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<p>With so many of us now holidaying in the UK, the last few years has seen a huge rise in self-catering companies, encouraging us to pay a premium for the joy of the staycay (because who can afford the Caribbean right now?).</p>



<p>Though ‘luxury’ is a word bandied about with abandon in the hospitality industry, my experience is that often once you’ve clicked through to the properties, the quality and service can suddenly look a bit wobbly. However, I’ve discovered <a href="https://luxurycottages.com/">Luxury Cottages</a> recently and honestly you can lose yourself for hours looking at their gorgeous properties in idyllic locations – they’re totally nailing it for quality and service.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="937" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Luxury-Cottages-beach-house.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-73936" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Luxury-Cottages-beach-house.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Luxury-Cottages-beach-house-600x375.jpg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Luxury-Cottages-beach-house-1000x625.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Luxury-Cottages-beach-house-840x525.jpg 840w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>The company was started in 2019 with the explicit aim of both creating a consistently high quality of accommodation, but also reinventing the customer experience for self-catering breaks. So rather than the ‘book here, now just get on with it’ approach that many of us have put up with over the years (I distinctly remember a freezing winter in Shropshire with no central heating and no-one came to help), Luxury Cottages has upped the game massively, offering the kind of Guest Services support you might find at a travel agency. Think personal property recommendations based on visiting themselves, knowledge of the local area, a concierge booking service for local pubs and attractions, as well as making sure the home comforts are there for small children, pets, hypo-allergenic guests or even surprise birthday cakes, and a 24/7 emergency line just in case.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="995" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Beach-House-2.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-73928" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Beach-House-2.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Beach-House-2-600x398.jpeg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Beach-House-2-1000x663.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Beach-House-2-791x525.jpeg 791w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Then there’s the cottages themselves &#8211; not all cottages as it happens, with a wide portfolio that runs from <a href="https://luxurycottages.com/property/orchard-snug/">country snugs for couples</a> and <a href="https://luxurycottages.com/property/seashell-four-bed-beach-house/">family beach getaways</a> along the coast through to entire manor houses like this <a href="https://luxurycottages.com/property/windermere-retreat/">stunner for 36 guests on Lake Windermere</a>. Quality is the key with hotel-style cleanliness, luxury linens, fluffy towels and toiletries and a huge choice in locations – increasingly property owners are using Luxury Cottages as their exclusive agent and there are literally hundreds of chic holiday homes to choose from.</p>



<p>It&#8217;s an almost impossible task to pick favourites &#8211; there are literally so many! &#8211;  but here are a few I have my beady eye on for this year to give you a flavour of what&#8217;s on offer.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-summer-beach-holiday"><a href="https://luxurycottages.com/property/the-beach-house/">THE SUMMER BEACH HOLIDAY</a></h2>



<p><a href="https://luxurycottages.com/property/daze-off/">THE COUPLES ESCAPE</a> &#8211; CORNWALL </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="627" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daze-Off-1000x627.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-73927" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daze-Off-1000x627.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daze-Off-600x376.jpg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daze-Off-837x525.jpg 837w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daze-Off.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>A contemporary shepherd’s hut tucked away in Looe, with hot tub and hammock and ready for romance.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://luxurycottages.com/property/reservoir-view/">DESIGN LED CHIC</a> &#8211; SOMERSET</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="665" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Reservoir-View-1000x665.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-73922" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Reservoir-View-1000x665.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Reservoir-View-600x399.jpeg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Reservoir-View-789x525.jpeg 789w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Reservoir-View.jpeg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>This stunning contemporary house with huge outdoor entertaining space overlooks Cheddar Valley for eight guests</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://luxurycottages.com/property/bix-cottage/">THE GIRLS’ CHILL-OUT WEEKEND</a> &#8211; OXFORDSHIRE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="665" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bix-Cottage-1000x665.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-73921" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bix-Cottage-1000x665.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bix-Cottage-600x399.jpeg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bix-Cottage-789x525.jpeg 789w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bix-Cottage.jpeg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>This stunning converted byre for four guests near Henley is perfectly situated in the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://luxurycottages.com/property/beach-manor/">THE DOG-FRIENDLY STAY</a> &#8211; SUSSEX </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="665" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Beach-Manor-1000x665.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-73924" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Beach-Manor-1000x665.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Beach-Manor-600x399.jpeg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Beach-Manor-790x525.jpeg 790w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Beach-Manor.jpeg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>A spectacular West Sussex house sleeping 10, with direct access to the beach for your pooch </figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://luxurycottages.com/property/somerset-house/">THE FRIENDS’ REUNION</a> &#8211; SOMERSET </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Somerset-House-1000x666.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-73925" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Somerset-House-1000x666.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Somerset-House-600x400.jpeg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Somerset-House-788x525.jpeg 788w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Somerset-House.jpeg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Distinct Jane Austen vibes from this stunning manor house for 10 guests in Frome. Let&#8217;s hope Mr Darcy turns up to the party</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://luxurycottages.com/property/roupel-hall/">THE MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOLIDAY</a> &#8211; DEVON </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="665" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Roupel-Hall-1-1000x665.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-73926" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Roupel-Hall-1-1000x665.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Roupel-Hall-1-600x399.jpeg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Roupel-Hall-1-789x525.jpeg 789w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Roupel-Hall-1.jpeg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>An idyllic lakeside location set in 38 acres, this Grade II country house sleeps 12</figcaption></figure>



<p>Not bad right?! The search is really useful on Luxury Cottages which offers various ‘collections’ including <a href="https://luxurycottages.com/collection/accessible-cottages/">accessible breaks</a>, <a href="https://luxurycottages.com/historic-houses/">historic houses</a> and <a href="https://luxurycottages.com/collection/summer-availability/">summer availability </a>for those (yep, me) who habitually leave everything to last minute. </p>



<p>Hope it helps with the holiday planning and as always if you do book feed back to me on your experience. Remember, caring is sharing! </p>



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