Make a holiday rental property or holiday cottage in Hertfordshire your home away from home

The beautiful, unassuming county of Hertfordshire really is a hidden gem in the English countryside. Encompassing timeless, bluebell strewn woodlands, charming villages, picturesque market towns and peaceful canals, the attractions of Hertfordshire are countless. There are a huge range of places to visit and things to do from Hertfordshire properties, yet some of the finest and most relaxing holidays involve little more than slowly exploring the immediate surroundings of a rural holiday cottage in Hertfordshire!

Things to do in Hertfordshire

The Hertfordshire countryside is an outdoor activity haven of the highest quality. The countless miles of open countryside is a joy to walk or ride through, with timeless scenery of quintessential English rural scenes. Horse riding, mountain biking and walking routes in the county are available from the Hertfordshire Tourist Information offices. Wildlife is abundant, and the Paradise Wildlife Park, complete with exotic creatures from zebra to lion, makes for an excellent family day out from Hertfordshire holiday cottages.

From holiday cottages in Hertfordshire, golf holidays thrive. There are a huge range of Hertfordshire golf courses to choose from, most of which are open to the public on a pay and play system. There are some 77 Hertfordshire golf courses available to play, so regardless of your ability, experience and preference, you will certainly be able to find a suitable challenge from a self catering Hertfordshire property. Further details on Hertfordshire golf are available from the Hertfordshire tourist information centre.

The peace and beauty of the county make Hertfordshire a perfect place to truly relax and indulge in a little pampering. Spa breaks in Hertfordshire are always wonderfully popular, and there are some magnificent spa centres in which to really get pampered for a few days. Impressive scenery, an excellent range of spa facilities and plenty of fresh air make spa breaks in Hertfordshire an unrivalled pleasure.

Places to visit in Hertfordshire

Of all the places to take holiday cottages in Hertfordshire and places to visit in Hertfordshire, St Albans is among the most celebrated. Originally build by the Romans, St Albans has been a hugely popular place to visit in Hertfordshire for rover 2,000 years. The beautiful cathedral and great range of roman monuments in St Albans attract a great range of visitors each year, and the calendar is filled with annual events and evening entertainment.

Cheap flights to Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire properties are all well within an hour of London, making then extremely easy to reach from anywhere in the UK. There are excellent train and road networks throughout Hertfordshire, connecting Heathrow (LHR), Luton (LTN) and Stansted (STN) airports to holiday cottages in Hertfordshire.