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Europe Summer Vacation Ideas: Cottages in the UK

By Teresa Plowright, About.com

Rented cottage are a great fit for family travelers: with the convenience of having your own kitchen, multiple bedrooms, play-space outside, a home base for exploring the surrounding area...

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!

Links for finding cottages
The Internet gives you a world of lodgings at your fingertips: complete with pictures, prices, and details about amenities. Many websites offer online booking; otherwise, you can communicate with the owners/operators by email.

Here's a number of good websites for finding cottages. Almost all indicate whether pets are welcome; most also indicate whether a "cot" i.e., a crib, is available.

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