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Rent an English Country CottageWhere else but from English country cottages can you draw swords with King Arthur, venture through the haunting Tower of London or go horse racing at Royal Ascot?
From Kent to Devon, and north to Liverpool, uncover the vibrant English countryside explore legendary cities and raise an imperial pint in English pubs while you fall in love with classic England from English country cottages.
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| Area (sq km): | 130,410 | |
| Population: | 60,776,238 | |
| Nationality: | English | |
| Local Name: | England | |
| Language: | English, Welsh, Gaelic |
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| Time Zone: | GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 pound = 100 pence | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | London | |
| Dialling Code: | +44 | |
| Electricity: | 240V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .uk | |
| Religion: | Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian |
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| Climate: | Maritime | |
| Government: | Constitutional Monarchy | |
| GDP: | $1.93 trillion | |
| Unemployment: | 2.9% | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Left | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 9.00-17.30 | |
| Major Airports: | Birmingham(BHX), Liverpool(LPL), London(LGW), London(LTN), London(LHR), London(STN), Manchester(MAN) |
Villa and holiday news in England
Historic city breaks
Reserve English country cottages and visit historic cities in England that are romantic, medieval and all together everything you would hope for.... Read more about Historic English cities
English horse racing
Horse racing in England is an essential part of English culture. From holiday cottages in England you can visit such famous race meetings as Royal... Read more about Horse racing
Legend of King Arthur
Embark on a journey that's rooted in Celtic lore back through a nation's history. Discover more of England’s heritage and learn of English... Read more about King Arthur & Famous Englishmen
Upcoming festivals and events in England
Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival is arguably one of the most popular concert events in the world! Since its inception in 1970, Glastonbury stormed onto the... Read more about Glastonbury Festival
Wimbledon Tennis Championships
Wimbledon is host to the oldest tennis event which dates back to 1877. It is the third match up in the Grand Slam series and is considered by far... Read more about Wimbledon Tennis Championships
Notting Hill Carnival
The Notting Hill Carnival is Europe’s biggest street party and takes place in trendy Notting Hill where you can find a fantastic London... Read more about Notting Hill Carnival
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English country cottages
Search VillasPeople.com database and use our travel guides to find the best English country cottages to suit your needs. England is a land for lovers, families and friends offering such boisterous and joyous festivals and events as Glastonbury, Notting Hill Carnival and the Wimbledon tennis championships. The historic cities in England are enigmatic, horseracing in England is king and the English legends, like King Arthur, promote myth and lore as old as time.
For more information about tourist attractions in England visit Inspired In England