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Most of the time our holiday properties book out for the Full week (7 nights), however there are times during some Off Peak periods or last minute where Short Breaks may be arranged with certain properties. They can be either 3, 4, 5 or 6 nights and are priced accordingly. Please remember that all short break enquiries have to be checked prior to booking, simply find your perfect cottage, get in touch and we will help finalise your enquiry either email or phone our Reservation Team .


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Packing tips for family holidays

One of the many benefits of a self catering UK holiday is the freedom to pack whatever - and however much - you want to bring. That being said, packing for the whole family can result in a mountain of luggage, which doesn’t make for a very relaxing holiday.

Prepare for a wonderful family break in the West Country in one of our superb family cottages with these helpful packing hints.

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Packing tips for family holidays
Entertainment

Entertainment

A selection of toys, books and games (including outdoor games like a Frisbee, football and racquets) is essential, not just for kids but for grown-ups too. A few good DVDs can be a godsend and a portable DVD player or laptop, if you have one, might be worth bringing to avoid arguments about who’s watching what! 

Also think about larger items you might want to bring such as bikes, beach gear or even a paddling pool.
Clothes

Clothes

Pack sufficient changes of clothes for the trip plus a few spare,or check whether your accommodation has washing facilities if you don’t mind doing a bit of laundry while on holiday. Also, make sure that you pack for all weather – throw in wellies and rain coats as well as sun hats and glasses.
Toiletries

Toiletries

Travel-sized items are a great way of saving space. Pack sun lotion even if you think you won’t need it as the weather can be very unpredictable! A small family first aid kit, including items such as adult and child painkillers, plasters, antiseptic cream and a thermometer, is a useful addition.
Food

Food

Apart from a supply of snacks and drinks for the journey and a few things to tide you over on arrival, it’s probably best to leave food shopping until you arrive at your destination. Even better, think about ordering a shop online scheduled for delivery after you have arrived at your cottage.
For babies

For babies

If you’re travelling with infants, check what equipment your accommodation might supply such as cots, stair gates and highchairs. Don’t forget essentials like a baby monitor, portable blackout blinds, spare dummies, potty, swim nappies and arm bands.

Take a portable steam sterilizer or sterilizer tablets (available from most chemists and high street baby stores) if you need to sterilize bottles and dummies.

Finally, take anything that you think is vital in order for your children to enjoy their stay away from home, be it a special blanket or pillow, a favourite cup or a treasured teddy.

Enjoy your holiday!

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