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National Trust Cottages

National Trust cottages offer some of the quirkiest and most characterful holidays available in the UK. Whether you want to be lord and lady of the manor and surround yourself in period finery and acres of green gardens; stay in an expansive Mediterranean villa with eye-watering coastal views or reside in the holiday home of […]

Britain’s Most Beautiful Wedding Destinations

Once upon a time, the typical wedding involved a religious service, some confetti, and a carvery dinner at a nearby hotel. Not anymore. As the average cost of a British wedding reaches £21,000, brides (and grooms) are starting to think outside the box to make their day as unique and memorable as possible: think fairy-tale […]

The UK’s Most Romantic Festivals

When you look back on your festival days in years to come, you won’t necessarily remember the bands who performed that stonking set, or the number of beers you drank on the first evening. What you will remember is who you were with. Festivals can be surprisingly romantic places – you are away from home, […]

The UK’s Most Scenic Music Festivals, Summer 2015

Empty beer cans, broken sunglasses, soggy tents and a million miles of mud….the UKs festivals don’t exactly have a reputation for cleanliness and beauty. But this is all changing… The UK is home to some of the most stunning natural scenery in the world – from the sandy coves of Cornwall up to the wild […]

Summer 2015’s Must-See Music Festivals

Forget Glastonbury. Britain’s festival circuit is buzzing with a slew of young pretenders, all vying for the business of the festival-going public. There has never been so much choice, with festivals ranging from the very small (Boomtown Fair) to the absolutely massive (V Festival); from the serene (Womad), to the challenging (Wilderness); and from the […]

Grape Escapes – Enjoy English Wine Week

For English Wine Week (23-31 May), we’re taking take a quick look at the great holiday opportunity presented by this booming – and slightly surprising – English industry. With attractive vineyards dotted around some of the country’s most beautiful regions, getting to know the wines of England offers a great excuse for a holiday or […]

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