The bookings team at Farm & Cottage Holidays have been hard at work compiling a list of essential items that you cannot miss off your holiday packing list including but, not limited to some of the more unusual items...

"We speak to lots of people booking their holidays every day and it always gets us thinking about what we like to take away with us and often what we forget. Farm & Cottage Holidays has so many great cottages with so many excellent facilities; we love them and because many of us have stayed in them we can advise people on what they need when they go away.  We can help book and plan your holiday, but we can't guarantee you won't forget your wellies!" Gemma Copp, Reservations Supervisor.

Bubbly for the Hot tub
http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/somerset/radlet-barn
 
Radlet Barn is a luxurious property for four in Somerset renovated and decorated to a high standard with the all-important hot tub for some deep relaxation. The house also has a wood burner for cosy nights in and a beach, shops and pubs within easy reach.

Wellies - to explore the farm
http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/devon/north-devon/tythecott-old-mill-house
 

Tythecott Old Mill House is a converted barn for up to eight.  Set in the north Devon countryside it is perfect for quiet relaxation.  A special feature of this property is that it is found on a working farm so meeting the ducks and the cows is part and parcel of your holiday experience.
 
Credit card - to shop at Bicester Village
http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/cotswolds/the-thatched-cottage

The thatched Cottage in the Cotswolds sleeps five and is a traditional haven for discovering the rolling Cotswold Hills.  With a stream running through the grounds and adjacent fishing ponds you might never want to leave.  However, if you have the credit card handy the Bicester Village Designer Outlet is minutes away.

Swimming costume
http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/cornwall/north-cornwall/tremeale-barn-shippen-2

Tremeale Barn Shippen 2 in Launceston, north Cornwall sleeps four and is part of a farm estate complex of converted old farm buildings.  There is a pool and children's play area on site as well as gardens, BBQ area and patios.  Being in this part of Cornwall puts you near to The Eden Project and Tamar Otter Park.
 
A good book to sit back with and enjoy this patio with a view
http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/somerset/the-big-oak-barn

Big Oak Barn is in Somerset and sleeps eight; the barn has been designed in a contemporary style whilst maintaining old beams and a wood burning fireplace.  The outdoor area is wonderful with spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.
 
Marshmallows - to toast on the fire
http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/devon/mid-and-east-devon/the-retreat-at-waytown

This gorgeous little bolthole in the beautiful Devon countryside near Okehampton is perfect for a cosy break for up to four.  There is an open fire for toasting marshmallows in the winter and some lovely countryside for exploration in the summer.

Grandma - there's plenty of space...

http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/devon/south-devon/stable-house-cottage

Set in Dartmoor National Park in a village called Lustleigh is Stable House Cottage, a thatched holiday cottage which sleeps eight.  Named at one point "The prettiest village in Devon" Lustleigh has a shop and pub nearby as well as many attractions and walks in the countryside.

 
For further information please contact:

Helen Garrett on 01237 459889 or hgarrett@holidaycottages.co.uk

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Notes to Editor

Farm & Cottage Holidays (www.holidaycottages.co.uk) is a family owned and run UK holiday cottage rental specialist with over 30 years' experience and over 1500 properties covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset; Dorset and the Cotswolds. The company provides a wide selection of hand-picked holiday cottages throughout the West Country, presenting them in a user-friendly way with an intelligent search facility, allowing you to not only search by location, price and size but also by features such as hot tubs, internet access, open fires and sea views.

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