The Olympics is everywhere, it’s in our super markets, it’s on our buses, it’s on our TV’s and it can even be found on our food and drink. Wherever you look at the moment you are faced with the wonderful fact that the 2012 Olympics are being held in London. For many this is a chance to truly get patriotic and support your country wherever you are in the UK and whether your lucky enough to have gotten tickets to any events or not.
Although predominantly based in London, Olympic events are being held throughout the country in various locations and within a variety of venues. Many of these locations are found in beautiful areas of the country such as Nature Conservation areas, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Areas of Special Scientific Interest. This makes them idyllic places to enjoy a wonderful countryside self-catering holiday and what better way to enjoy a self-catering Olympic retreat than in the utmost comfort of a Luxury self-catering property. Whether you have tickets for any of the events or not, treat yourself to a fantastic Olympic retreat this summer in some of the most beautiful and patriotic areas of the UK.
One of the excellent Olympic venues found outside of London is the cycling base, Box Hill. Although not a great distance outside of London this wonderful venue found in the North Surrey Downs is a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, an Area of Nature Conservation and of Special Scientific Interest. Home to sweeping panoramic views of the south of England this beautiful region has been a popular place to visit since Victorian Times. As Box hill is the venue for the road racing event it is very possible to to attend without the need of a ticket and witness the race via various vantage points along the route. There are also many stunning and unique attractions along the route that may be of interest to visitors, so whether you have tickets to the Box hill cycling road race or not why not take in the atmosphere and enjoy the stunning countryside safe in the knowledge that you have a luxurious and comfortable cottage to return to at the end of the long day.
Eton Dorney is another fantastic Olympic venue set in a beautiful area of the UK. Found around 25 miles west of London, the Eton Dorney man made rowing lake is found close to the village of Dorney in Buckinghamshire. So if rowing or canoeing is your passion and you’ve got tickets why not make the most of your amazing day out and top it off with a couple of nights stay in a beautiful luxury self-catering cottage in Buckinghamshire. An excellent end to your exciting day at the lake, a luxury cottage can provide you with the comfort and luxury that will make your visit even more memorable. Also set in an Area of Nature conservation set within a 400 acre park, Eton Dorney and the surrounding area has a lot to offer its visitors.
If mountain biking is your sport and you have tickets to Hadleigh Farm then a luxury, high quality self-catering break in the Essex countryside could be just what you’re looking for. Set within a 550 acre site, Hadleigh Farm features stunning grassland and woodland, there is also the surrounding countryside of Hadleigh Castle Country Park. So why not make more than a day off it and enjoy what the Essex countryside has to offer whilst staying in a wonderful luxurious self-catering property.
Another great canoeing venue is that of Lee Valley White Water Centre. Soon to be home to the Canoe Slalom event this fantastic venue is set with stunning surroundings in the beautiful county of Hertfordshire. Found on the edge of a 1,000 acre park why not make more of your Olympic day out and have an Olympic luxury short break in Hertfordshire or the surrounding area. Enjoy luxury accommodation, top quality decoration and presentation, beautiful furnishings and comfort like never before whilst still having an unforgettable day cheering on team GB at Lee Valley.
The last, but by no means least, Olympic venue found outside of London is Weymouth and Portland. This beautiful area of the English south coast is soon to play host to the Olympic sailing events and not only boasts some of the best natural sailing waters in UK but also is home to some truly beautiful coastal views and excellent attractions. Home to the stunning Jurassic coast as well as award winning beaches and traditional harbours Weymouth is a fantastic location to enjoy a luxury self-catering break. Although tickets are required for the Nothe spectator site any visitor to the event without a ticket will still be able to take in the atmosphere and get a view of sailing events.
A luxury self-catering break is more often considered in areas of spectacular countryside amongst beautiful landscapes and scenery however there is no reason why you can’t discover a luxury self-catering property in the capital for your visit to the Olympics. With the majority of events being held in London you may decide to really make the most of visit and turn a unforgettable day out in the capital into a unforgettable weekend away or short break. There is no need to sacrifice luxury just because your in the big city, enjoy your Olympic experience with the added comfort of luxury self-catering accommodation this summer.
You may even choose to try something new and book an unusual or unique property just to make your experience even more memorable as lets face it, we don’t often have the opportunity to visit the Olympic Games! So support team GB and have a exciting and enjoyable summer supported by excellent, top quality accommodation!
