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For the poet John Keats, it’s the season of “mists and mellow fruitfulness”. For us, autumn means muddy boots, crisp fresh air and snuggling up in front of an open fire as the nights draw in. It’s bracing bike rides, crunching through piles of leaves and a cosy cottage to return to at the end of the day. Autumn family breaks in the UK are about all this and more.

The South West Coast Path is one of Britain's most incredible natural treasures, stretching an epic 630 miles from Somerset to Dorset with breathtaking coastal views and dramatic clifftops. Our featured blog highlights eight of the very best walking routes along this spectacular path, showcasing challenging and ambitious hikes perfect for avid walkers and experienced ramblers, each paired with nearby Premier Cottages properties to create the most amazing walking breaks in the UK.

If you’re looking for free things to do with family over the summer holidays, you’ve got a lot to choose from across the UK. From free attractions and festivals to fun family activities to do at home, here are a few ingredients for a fun budget-friendly family together.

Whether your family is large or small, our range of cottages will offer the perfect experience for small family gatherings in quaint locations, through to modern open-plan cottages for large family holidays. Here's your complete multigenerational holidays guide will help you plan your next perfect UK holiday.

From springtime events and free activities to enjoy at the seaside to what to pack for a family day at the beach, here’s how to make the most of your UK coastal breaks in the off-season.