Our final tip of the month is for those guests who want to really go the extra mile in showing appreciation with a thoughtful gift for the hosts!
And we're talking than the usual bottle of wine.
In our books, this is always a must! Friends or family members who open their properties to guests for an entire weekend are the true heroes of summer, and deserve to be treated as such!
The key to the perfect host gift basket is in the personalization. It's likely that you know the cottage owners on a personal level - so show it! This can be some beautiful tea towels you know they never can have enough of, or their favourite coffee packed with a new mug for their collection.
If your not sure where to start, or need to some filler items, basics like a good bottle of wine, local honey, and artisanal marshmallows are typical cottage staples!
And a real wow factor is keeping the entire host family in mind. For example, if they've got a four legged friend, throw in a new chew toy; or if they've got little ones, something kid friendly!
The best part about this, like any gift, is that it's totally adjustable to any budget - because in the end, it's always the thought that counts!!