Staycation cottage deals

AS lockdown eases, self-catering family “bubble” accommodation will start to open up from April 12. Here’s our pick of the offers... ● Cornwall from £946: The Old Smoke House has views over the Georgian harbour of Charlestown, home of The Tall Ships. Sleeps four. Price is for seven nights in May. cornwallhideaways.co.uk ● Suffolk from £1105: The Old Granary occupies a prime spot next door to the iconic Woodbridge Tide Mill, and has triple-aspect views of the River Deben. Sleeps four. Price is per week. originalcottages.co.uk ● Cotswolds from £1053: Lowfields near Chipping Norton is a spacious property with a playhouse and swings in the garden. Sleeps five in three bedrooms. Dog-friendly. Price is for seven nights in April. cotswoldhideaways.co.uk

Yorkshire for £741: Orchard Cottage, in the Richmondshire district, has a cosy sitting area, large garden and conservatory. The family dog is welcome. Sleeps four in two bedrooms. Price is for seven nights from June 21. lastminutecottages.co.uk

Dorset from £1313: Bracken is one of three detached eco retreats with hot tubs situated on a working farm near Dorchester, with views over The Blackmore Vale. Sleeps six in three rooms. Price is for a week in April. dorsethideaways. co.uk

North Wales for £487: Save £112 on a week at Tirionfa, a bungalow with countryside views at the edge of Talsarnau village. Sleeps five. Arrive June 12. 01244 617683, sykescottages.co.uk

Suffolk from £1050: Gardener’s Cottage is a Grade II listed, 17th century thatched cottage restored and updated. Located in the village of Thornham Magna, the property sits on the edge of the Thornham Estate which offers 12 miles of fabulous walks. Sleeps four. Price is for seven nights in April and May. suffolkhideaways.co.uk