United Kingdom
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England’s prettiest seaside towns for a short break
With over 7,000 miles of coastline at our fingertips, it’s hardly surprising the Great British seaside break has been a rite of passage for centuries. But what was once all sandy sandwiches and slot machines is morphing into a decidedly more grown-up affair, marked by boutique hotels, award-winning eateries and Instagrammable architecture. Here’s our pick…
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Nine great away-from-it-all country hotels in England
Whether you’re hit by the stress of the big city or you’re itching to reconnect with nature, sometimes all you need is a quick and easy getaway far from it all. From the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District to the heart of the quaint Cotswolds, these nine English abodes are perfect for letting…
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Five of the best historic hotels in England
From grandiose Georgian estates to charming country inns, England boasts an encyclopedic index of historic hotels brimming with centuries-old appeal. Fancy taking a peek into the lavish lifestyles of a bygone era? Here’s our pick of the most stately stays you need to have on your radar.
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Eight of the best sustainable hotels across the UK
Sustainable staycations have never looked so good, and with a plethora of incredible eco-conscious boltholes right on our doorsteps, we don’t have to travel abroad to reap the benefits of sustainability.
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Five of the best walks in Wiltshire
With its miles of scenic countryside, brimming with all the old-world charm you’d expect from a county that’s home to one of the UK’s oldest settlements, Wiltshire boasts a line-up of walks worthy of their own place in the history books. Here are some of our favourites:
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11 of the Best Places to Eat in Scotland
Shellfish plucked off the Isle of Skye’s dramatic coasts, melt-in-your-mouth Aberdeen Angus beef, wild game born in the depths of the Highlands… When it comes to food, Scotland certainly makes the most of its rich lands, seas and skies – and its restaurants serve up years of tradition with pride, flair and bursts of flavour:
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London: quirky cafés and bottomless brunches
What else could weekends possibly be for, if not enjoying the company of your friends and catching up over a glass of fizz in the hours following noon? Leave the shopping for online, the museums for Sundays and the West End for evenings – brunch is where it’s at, and London’s eclectic selection of quirky…
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Six of the best UK destinations to get you in the festive spirit
Christmas in the United Kingdom is regarded the world over as a cosy affair of woolly hats, roaring log fires and sparkling lights lining the thoroughfares of the most populated cities.
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Weekend walks: scenic strolls in Kent
The Garden of England is an obvious choice for long, lazy countryside walks, not least due to its rolling fields and rising woodland, its smattering of National Trust sites and being one of the epicentres of fruit-growing and hop gardens: so the question is, which parts of it should you visit?
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Brighton city guide: where to eat, drink, shop and more
Once a port town and health resort, now a lively and eclectic city, Brighton has long provided excitement and merriment for day-trippers from London. The city’s iconic pier inspires happy memories of sunny days out for many and still draws in visitors despite its old age – almost 120 years to be exact. Though Brighton…