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Our country houses - Monk Coniston
Posted on 3rd May 2023 (1078 days ago)
For woodland walks from the doorstep, décor that stays true to the period feel, and plenty of Beatrix Potter references, our characterful Grade II-listed house overlooking Coniston Water is a delight. It also ticks the boxes for natural wonders, especially for those keen to discover beauties such as the Langdales and the Old Man of Coniston. Here’s what makes staying at Monk Coniston so fabulous.
Celebrate National Gardening Week
Posted on 28th April 2023 (1083 days ago)
The nation's biggest celebration of gardening returns for 2023. Running from 1-7 May, National Gardening Week is an annual event that aims to bring like-minded people together through a shared love of gardening while inspiring the next generation of green-fingered Brits. 
Best walks in the Lake District
Posted on 27th April 2023 (1084 days ago)
Adored by the likes of Beatrix Potter, Alfred Wainwright, Arthur Ransome, and William Wordsworth, the UK’s most-visited national park rewards with incredible fells, tumbling waterfalls, impressive peaks, shimmering bodies of water, and hundreds of miles of footpaths for every type of walker. Narrowing down the list was hard, but here’s just a few of our favourite spots for walkers of all abilities. 
Walk the West Highland Way with a Difference
Posted on 25th April 2023 (1086 days ago)
Stretching for 96 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, Scotland’s oldest and most popular long-distance trail is one every walker wants to tick off their list. And at HF Holidays, we make it easy. From experienced leaders who take care of navigation, to comfortable stays in historic locations, here’s why walking the West Highland Way with us will elevate your trip.
Our country houses - Derwent Bank
Posted on 21st April 2023 (1090 days ago)
Wonderful walks, warm welcomes, and so much more await at our charming country house near the market town of Keswick. The setting couldn’t be more appealing either; the house has lovely grounds that slope down to the shores of Derwentwater and sits within easy travelling distance to multiple Lake District attractions. Here’s what makes staying at Derwent Bank so special.

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