Self catering holidays in Coventry - West Midlands

The 9th largest city in England, Coventry is situated in the county of West Midlands. The city is 95 miles (153 km) northwest of London, and has a population of more than 3, 00,000.

Coventry became the world’s first ‘twin city’ when it formed a twinning relationship with the Russian city of Stalingrad (now Volgograd) after World War II. The move was cited as an act of peace and reconciliation, with both cities having been very heavily bombed during the war. The city is now also twinned with Dresden, Lidice and with 26 other cities around the world

A city with rich history in Arts, culture, sports and technology, Coventry is largely famous for its museums. The city houses Coventry Transport Museum, which is the home to the world’s largest collection of British road transport, including world speed record-breaking cars, Thrust2 and Thrusts’. Other known museums in the city include Herbert Art Gallery and Museum and Midland Air Museum.

Coventry also houses excellent art galleries and most wonderful theme parks that make it an ideal spot for self-catering holidays. The place also offers various self-catering accommodations in the form of villas and small cottages.