Holiday Lodges & Cottages in the Cotswolds Water Park

Posted on April 26, 2012 by watersidebreaks

At 40 square miles the Cotswold Water Park is approximately the same size as the Island of Jersey. The waterpark is about 4 miles south of Cirencester and is made up of almost 150 lakes on the borders of Gloucestershire & Wiltshire. A well kept secret but a great place for a holiday or short break and so close to the centre of the Cotswolds.

Watersedge - Cotswolds Water Park

Watersedge Lodge - Cotswolds Water Park

There is every possible water & outward bound activity available as well as many wildlife trails with excellent bird watching facilities and nature reserves to entertain the whole family.

There is a wide selection of lovely Cotswolds lakeside holiday lodges & cottages with something to suit everyone. With specialist fishing lakes available there are many lodges that offer fishing practically from your doorstep. There are many on site facilities depending on the lake you choose to stay. From extensive play areas for children to outdoor swimming pools however with many local facilities available from canoeing, waterskiing, wake boarding, sailing to bike hire and nature trails.

Good restaurants and wide selection of excellent village pubs are close by.

Do have a look at the following slideshow video of Cotswolds Water Park click here –  Cotswolds Holiday Lodges & Cottages

To check Cotswolds holiday availability by date & region for a week, weekend or midweek break please visit the main Waterside Breaks website and select Cotswolds as your chosen region.

If you would like advice or ideas in choosing your Cotswolds lodge or cottage holiday please do call Waterside Breaks on 01252 339020.

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Experience the Best of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with Waterside Breaks’ Scottish Holiday Lodges

Posted on April 26, 2012 by watersidebreaks

First created in 1947 when a number of theatre companies turned up uninvited to what was then the Edinburgh International Festival and decided to perform anyway, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has grown to become the largest arts festival in the world. It’s famous for launching the career of many an actor and comedian, and in 2011 the event last 25 days encompassing 41,000 performances by 21,000 performers from 60 nations across 258 venues. More than 1.8 million tickets were sold for various Fringe events, but with the number of free and impromptu shows taking place, there’s no real way of knowing exactly how many people actually visited the festival from outside Edinburgh, although it’s thought to be roughly equivalent to the population of the city itself.

Loch Lomond Waterfront Lodge Holidays

Holiday Lodges in Scotland - Loch Lomond

One of the best things about the Fringe Festival is its democratic approach, in that anyone can turn up and perform; there’s no jury or selection committee. Whilst comedy represents the largest share of performances, there are many other theatrical disciplines on show from operatic musicals to physical theatre and everything in between, as well as plenty of exhibitions and cultural events. Many performers have gone on to bigger and better things after getting their break at the Fringe, including Hugh Lawrie, Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson and many more.

Some of the hotter tickets are often like gold dust at the festival, but many of the most seminal performances over the years have been off the beaten track. Indeed, given the general theme of participation, you don’t actually need a ticket for anything in order to be able to enjoy what the festival and Edinburgh at large has to offer, as well as the good hospitality of the Scots.

The Fringe Festival isn’t the only event in Edinburgh; Burns Night, Hogmanay, the Beltane Fire Festival and the Edinburgh International Book Festival are just some of the many parties and events that happen throughout the year in Edinburgh. The city is steeped in history too, with so much culture and heritage to take in, and combining traditional architecture with the modernity of a 21st century city.

One of the best ways to experience the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as well as Edinburgh itself and the surrounding area at large, is with a stay at one of the many Scottish log cabins and Scottish holiday lodges available at Waterside Breaks. We provide holiday lodges all across the UK from self catering Isle of Wight holidays to Norfolk Broads holidays, holidays in Wales and much more. We’ve got a huge range of picturesque properties to choose from, including a wide selection of log cabins in Scotland, allowing you to experience the very best that the country has to offer in total comfort.

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Waterside Breaks specialises in marketing, promoting and offering high quality Scottish log cabins, Scottish holiday lodges and Norfolk Broads holidays.  We offer personal service to all our customers whether they require log cabins in Scotland, or a self catering Isle of Wight holiday.

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A Self Catering Isle of Wight Festival Experience

Posted on April 26, 2012 by watersidebreaks

After loading up the car, we were ready to go. It seemed like ages since we’d done a music festival, and we worried slightly whether we were too old for it, hence deciding to go with a self catering holiday cottage rather than slum it in a tent, but we were looking forward to the Isle of Wight Festival 2011 nevertheless. One of the great things about the Isle of Wight is its size, which meant that it was no problem to drive from our self catering Isle of Wight holiday cottage in Bonchurch to and from the festival site in Newport every day. We could even have used public transport if we’d wanted, but like I said, we felt we were getting a little old for partying all night.

Isle of Wight Holidays

Isle of Wight - Great Holidays all Year Round

Despite the festival not starting until the Friday, we decided to go down on the Wednesday with a view to getting acquainted with the surroundings, perhaps enjoying some of the sights, and getting some supplies in before the festival began properly. Once off the ferry at Cowes the real fun began, and rather than stocking up for the festival we spent most of the first night making the most of the indoor swimming pool at the lodge.

First up on the Friday were We Are Scientists, who we enjoyed before having a wander round to take in some of the festival atmosphere. As well as the newer bands, there were some oldies that even I remembered! The night ended with rousing sets from Kaiser Chiefs and Kings of Leon, and we couldn’t wait to come back the following day.

Saturday began with Big Country, one of my favourite bands from the 80s, and one I never thought I’d ever actually get to see. Not quite one to tell the grandkids, but their set was most enjoyable anyhow. Seasick Steve was an act I hugely enjoyed that day; I must confess that I’d never heard of him beforehand but he was hugely entertaining. The real highlight of that day though was the headline set from the Foo Fighters.

The weather forecast for the Sunday was terrible, and whilst we felt sorry for the thousands of people getting soaked in the campsite, our decision to go with self catering felt fully vindicated. The rain was so bad that we actually left the festival early to get back to our lodge and enjoy a well-deserved glass of wine and a warm bed before packing up to go home the following day.

All in all, it was a terrific experience, and we were especially glad that we chose self catering on the Isle of Wight for the added comfort it afforded us. I’m already considering doing the same next year, and I hear that there’s another festival later in the summer called Bestival, although I might give that one a miss. Despite having a great time, I think once a year is probably enough for me!

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Waterside Breaks specialises in marketing, promoting and offering high quality Scottish log cabins, Scottish holiday lodges and Norfolk Broads holidays.  We offer personal service to all our customers whether they require log cabins in Scotland, or a self catering Isle of Wight holiday

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