Appledore Book Festival 24 Sept-2 Oct - book a cottage for the week

Sept. 6, 2011 - PRLog -- A book lovers boltholes for two

Honeymoon Cottage - this pretty terraced cottage hidden in one of Appledore's attractive steep and narrow streets has been lovingly refurbished. The cottage maintains many of its original features, including a restored well that dates back hundreds of years!
Cost: £260 for a week from 1 October (sleeps 2)
http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/devon/north-devon/honeymoon-cottage

Inspiring pads for a family of four

Fig Tree Cottage – slightly elevated above the harbour this cottage has great views over the estuary. Contemporary interiors make this a light and airy space within walking distance of the quayside and Book Festival.
Cost: £390 for a week from 24 September (sleeps 4)
http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/devon/north-devon/fig-tree-cottage--appledore
Florence Cottage – a traditional fisherman’s cottage, sits within the quaint narrow streets of the village of Appledore, just a short stroll to the quay. With a master double and a twin this is perfect for families who want to be close to the book-wormy action!
Cost: £324 for a week from 24 September (sleeps 4)
http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/devon/north-devon/floren...

Large properties to write home about

Fair View - situated in one of Appledore's most popular streets this is the perfect property for gathering friends and family. Stylishly decorated the house offers a great blend of character and modern amenities. All festival venues are within walking distance.
Cost: £655 for a week from 24 September (sleeps 8)
http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/devon/north-devon/fair-view
Seascape - renovated to a high standard, this superb detached property offers some of the finest views over Northam Burrows, Westward Ho!, the beach and Lundy Island. Located on the outskirts of Appledore, you will be a 15 minute stroll to the quayside for all the festival goings-on.
Cost: £1075 for a week from 24 September (sleeps 8 + 2 dogs)
http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/devon/north-devon/seascape

For more information and bookings go to www.holidaycottages.co.uk or call 01237 459889.
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Fiona Reece or Claire Southern at Fiona Reece PR,
0117 973 1517 / 07725 167665 / 07702 684 682
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Notes to Editor

Farm & Cottage Holidays (www.holidaycottages.co.uk) is a family owned and run UK holiday cottage rental specialist with over 30 years experience and 1500 properties covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. The company provides the a wide selection of hand-picked holiday cottages throughout the West Country, presenting them in a user-friendly way with an intelligent search facility, allowing you to not only search by location, price and size but also by features such as hot tubs, internet access, open fires and sea views.

Appledore Book Festival 2011

Michaeel Rosen will perform songs from his latest book Michael Rosen’s Big Book of Bad Things and his soon-to-be published Even His Ears Were Smiling.
Ann Widdecombe will be shuffling her shoes to Appledore to speak about her richly varied life and her latest writing project and another politician Martin Bell OBE will launch his new book, For Whom The Bell Tolls. Peter Sissons will talk about his new book, When One Door Closes, a surprisingly funny, dramatic and often poignant story of his exceptional life, a session not to be missed.
Mark Logue, grandson of the speech therapist Lionel Logue (The King’s Speech), will share the diaries and archival material of his grandfather with Peter Conradi, author and Sunday Times journalist.
For sports fans, this year’s festival welcomes the famous Lawrie McMenemy in conversation with Brian Scovell, veteran Daily Mail sports journalist. McMenemy rated in the Guinness Book of Records as one of the twenty most successful managers in post-war English football.