Have Your ‘Break’ and Eat It!

As we approach the start of February, many of the good intentions we started the year with may have fallen by the wayside.

If you started 2014 with the goal of becoming a fitter, healthier you, plan your success by incorporating fitness and wellbeing into your break.

Self-catering cottages can make the perfect bases for both relaxation and adventurous activities, so we’ve put together a list of things you can do during your break, whether you need to concentrate on kicking back and putting your feet up in order to de-stress, or picking up the pace to keep your fitness goals on track.

• Explore the UK’s walking and cycling routes

Walking isn’t just a great way to keep fit, it’s also a way to make your holiday greener. Explore potential walking routes before you arrive at your chosen accommodation using sites like ‘Ordnance Survey’, ‘The National Trust’ and ‘Canal River Trust’. The latter also lists good spots for fishing, which many consider to be one of the most relaxing sports around.

• Plan your own pamper weekend

Spas are top choices for relaxing breaks but they can be expensive and in many cases involve a lot more lying around than the average holidaymaker would like. Create your own pampering weekend by selecting a cottage with a hot tub using our on site filters and take your favourite products with you or try making your own facemask from natural produce.

• Book a bootcamp

If you want to use your holiday as an opportunity to take your fitness up a notch, you could seek outside help. Consider booking yourself into one of the growing number of bootcamps up and down the UK are finding a personal trainer in the area you are staying, who can help you work on your fitness for the duration of your break. Alternatively, plan your own adventure holiday by booking yourself into a series of organised activities – the UK offers everything from running to hand-gliding!

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