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Six reasons to visit Crete
Posted on 6th March 2024 (770 days ago)
As the largest island in the Mediterranean, Crete comes with a supersized selection of things to see and do. From myth-steeped ancient ruins and culture-packed coastal cities to whitewashed villages hidden in the hillsides and WWII history worthy of a Hollywood movie, this Greek island will keep you coming back again and again. We’ve rounded up our top six reasons to visit the so-called “Jewel of Greece”.
The 10 best UK guided walks
Posted on 4th March 2024 (772 days ago)
With national parks, National Trails, National Landscapes, and heritage sights aplenty, the UK is a walker’s haven. But with so much choice on offer, it can be difficult to know where and how to start planning.   That’s why one of the biggest benefits of a guided walking holiday is convenience. When you walk with HF Holidays, your route is carefully crafted by our knowledgeable teams, and you’ll have an experienced HF Holidays Leader with you every step of the way. 
Our favourite country houses
Posted on 1st March 2024 (775 days ago)
We're proud to own and manage 16 UK country houses, including cosy Victorian manors, elegant Georgian mansions, converted granaries and farmhouses, lakeside hideaways, and more – all just a skip away from some of the UK’s best-loved national parks or National Landscapes and within easy reach of postcard-pretty villages, big-name attractions, and well-trodden trails. We asked the team at HF Holidays to reveal their favourite country house – and why. 
Six reasons to visit the Peveril of the Peak
Posted on 29th February 2024 (776 days ago)
For those easily seduced by the Peak District, our 19th century country house combines old-fashioned charm with modern comforts. Set in the tiny village of Thorpe, a stay here puts you less than a mile from the famous Dovedale Stepping Stones and within easy reach of the Twelve Apostles, Lover’s Leap, the Roaches, and Thorpe Cloud. Here’s what makes a stay at The Peveril of the Peak so appealing.
Easter bank holiday breaks in the UK
Posted on 23rd February 2024 (782 days ago)
You can’t beat the Easter bank holiday when it comes to devouring chocolate eggs, marvelling at gardens blooming with flowers, and enjoying some long-overdue sunshine (hopefully). So it’s easy to see the appeal of our country houses, all of which are on the doorstep of some of the UK’s best-loved national parks and landscapes.  

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