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Short breaks could be one or 2 nights long and start on a Friday or Saturday, and end on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

Many country cottage properties welcome pets for a small additional charge per pet per week or short break, and you might do well to take your dog or cat rather than spend money on a kennel where your dogs might be unhappy, and your cats left feeling you don't love them, and feeling jealous of your favouritism for your dog. Cottages should cleaned between lets and this means you only need to unpack when you arrive, put the kettle on and have a refreshing cup of tea, and explore your cottage and the surrounding countryside. There may be no extra charge for cleaning services, but often you will be expected to pay a notional amount. Please note that provision is made to accept guide dogs and service dogs at properties that do not normally allow pets. Taking the safety and well being of holiday makers very seriously, properties need to be well maintained for your comfort and safety. Nevertheless, please remember that when you are in unfamiliar surroundings, you must take special care of yourself and your family.

Please note that provision is made to accept guide dogs and service dogs at properties that do not normally allow pets. If your cottage is in France then you need to think about your ferry journey across the English Channel from sea port to foreign climes. How do you locate the cottage or gite that you want to take your holiday in? A Welsh borders cottage is likely to be built from sturdy grey local stone, while a traditional holiday cottage in Scotland will be in a town or village, or maybe in the heart of the countryside, with magnificent views of mountains, valleys and lochs.

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 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. Special prices for groups of 10 and over 20 persons when they stay in cottages and gites. As in bygone days you could sail on Gabares or canoes in search of the secrets of the Dordogne river. Linen must be requested at the time of booking and it is rare to find that cot linen is provided.

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. Occasionally you will find an abbreviation within a property's descriptive text and many people get confused, wondering what they all mean. Here is an explanation of the abbreviations and you might come across some more that are not listed: 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. 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.

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. You should also pay a visit to the local branch of the tourist information service to get up to day information about local events, attractions, gardens, castles, country houses and fun fairs. 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. Special prices for groups of 10 and over 20 persons when they stay in cottages and gites. As in bygone days you could sail on Gabares or canoes in search of the secrets of the Dordogne river.

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. Cottages should cleaned between lets and this means you only need to unpack when you arrive, put the kettle on and have a refreshing cup of tea, and explore your cottage and the surrounding countryside. There may be no extra charge for cleaning services, but often you will be expected to pay a notional amount. You may want a music room that is fully equipped with a cello, double bass, bassoon or organ. Don't forget to check! Alternatively you can take your own musical instrument along with you. A French Horn would be most appropriate! Do you want to go to France in the Autumn, Summer, Winter or Spring? Remember that a summer holiday in France will be hot and sunny especially in June, July, August, or September.

Some properties have internal stairs so if you really need a bungalow to take your holiday that has no steps and have at least one bedroom and one bathroom on the ground floor. Some properties participate in the Tourist Board National Accessible scheme which is great news for visitors with all forms of disability. 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 might need to pay the full amount up front or pay a deposit with the balance when you leave. Fortnight bookings are still available in many months, with Summer the most sought after, followed by Autumn, Spring and then Winter.

If you need to pay by cash, credit or debit card or cheque then you need to make sure that the cottage you have booked can accept your preferred method of payment. Now that the Franc has been replaced by the Euro as the standard currency for French transactions this makes paying for your holiday very simple. Carefully wrapped in its case, such as a guitar, trumpet (you don't get much chance to practice these instruments at home, eh?) or something more unusual like a basoon, flute or clarinet. 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. A gite in the French summer makes the perfect start to your holiday adventure.

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

Abbeville , Agen , Aigues-Mortes , Aix-en-Provence , Aix-les-Bains , Ajaccio , Albi , Alencon , Ales , Amiens , Angers , Angouleme , Annecy , Arles , Arras , Aubusson , Auch , Aurillac , Auxerre , Avignon , Bar-le-Duc , Bastia , Bayeux , Bayonne , Beaune , Beauvais , Belfort , Besancon , Biarritz , Blois , Bobigny , Bordeaux , Boulogne-sur-Mer , Bourg-en-Bresse , Bourges , Brest , Brive-la-Gaillarde , Caen , Cahors , Calais , Cambrai , Cannes , Carcassonne , Chalons-sur-Marne , Chalon-sur-Saone , Chambery , Chamonix-Mont-Blanc , Chantilly , Charleville-Mezieres , Chartres , Chateauroux , Chateau-Thierry , Chatellerault , Chaumont , Cherbourg , Clermont-Ferrand , Cognac , Colmar , Compiegne , Coutances , Creteil , Dieppe , Digne , Dijon , Dole , Douai , Dunkerque , epernay , epinal , evreux , evry , Foix , Fougeres , Gap , Giverny , Grasse , Grenoble , Gueret , Honfleur , La Rochelle , La Roche-sur-Yon , Laon , Laval , Le Havre , Le Mans , Le Puy , Lens , Lille , Limoges , Lons-le-Saunier , Lorient , Lourdes , Luneville , Lyon , Macon , Marseille , Mauriac , Meaux , Melun , Mende , Metz , Monaco [Principality] , Montauban , Montbeliard , Mont-de-Marsan , Montlucon , Montpellier , Mont-Saint-Michel , Moulins , Mulhouse , Nancy , Nanterre , Nantes , Narbonne , Nevers , Nice , Nîmes , Niort , Noyon , Oradour-sur-Glane , Orleans , Paris , Pau , Perigueux , Perpignan , Poitiers , Pontoise , Privas , Quimper , Reims , Remiremont , Rennes , Riom , Roanne , Rochefort , Rodez , Roubaix , Rouen , Saint-Acheul , Saint-Brieuc , Saintes , Saint-etienne , Saint-Jean-de-Luz , Saint-Lo , Saint-Malo , Saint-Quentin , Senlis , Soisson , Tarbes , Toul , Toulon , Toulouse , Tours , Troyes , Tulle , Valence , Valenciennes , Vannes , Verdun , Versailles , Vesoul , Vichy , Vienne , Vitry-le-Francois.

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Occasionally you will find an abbreviation within a property's descriptive text and many people get confused, wondering what they all mean. Here is an explanation of the abbreviations and you might come across some more that are not listed: 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. Occasionally you will find an abbreviation within a property's descriptive text and many people get confused, wondering what they all mean. Here is an explanation of the abbreviations and you might come across some more that are not listed: 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.

If your cottage is in France then you need to think about your ferry journey across the English Channel from sea port to foreign climes. Holiday Cottages France are usually in the more scenic rural regions. You can experience all the joys of French Karaoke, bowling, golf, mini golf, micro golf, and even sub atomic level golf. Cottage holidays in the France now are just a click away. You want to see a vast range of cottages for your holiday and you have probably got some questions you would like answered before you make your booking.

Any property you rent for a holiday should have a full description of services and facilities available. A virtual tour of a holiday cottage is a great way of finding cottages that meet all your needs, maybe with panoramic country views, or special kitchen facilities, a hot tub or a Jacuzzi bath. If you want a house in the French countryside sleeping 6, 7, 8 or more people you need to seriously think about all the accommodation details if you need to cater for a party that size. A Welsh borders cottage is likely to be built from sturdy grey local stone, while a traditional holiday cottage in Scotland will be in a town or village, or maybe in the heart of the countryside, with magnificent views of mountains, valleys and lochs. Many country cottage properties welcome pets for a small additional charge per pet per week or short break, and you might do well to take your dog or cat rather than spend money on a kennel where your dogs might be unhappy, and your cats left feeling you don't love them, and feeling jealous of your favouritism for your dog.

On a French 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. The autoroutes are very fast, and the winding country roads are very well made. Keep young children off balconies and if there is a garden pond, ensure that children cannot access it. Look out for any steep drops in the garden and if there are garden sheds or outbuildings, ensure that children cannot get in them. 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. Cottage Holidays in the heart of rustic France. The best place to buy your cellar of wine.