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Dreams of Manderley in May at the Du Maurier Festival in Cornwall with Toad Hall Cottages

" Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again"... the famous opening lines to Daphne du Maurier's book Rebecca which will be celebrated at the Du Maurier Festival at Fowey(May 9-20)and Toad Hall Cottages has a stunning range of luxury accommodation in Cornwall so you can enjoy this star studded literature festival in style.

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Leading names from the world of literature, politics and entertainment such as Sir Terry Wogan, Richard and Judy, David Owen, Fern Britton, Tony Hawks and Arthur Smith will entertain at this year's festival. And visitors can also enjoy guided walks around sites made famous by Du Maurier's books, as well as talks, music and drama.

Toad Hall Cottages has an extensive range of luxurious self-catering holiday homes in the area for the prefect spring break at good value prices as many of the properties are still being offered at 2011 prices. Toad Hall Cottages is one of the leading providers of luxury self-catering holidays in the West Country with more than 475 delightful properties in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset.

South Sea Cottage at Polperro offers a stylish retreat for literature fans who want to make the most of exploring Cornwall's rich maritime heritage and coastline. The cottage which has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6 enjoys glorious views over the lovely Cornish fishing village of Polperro. The property has been sympathetically refurbished with wooden floors, it offers a light airy living room, wood burning stove and spacious kitchen diner.

Polperro is also a great base from which to explore the many attractions of this Celtic County, with its proud seafaring traditions. It is available for the week beginning 5-12 May for £750 per week or from the week beginning 12-19 May for £ 910.

Please visit the website for more details:www.toadhallcottages.co.ukor Tel Cornwall office 01503 272303

Lowena Cottage at Looe is a suitably romantic retreat for Du Maurier fans as it is perched on a hillside and it offers stunning and inspiring views over the countryside and the Upper Looe River. Guests will be able enjoy the views from this commanding viewpoint on the decking which is the perfect sunny spot to read a romantic novel or simply relax after a long day of walking enjoying the festival highlights. This delightful 2 bedroom cottage which sleeps 4 has many period features and it is beautifully presented with a modern kitchen and spacious dining area. It is available for the week beginning 5-12 May for £400 or for the week beginning 12-19 May for £477.

Please visit the website for more details:www.toadhallcottages.co.ukor Tel Cornwall office 01503 272303

Glintings offers magnificent views of the quaint fishing village of Polperro and down to the harbour. This spacious 3-bedroom cottage which sleeps 6 offers a great base from which to explore the rest of Cornwall and in easy reach of the Du Maurier Festival. A lovely large sunny living room and dining room is the perfect place for guests to unwind and French doors open out on to a lawned terraced area. All the bedrooms boast great views of this quintessential Cornish fishing village.

Glintings is available for the week beginning 4-11 May £615 or from the week beginning 11-18 May for £757.

Please visit the website for more details:www.toadhallcottages.co.ukor Tel Cornwall office 01503 272303

All offers apply to selected weeks and properties, subject to availability and cannot be taken in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

Note to Editors.

Toad Hall Cottages offer more than 450 luxury self-catering holiday cottage breaks across South Devon, North Devon, East Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset, Dartmoor and Exmoor. Whether you are looking for a luxury cottage break, a romantic getaway for two, a dog friendly self-catering cottage or a family holiday, Toad Hall Cottages offer an unrivalled range of sought after properties. For further information about Toad Hall Cottages please contact Helen Coates-Ford

Tel 01548 855814 or visitwww.toadhallcottages.co.uk. High resolution images of the properties are available.

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