Staycations

The frontage of the Pilgrim Hotel in London

Less really is more at this stylish Paddington hotel

Every Wimbledon trip starts with the same question.

Do you remortgage the house to stay somewhere within walking distance of Centre Court, or do you stay somewhere a little further out and trust the London Underground?

This year, we chose option two.

Our pre-Wimbledon sleepover was at The Pilgrm, a boutique hotel sitting directly opposite Paddington Station. While SW19 may be...

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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...

New staycation estate, Peplow Hall launches with availability for Winter 2021 and beyond

Holiday Specialist Luxury Cottages welcomes Peplow Hall Estate into its ever-growing portfolio of countryside escapes

As its success continues to grow, the recently launched Luxury Cottages is delighted to welcome Peplow Hall Estate, Shropshire into its collection of luxury self-catering holiday properties. Peplow Hall Estate comes to the market with great availability for holidays...

New holiday site Clawford Lakes opens for luxury lodge viewings travel

TRAVEL NEWS: New holiday site opens for luxury lodge viewings

Viewings can now be booked for the luxury holiday lodges that are for sale at the newly refurbished Clawford Lakes Resort and Spa , a stunning 80-acre holiday destination that is set to be one of the most desirable leisure locations in the UK.

The exclusive Clawford Lakes Resort and Spa is offering viewings on its range of lodges that will offer buyers a unique, private and tranquil...

Surprising London Activities Staycation Travel

Beaches, ski slopes, and caves: the surprising things you can do during a London staycation

Research by hotel booking platform, hoo , highlights the many surprising activities that people normally reserve for foreign holidays but can actually be enjoyed in London, from relaxing on beautiful beaches to skiing, and even subterranean cave exploration.

Many corners of the world are finally starting to get COVID-19 under control, but for now, significant restrictions remain...

North Coast 500 Lesser Known Beauty Spots Travel

5 lesser-known beauty spots on the North Coast 500

The North Coast 500 has been open since 2015, and takes in 516 miles of Scotland's breath-taking coastline. Only launched in 2015, this road route has been a massive success, and has opened up much more of Scotland to sightseers.

But, there are some stunning, undiscovered nature spots along the route that you might not have heard of, many of which are accessible from the road. So,...

New holiday company helps South West holiday-makers cut emissions

South West holiday-makers will be doing their bit for the environment when booking their travel through the UK’s first carbon neutral coach holiday company, operating out of the region from November.

Launching today, Toureasy automatically offsets 100% of the carbon emissions of all their affordable short coach breaks, including transport, hotels and excursions. Toureasy is the first...

Travel Industry Guide for Second Homeowners Holidays

Staycations post COVID: Travel Industry Guide for Second Homeowners

By Harry Roberts, Managing Director at My Favourite Cottages

Unsurprisingly, the pandemic has majorly altered the way British vacationers go on holiday, with domestic tourism becoming the fastest growing industry, forecasted to make £51.4bn in 2021 .

And with recent reports revealing a continuous rise in interest from private investors in coastal and country homes, it seems...

World Fun Fair Month: The best beach fairgrounds in the UK!

From carousels to candy floss stalls, the Great British beach fairground has so much to offer – and not just for summertime holidays!

But where is best to go for the ultimate beach fairground experience? Below, experts at holiday lettings company, holidaycottages.co.uk , has revealed the six very best British beach fairgrounds and amusement parks for the whole family to enjoy....

Holiday & Travel - Harry Potter and the Home Swap

As the last of the Harry Potter films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, turns ten (the official Trafalgar Square premiere took place on 7th July 2011), we thought now was a great time to share some Hogwarts inspired, luxury UK staycation holidays ideas.

To celebrate the anniversry of the premiere, Love Home Swap, an award-winning and members-only global home swapping...

The Most Romantic UK Staycation Destinations (That You Might Not Expect)

After so long spent without being able to enjoy a holiday, romantic getaways are on everyone’s minds. Whether you’re arranging a birthday or anniversary trip with your other half or planning to pull out a halo engagement ring and pop the question, finding a romantic destination is the first step of the perfect plan.

With travel restrictions still limiting foreign holidays,...

5 top tips for a more responsible road trip

Are you planning on having a road trip adventure anytime soon? If so, make sure to consider the following five tips to make your getaway a responsible one, courtesy of Mark Barclay from PartsForAllCars.com .

2021 has become the year of the staycation, as evidenced by the number of searches for ‘staycation UK’ increasing by 173% between June 2020 and June 2021 ( Simply Business )....

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