Quality holiday accommodation accepting pets can often be hard to come by, let alone over Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Each December hundreds of parents face the agonising task of telling their children that the family dog won’t be able to come away with them over the festive season – plus the added expense of pet sitters or boarding kennels. This is often followed by family members constantly fretting, whilst you’re all meant to be relaxing on holiday. West Country specialist Marsdens Cottage Holidays knows what a nightmare organising a pet-friendly family holiday can be and aims to make the process as simple as possible – with pet-friendly search options on the website and clear labelling within the brochure. Approximately 50% of the cottages contained in its programme welcome pets; all of which have easy access to North Devon’s beaches, spectacular cliff-top paths and the wide open expanse of Exmoor.
Here are just three examples of pet friendly properties situated throughout North Devon’s beautiful countryside still available for hire over the festive season:
Situated in the peaceful and quaint village of Appledore in North Devon, the 200 year old, Crab Apple Cottage (sleeps four) is perfect for families looking to take a well behaved pet away over the Christmas and New Year break. The three-bedroomed property has been thoroughly refurbished throughout, whilst retaining its character features – including exposed stone work and stripped pine floors and doors. Within easy reach of Westward Ho! and its golden sands, the price of a week’s stay, commencing 23 or 30 December, is just £595 (total) – or under £149 pp (based on full occupancy).
The Paddocks (sleeps four), in Ilfracombe (North Devon), is a two-bedroomed cottage which occupies the rear wing of Langleigh House – although the cottage is completely self-contained. Originally built in 1570 Langleigh House is the archetypal Country House and boasts Lord Nelson as a frequent visitor of the past. Situated amongst the three acres of wooded gardens, with ancient trees and a stream, the cottage is a perfect romantic getaway. A week’s stay, commencing 22 or 29 December, costs just £528 (total) – or just £132 pp (based on full occupancy).
Located in the heart of the Devonshire countryside, Surf (sleeps eight) stands in a unique position with unrivalled views of Saunton Sands’ Links Golf course, the surrounding sand dunes and sea beyond. With extensive private gardens, which meanders down to the sand dunes and the beach below, dog-owners won’t have to look far for somewhere new to enjoy a family walk. A week’s stay at the four-bedroomed property, commencing 21 or 28 December, costs just £1,335 (total) – or under £167 pp (based on full occupancy).
For further information, or a copy of the new 2007 brochure, call Marsdens Cottage Holidays on 01271 813 777 or visit the website – which gives the latest availability of every property – at www.marsdens.co.uk
November 2006
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