How to rent a holiday cottage

A home from home

Do you dream of a place of your own – temporarily – while you're away? Renting a holiday property means you can come and go as you please, and enjoy all the comforts of home. It's a great option for Christmas and New Year, as well as all year round – whether for your family holiday, a gathering for a special birthday, or a romantic rural retreat. There are properties to suit everyone: from city-centre bases for lively groups of friends, to romantic built-for-two hideaway. And with last-minute deals often available, it's not as expensive as you might imagine.
By Adrienne Wyper