England has many fine areas to explore on a self-catering holiday. For discovering England at its very best, staying in a 5 star rated cottage makes sense. Some people prefer to opt for rated accommodation where you have the assurance that the property has been inspected and assessed by the tourist board or a specialist agency. The following holiday homes have all been assessed as 5 star standard by the English Tourist Board or a specialist agency. Get in touch with owners or agencies direct for more information about the high qualilty cottages listed.
For even more choice you may want to consider luxury cottages in general, as not all properties opt to be assessed. It is easy to tell from photographs whether a holiday property is luxurious or not. The tell-tale signs are of the style of house, how spacious the rooms are, the quality of the interior design and appliances. A higher standard is expected throughout the property and gardens. One would expect to see beautifully presented gardens, a barbecue, lots of seating, perhaps a spa. An up-market holiday cottage would have style built in. Inspect the interior shots for co-ordinated furnishings, considered lighting and good taste.
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