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Enjoy an all-inclusive TUI Sensatori Atlantica Dreams Resort on Rhodes. Perfect for a family holiday, or a holiday for just the two of you. Atlantica Dreams Resort is right next to the beach.
We took the family to
BeWILDerwood in Norfolk. A great tree-house festooned place to spend a day with the children.
We took the family to
Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, you can pay for the caves - but you don't have to spend a fortune to look round the area.
We went for a look at London's latest attraction, and the highest building in Europe,
The view at The Shard. What views!
Looking for a way to spend a couple of hours on a summer's day? Try
Strawberry picking with the family It doesn't cost too much, and you get a buckets of strawberries to eat!
A few days in
New York City with the family - now that is an experience.
Enjoy an outdoor swim at
Beccles Lido. The lido can be found near the River Waveney in Suffolk.
See the giraffes, zebras, monkeys, seals, penguins, kangaroos and emus - and a whole lot more, at
Banham Zoo in Norfolk.
A day out in the countryside,
Southwold Maize Maze isn't expensive, and makes a great way to spend a few hours in the Suffolk countryside.
A lodge or log cabin with a hot tub. In Shropshire. We went back to
Black Hall Lodges, and stayed in the Michigan log cabin.
Spend a lovely couple of hours in Worcester with a trip to
Gheluvelt Park. The kids will love it.
A family day out at
Norwich Castle Museum. The place to learn some local history; and it kept the children happy.
Take
a walk in Southwold to enjoy some sea views, and get the children away from their iPads and xBoxes.
If the thought of a villa holiday sounds good - but you've got children in tow, have a look at
villa resorts which combine the advantages of having your own villa with the advantages of a resort's facilities.
Fancy a holiday in Greece? how about the
Epirus region on Greece's mainland - villas overlooking the Ionian Sea.
Take a day to explore some of Lanzarote on two wheels, with a spot of
Cycling on Lanzarote. take the traffic free cycle route from Puerto del Carmen - Playa Honda - Arrecife.
Looking for a relaxing time on holiday, try a
hot tub holiday in a lodge or cottage.
Why we choose Lenny Henry's favourite hotel brand when we need a family night away.
Premier Inn have a lot to offer - and here we tell you why!
Book your
Villa holiday for 2015 and receive some free extras, including: free car hire, free parking, free welcome pack and low deposit.
Find a selection of
holiday cottage in Beccles, Suffolk. The cottages of Riverside House, Butterfield House, Northgate Bakery, Honeysuckle Cottage and Burnt Hill House all have a video showing their location in Beccles.
For a family holiday with plenty to do for everybody, have a look at
Center Parcs Elveden Forest. Swimming, flumes, Segways, Aerial Adventure... there is absolutely loads going on.
See some of the sights of London from the top of the O2 Arena. It's well worth trying the
walk over the O2 Arena.
Aldeburgh, on the Suffolk coast, is a lovely place for both a day trip and cottage holiday. And with a world famous (well, nearly) fish & chip shop,
Aldeburgh in Suffolk is well worth a visit.
Try a villa holiday in Europe and the Mediterranean during March, April and May.
James Villas Spring Holidays is the place to look - and if you get in early enough you could get a bargain in the James Villa Holidays Half Price Sale.
Large holiday cottages, houses and villas which make a great destination for a
hen party - find your hen party holiday house in England, France, Span and Italy.
Located on the Red Sea,
Sharm el Sheikh has a plethora of holiday resorts. Sharm el Sheikh also has sun all year round - so is perfect for a spring or autumn holiday.
Rent a villa on the Greek island of Crete, you'll find villas with flights; and villas with no car required. I also give my top 3 villas for your
Villa holiday on Crete,
Book your
Villa holiday for 2016 and receive some free extras, including: free car hire, free parking, free welcome pack and low deposit.
See some of north London with a trip to
King's Cross and Camden Lock, you can get between King's Cross and Camden Lock via the tow path along Regents Canal - either by walking or cycling.
Located next to the beach and surrounded by the Lagoa dos Salgados Lagoon and nature reserve,
Vidamar Algarve Resort is a villa resort with holiday villas sleeping between 4 and 8 people. All villas at Vidamar Algarve Resort have their own pool.
Book your villa holiday to
Greece, Cyprus or Turkey and receive £100 your villa costs. This special offer runs from 28th January 2016 or 1st February 2016
Book your
James Villa holiday for 2017 and receive some free extras, including: free car hire, free parking, free welcome pack and low deposit.
A fabulous day out, the
Falkirk Wheel links the Union Canal with the Forth and Clyde Canal. You have a variety of attractions at the Falkirk Wheel, including an Archimedes Screw, hire a cycle, paddle boats, or just a nice walk.
See the sights from the top of the
Nevis Range in Scotland. Take a gondola up the mountain, and get some views from the Sgurr Finnisg-aig view point. You can always cycle down too - or take the cable car back down again.
How about a family holiday in the sun? The Balearic Islands make a lovely location for a holiday. We were recently fortunate enough to spend a few days at the all-inclusive resort of
Marina Parc on Menorca. Close to the beach at Arenal d'en Castell, Marina Parc also comes with its own water park.
Spend a day visiting the
White Cliffs of Dover. If you're lucky you'll get a glimpse of France! Take a tour of the tunnels at Fan Bay Deep Shelter; and head up the South Foreland Lighthouse.
Great Yarmouth has an abundance of seaside attractions to keep both young and old occupied. For something a little calmer, how about a walk round
The Venetian Waterways at Great Yarmouth. This peaceful waterway makes a glorious location to wander around.
Holiday cottages and parks near to Costa del Southwold
Name: 4 The Craighurst
Code: CR4
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: 4 The Stables
Code: STL
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Black Cottage
Code: BLA
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Cliffside
Code: CLS
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Fieldstile Road
Name: Little Tern
Code: UKC3048
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Blyford, near Southwold
Name: Marsh Cottage Hide
Code: MARS
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Osprey
Code: DFT
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Tibby's Way
Name: Puffin Nest
Code: PFN
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Fieldstile Road
Name: The Annexe
Code: 989557
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: The Ark
Code: ARK
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Ewen Close
Name: The Cartshed
Code: HFC
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Farm Barns
Name: The Elms Mews
Code: MEW
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: The Nest
Code: NEST
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: St James Green
Name: The Old Fishermans Hut
Code: FISH
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Blackshore
Name: The Tack Room
Code: HFT
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Farm Barns
Name: Trinity Cottage
Code: UK11579
Sleeps:2
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Blythburgh, near Southwold
Name: April Cottage
Code: 13293
Sleeps:3
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Clay Common, nr. Southwold
Name: Well Cottage
Code: WELL
Sleeps:3
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: North Green
Name: 23 Tibby's Way
Code: SL149
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: 3 Eversley Court
Code: SL135
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Southwold
Name: 4 East Cliff
Code: FEC
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: 8 The Craighurst
Code: ETC
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Avocet Cottage
Code: SL177
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Southwold
Name: Balmore Cottage
Code: BAL
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Chester Road
Name: Beach House
Code: BEH
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Ferry Road
Name: Briar Cottage
Code: BRC
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Southwold
Name: Corner Cottage
Code: 1936
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Wangford
Name: Garden Cottage
Code: UKC1469
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Wangford, near Southwold, Suffolk
Name: Hamish Place
Code: HAM
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Fieldstile Road
Name: Herb Garden Cottage
Code: HGC
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: North Green
Name: High View
Code: HVW
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Hogsnorting Villa
Code: UKC2421
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Blythburgh, near Southwold
Name: Horseshoe Cottage
Code: HSC
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Kintyre
Code: KIN
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Meadowside Lodge
Code: UKC2710
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Wrentham, near Southwold
Name: Oak Cottage
Code: COV
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Pier View
Code: PIE
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Postmasters
Code: POS
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: The Post Office
Name: Rose Cottage
Code: RCS
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Rosemary Cottage
Code: RCB
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Southwold & Surrounding Villages
Name: Sandy Castle
Code: SAN
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Scholars Cottage
Code: SCL
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Southwold
Name: Sea View
Code: PIE4
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Pier Court
Name: Seaside House
Code: SSH
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Chester Road
Name: Stone's Throw
Code: CHE
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Chester Road
Name: Stuckie Ben
Code: BEN
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Road
Name: Sunsette
Code: LOWRD
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Lowestoft Road
Name: The Bolt Hole
Code: BLT
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Road
Name: The Listening Station
Code: SU088
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Reydon
Name: The Perch
Code: SL175
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: The Pink House
Code: PNK
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Cumberland Road
Name: The Snug
Code: TSG
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: The Watch Room
Code: SU089
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Reydon
Name: Turnstones
Code: TUR
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Tibbys Triangle
Name: Wee House
Code: WEH
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Southwold
Name: White Cottage
Code: WHI
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Wisteria Cottage
Code: WIS
Sleeps:4
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Reydon
Name: 17 South Green
Code: SOU
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Blackbird Cottage
Code: BLACK
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Pier Avenue
Name: Chicago Beach Villa
Code: CBV
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Pier Avenue
Name: East Wing
Code: BFG
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Frostenden, Nr Southwold, Suffolk.
Name: Farriers
Code: FRS
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Fridays Cottage
Code: FRI
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Lorne House
Code: LOR
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Paules Fenn
Code: PAU
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Peter Duck
Code: PET
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Pugwash Cottage
Code: SL131
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Rose Farm
Code: RSF
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Southwold
Name: Rose Farm Cottage
Code: UKC3516
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Frostenden, near Beccles
Name: Rosemary Cottage
Code: RMC
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Shrimp Cottage
Code: SHP
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: The Spinney
Code: SPN
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Tinkers Cottage
Code: TNK
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: James Street
Name: Wolsey Cottage
Code: WOL
Sleeps:5
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: North Road
Name: 11 Chester Road
Code: CHEST
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: 2 Woodbine Villas
Code: WBV
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: 3 Queen Street
Code: QST
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: 5 Blackshore
Code: BL5
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Arva
Code: ARV
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Bada Bing
Code: BAB
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Southwold & Surrounding Villages
Name: Barnaby Cottage
Code: BAR
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: High Street
Name: Blackshore Corner
Code: CRN
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: The Harbour
Name: Caterer House
Code: CAT
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Cherry Trees
Code: CHR
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Covert Road
Name: Cliff House
Code: EAS
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: East Cliff
Name: Curlew Cottage
Code: CURL
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Covert Road
Name: Feathers
Code: BLV
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Flying Goose
Code: FLY
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Grace House
Code: SBR
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Stradbroke Road
Name: Harbour Cottage
Code: HBR
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Blackshore Cottages
Name: Marshfields
Code: MSF
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: North Road
Name: Montpellier
Code: MON
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: North Road
Name: Poppy Corner
Code: SL178
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Southwold
Name: Rowan Villa
Code: RVIL
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Stradbroke Road
Name: Seaford House
Code: SFD
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Eastern Bavents
Name: Shell House
Code: STRD
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Stradbroke Road
Name: Spindrift
Code: SPI
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: The Hollies
Code: HOLL
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Lowestoft Road
Name: The Old Stables
Code: BNH
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Blythburgh, Suffolk.
Name: Tibby's View
Code: SL158
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Victoria Heights
Code: VTH
Sleeps:6
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: 10 Park Lane
Code: PARK
Sleeps:7
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Holly House
Code: HHS
Sleeps:7
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Stradbroke Road
Name: Ivy Cottage
Code: IVY
Sleeps:7
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Lorne Road
Name: Long Summers House
Code: LON
Sleeps:7
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Montague House
Code: MTH
Sleeps:7
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Vicarys House
Code: VIC
Sleeps:7
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Stradbroke Road
Name: Vine Cottage
Code: VIN
Sleeps:7
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Southwold
Name: 10B South Green
Code: SOG
Sleeps:8
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Beech House
Code: BHO
Sleeps:8
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Drift Cottage
Code: DRIFT
Sleeps:8
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Moorside
Name: Lime Tree Cottage
Code: CSG
Sleeps:8
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Blythburgh, Suffolk.
Name: Northfield House
Code: NHF
Sleeps:8
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Salisbury House
Code: SAL
Sleeps:8
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Samphire House
Code: SFL
Sleeps:8
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Victoria Street
Name: The Coach House
Code: CHD
Sleeps:8
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Suffolk Coast and Heaths
Name: The Lollypop House
Code: LOL
Sleeps:8
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Southwold & Surrounding Villages
Name: The Old Town Hall
Code: OTH
Sleeps:8
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: James Street
Name: The Watch Houses
Code: SU087
Sleeps:8
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Reydon
Name: Wherry Cottage
Code: WHE
Sleeps:8
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Palm House
Code: PALM
Sleeps:10
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Cautley Road
Name: The Old Gymnasium
Code: EVH
Sleeps:10
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Tynewold
Code: TNW
Sleeps:10
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Southwold & Surrounding Villages
Name: West Wing
Code: BFM
Sleeps:10
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Frostenden, Nr Southwold, Suffolk.
Name: Cravens Manor
Code: BWQ
Sleeps:12
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Henham, nr. Southwold
Name: Park Farm House
Code: PFH
Sleeps:12
Accommodation type: cottage
Area:
Name: Marram House
Code: MARR
Sleeps:13
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: Pier Avenue
Name: Seacroft
Code: SEE
Sleeps:15
Accommodation type: cottage
Area: East Cliff
It may look like a Mediterranean vista, but this is the beach at Southwold in Suffolk
The beach at Southwold, with the famous beach huts in the foreground - and the equally famous pier in the background
