Get a holiday ‘rain cheque’

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There’s some compensation on offer for people who holiday at home this summer and get washed out – a cottage rentals company is offering a ‘rain cheque’ guarantee.

Marsdens Cottage Holidays is offering families who stay in one of their West Country self-catering homes £100 of vouchers to spend at local attractions and restaurants if there are 10mm or more of rain on consecutive days between June and August.

The rain cheques give free admittance or exclusive discounts at selected outlets across the region including wildlife parks and zoos, theme parks, pubs, restaurants and tea-rooms, surf schools, theatres, museums, historic houses and gardens.

Anyone staying a week or more who is affected by the rain can pick up their choice of vouchers for immediate use from Marsdens’ office in Braunton, at the heart of its cottage region.

The company offers more than 300 different properties, including Briar Cottage (above) – a charming detached home sleeping six with coastal views in Lynton and  Blue Reef, a contemporary apartment sleeping six overlooking Woolacombe Bay. Stays are from around £600 a week.

Click here to book with Mardens