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Saturday, August 4th, 2012

This year’s Rewind Festival, held in Henley-on-Thames, looks to be a smashing weekend brimming with all your favourite 80’s music.

Visit the 80's Rewind Festival from 17th - 19th August 2012

Since 2009, music lovers alike have been gathering in this leafy South Oxfordshire town for a great celebration of leading bands from the 1980’s. With previous artists including the amazing Glory Gaynor and Boy George, this festival is a fabulous weekend which will transport you back 30 years to your wild and energetic youth and guarantee you a fun filled trip down memory lane. Read the rest of this entry »


Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
Find a place to stay near the O2

The O2 arena, a stunning Venue in the heart of London

There’s nothing like a visit to the O2 London to whisk away those winter blues, so see what’s coming up this year and get planning your trip! Whether you’re after a sporting event, a music concert, comedy or theatre production, the O2 London is the venue for you. Located on the Greenwich Peninsula in the heart of London, a visit to the O2 London is the perfect addition to a short break in London this year. Read the rest of this entry »


Sunday, May 6th, 2012
Find a place to stay for Hay Festival 2012

The Hay Festival 2012 takes place from September 2nd to 4th 2012

The prestigious Hay Festival is a literary event that brings world class writers and illustrators together from across the world.  In 2012 it will be hosted at Meythr Rock, Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil, a fabulous setting for this prestigious literature festival. Read the rest of this entry »


Saturday, February 11th, 2012
Places to stay for the Cricket Season 2012

Book holiday rental accommodation for a weekend break and enjoy the Cricket

For cricket fans and for those who like a reason to visit interesting parts of the country 2012 is the summer for you! There are three matches at the Kennington Oval London, two at the Rose Bowl Southampton, one each at Cardiff, Chester-le-Street County Durham, Edgbaston Birmingham and Headingly Leeds.

Which ever Cricket event you are planning to attend in 2012, book a place to stay through Eventful Stays. We have holiday rental accommodation around the UK and specifically for the Cricket Test Matches and ODI in 2012.  Read the rest of this entry »


Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
Find a place to stay for events at the o2

The o2 hosts many big names including Rihanna, Adele and The X Factor Live Tour 2012

Likely one of the most spectacular performing arenas in the UK, the o2 London hosts a wealth of events all year round, hosting artists and comedians alike with big names including Adele, Olly Murs, Rihanna and Snow Patrol, as well as the X Factor 2012 tour and Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour 2012. Read the rest of this entry »


Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
Self catering accommodation for the Diamond Jubilee

Don't Miss the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations!

The London Olympics 2012 and the Queens’ Diamond Jubilee are two great occasions that are making the price of London hotels escalate in 2012. Already the predictions are that London hotels will not only be trebling their prices but are likely to enjoy 92% occupancy during the course of 2012 according to Price Waterhouse.   Read the rest of this entry »


Monday, December 19th, 2011
Find a place to stay in Edinburgh for Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2012

Edinburgh Fringe Festival: 3rd to 27th August 2012

The Edinburgh Fringe 2012 takes places from the 3rd-27th August in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Edinburgh Fringe is a world renowned and versatile arts festival. Read the rest of this entry »


Friday, October 7th, 2011
Luxury accommodation, self catering apartments and penthouses in London for the Snooker Masters 2012

Book your self catering accommodation for the Snooker Masters 2012

With the likes of Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Selby, John Higgins, Ding Junhui, where better to host the Snooker Masters 2012 than at Alexandra Palace in North London.  This event has moved from its original location of Wembley Arena so make a note in your diaries so you don’t arrive at the wrong venue!  Just 10 minutes from Kings Cross by London Underground and you can be there watching your favourite players compete to win the Master 2012 title.  Why not treat yourself and make a stay of this exciting event. Read the rest of this entry »


Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
Ideal place to stay for the London Olympics 2012

Book your stay in London to Enjoy the Fight!

For those of you who enjoy combative sports, you need to think about booking your place to stay in London now in order to enjoy the spectacle that will take place at the ExCel Exhibition centre in London Docklands.  The ExCel will be hosting the Judo, Taekwondo, Boxing, Fencing, and Wrestling so whatever your passion, make sure you are truly fighting fit and in good shape to enjoy the speed, strength, agility and flexibility of these amazing athletes. Eventful Stays have a range of self catering accommodation available whilst you enjoy your visit to the London Olympics, here are a few ideas… Read the rest of this entry »


Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

It’s just over a week since tickets went on sale to Cheltenham’s most ambitious literature festival yet. Taking place from 7th to 16th October 2011, the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2011 boasts a draw-dropping line up of Christopher Lee, Johnny Vegas, and our buddy from the BBC Duncan Bannatyne. Why so complimentary of Mr Bannatyne? Well, he leapt to the defence of Eventful Stays director Camilla Shaughnessy who was on Dragons’ Den last sunday so we’re rather fond of him at the moment! [see the blog here] Read the rest of this entry »