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Checking in: Margate House is a celebration of pink in one of the trendiest towns in England

This B&B in Kent's trendiest seaside town is the perfect base for a weekend escape - a successful celebration of pink used joyously to introduce a sense of play and bring the Victorian terrace building into modernity
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Why walking holidays are on the rise (and our pick of the best routes to take)

Restorative and energising, walking holidays and pilgrimages are having a resurgence: here's six of the best routes to take
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Why Herefordshire is so much more than Hamnet-land

On a three-day road trip, our decoration editor discovers the real-life joys of this unspoilt English county
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Profound comfort meets outdoor adventure at one of Scotland's loveliest country hotels

The Torridon combines gloriously comfortable interiors, Michelin-starred food and five-star luxury with a wealth of ways to experience one of Scotland's most spectacular landscapes
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The best sleeper train journeys to take this spring

There is no better time of year to take a sleeper train. Author and seasoned sleeper train user Freya Bromley offers her guide to what to book and why to love this gentler way of travel.
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The northern lights, dark sky preserves and the best stargazing spots in the UK: here's everything you need to celebrate Britain's night sky and where to stay while you're there

Taking a trip to contemplate the skies? These are the five best destinations, each with a stylish place to stay when you're done with the stars
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Emma Corrin’s Margate: Inside the seaside town loved by Netflix’s new Elizabeth Bennet

Actor Emma Corrin, soon to star as Elizabeth Bennet in Netflix’s forthcoming Pride and Prejudice, talks us through their dream Sunday by the sea in Margate
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The most authentic (and luxurious) way to experience Scotland

The Highland estates run by WildLand offer a fascinating insight into the Scottish landscape and the efforts being made to restore it, alongside some impeccably stylish places to stay, whatever your budget
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The House & Garden team’s favourite country houses to visit

Exquisite interiors, glorious gardens and perhaps a cream tea to round off the day… These are the places to have on your list next time you fancy a weekend jaunt to the countryside
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How to spend a weekend in Broadway, one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds

If you’re planning a winter weekend away, there is nowhere better than Broadway in the Cotswolds, where you can enjoy bracing walks, delicious food and shopping for art and antiques
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10 reasons the countryside is the place to be this spring

From a craft-focused members’ club and sculpture parks to supper clubs and snowdrop festivals, there’s plenty to inspire in the country this spring
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What to do in Norfolk: an insider’s guide to the county's lesser-known gems

The ceremonial county is packed with beauty, character and some of the best skies in Britain. Here's our guide to what to do in Norfolk