The Broke Backpacker

Save money on typical ₤ 211 by booking independently owned holiday homes in the UK, direct with the owner. Kip runs as a subscription plan, setting you back simply ₤ 14 a year or ₤ 2.99 a month and giving exclusive access to one of the most charming holiday homes that all included something unique, whether that's an outdoor hot tub, roaring log fire or homemade cake waiting for visitors on arrival.

Red-brick homes covered in wisteria, grand estate residences set in manicured gardens, transformed barns with swimming pools - Deluxe Cotswold Rentals curates exclusive residences to take over in this beautiful edge of England Owners Nigel and Maria Stengard-Green started the business to advertise their very own residential or commercial property, and now manage dozens of rentals.

The group at participant's club Kip Hideaways edits a pared-back listing of holiday homes to hire with homes that rest 2-6 individuals and have wonderful interiors - a Scandi-inspired cottage on the Island of Skye with beige shiplap and a window seat ignoring the sea, or a beach home in Whitstable with sights right across the pebbles from the linen-draped bed.

The restroom has been upgraded with an expensive double-ended bath and the kitchenette is stocked with tea and coffee, but the remainder of the residence is 100 per cent back-to-basic You can also cut the fresh roses and herbs from the garden to add some perfume to the place.

Independent Cottages was introduced by Sarah and Steve Jarvis in 2006, and currently promotes over 2,000 confirmed buildings to rent throughout the best uk holiday cottages. When we were acquired by the Snaptrip Group, the company became part of the Snaptrip household in March 2022.