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Long weekends are a great opportunity for a short holiday to relax and unwind. In this 3 part article I'll investigate some great services that can help us do just that. From the getting there to accommodation to sightseeing and activities.
Part 2 - Accommodation
There are lots of options when it comes to accommodation. You could stay at a B&B, Hotel, Motel, Resort, Apartment, Guesthouse, Cottage, Cabin or even stay on a boat.If you want the best price when looking for accommodation, it is best to book as far in advance as possible and avoid peak periods but deals can be found at short notice too as you will see below.Here we will take a look at various services that will make booking your stay as easy as possible.
LateRooms
http://www.laterooms.com
Get some great rates on some quality accommodation - up to 70% off. This is a great place to look if you're leaving your accommodation till the last minute.
Hotels.com
http://www.hotels.com
One of the majors in UK hotel bookings. Prices can be steep but there are some bargains in there also. Good descriptions and lots of pictures of each property make selection easier.
Travel Supermarket
http://www.travelsupermarket.com
Popular travel site with over 100,000 Hotels/B&Bs listed. Book flights and car hire. Read reviews and compare prices. They have a special section just for UK breaks.
Milford
http://www.milford.co.uk
Great site that compares thousands of B&Bs, Hotels and Guest Houses across the UK. Some great prices can be found here.
BedandBreakfasts.co.uk
http://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk
Good prices and a large selection of B&Bs all over the UK. Also includes Hotels and Guest Houses.
UK Hotel Accommodation
http://www.uk-hotel-accommodation.co.uk
An excellent resource if you're going somewhere new. Lots of information about each town and lots of accommodation to choose from.
BedandBreakfastsGuide
http://www.bedandbreakfastsguide.com
A well organised UK B&B directory with lots of information and pictures for each property. Prices aren't displayed on all listings though so some enquiries might be required.
YHA
http://www.yha.org.uk
About as inexpensive as you can get for short-term accommodation, but that doesn't mean you won't enjoy yourself. You can get private rooms and stay in places you'd never imagined.
English Country Cottages
http://www.english-country-cottages.co.uk
Some beautiful properties here in England, Scotland and Wales at prices much lower than I'd expected. Well-designed site with lots of information on each property of which they have over 3,000. Minimum stay of 3 nights - perfect for a Bank Holiday weekend.
Part 1 - Transportation | Part 2 - Accommodation | Part 3 - Activities
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