Attracting over 80,000 visitors a year, the Suffolk Show is back bigger and better than ever!

The Suffolk Show returns on the 29^th to the 30^th May 2013 at the Trinity park in Ipswich. The Suffolk Show is one of the biggest County Shows in the UK, attracting over 80,000 visitors across the two-day event.

The event showcases the best of Suffolk produce with food tasting and demonstrations, flower displays, a children’s farm and much more, providing a great day out for all the family in Ipswich.

If you’re looking for a short break away with the kids this half term, then why not head to the Suffolk Show? At less than 2 hours from London, Ipswich is the perfect destination for a short break away. Eventful Stays offers a great range of self-catering accommodation nearby like this period country house in Suffolk, less than 30 minutes from Ipswich. Sleeping up to 20 guests in total luxury and elegance, this is the ideal place to stay for a family trip to Suffolk.

Luxurious period country home in Suffolk, perfect for a family break away. Indulge in luxury from only £60pppn

Or if you’d like to be closer to the centre of town, this Edwardian house, just over 1 mile from the centre of Ipswich, is perfect for visiting the Suffolk Show. Sleeping up to 23 guests in 11 ensuite bedrooms, this house is a bargain at only £18 per person per night.

Relaxing and spacious Edwardian home in Ipswich, perfect for the Suffolk Show from only £18pppn

If you’re still not sure about where to stay, why not look around our website at our other self-catering places to stay in Suffolk for the Suffolk Show 2013. Keep up-to-date with all the latest events and places to stay across the UK by following us on Twitter and Facebook.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show is just around the corner, grab some last minute tickets and take a short break to Chelsea!

There are still some tickets left for this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show starting this Tuesday the 21^st May 2013. As the 100^th Chelsea Flower Show, this year is set to be bigger and better than ever!

Featuring an array of innovative and stylish designs from the greats and up and coming designers, as well as the famous Pavilion featuring the best floral displays in the world including rare breeds and new varieties of flowering plants.

Tuesday and Wednesday are RHS member only days and as such are often quieter, allowing you more time to properly enjoy the show and talk to some of the growers and designers. Thursday and Friday are public days open to anyone so whether you’re an RHS member or not, why not grab a few tickets and come on down to London for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013.

Eventful Stays can offer a great selection of self catering places to stay in Chelsea and throughout London available for the show like this bright and spacious studio in Sloane Square, Chelsea, perfect for a short break to London for the show and available from only £33 per person per night.

Spacious and inviting 1 bedroom studio in Sloane Square, perfect for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013 from only £33pppn

Or if you fancy seeing more of London, why not stay in this 2 bedroom apartment in Greenwich, perfect for visiting the O2 Arena, London Docklands and minutes from Chelsea and Westminster by tube.

Luxury self catering apartment in Greenwich, perfect for exploring London from only £21pppn

Still unsure? Don’t worry, Eventful Stays has plenty more luxury self catering accommodation options available for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. If you can’t make Chelsea, why not take a look at our website to see all the other great flower shows taking place in the UK this year, as well as all other UK events. Keep up-to-date by following us on Twitter or Facebook using the links below.

How will Murray's injury affect Wimbledon? Find a place to stay in Wimbledon to see Andy Murray

Andy Murray, the British Number One says he is likely to miss the French Open after suffering a back injury. But with Wimbledon looming just over a month away, will Murray be fit and ready to make Britain proud?

Murray was forced to retire against Marcel Granollers in the second round of the Rome Masters after suffering a back injury and in a following statement announced he would be “very surprised” if he was fit enough to make the French Open. Wimbledon, the highlight of the British Tennis year is just over a month away, beginning on the 24^th June and running until the 7^th July 2013. As one of the most anticipated Tennis tournaments in the world, Wimbledon is well attended by visitors from all over the world.

There are still some tickets left so why not grab a few and enjoy some thrilling Tennis this summer? And what better to go with a luxury break to Wimbledon than a luxury self catering apartment or townhouse in London? Eventful Stays specialises in providing great self-catering accommodation for UK events so if you’re looking for a place to stay near to Wimbledon, then you’ve come to the right place! This 3 bedroom self-catering home in Wimbledon is perfect for a short break to see some Tennis!

Self catering home in Wimbledon, perfect for the Tennis Championships from only £60pppn

Or if you’d like to see more of London than just the Tennis, then why not stay in a luxury penthouse in the centre of London such as this 2-storey penthouse in striking distance of St James’ Park, the Mall and Buckingham Palace.

Luxury 2 storey penthouse in central London just minutes from Buckingham Palace and the Mall from only £59pppn

Not sure? Don’t worry, this is just a taste of the amazing self catering accommodation available through Eventful Stays for the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Take a look at our website for more details and keep up-to-date with all the latest news, events and accommodation by following us on Twitter and Facebook using the links below.

Gaucho International Polo is back - as you've never seen it before! Find out more and find a place to stay nearby!

Gaucho International Polo is back on the 21^st May 2013 at London’s famous O₂ Arena and this year it’s bigger and better than ever! Featuring Latin Grammy award nominees Tanghetto, Strictly stars Vincent and Flavia, Argentinian wine tasting and, of course, the main event: England v Argentina Polo match!

The third annual Gaucho International Polo event is centred on Argentina who come to face England in a fierce and thrilling game of Polo. In keeping with the Argentinian theme, visitors can expect the largest Argentinian wine tasting village in the whole of Europe and spectacular entertainment from Latin Grammy award nominees Tanghetto who are flying in especially to play their Electro Tango. After the match, head on into the Official Player’s after-party where Strictly stars Vincent and Flavia will take to the IndigO₂ stage for a mesmerising Electro-Tango performance!

See Vincent and Flavia, stars of Strictly, dance the Electro Tango!

There are two matches on the night, starting with Royal Salute Scotland v HR Owen Maserati Mexico, three-a-side, 18 goal, at 7:30pm. Next up at 8:30pm it’s IG England v Cheval des Andes Argentina, three-a-side, 20-22 goal. This will be a fantastic evening of Polo, music and wine so why not come on down to the O₂ in London for a midweek break?

Eventful Stays specialises in providing luxury self-catering accommodation near to event venues such as the O₂ Arena like this spacious and luxurious 2 bedroom apartment in Greenwich, perfectly located for the O₂ Arena!

Luxury apartment in Greenwich, perfect for the O2 Arena!

There’s nothing better than enjoying an event with friends and family, so we provide accommodation to suit all party sizes, like this beautiful apartment overlooking the London Docklands, sleeping up to 8 guests.

Spacious apartment overlooking London Docklands, perfect for groups visiting the O2

Find out more about the Gaucho International Polo 2013 and see all of our amazing self-catering places to stay in Greenwich. Keep up-to-date with all the latest and greatest events and accommodation all across the UK by following us on Twitter and Facebook using the links below.

Telegraph Hay Festival returns this month, learn more and find a place to stay nearby!

Grab your books and your writing pads, the Telegraph Hay Festival is back! Each year this festival brings together writers and readers from all genres to share ideas and insights. The festival also features live comedy acts, music and book signings. There’s plenty to do for the kids to, making this a great festival for all the family!

The Telegraph Hay Festival has been running for over 25 years – a testament to its popularity and reach. Visitors from all over the country flock to Hay-on-Wye in Wales for a week of literary indulgence. This year’s festival runs from the 23^rd May to the 2^nd June and is set to be just as big as ever come rain or shine! The majority of events are held in marquees so the passing shower won’t dampen the day!

Why not take a few days off work and have a short break to Wales for the Hay Festival to satisfy your inner literary desires. Eventful Stays still has a range of places to stay available in Wales near to Hay-on-Wye, making it easy to get to the Hay Festival, such as this 15 bedroom luxury manor house, perfect for entertaining guests, private celebrations and group visits to Wales. Just a few minutes from Hay-on-Wye, this is the ideal place to stay to inspire your inner writer whilst indulging in luxury!

Luxury country manor house, perfectly located for the Hay Festival 2013 from only £40pppn

Or if you need somewhere a little smaller, or would like to venture into other parts of Wales, why not stay in this spacious 2 bedroom apartment in the centre of Cardiff, ideally located for exploring the whole of Wales.

2 bedroom apartment in Cardiff, perfect for exploring the Welsh Capital and visiting the Hay Festival from only£25pppn

Still not sure? Don’t worry, Eventful Stays has plenty more places to stay for the Telegraph Hay Festival, take a look for yourself! Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and events as well as all the best places to stay in the UK by following us on Twitter or Facebook using the links below.

Wigan take the FA Cup title, but who will be victorious at the Champions League Final? Accommodation for your short break to Wembley.

So Wigan emerge victorious at the FA Cup Final after beating favourites Manchester City 1-0. Ben Watson scored in the 90^th minute, securing the Wigan’s first ever major trophy win in their 81 year history. So after all that excitement at Wembley, what’s left to look forward to this year for football?

It’s another big trophy on the 25^th May as the spotlight once again descends on Wembley Stadium for the Champions League Final. This European competition sees two German greats; Bor Dortmund and Bayern Munich, battle is out for the prestigious title of Champions League Champions. Thousands of fans will be heading to Wembley for the match, but even if you don’t support either team, the Champions League Final is still one of the greatest football matches around, so come on down to Wembley for a fantastic and unforgettable game.

The match is fast approaching with only 13 days remaining, but don’t worry, there’s still time to find a place to stay near Wembley with Eventful Stays. We specialise in offering luxury self catering accommodation for events to suit all party sizes and budgets, all near to major event venues such as Wembley Stadium. Take this 8 bedroom mansion for example, complete with outdoor pool, a gym, home cinema and much much more, this is the perfect places to stay for a luxurious group break away to the country near Wembley.

Ideal place to stay for a luxurious group break, with home cinema and pool from only £57pppn

Or if you’re looking for something a little smaller, why not try one of our luxury apartments in London. This 2 bedroom apartment overlooking London Docklands is perfect for a break to see both the Champions League Final and the amazing sights and sounds of London.

Luxurious 2 bedroom apartment in central London, perfect for a short city break for the Champions League Final, from only £27pppn

Still not convinced? Don’t worry, tickets are still available for the Champions League Final and Eventful Stays has plenty more places to stay near Wembley available for that weekend, so why not take a look around our website and find your perfect place to stay!

Alonso suggests Allison's move to Ferrari, read the latest and find a luxury place to stay for the British Grand Prix

Is James Allison on the cusp of joining Ferrari? It would appear so after Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso public stated that he would welcome him to the team. As a public figure for the team it’s unlikely he would have made the announcement had Allison not been about to sign on.

Allison stepped down as Technical Director of the Lotus F1 team on Wednesday and it has been confirmed he turned down McLaren and Williams, while Mercedes have chosen not to offer him a position. Ferrari is currently tailing 16 points behind Lotus in the Constructors Championship and will be eager to take on some of Lotus’ talent as they enter the Spanish Grand Prix at Catalunya this weekend – a home race for Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso.

The British Grand Prix is just weeks away now on the 28^th to the 30^th June 2013 at Silverstone in Northamptonshire. There are tickets still available so why not treat yourselves to a short break to see the Grand Prix? There’s nothing quite like sitting in the Grandstand looking down on your favourite drivers and seeing the scuffles and scrapes first hand. This would make the perfect treat for any F1 lover so why not grab yourself some tickets and find a great place to stay now while there’s still time?

Eventful Stays offers a great selection of luxury self catering accommodation for the F1 British Grand Prix like this delightful 3 bedroom farm house with off road access to the Silverstone Circuit. Sleeping up to 8 guests, this house is he perfect place to stay for a relaxing break to see the Grand Prix.

Spacious Farm House with off-road access to the Silverstone Circuit from only £15 per person per night

Or for a truly luxurious break why not stay in this fabulous country home with helipad, pool and 7 spacious bedrooms? This is the perfect place to stay to truly relax and unwind while enjoying the F1 British Grand Prix.

Luxury country home with helipad, pool and more, perfect for a relaxing break away from only £45 per person per night

Still not sure? Don’t worry, Eventful Stays offers plenty more self catering places to stay near to Silverstone that are perfect for the Grand Prix, suiting any party size or budget. Keep up-to-date with all the latest F1 news and events by following us on Twitter and Facebook using the links below.

Alex Ferguson Retires, accommodation for the FA Cup Final and Champions League Final

It’s a nervous day in football as Alex Ferguson, the longest serving manager currently in the league, who has presided over victories for Manchester United for 26 years, retires from his position. Who will replace him?

Fergie’s retirement has long been anticipated, but will still come as a shock to many. Having endured both victory and defeat with his club, Alex Ferguson has become one of the most respected mangers in British football and will be sadly missed by many  – even those who do not support Manchester United.

It’s still unknown who will replace him, but a decision is expected later today. In the meantime, the dust can hardly settle in Manchester as United rivals Manchester City enter into the FA Cup Final this Saturday. City are no strangers to the Final but for Wigan it will be their first ever FA Cup Final game. Odds are on City to win but who will come out on top?

Tickets are still available for the match so if you fancy joining in the tremendous atmosphere, then head on down to Wembley for the final and stay in one of our luxury self catering apartments near Wembley, perfectly located for the FA Cup Final, like this sophisticated 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom apartment – the perfect place to relax and unwind after the match!

Luxurious 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom London Apartment, perfect for the FA Cup Final!

Also on at Wembley this May is the Champions League Final, why rush there and back in a day when you can stay in a luxurious London apartment? Offering more space and flexibility than a hotel in London, this stylish 2 bedroom apartment is the perfect place to stay for a short break to London to see the Champions League Final.

Stylish and modern 2 bedroom apartment in London, ideal for the Champions League Final at Wembley

Eventful Stays has a huge range of properties available in London and across the UK, ideally situated for local events so when planning your short break away, don’t forget to look at our website for great things to do and see as well as some amazing places to stay. Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and events by following us on Twitter and Facebook using the links below!

Our top places to stay for your Staycation - the new craze in Britsih Holidaymaking

The “Staycation” is becoming ever more popular in Britain in 2013. In this gloomy economy increasing numbers of UK holidaymakers are abandoning the long summer holidays abroad in favour of a few short breaks to UK destinations. But it’s not hotels that travellers are heading to; it’s self-catering alternatives. From quaint country cottages to stylish city apartments, the self-catering accommodation alternative is fast becoming the option of choice for UK travellers.

Why though? What does self-catering have over hotels?

Self-catering offers you a unique place to stay unlike any hotel, more space and flexibility than a hotel, the chance for large groups to stay together, and the option to host your own private events. This is just a taste of what self-catering has to offer, but don’t just take our word for it – below is a selection of our guests’ favourite places to stay!

1. A luxurious country mansion sleeping up to 16 guests with an outdoor pool, gym, sauna and cinema. Set in the gorgeous countryside less than 30 miles from London this is perfect for a group break or a private celebration.

Luxurious 8 bedroom country mansion, perfect for groups and private celebrations from only £56pppn

Close to Ascot Racecourse, LegoLand, Windsor and the Reading Festival to name just a few, this stylish mansion is the perfect chance to show off and entertain family or friends.

2. Overlooking the London Docklands, this 2 bedroom apartment is both stylish and modern, combining functionality and design perfectly.

Ideal place to stay for visiting London, a 2 bedroom apartment overlooking the London Docklands, from only £27pppn

In this fantastic location in the heart of London, the apartment is ideally placed for a short break to the capital, allowing you to visit all the attractions and events like the London Eye, Tower of London, O2 Arena and Olympia.

3. Another alternative for a trip to Central London, this modern 2 bedroom apartment is just minutes from all of London’s top attractions and events via the Underground.

Spacious 2 bedroom apartment in central London, perfect for the London Marathon and Notting Hill Carnival from just £22pppn

A favourite amongst Eventful Stays‘ guests, this apartment is in easy reach of the London Marathon, Notting Hill Carnival, Wimbledon and the BBC Proms!

4. Situated in the beautiful town of Henley-on-Thames, this 4 bedroom cottage is perfectly located for the Royal Henley Regatta, Rewind Henley and the Henley Festival.

Beautiful luxury cottage in Henley on Thames, perfect for the Royal Regatta from only £25pppn

Featuring an open wood-burning fireplace, ensuite bedrooms, a free standing bath and a BBQ decked area, this has all you could need for your short break to Henley, and is only an hour away from central London!

To see the whole range of places to stay in the UK, see our website. Whether you have a specific event in mind or would just like to know what’s going on where you’re staying, take a look around our website and keep up-to-date with all that is going on by following us on Twitter and Facebook using the links below.

It'll be difficult to find a train home after the FA Cup Final, take a last minute short break!

Less than a week to the FA Cup Final – who’ll come out on top? Manchester City are no strangers to the Final round but how will Wigan Athletic fare in their first ever FA Cup Final?

Manchester City knocked out Chelsea in their semi-final, meanwhile Wigan secured their place after a well deserved 2-0 win over Millwall and are on strong form after their 3-2 win over West Brom on Saturday, but defender Jean Beausejour was injured in that match, will he be fit for the FA Cup Final now only 5 days away?

The match, held at London’s Wembley Arena, kicks off at 1715 – a fact that has caused much upset in recent weeks. With the last train from Euston to Manchester leaving at 2100 and the last train to Wigan leaving even earlier at 2031, getting home after the match is going to be a struggle for fans. Train companies are still saying they’re unable to put more services on so unless you want to leave the match early, you may have to stay the night in London.  But don’t worry, Eventful Stays still has a range of self catering places to stay available for the weekend of the match, so forget about rushing around trying to get there and back, take a short weekend break and give yourself time to truly enjoy the FA Cup Final without having to worry about getting home. Head down to London on the Friday evening, spend Saturday exploring the great city of London before heading to the match, ready for a leisurely trip back home on Sunday.

Eventful Stays has a great selection of places for you to choose from like this luxurious 1 bedroom apartment, ideally placed for the Wembley Stadium, offering a relaxing atmosphere and more space and flexibility than any hotel.

Ideal for the Wembley Stadium, 1 bedroom apartment in South West London

Or if there’s a group of you, why not book into one of our stylish and modern apartments that are perfectly suited for groups of visitors. This spacious apartment overlooking the Docklands is one of our most popular apartments in London, sleeping up to 8 guests at a time in perfect comfort and luxury, available from only £27 per person per night.

Self catering apartment overlooking London Docklands, sleeping 8 from only £27pppn

At Eventful Stays we recognise the importance of having a great place to stay for your event, that’s why we specialise in finding you accommodation close by to venues like the Wembley Stadium. So take a look at our fantastic variety of other places to stay near Wembley and keep up-to-date on all the latest football news and events, as well as all the best places to stay in the UK by following us on Twitter or Facebook using the links below.