Staycations

Hidden Gems of Rural Britain Perfect for Group Holidays

While famous places such as the Cotswolds are always busy, villages like Thixendale in Yorkshire or the Elan Valley in Wales offer a more relaxed trip. Making sure everyone in a group can travel together and comfortably takes planning, especially for people with different needs.

Public transport rarely covers every rural route, and regular cars can be too small for large groups. Many small...

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Being based in the UK we area lucky to have some amazing destinations on our doorstep. This is your ultimate staycation guide, the best places to stay, cities to visit, beaches to explore...

Hidden Views of Cambridge Only Seen From the Water

Cambridge's historic colleges present their most captivating faces to the water. While tourists crowd the streets and courtyards, a parallel world exists just metres away on the River Cam, offering perspectives of these ancient institutions that remain unseen to land-bound visitors. The gentle ripple of water against wooden punts provides a soundtrack to views that have remained largely...

Gardens in Bloom and Mother's Day Pampering: A Cornish Spring stay at St Michaels Resort

After a long, dark winter of hibernating, the start of spring is imminent, and travellers are looking forward to celebrating longer days and lighter evenings as the clocks go forward.

With a reputation for a unique micro-climate, Cornwall comes to life after the slumber of winter: trees and flowers burst with colour and, outside the peak season of summer, fewer visitors mean prices...

The Best Places In The UK For A Weekend Escape

Are you looking for the perfect weekend escape in the UK? With its diverse landscapes and historic charm, the UK offers an array of destinations that are ideal for a short getaway. From tranquil countryside retreats to vibrant city breaks, here’s a guide to some of the best places to rejuvenate over a weekend.

Dorset: Natural Beauty And Beaches

When it comes to finding the...

Six Best Theme Parks to Visit In The UK

Looking for the thrilling world of amusement parks across the UK?

You’re in the right place. From the heart-pounding rides of Alton Towers Resort to the imaginative attractions of LEGOLAND Windsor, each park offers a unique adventure.

Join us as we journey through these top destinations, where excitement and joy abound. Check out why these parks are beloved by families and thrill-...

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Derry, Kingston upon Hull, and Newport are among the best UK cities for a low-cost yet memorable staycation.

A new report from SumUp, the leading global fintech company, has revealed the top cities in the UK for budget-friendly staycations.
Derry, Kingston upon Hull, and Newport are the top three cities in the UK for a low-cost staycation.
The study considered various cost-related metrics such as meal prices and entertainment expenses, as

Bluebird Bus unique Devon stays perfect for spring breaks

Spring blooms: 5 unique Devon stays perfect for spring breaks

From a beautifully converted railway carriage near Exeter to a 1970s air stream with a private hot tub in Woolacombe, if you are thinking of a Devon staycation this spring, why not try something a little bit different?

Here, Marsdens Devon Cottages share their 5 most unusual, yet exceptional places to stay in Devon this spring.

1. Three Hares Carriage, Exeter | Sleeps 2

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The Greatest British Weekend Break travel

The Greatest British Weekend Break Has Been Revealed, According To New Study

Searches for ‘weekend away UK’ are up +100% over the past 90 days¹
Village Hotels have crunched the numbers based on categories such as outdoor leisure, sports tourism, food and drink, shopping and arts and culture to reveal the UK’s best weekend breaks (outside of London).
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Five majestic AirBnB’s to live like a royal for the weekend

Grab your polo mallet and a corgi, we’ve put together five ways you can feel like a royal—even if it’s just for the weekend.

A luxury Cornish castle by the river Tamar

Have an Uber Exec drop you at the end of this Cornish castle ’s long, picturesque driveway by the statue of the estate’s original owner, Sir John Tillie, who was buried in the mausoleum and whose bones were...

Planning a UK staycation with your friends

What is a staycation?

A staycation is a holiday spent in your home country rather than abroad. So, DO forget your passport! And they are becoming ever more popular. In the UK, as elsewhere, holiday plans were devastated by the pandemic in 2020. Without warning, holidays abroad became impossible or, at best, problematic. Since the pandemic, staycations, which were already on the rise...

Tewkesbury Park Takes Dog Travel Seriously With The Addition of Six Brand-New Dog-Friendly Rooms

New Dog Friendly Hotel Rooms Created at Tewkesbury Park

With pet travel clearly on the up, and organisations competing to entice the short-break dog market by offering gimmicks, Tewkesbury Park set in 165 acres of undulating parkland and commanding far-reaching views of the Malvern Hills and beyond, has taken the decision to complement its existing dog-friendly offering, by creating six brand...

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