winter
Round-ups
13th October 202020 of our favourite CoolStays cabins - from romantic little places for two, to fun family getaways - perfect for a snug winter staycation.
Winter in Cornwall
Round-ups
8th October 2020It's the perfect time to wrap up warm, take wild coastal walks or tramp across the moors, discover local pubs and favourite restaurants where you can always get a table
Best Festive Availability
Round-ups
1st October 2020No doubt about it, it's been a weird year and Christmas and New Year 2020 looks set to be a strange one too. So if you can, why not do something totally different this festive season?
Best Offers for Autumn
Round-ups
24th September 2020Here's our pick of the very best autumn deals on CoolStays. From cute Cornish cottages just for two, to big country manor houses with private swimming pools, find your next amazing escape right here.
20 Snug Winter Glamping Escapes
Round-ups
22nd September 2020Winter is a fine time to enjoy the great outdoors. Here's 20 of our favourite glamping sites, well equipped with warm blankets, wood-burning stoves and steaming hot tubs, perfect for snug winter stays.
20 Gorgeous Properties for Six
Round-ups
17th September 2020Here's our pick of the best UK CoolStays with six appeal. Some properties are tailor-made just for six, whereas others are much larger places ready to offer a generous discount to parties of six. We've got country manor houses, stylish cottages, seaside escapes, boats, barns and beach houses. Follow the rule of six and find your next perfect staycation right here.
Best Outdoor Bathtubs
Round-ups
15th September 2020There's something rather magical about an outdoors bath. To lie back and soak surrounded by trees and birdsong, or the sound of the sea, or wild and rugged views is both slightly strange yet incredibly relaxing. Whatever it was you were worrying about, you'll find it just melts away amid the hot water, steam and fresh air. We've chosen some of the very best outdoor bathtubs in the UK where you can wash your troubles away under sunshine or starlight.
20 Laid-Back Autumn Getaways
Round-ups
1st September 2020Don't let the sunny days of autumn slip away without booking yourself a little break. A long weekend in a country cottage, a few cosy nights in a shepherds hut, or a seaside stay on the coast - autumn is just perfect for a laid-back getaway; a chance to chill out, recharge and enjoy those final mild and golden afternoons before the weather turns. To give you some autumnal inspiration, we've chosen 20 of our favourite CoolStays around the UK with availability this September and October.
21 CoolStays For Your 2021 Bucket List
Round-ups
25th August 2020This year has caught quite a few of us on the hop, but next year is the chance to really plan ahead and book your perfect escape right here in the UK. The very best properties are already getting snapped up for summer 2021 and we expect demand to be high, so now is the time to get organised. To give you a head start, we've chosen 21 of our favourite UK CoolStays - gorgeous family houses, cottages by the sea, romantic cabins in the woods, luxurious treehouses and glamorous glamping sites - so you can make 2021 the year of your dream staycation.
Ultimate Staycation Properties
Round-ups
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.
The Cutest Cottages for Autumn
Round-ups
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.
20 Late Summer Stays
Round-ups
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.
10 Gorgeous Greek Getaways
Round-ups
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.
20 Places to Stay in Europe this Summer
Round-ups
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.
10 of the Best Boats, Barges and Houseboats in the UK
Round-ups
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.
20 Places in England for a Summer Staycation
Round-ups
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
Round-ups
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
Round-ups
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
Round-ups
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.