Luxury Holidays, Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks in the UK
Planning a luxury holiday, short or weekend breaks in ? Listed below are Britain's Finest places to stay, visit and eat in to help you plan luxury holidays, weekend breaks and short breaks.
Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Beamish, Chester-le-Street, Durham
People from the past welcome visitors and interpret how the people of the North of England lived and work... more
The Bull & Swan at Burghley (Small Hotel / Inn)
High Street, St Martins, Stamford, Lincolnshire
We are not sure who The Bull (rumoured to be The Hon Charles Cecil) and The Swan were and nor are we sure that the club... more
Benhall Farm Holidays (Self Catering)
Benhall Farm, Wilton, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
The Garden Cottage includes all necessary kitchen facilities, a colour television with freeview, king-sized bed and an en suite bathroom, while the Granary offers a more... more
The Perch (Restaurant)
Binsey Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire
The atmosphere is relaxed and cosy with comfy sofas, open fires, Chesterfields and the scent of freshly cut flowers. Outside there is a BBQ, marquee and... more
The Irvine Golf Club (Golf Course)
Sandy Road, Bogside, Irvine, Ayrshire
'Braid' a 373-yard par four opens the back nine, before the longest hole on the course, 465-yard 'Grandstand' named after the remains of the old grandstand... more
La Garrigue (Restaurant)
31 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
The restaurant is light and airy and enjoys views across Carlton Hill while the original Tim Stead signature chunky wooden tables and chairs add to the... more
The Seafood Restaurant (Restaurant)
16 West End, St Monans, Fife
Begin with smoked haddock rarebit with creamed leeks and pancetta followed by grilled fillet of turbot polenta cake, oyster mushroom ragoût and sauce vierge. Despite the... more
Moddershall Oaks Health Spa (Small Hotel / Inn)
Moddershall, Stone, Staffordshire
The myriad of treatments, inspired by years of accumulated experience and knowledge from around the world, are geared to make you feel better in every way.... more
Coriander Cottages (Self Catering)
Penventinue Lane, Fowey, Cornwall
Coriander Cottages are passionate about making their services as environmentally-friendly as possible, in order to preserve the wildlife and natural beauty that guests experience here... more
Maesmor Hall (Bed & Breakfast)
Maerdy, Corwen, Conwy
Bedrooms are spacious and have en-suite facilities as well as views of the beautiful garden. Guests may take advantage of the facilities available, including use of... more
Mercure Hythe Imperial Hotel & Spa (Spa)
Princes's Parade, Hythe, Kent
All therapists are fully qualified and experienced... more
The Old Kirk (Bed & Breakfast)
Dyke, Forres, Moray
The church garden has many colourful flowers and aromatic herbs and the church still has its original stained glass window. Built in 1856, the church has... more
Gallery Oldham (Museum / Art Gallery)
Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
The large social history collection represents the lives of local people, from the industrial era of cotton and engineering to the present day. The extensive natural... more
Pennard Golf Club (Golf Course)
2 Southgate Road, Southgate, Swansea Area
The ruins of a 12th century Norman Castle stand guard over the par four seventh with the drive across a deep chasm from a high tee... more
Brean Park (Self Catering)
Brean Park Farm, Lostwithiel, Cornwall
Brean Park Farm has modern comforts that include underfloor heating, leather sofas a fullt-equipped kitchen and a wood burner, while having entertainments that include a plasma... more
Durham University Oriental Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Elvet Hill, Durham
Included in the displays are ceramics, sculptures, jade and paintings. A new gallery dedicated to China in the 20th century concentrates on the Imperial court, arts... more
Culeaze House (Bed & Breakfast)
Wareham, Dorset
Large en-suite rooms overlooking the estate. 7 miles from the stunning Jurassic Coastline and 10 miles from sandy beaches at Studland... more
Restaurant Bosquet (Restaurant)
97a Warwick Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Chef hails from the south of France and the signature ingredient of that region pops up in a dish of escalope of duck foie gras coated... more
Jamie's Italian, Bath (Restaurant)
10 Milsom Place, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset
The presentation is charming; antipasti is served on a wooden plank raised on two tins of Italian tomatoes. The beauty of the menu is the simplicity... more
Frogs Hall Farm Bed & Breakfast (Bed & Breakfast)
Woodgate, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk
Guests are invited into the drawing room with television, music and open fire in winter. Each room is comfortably and thoughtfully furnished to a high standard,... more
The Treatment Rooms (Spa)
21 New Road, Brighton, East Sussex
In an atmospheric space styled to combine luxury with simplicity and cocoon clients in a beautiful, very private world: The Treatment Rooms aim to meet the... more
Hay Barton (Bed & Breakfast)
Tregony, Truro, Cornwall
We are very centrally situated and close to lots of famous gardens like Heligan, Trewithen,Trelissick and the Eden Project. Nearby are wonderful swimming beaches and coastal... more
Deerhurst Cottage (Self Catering)
Coast Hill Lane, Westcott, Surrey
Being located in an area of outstanding natural beauty means there are many excellent walks and cycling routes to enjoy, places to see birds and wildlife,... more
Dunbeath Castle (Garden)
Dunbeath, Highland
It has herbaceous borders and a mix of vegetables, shrubs and flowers all creating garden ´rooms´... more
Geffrye Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
136 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London
Situated in an area that was the centre of London´s furniture trade, the museum houses fine collections of furniture, paintings and decorative arts. The displays are... more
Chatton Park House Bed & Breakfast (Bed & Breakfast)
Chatton, Alnwick, Northumberland
Please come and join us in our highly awarded home. The property is surrounded by spectacular countryside, beaches, castles, walks and villages but most impressive are... more
Hotel du Vin & Bistro (Restaurant)
89 The Mount, York, North Yorkshire
Main courses range from a crowd pleasing aged Yorkshire rib eye steak with fat cut chips and Bearnaise to stuffed squid, Carmague rice and tomato fondue... more
Berllanderi Coach House (Self Catering)
Usk Road, Raglan, Usk, Monmouthshire
In total six people can stay at the Berllanderi Coach House, where they enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, en suite bedrooms and an antique Welsh... more
The Spa at Rudding Park (Spa)
Follifoot, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
From facials to massages, Hammam scrubs to manicures there are many ways to relax and re-energise... more
Wallasey Golf Club (Golf Course)
Bayswater Road, Wallasey, Merseyside
” A plaque was erected on the second tee in his memory. The prevailing north westerly winds make the final four holes among the toughest finishing... more
Carlyon Bay Golf Course (Golf Course)
The Carlyon Bay Hotel, Sea Road, St Austell, Cornwall
The view down the first hole is amazing and the second at 467 yards in an early test. The downhill par-five tenth tempts a big drive... more
Enmore Park Golf Club (Golf Course)
Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset
It provides a challenging and pleasurable test of skill. To add charm to the beautiful panorama, a delightful brook with three accompanying ponds is in play... more
Chessgrove Day Spa (Spa)
Ditchford Bank Road, Hanbury, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Chessgrove Day Spa also benefits from a beautiful thermal suite complete with aroma steam room, sauna & experience shower and a vitality hydro pool. Outside you... more
Parham House & Gardens (Historic House)
Parham Park, Storrington, Pulborough, West Sussex
It is reputed Queen Elizabeth dined at Parham in 1593 and her coat of arms were later painted in plaster on the wall of the impressive... more
Elizabeth Castle (Historic House)
St Aubin's Bay, St Helier, Jersey
Take the castle ferry across or walk at low tide. Refreshments are available from the café and a gift shop is on site... more
Parictis Bar & Restaurant (Restaurant)
The Alexandra Court Hotel, 7 Newcastle Road, Congleton, Cheshire
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Cawdor Cottages (Self Catering)
Cawdor Estate, Cawdor, Inverness, Highland
The Moray Firth is one of Scotland's most famous picturesque views, thanks to its clean rivers, untouched woodland and conservation efforts. Though self-catering, guests can enjoy... more
The Kings Head Inn (Restaurant)
The Green, Bledington, Oxfordshire
Suitably styled for the well-heeled local population the civilised restaurant boasts an impressive wine list to pair with its upmarket, local menu. Starters include braised Cotswold... more
Kaywana Hall (Bed & Breakfast)
Higher Contour Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon
Each room is a self contained pod with separate entrance, private bathroom with separate shower and bath and outside patio. Facilities include flat screen TV, coffee... more
Kew Palace (Historic House)
33 Kew Green, Richmond upon Thames, London
Step into this tiny doll's house of a palace and discover the dramatic stories of their royal life as you wander through the intriguing rooms. Also,... more
The Vyne (Historic House)
Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire
In the rooms is a wealth of old panelling and fine furniture. It also contains a Tudor chapel with Gothic vaulting, murals and fine Renaissance glass... more
Stoke Park Spa by SPC (Spa)
Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire
Dedicated to offering you the ultimate in luxury pampering, treatments and packages created to transcend you into a world of pure luxury escapism. Above and beyond... more
Hotel du Vin & Bistro (Hotel)
15/19 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Boasting forty one bedrooms and suites, some with private gardens... more
Gloucester Folk Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
99/103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
A wide range of exhibitions, hands-on activities, events, demonstrations and role-play sessions are held throughout the year. There is an attractive cottage garden and courtyard events,... more
The Glasshouse (Restaurant)
14 Station Parade, London
Pan fried sweetbreads and tongue with chervil roots, trompettes and mustard is an original and delicious way to start. A main of roast silver mullet with... more
Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa (Restaurant)
New Milton, Hampshire
Local Christchurch lobster, Quantock duck with blueberry sauce and Cornish crab join far-flung caviar which attracts a £100 supplement on a £65 dinner menu. Other high-flyers... more
Paradise Wildlife (Attraction / Activity)
White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
There are many other outdoor and indoor attractions to make a great family day out!... more
Chillingham Castle (Historic House)
Wooler, Northumberland
Dungeons and secret chambers have been found beneath the turrets and roofs. Antique furniture, pictures, tapestries, arms and armour are displayed in a mixture of medieval... more
Hornacott (Bed & Breakfast)
South Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall
The bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, a single bedroom is available for an accompanying family member/friend. Hornacott is 4 miles south of Launceston the ancient capital... more
Kings College (Attraction / Activity)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
It is also Cambridge´s premier tourist attraction, due above all to its spectacular perpendicular Chapel. Many thousands of tourists visit King´s every year... more