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| Smashing Easter holidays you can afford Tue 17 March 2009
Easter at holidaylettings.co.uk is all about cracking holiday home accommodation and smashing deals to match! Getting away this Easter, whether for the long weekend or week away with the kids, needn’t break the bank. It pays to let this Easter with affordable accommodation wherever you’re heading.
Egg-tastic family breaks
Kingfisher Apartments, Lyng, Norfolk
Sleeping six for £555 per week over Easter, this three bedroom spacious apartment is finished to an exacting standard with two bath/shower rooms. It has fabulous views over the lakes from its own terrace area with garden furniture and a hot tub. The apartment is 12 miles from the medieval city of Norwich with its two renowed shopping malls, 11th century cathedral and 10th century castle, and only a short drive from the North Norfolk Coast. Attractions abound in this scenic retreat, Lenwade alone offers a dinosaur park which won Norfolk Tourist Atrraction of the Year, wildlife park, golf club and craft shops. Numerous pretty market towns, pubs and gastropubs, the broads, beaches, racecourses at Fakenham, Great Yarmouth and Newmarket, windmills and unspoilt countryside walks are all close by.
Streanaeshalch Townhouse, Whitby, Yorkshire
Late deal: 4-18 April £470 per week for six guests.
This highly popular four star rated property takes its name from the ancient name for Whitby. Located beside the river Esk in a small and peaceful development it is just five minutes drive from the centre of town. Tastefully furnished and equipped to a high standard this is a perfect location to enjoy both the beautiful Heritage Coastline and explore the pretty villages of the North York Moors National Park. A balcony from the sitting room provides an ideal spot to sit and watch the many and varied wildlife on the river (one visitor says he saw an otter). Not to be missed are the evocative sights and sounds of the steam trains on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway as they steam past on the other side of the river in and out of Whitby, just wave and the driver will blow the whistle!
Woodlands Farm Annexe, Bodle Street Green, Sussex
Sleeping five, the house is available over Easter for £425 per week.
Dating back to the 17th century Woodlands Farm is set within 65 acres of farmland and woodland has been within the family for 150 years. The Annexe forms part of this detached house in which the owners live and work. The double aspect lounge has oak flooring throughout and an attractive stone fire surround with log fire and there is also a DVD player with a selection of CDs, DVDs and books to enjoy, Wi-fi broadband internet access is also available. Woodlands Farm is a fantastic choice for those families or couples who want a relaxing countryside base to explore the many walks the area has to offer. For those of you wanting a busier town life Eastbourne with its blue flag beaches and famous Beachy Head can be found 14 miles away; the stunning Herstmonceux Castle and science museum are just four miles away. Bodle Street is a small village lying between Windmill Hill and Punnetts Town.
Bankfoot Croft Cottage, Banff, Scottish Highlands
Sleeping five guests a week over Easter costs £300 per week.
Surrounded by farmland at the side and rear, the property provides a quiet and comfortable holiday for all ages. In addition to the spacious interior, the private garden contains furniture and barbecue area for outdoor relaxation. Situated three miles from the coast, it is an ideal base for country and coastal walks and the many historic attractions of north eastern Scotland.
Banff is a beautiful Georgian town. The Mansion at Duff House houses the National Galleries of Scotland Country House Art Collection. Banff is well served with a variety of shops, bars, restaurants and hotels. The adjoining town of Macduff contains the popular Sea Aquarium. The ancient harbour at Portsoy is home to the International Boat Festival in June each year. Fishing is available from the coast at trout fisheries and the rivers Spey and Deveron. Local tackle shops can provide details. There are golf courses at Cullen, Banff and Macduff. A variety of boat trips along the coast can be booked from Banff Marina.
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