If you have been reading the news lately you will probably realise that some people won’t be taking a holiday at all this year.  It’s not surprising when you think about it, because the recession has put paid to a lot of luxuries just lately.

But even if you cannot afford a week away this year, you might still be able to manage a weekend break in the Cotswolds.  Staying in one of our lovely English country cottages somewhere in the region for a three night break could be just the tonic you need – and it doesn’t have to be that expensive either.

If it’s a real break and some downtime that you need, then weekend breaks can definitely fill your needs.  Depending on where you stay and how many of you are in your party, you could get a great bargain for a short break in the UK.  And if you stay in the low season the prices get better still!

Of course, it’s not just the price of the property you need to think about.  Adding on the cost of food, drink and trips out to various places can push up the cost of any weekend break.  But one of the best things about the Cotswolds is that there are lots of things to see and do which don’t involve any extra cash at all.  Here are just some of the benefits of grabbing that weekend away:

1.    Firstly, just think of all the picnics you could arrange to take on days out.  The Cotswold Way stretches for over a hundred miles all in all, and is just one of the long routes you can start exploring during your stay.  A nice picnic doesn’t cost much to pack, and with a picnic blanket tucked into your backpack you can enjoy an al fresco lunch at very little cost with the whole of the Cotswolds to gaze out over.

2.    Short walks on a weekend break are arguably one of the best things to do during your stay anyway.  But they do also keep the cost down if you are trying to get a cheap break as well.

3.    Another advantage of taking this kind of weekend break in the Cotswolds is that it is a wonderful way to de-stress and wind down from daily life.  This area of the country attracts lots of walkers every single year, and once you have paid a visit it’s not hard to see why!  There are so many walks, trails and locations to explore.  And it’s easy to plan a route from village to village as well, so you can take in some of the pretty locations that the Cotswolds is known for.

As you can see, you don’t need to spend a whole week in the area to get the most out of it.  You can do plenty in a weekend as well, and the cheaper prices mean you should find it easier to be able to afford those few precious days away from home.

So come and pay us a visit – you’ll make some wonderful memories!