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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
By Arta Ghanbari
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The best places to stay in Hampshire for a dreamy weekend getaway
Close to London and packed with country house hotels and bucolic cabins, Hampshire is a charming staycation destination. This is our pick of the best places to stay in Hampshire.
By Madeleine Silver
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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
By Rosalyn Wikeley and Lela London
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The best treehouses to book for a luxurious UK getaway
The perfect secluded getaway to book for the summer. These are our favourite treehouse escapes
By Jackson Whitton and Tal Dekel-Daks
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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
By Rémy Mishon
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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
By Virginia Clark
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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.
By Freya Bromley
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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
By Evie Delaney
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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
By Virginia Clark
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Where to go in the UK for a relaxing country escape
Craving a dose of fresh air? These are the country escapes worth considering, complete with the walks, viewpoints and places to rest your head that make each one worth the journey.
By Kieron Marchese
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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
By House & Garden
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The best hotels in the Cotswolds for 2026, from grand manors to tiny inns
Undoubtedly one of the most quintessentially charming portions of countryside in England, the Cotswolds also boasts some seriously lovely places to stay. We've rounded up our favourite hotels, inns and country retreats for those seeking an escape.
By Antonia Bentel, Jessica Cherner and Tilly Wheeler
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The 25 best country house hotels across the UK
We round up the definitive list of the best country hotels in the UK, offering peace, sumptuous interiors and glorious spas
By Luke Abrahams, Virginia Clark, Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes and Tilly Wheeler
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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
By Katharine Sohn
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The best family-friendly hotels in the UK that don’t compromise on luxury
Taking the kids away doesn’t need to mean you have to give up on grown-up indulgence
By Annabelle Spranklen and Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes
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The best-kept secrets in Cornwall
Avoid the crowds where possible this half term with a week in the UK’s ultimate holiday hotspot
By Tabitha Joyce
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The most romantic country houses to rent
Is there anything more romantic than a classic English country house? Climbing roses, views of rolling hills and, crucially, a cosy fire to curl up beside…. Here’s our pick of the charming country retreats to book this Valentine’s Day (and beyond)
By Christabel Chubb and Rose Washbourn
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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
By House & Garden
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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
By Kieron Marchese