Helpful Holidays 2014 brochure features nearly 600 places to stay with
more in Exmoor, Devon's South Hams and Cornwall

West Country cottage specialist Helpful Holidays' new 2014 brochure features nearly 600 places to stay with a marked increase in properties across Exmoor, Devon's South Hams and Cornwall plus a selection of thatched cottages on Dartmoor. Ranging from romantic retreats for two up to big country houses sleeping a maximum of 47 guests, most have stunning views out to sea or across lush countryside; prices are from £175 up to £5,995 for a week's stay.

The 2014 brochure has several new features to help holidaymakers decide which property is best for them. QR codes for each holiday home enable readers with a mobile phone to download the relevant website pages and view more images and customer reviews, check availability and book online. An additional symbol has also been included to highlight properties with use of an indoor or outdoor pool and the agency can now be followed on Pinterest as well as Twitter and Facebook increasing their social media presence.

Looking forward to welcoming holidaymakers in 2014, Helpful Holidays General Manager Moray Bowater said; "Since Helpful Holidays began 32 years ago our 'tell it like it is' ethos has ensured our team provide frank and impartial advice. We publish accurate, up to date and revealing photographs and are careful to point out the drawbacks as well as the positives about our holiday homes. We ask you to give us your trust to get it right before you go on holiday, and your reward is the confidence of a holiday home that is just as you expected it to be with no nasty surprises".

Helpful Holidays delivers on the expectations it raises, endorsed by a Silver British Travel Award for two years in succession in the Best UK cottage/self-catering booking company category. The agency has again been nominated for a 2013 British Travel Award; with voting closing on 30th September the team has great hopes for gold this year. It is also a recommended provider for cottage and villa bookings by Which? travel, having come top in their members' survey for 2012 and 2013.

All Helpful Holidays' properties are regularly inspected and star rated by its team so they can advise holidaymakers honestly through first-hand experience; 39 holiday homes carry a top 5 star rating, while 71 have 4½ stars. 72 have use of a heated swimming pool, some have private moorings or fishing rights and others are on working farms. Many are within ambling distance of the beach or local pub, and over half welcome pets.

Many of Helpful Holidays' properties are exceptionally plush and the agency has a deserved reputation for offering big and beautiful places. 74 of its houses sleep 10 or more; many can organise professional catering and maid service.

For a free copy of Helpful Holidays' 2014 brochure call 01647 434063, order online or email help@helpfulholidays.com; every property is also featured on website www.helpfulholidays.com. The agency's charity for 2014 is the Marine Conservation Society; to date in 2013 they have raised over £13,000 for Devon Air Ambulance.

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