Find your holiday to Cumbria

They say: "The Stately Holiday Cottages brochure includes an expanded collection of beautiful properties in some of the most sought-after regions in the UK. At the core of the collection are gatehouses, lodges and converted stables set within the ground of wonderful stately homes, castles and country estates as well as secluded cottages, village houses and even city apartments in London and Edinburgh. New properties include thatched cottages in Devon and a new development in a 12th century priory in Cumbria."

They say: "This brochure is packed full of short breaks to the best homegrown destinations in the UK. There are historic cities, mini tours, beach resorts and calm rural retreats for all year round holidays. All holidays feature door to door transfers, hand-picked hotels and a number of inclusive excursions too, making Titan UK escorted tours and holidays some of the best value around. There are 16 new breaks for 2012 including Highlights of Eire and Northern Ireland tour and a Bournemouth retreat holiday."

• If you’re organising a break for family or friends, Titan offers free places for group bookings
  
• A number of the UK breaks featured have low or no single supplements to pay on selected dates, including Isle of Wight, Bournemouth, Devon and Cornwall
  
• Key destinations include : Bath, Exeter, York, Scottish Lochs, Jersey, Bournemouth, Cornwall, Lake District, Ireland and Isle of Wight

They say: "These fun cycling holidays with Skedaddle take you into beautiful countryside, enables you to experience the local culture and contribute to the local economy in a positive and responsible way. These tours are as much about the sightseeing as they are about the cycling with your group. After a good day’s ride you’ll enjoy the local food and hospitality and nothing beats the sense of achievement you feel. And of course, cycling is a great form of exercise which is environmentally friendly too."

They say: "The Sun Inn is the quintessential English Lakeland Inn. Located in the heart of the Hawkshead, The Sun Inn is the perfect place for you and your family to come and experience the fine tradition of a Lakeland Inn."

We say: "With numerous activities such as fishing, cycling, and walking all on your doorstep when you stay at the Sun Inn, it’s not hard to see what makes a holiday in the Lakes special. With their multiple accreditations from AA and the English Tourist Board, The Sun Inn makes for the perfect getaway."

Over 3000 country cottages of the highest standard in every corner of England and Wales.

They say: "On these rail touring holidays the journey itself is totally part of the holiday. As you settle in your seat on the train be prepared to witness some amazing scenery as you climb mountains, follow rivers and head through charming towns and villages. All of the itineraries have been handpicked to show you the very best sightseeing on the most famous rail routes all over the world and include international travel to and from the departure points."

• New rail tours for 2012/2013 include Isle of Man Heritage Rail Adventure, Paris by Eurostar, Venice, Florence and Rome, Russia and the Baltics by Rail and China
  
• Included in each rail holiday are excursions, tour guides and specialist guides and most meals are included too
  
• Key destinations include : Scotland, Wales. Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, Thailand, Africa and Canada

They say: "Travelsphere’s motto is ‘Pay less. Get more’ and that means all the holidays featured in this brochure aim to offer excellent value for money, but with high standards and top quality too. Good, comfortable two and three star accommodation is included and many meals. The crossings to Europe are by ferry or Eurotunnel and included in the price, as are the services of the Travelsphere rep who will be on the tour with you and a host of excursions.."

• Best value holidays start from just £199 for a four day tour to Paris
  
• Loads of new tours for 2012 including ‘Normandy D-Day Landings’, ‘Antwerp, Bruges and Floriade’, ‘Isle of Man Heritage Adventure’, ‘Paris by Eurostar’ and ‘Prague, Vienna and Budapest’
  
• Key destinations include : France, Belgium, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, Isle of Man and Scotland