artnbarb
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I've gone back to the drawing board for our England visit next summer, and have decided on 2 weeks in Yorkshire followed by 2 weeks in Sussex. I had gone through a ton of websites and had narrowed down my choices, but now when I look at some of them I wonder why I even saved them.
Although we plan to do some walking, we're also tourists, and I want to see castles and gardens and cute villages, so finding the right location is important. We'll be near the coast during prime tourist season, competing not only with the English, but also with everyone else who hopes to find those 3 days of summer. For this reason I accept that prices might be way out of my comfort zone, but this is where I want to be, and I'm resigned to accepting the price without (much) whining. Of course I still want to be smart, and at least get a nice cottage in a good location.
So, any comments on any of the cottages/locations?
Although we plan to do some walking, we're also tourists, and I want to see castles and gardens and cute villages, so finding the right location is important. We'll be near the coast during prime tourist season, competing not only with the English, but also with everyone else who hopes to find those 3 days of summer. For this reason I accept that prices might be way out of my comfort zone, but this is where I want to be, and I'm resigned to accepting the price without (much) whining. Of course I still want to be smart, and at least get a nice cottage in a good location.
- My original choice was in Rottingdean, but now I think it might not be right. The cost for 2 weeks here is £1100. Here's the link: FIGGY COTTAGE IN ROTTINGDEAN
- My 2nd choice was THIS COTTAGE IN ALFRISTON. I think the price would be about the same; all I have right now is a quote for the 11 days we'd planned to spend, not for 2 full weeks. I haven't written to them for an adjusted price because now the cottage looks too dark, too cluttered, and the kitchen looks tiny. This is the one I can't figure out why I saved it!
- Now I'm considering WHEAT COTTAGE IN CHIDDINGLY. The only thing missing for this one is that it's not in a village, but I'm not sure that matters. It's also the furthest from the coast, but I don't think that's a big deal either. I don't have a price yet, but expect it to be about £1100 for 2 weeks. At the moment this is my first choice.
So, any comments on any of the cottages/locations?