places to stay
Best places to stay for birdwatchers in 2024
Spend the day spotting birds on the wing then fall asleep to the hoots and calls of the wild in a birders’ paradise
Yorkshire Dales cottages: five beautiful places to stay
Such is the vastness and beauty of the Yorkshire Dales that picking the best place to stay can be a little tricky – here, we reveal five of our favourite cottages for the perfect holiday base.
Riverside cottages and B&Bs to stay this summer
Idyllic views, comfy beds and peaceful walks – here are some of Britain’s best cottages and bed and breakfasts by the river
Best romantic UK film locations to stay in
Spend a dreamy night where love famously blossomed in some of our most amorous films and TV shows, including Bridget Jones' Dairy, Poldark, and Testament of Youth
Downton Abbey style retreats to stay in the British countryside
One of Britain’s favourite period dramas, Downton Abbey, hit the big screens this month. Here is your chance to live like a lady or lord of the manor with our selection of the best country houses for a weekend break or autumn holiday across the UK.
Best rural hostels in the UK
Ever fancied staying in a castle? Or waking up to a view of a Cornish beach? Here is our guide on the best rural and coastal youth hostels to stay across the UK which offer beautiful and unique surroundings to suit all budgets.
Dog-friendly places to stay
Escape for spring break and bring your dog along with this selection of great dog-friendly cottages in the countryside.
Great places to stay in UK National Parks
2019 marks 70 years since Britain’s National Parks were established following an Act of Parliament, protecting these great open spaces for all. To celebrate, here is a selection of great places to stay in them.
British bolthole review: Rivercatcher Log Cabins, North Wales
Read our review of Rivercatcher Log Cabins in the beautiful North Wales countryside and discover things to do in the area
South Downs in winter: where to stay, best places to visit and walks
The diadem of magical places that we call the South Downs reaches out from the chalk lands of southern Hampshire deep into the kingdom of Sussex. Here is our guide to exploring the South Downs in winter, with the best historic houses and heritage sites to visit, country pubs and places to stay
Where to eat and sleep on the Wye trail
Planning to Walk the Wye trail, and want to know where to eat, sleep and other essential information? Kate Humble recently completed the 130-mile route – and here are her recommendations
Discover Poldark's Cornwall
Discover the glorious Cornish locations that play a starring role in the BBC's drama, Poldark. Sian Lewis and photographer Jacob Little hunt out secret beaches, swim in sheltered coves and gallop across the wild moorland.