For couples searching for the perfect honeymoon location, a love nest from HomeAway.co.uk, the UK’s leading holiday rentals site, could be the answer they have been looking for.

 

Whilst exclusive hotels and all inclusive resorts are the traditional option, booking independently can offer the bride and groom the flexibility they need and luxury they want, at a price tag that leaves them starting married life in the black. With the average cost of a wedding these days now thought to be over £18,000*, saving money on the honeymoon without compromising on quality has got to be a bonus.

 

A beach condo, villa with private pool or luxury cottage may not come with room service, but they do offer privacy, no one has to get up at 6am to put towels out on the sun loungers and the newly weds will return home chilled, full of memories and ready for their married life together. Some holiday homes also offer extra services such as chefs, maids and transport so honeymooners don’t have to lift a finger.

 

Gregory Sion, Regional Director of HomeAway.co.uk, says, “Honeymoons can be expensive but booking a property with us means a bespoke holiday at a fraction of the cost of a hotel or swanky resort. Everyone is different; some people want to relax after their big day, others love activities and sports and some couples want to tie the knot abroad with family and friends and honeymoon together; whatever it is, HomeAway.co.uk has the answer.

 

He adds; “Whilst long haul destinations are expensive to travel to, lower living costs mean excellent value, whilst locations closer to home mean less time travelling and more time together. Wherever the happy couple choose, they can enjoy an amazing time at a HomeAway.co.uk property without worrying about a big bill when they leave.”

 

Current honeymoon ideas from HomeAway.co.uk include:

 

Butterflies and Romance in France

 

Butterfly Cottage is located in the heart of the Dordogne and is perfect for honeymooners wanting to get away from it all.  The cottage combines old and new to create a special home that guests won’t want to leave. As well as gorgeous living areas,  there’s a master bedroom with beautiful beamed ceiling, wood floors and a heavenly king size bed perfect for the happy couple. The garden, pool and hot tub overlook the stunning Dordogne countryside.

 

There are villages and ch'teaux to explore, wine tasting to try, superb restaurants to eat at and a local market where guests can take home souvenirs as a reminder of the perfect honeymoon.

 

Full details can be seen at homeaway.co.uk/p1017348 and prices start at £72 a night.

 

Love the Italian Way

 

Weddings and honeymoons in Italy are a combination of love, romance, exquisite food and standards that will keep the mother of the bride happy.  Castello Tenuta is a private estate with magnificent with 12 apartments and houses and is a magical place to get married and honeymoon with family and friends. 

 

The restored properties are filled with handmade terracotta tiles, stairways made of traditional Tuscan stone, beamed ceilings and each one is beautifully decorated. Up to 28 guests can enjoy a perfect wedding within the stunning main house, terraces and gardens and the owners can organize transfers, catering and maid services to ensure the big day goes to plan.

  

Full details can be seen at http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p1090875 and prices start at £2748 a night.

 

Thai Dream

 

Plumeria Place, a two-bedroom villa on Bang Rak Beach, is a haven of peace and tropical tranquility. There are two stylish buildings, one offering a living area with an open plan kitchen, indoor dining area and lounge and the other is home to the bedrooms, each with its own outdoor bathtub and shower/bathroom. There is a private pool where you can relax, an alfresco dining area and the sandy white beach is just 150 meters away where you can stroll hand in hand and take a dip in the warm water.

 

Full details can be seen at homeaway.co.uk/p76271 and prices start at £150 a night.

 

Honeymoon Hideaway

 

Dar Hajra is a chic retreat for two with infinity pool and stunning views of the Grazalema Mountains hidden above the ‘white village’ of Montecorto, close to Ronda in Spain.  The lounge leads to the terrace and infinity pool and there’s a huge open space where the rooms feature the original stone from the mountainside. There’s a large master bedroom with an extraordinary bathroom and a second bedroom that is perched like an eagle's nest and is a great space for a siesta-with-a-view.

 

The housekeeper cleans every day and can prepare delicious traditional 'tapas' style dishes using locally sourced produce, so guests can relax as Mr. & Mrs. for the very first time.

  

Full details can be seen at homeaway.co.uk/p71966 and prices start at £969 a week.

 

Secluded Haiku

 

This secluded, eco friendly house is set in two acres of lush tropical gardens and offers the ultimate Hawaiian getaway. The cedar home is light and airy and couples can enjoy a late breakfast or candle lit dinner on the balcony overlooking the beautiful landscape.  Just minutes from white sand beaches, surfing, windsurfing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and yoga, there is something for everyone whilst staying in this secluded Haiku property.

 Full details can be seen at homeaway.co.uk/p99742 and prices start at £92 a night with a minimum stay of three nights.

 

Little Exuma; Paradise on Earth

 

Sugar Beach Villa is set in the serenity of crystal clear waters and miles and miles of pristine beaches - making it the ultimate Caribbean honeymoon spot.  The beautiful property is great for active couples wanting to spend their days scuba diving, boating, cycling, hiking as well as exploring the island and magnificent beaches.

 

By night they can fall in love all over again under the stars whilst enjoying the local cocktails and cuisine.
 

Full details can be seen www.homeaway.co.uk/p923182 and prices start at £2363 a week.

  

ENDS

NOTES TO EDITORS

 

*Source: Telegraph.co.uk

Sheila’s Wheels home insurance poll, May 2013

 

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