The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission.
Katy Holland: Last minute family getaways.
Are we there yet? Some great cottages perfect for Christmas.
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.You lot love to leave it till the last minute to book your Christmas breaks, don't you? I've just received a fluster of requests from panicking parents asking if I can recommend any cut-price cottages over the school holidays.
Luckily, there are some left. The most generous discounts I've found are with Aspects Holidays (01736 754242; aspects-holidays.co.uk ), which has just slashed prices by 25 per cent on 200 properties in and around St Ives in Cornwall. The lovely three-bedroomed Bri Smith Cottage, for example, is now down to £400 for a week, and there's even a Cornish hamper thrown in.
You can also rely on Toad Hall Cottages (01548 853089; toadhallcottages.co.uk ) to come up with something special. It has discounts and treats galore: think boxes of chocs and magnums of champagne. Alice Cottage, in south Devon, the former home of the real-life Christopher Robin (son of Winnie the Pooh author A A Milne), is all wood-burning stoves and woodland ponds, sleeps six and has been reduced to £650 for a week. And larger families will love Cliff House, near Dartmouth, with its fab views, old fireplaces, and kids' den. It sleeps eight, and the company has just shaved 25 per cent off the price. I'm tempted by it myself, so you'd better get in quick.
Keep your comments and family travel questions coming.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments