And what better location than England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales-- the photogenic landscapes we know so well from PBS and Merchant-Ivory movies?
Rent a large place, and share with another family. Also, at many cottages-- this being the land of dog-lovers-- pets are welcome too!
Read more about renting a cottage at About.com's UK Travel site -- see, for example, sections on "self-catering", or vacation rentals.
