A fantastic base for day trips to London, Cambridge, Oxford and even Stratford. Within half an hours drive of a safari park, theme park, water park, forest, lakes and numerous attractions for children from aerial tree climbs to WWII spy base Bletchley Park. A memorable holiday awaits!

There are also magnificent Stately Homes, such as Althorp (where Princess Diana is buried), Castle Ashby and Woburn and Whipsnade Zoos, plus the motor racing tracks at Silverstone, Santa Pod and Rockingham within easy reach. Historic golf courses like Collingtree & Woburn are about 1/2 an hours drive. Riding stables, swimming pools (including a beach pool) also close by. See ww.visitolney.com for more.

This is a charming cottage offering you a stylish market town packed with small shops, cafes and restaurants on your doorstep. Olney Cottage is a cosy home from home with free broadband/WI-FI. It has two bedrooms (one kingsize, one twin) sleeping for 4 (plus a travelcot) and there's a living/dining area with sofas, TV with freeview and DVD player. In the modern kitchen you have a microwave, washing machine, fridge and oven.

Historic Olney is famous for its pancake race and has beautiful stone buildings reminiscent of the Cotswolds. Olney is packed with fabulous, unique shops and boutiques; plus cafes, tea shops and restaurants. Photos at www.VisitOlney.com. As well as being a moments walk from a wide choice of places to eat, drink and shop you can reach tranquil countryside and enjoy the meadows next to the River Great Ouse.

The delis, farmers market and weekly market make this an easy place to self-cater. There's a private garden and off road parking. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy nearby Salcey Forest (which has a tree-top walkway children love), as well as the Three Shires Way. Stairgate, high chair and outbuilding for bikes available. Tea, coffee, flowers and cake are part of your welcome pack!

The poet, William Cowper and the writer of Amazing Grace, John Newton lived in Olney in the 18th Century and our museum celebrates their 'Olney Hymns'. American guests said: 'So much for the children to do, plus we could visit London. We enjoyed strolling into town for groceries or lunch. A wonderful holiday. Thank you!' Guests from Canada said: 'A well-equipped and spotless cottage. We enjoyed being able to pop down the High Street for a drink or a meal. So much to explore, we want to come back for longer!'