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12th August 2008 - by Ungira Pandit
  
Perfect Destinations to Plan Self Catering Family Holidays in the UK

There are many popular areas of England yielding to people looking for cost effective and flexible accommodations. Self catering facilities give you and your family the freedom to cook, sleep and stroll around to experience the local life whenever you feel the desire.
  
Self catering holiday destinations give you a much cheaper option as opposed to hotels and bed and breakfasts. There are a variety of rural localities that provide self catering family holidays in the UK including the West Midlands, South East, North East, Yorkshire and Humber.

The West Midlands of England are characterised by open countryside landscapes providing a pleasant rustic holiday for you and your family. The West Midlands covers counties such as Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire. Attractions that you should not miss include Warwick Castle, Stratford Upon Avon, and Alton Tours. Warwick Castle lies on the banks of the River Avon and attracts many visitors per year. Birmingham is the second largest city of England which also highlights self catering family holidays.

England's South East area is the most populated section with urban highlights in spite of its predominantly agricultural economy. There are charming forests and woodlands in Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, and Hampshire for typical outdoor self catering family holidays. An alternative option would be to embark on a seaside adventure at Brighton with its newly introduced extreme mountain boarding sport and many sights and attractions to look out for. Because there is so much to do and long duration holidays at a hotel are expensive, self catering family holidays give you the freedom to make time to see all the sites you want.

The North East district is on Scotland's border, a lovely destination for self catering family holidays. This section of England consists of Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and the Tees Valley. The area is characterised for its stunning scenery with extensive cliffs, moors, salt marshes, and the largest man made forest in Europe. Self catering family holidays planned in this region should not leave out the interesting visits to the castles and ancient monasteries. Saltburn has an inclined tramway running since 1884 and is know to be the oldest remaining water-balanced cliff lift in England. It is a great way to catch the coastline views set in the north-east.

The Yorkshire and Humber region is set in the North East of England composed of atleast 8 counties and over 15 districts. York is the oldest and most essential city of Yorkshire full of the historical and beautiful architectural qualities a destination should include for interesting self catering family holidays. Most of the self catering cottages available in the Yorkshire area are within walking distance of the main market square. Drop in to the York Minster which is the largest Gothic cathedral in Western Europe.

Whichever place you decide to visit make sure you embark on self catering family holidays to avoid the crowds, expensive fares and tight schedules which make vacations seem like a marathon! Take the time to relax, take in your surroundings and indulge in self catering family holidays.

Article Source: http://www.uksmartguide.com

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