Courtney Kelly
Senior Content Writer & Researcher
Hi, my name’s Courtney and I’m a Senior Content Writer here at holidaycottages.co.uk. Since joining the team in 2021, I have bombarded the team with dad jokes (although I just call them jokes) and kept everyone regularly updated on the proper use of en dashes.
I love the coast and writing about things that are important to me. This includes anything environmental in nature, whether that’s articles about our work as a B Corp and saving our wild isles, or our partnerships with the RSPB and the MCS.
When I’m not writing, you’ll find me gardening, running, reading sci-fi or playing in the sea with my lovely family.
Favourite holiday destination
Even though it's so close to home, South Cornwall seems like a world away with destinations like Kynance Cove, Coverack, and Godrevy staying with me every time I return north.
Stéphane Lawes
Senior Content Writer & Researcher
Hi, I’m Stéphane and I joined the holidaycottages.co.uk team in 2023 after swapping a corporate office for the world of cottage holidays and UK adventures.
Born and bred in South Devon’s English Riviera, I have a passion for the coast, meaning if missing, you’ll likely find me somewhere on the South West Coast Path. I’m a long-suffering fan of Torquay United, which leads me to obscure corners of the country, and if that’s not cool enough, I also have an unhealthy interest in World War II tanks…
Writing for holidaycottages.co.uk means that I get to celebrate the UK’s beauty every day – I love it and feel lucky to be able to say that.
Favourite holiday destination
I love to holiday in Cornwall, specifically across the The Lizard Peninsula due to its gorgeous coastal trails and many opportunities for crab sandwiches.
Ed Roberts
Content Writer & Researcher
I’m Ed Roberts and I’ve been with holidaycottages.co.uk since 2016. With a background in marketing and publishing, and a BA in Graphic Design, I’ve always loved being creative.
I’ve explored the UK (Cornwall
and Kent are my favourites) and travelled extensively worldwide, everywhere from India to Scandinavia. My passions include collecting vinyl records, dance music, literary fiction, climate conservation, and hosting a radio show on Phonic FM, where my playlists range from hip-hop to blues. I’m also a published author and small press editor.
Working here lets me develop my writing and editing skills while showcasing the beauty of the British Isles as a top holiday destination.
Favourite holiday destination
Dungeness, Kent is the place for me, I spend a week there every year because of its remoteness, the juxtaposition of the arid shingle bank, the fishing huts, and the rolling sea.
Kate Williams
Content Writer & Researcher
Hi, I’m Kate! I joined the holidaycottages.co.uk team back in 2017. I’d describe myself as a nature lover, potter, cat mum and house plant killer – not everyone is green-fingered!
I studied illustration before finally landing on a Creative Writing degree at Falmouth, and always loved travel. I grew up in rural Devon and, a few years ago, moved over the border to Cornwall – nothing beats the Cornish beaches.
I’ve braved the winter sea with my sea-swim-loving mum, I’m constantly battling an overgrown garden, and when I’m not writing about our stunning UK landscapes, I get outside and paint them. The UK is outstanding and there’s so much to discover.
Favourite holiday destination
Buxton, Peak District is a beautiful escape; the spa is a real luxury and the views from nearby Mam Tor are wonderful! It’s definitely got a special place in my heart
Laurie Baker
Content Writer & Researcher
Hi, I’m Laurie and I joined holidaycottages.co.uk in 2024. In another life, I was a drama teacher before transitioning into content writing.
I’m grateful to call North Devon home with my husband and our three boys. We love walking (though my middle son would disagree!), roaming sandy beaches, strolling the South West Coast Path, and exploring Exmoor together.
With a young family, we often holiday around the UK seeking the best family-friendly destinations. It’s a joy to write blogs that share the UK’s glory far and wide and inspire others’ family getaways.
When off duty (from work and family), I enjoy reading and reviewing romance books to an unhealthy level.
Favourite holiday destination
As a family, we love to holiday locally and live like tourists for the weekend on North Devon's idyllic coastline.
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