Bedfordshire

In a county of England where a sun bed on the beach and breakfasts on a terrace with an ocean view may not be available to those renting holiday homes in Bedfordshire, being so close to an abundance of breathtaking countryside that's dotted with lakes and cut through by rivers will more than make up for a lack of seaside entertainment! Home to the river Great Ouse and its many tributaries, fishing fanatics are guaranteed to find an incredible choice of locations in which to indulge in their favourite pastime virtually on the doorstep of their holiday home in Bedfordshire, although there are plenty of other sporting and recreational pursuits waiting to be investigated across the county by people of all ages and interests. Making the ideal base for an outdoor activity holiday, cottages in Bedfordshire can often be found within a stone's throw of the nearest watercourse, and even if your sense of adventure is strictly confined to dry land you can easily plan an agenda of hiking, mountain biking or horse-riding through the Chiltern Hills when they could be within minutes of your holiday home or bed and breakfast in Bedfordshire.

With the Chiltern Hills rolling across the southern region of the county and a large section of the 40 mile long Greensand Ridge running from the south-west corner to the north-eastern border, anyone with a love of the great outdoors will discover a beautiful corner of England that is sure to compensate for any noisy, polluted urban environment. Holiday cottages in Bedfordshire can therefore provide the ideal antidote to a stressful lifestyle by offering the chance to unwind in an atmosphere of rural peace, and while being surrounded by miles of unspoilt countryside and enjoying all the luxury and privacy you could wish for will greatly assist a rapid recharging of your batteries, you won't even need to use a car when you can take a gentle stroll to the nearest pub! After all, leaving all your familiar daily routines back at home are what holidays are all about for most people, so bed and breakfasts in Bedfordshire will let someone else worry about the housework and catering while you reap all the relaxing benefits of being away from it all for a week or two!

However, there is something for everyone in Bedfordshire and opportunities for fun and relaxation to suit the requirements of your whole family perfectly in locations throughout the county. Whipsnade Zoo and the RSPB reserve at Sandy proving popular with those who have a love of the natural world as will Woburn Safari Park, and a variety of stately homes, castles and churches will satisfy any passion for English history. Culture vultures won't be left out when there is such a wealth of superb shopping facilities, museums, art galleries and theatres in the larger towns - Luton and Bedford in particular - and the smaller villages can promise an authentic experience of rural life as well as the chance to stay in a traditional country cottage. Bedfordshire even has its own airport backed up by an excellent road and rail network linking the county to destinations across the UK, so if you're looking for versatility and convenience, getting to the holiday homes in Bedfordshire couldn't be easier, whatever part of the world you may be travelling from!

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