From farm-based retreats and romantic getaways to lakeside lodges and hilltop look-outs, those seeking the great outdoors are guaranteed to find an English country cottage that ticks all their boxes.

If you are planning to holiday with a group of friends then there is a high number of amazing large holiday homes that cater for just such an occasion.

If you thought all Suffolk cottages were all olde world timber affairs painted in pastel colours then think again.

What better way to celebrate your new life together than to escape to a dream cottage for your honeymoon?

There are some ridiculously romantic cottages hidden away in England and Wales. Some have tranquil gardens and lakeside look-outs, while others offer breath-taking sea views and cosy open fires.

If you are looking for a holiday home that is ideal for autumn then cottages with open fires have to be high on your list.

Sun, sand and seaside are the three magic ingredients for a great summer holiday – and what could be better than staying at a property where all three are on your doorstep?

It’s important that couples with busy lives take time out to unwind and be with each other. What could be a better way of achieving this than escaping on a romantic weekend getaway and exploring a wonderful new destination together?

Bungalows make great holiday homes for several reasons. The obvious benefit is that everything is on one floor, making them ideal for those with mobility problems to whom stairs might prove a problem.

Sometimes it's not always possible to get fully away from work. Deadlines are sadly no respecters of your free time. Before the advent of WiFi this always left you with no choice, you had to stay at home, tied to your internet connection. Nowadays, the wide selection of cottages with WiFi on offer means work doesn't necessarily mean missing the holiday. Even better, these cottages with WiFi are all in beautiful locations that can't fail to inspire you to better work.