Britain on the Cheap

Whether you’re a couple or a crowd for the holidays, Helpful Holidays, a West Country cottage specialist, is offering 10% off all its homes for a minimum three-night stay during the Christmas and New Year season. With the discount, prices start about £292/$467 per week (£65/$104 per person) for a detached bungalow for six, plus [...]

Rambling in Britain this summer? You’ll want to check out the 300-plus houses, cottages, camping barns and bunkhouses across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in the Independent Hostels UK network (IHUK)—rates start at £7/$10 per person per night. Most provide self-catering facilities and are suitable for singles, couples and groups. Check online or buy [...]