CHAMPIONING Real Britain
There's so much to discover right on our doorstep and the beauty of a cottage holiday is that it gives you the complete freedom to seek out and sample the best local food, shopping and attractions. This summer, we've been asking cottages4you customers to recommend their own hidden gems, things off the beaten track that have made their UK holiday truly memorable. For some customers this meant a secluded country pub, for others it was a lake cruise or a little known historic garden. We had some outstanding suggestions and we've
now created a map showcasing the best of rural Britain, which anyone can use to make the most of their next UK cottage holiday. And, of course, we'll add any more good ideas our customers recommend. The map is an original record of undiscovered gems, along with some familiar favourites. Use this collection of real holiday experiences to make your next British cottage holiday the best you've ever had.
Britain has so much to offer, with a wealth of undiscovered places and hidden gems. This is a great opportunity for the British public to get involved by exploring their own back yard and championing the best that the country has to offer
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Recommend a gem

Got a gem? we'd love to hear about it.

  • Description
  • Type
  • Location
  • Region

Your favourites

Our favourites

Food & Drink

  1. Bettys Tea Room
  2. Fish and Chips at Anstruther
  3. Smugglers Inn, Osmington Mills
  4. Clachaig inn at Glencoe
  5. Cavendish Arms, Cartmel

Something to do

  1. North Yorkshire moors railway
  2. Bewilderedwood
  3. Glass bottomed boat trip out of Kyle of Lochalsh
  4. Mount Snowdon
  5. Boat trip from Ullapool

Somewhere to visit

  1. Alnwick Gardens and Castle
  2. Whitby
  3. Castle Howard
  4. Chatsworth House and grounds
  5. Longleat

UK

  1. Tregothnan Estate
  2. Adnams, Independent brewery
  3. Cartmel Village Shop, toffee pudding
  4. Rheged, subterranean building
  5. East Beach Café, Wacky building (like a giant piece of driftwood)