How to have a pet friendly holiday during fireworks season

With October half term in full swing (as much as five days away can gather any kind of swinging pace), our thoughts turn to those of you with pets or…

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12 of Britain’s prettiest villages for a weekend break

“Autumn days and the grass is jewelled,” so went my primary school hymn. But as the nights draw in and the heating goes on, find respite in an autumn break…

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8 facts you ought to know about Stratford upon Avon

It would be remiss of us to allow the 409th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare to pass by unacknowledged. At the very least, let's use it as an…

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Britain’s best cable car rides

Sufferers of vertigo look away now. We're going up, up and away in search of Britain's best cable cars. If you want to ascend into the skies to view the…

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How to find the cleanest beaches in Britain

The cleanest beaches in Britain Looking for the cleanest beaches in Britain? The UK's coastline weaves in and out of craggy inlets and sandy stretches totalling around 12,500km. And when…

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13 Ryder Cup golf courses that’ll leave the golf geek craving for their clubs

When the 2026 Ryder Cup tees off it will mark 100 years of golfing history. In 1926, entrepreneur Samuel Ryder was schmoozing like the best of them at a golf…

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Digital detox: 7 off-grid holidays that are bad news for your phone

Hi... Hi there... Hey... Hello... HELLO! Yes you. The one welded to your phone. How about a digital detox? Off-grid holidays are increasingly hard to come by if you're seeking…

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7 breakfasts for your next cottage holiday

National English Breakfast Day is celebrated each year on December 2nd. Additionally, February is recognised as National Hot Breakfast month. So, in line with our love of all things local,…

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7 unmissable Christmas markets UK

Mulled wine, Christmas choirs, mince pies and twinkly lights. It must be Christmas Market season in the UK! From mid November until the Big Day you can visit some of…

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7 eco friendly holiday cottages in the UK

Our portfolio of eco friendly holiday cottages is growing in line with increasing awareness of climate change and the effects on our planet. For those wanting a completely 'off grid'…

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