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Our best UK holidays for solos
Posted on 10th July 2023 (1010 days ago)
Whether you love your own company or fancy forging new friendships through shared experiences, our holidays are a great way to discover all the joys of solo travel. What’s more, with full-board as standard and no single supplement to pay when you stay at our country houses, there are few reasons not to try holidaying alone.   We’ve handpicked our favourite UK country house breaks that are best for solo travellers.
What’s on: bank holiday events near our country houses
Posted on 7th July 2023 (1013 days ago)
Make the most of the last bank holiday before we say goodbye to summer with a stay at our country houses. Not only are they all on the doorstep of some of the UK’s best national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but also some fantastic events, festivals, and fairs taking place nearby.   We’ve put together a handy guide to what’s going on in the stunning locations around our country houses over the August bank holiday weekend (26 to 28 August 2023). 
Best beaches in the UK
Posted on 4th July 2023 (1016 days ago)
For sun, sea, sand, and serenity, little beats a stunning stretch of coastline. And while no two sandy spaces are created equal, there's a beach for just about everyone here in the UK. Now that those long-awaited summer months have finally arrived, we’ve rounded up some of the most gorgeous spots on our shores for soaking up sunshine.
Best walks in the Cotswolds
Posted on 28th June 2023 (1022 days ago)
Rolling countryside scenery, postcard-pretty villages, historic market towns, and lashings of charm make the honey-tinged Cotswolds one of the UK’s most romanticised landscapes. So for those keen to soak up the timeless beauty of the region, here are some of the best places to visit.
Eight best autumn walking destinations in the UK
Posted on 27th June 2023 (1023 days ago)
Autumn’s arrival not only brings with it crisp mornings, cooler temperatures, and far shorter days, but it also sparks joy for its fiery palette of yellows, oranges, crimsons, purples, and golds. It’s also a season of change when it comes to wildlife. Baby grey seals appear on beaches and swathes of migrating birds circle above. We’ve selected our top eight places for autumn walking. 

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