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Best activity hotels in the UK

Discover the UK’s best activity hotels for hiking, watersports, golf, and more – ideal for fun-filled breaks, family holidays, or adventurous getaways.

Top 5 UK Hotel Pools for Luxury Spa Breaks

Discover five top UK hotel pools with sea views, heated outdoor options, hydrotherapy spas, and beachside dining - perfect for your next wellness escape.

Top 3 Activity Hotels in Scotland for Adventure & Luxury

Discover three of the best activity hotels in Scotland, perfect for walking, kayaking, and exploring iconic landscapes - from Glen Coe to Loch Lomond. Handpicked for comfort, location, and unforgettable experiences.

Five of the Best Treehouse Stays in the UK

From luxurious suites high in the canopy to handcrafted hideaways nestled deep in the forest, the UK is home to some truly extraordinary treehouse escapes. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family adventure, or si...

Luxury hotels near London airports

When does a holiday begin? Is it at the airport or on the plane? Well, there’s no reason it can’t be even sooner with a stay at a luxury hotel near a London airport – even if you don’t have a flight at an ungodly early hour t...

Five of the best UK retreats

From the first signs of daffodils in the garden to sunnier days and lighter evenings, Spring is the season of awakening and renewal. It’s also the perfect time for a soul-lifting rural escape, whether that takes the form of a...

Best Hotels in London | Luxury & Boutique Stays

Discover the best hotels in London, from luxury icons in Mayfair to boutique stays in Chelsea and Notting Hill. Explore top picks for shopping, dining & heritage charm.

Britain's Finest Dog-friendly Country House Hotels

These days, more and more of us are looking for country house hotels where our four-legged friends are welcome too. From doggy treats on arrival to rooms with direct access to the outdoors and fantastic locations for daily wa...

Luxury Hotels with Golf Courses within Walking Distance

From the epic scenery to the bunkers and fairways that determine difficulty, there are multiple factors that add up to a destination golf course. Not many, however, belong to an equally exceptional hotel where the food, spa a...

Design Hotels in the UK

When choosing a hotel, one of the biggest factors (alongside location) is often the design. Traditional or contemporary. Bold colours or muted shades. Cosy corners or clean, geometric lines. Perhaps one of the most important...

The Best Family Easter Breaks in the UK

Finally, spring – and the Easter holidays – are here or will be soon!. Warmer, lighter days make it a joy to spend longer outdoors with your brood, whether by the coast or in the countryside. From rock pooling to feeding newb...

The Best Places to Stay in February Half Term

With winter still in full swing, now’s the time to plot an uplifting escape. From cosy, country house hotels with crackling log fires and fine dining, to rejuvenating spas and spa hotels for some serious pampering, or an off-...

Cathedral Green B&B: Luxury Stay by Exeter Cathedral

Stay at Cathedral Green B&B for unparalleled views of Exeter Cathedral, modern amenities, and a prime city-centre location. Enjoy this luxury B&B with free parking and breakfast at The Ivy included.

The Best Half Term Holidays

The new year has only just begun but now’s the time to plan ahead for February half-term. From well-located cottages for rent to whizz-bang hotels with fun activities for all ages onsite, here are excellent options for a fami...

Top Five Country House Hotels for Country Living

Enjoy crisp mid-winter days with classic outdoor pursuits, from fishing and clay pigeon shooting to hiking and wild swimming. Here’s our pick of the top country house hotels in the UK, all of which make a great base for an ac...

Best Christmas Markets in the UK

There’s nowhere better for Christmas shopping than at one of the many festive markets that pop-up around the UK. And, while you’re there, why not discover a new city and make a weekend of it? Here’s our pick of the best Chris...

Beautiful Dog-friendly Beaches in Dorset and Where to Stay

You and your dog will love the beaches in Dorset. The Jurassic Coast – England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site – spans much of the coastline and is home to a limestone sea arch, Durdle Door, the chalk stacks of Old...

10 Best Places to Stay in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire also has some characterful hotels, including probably the best prison conversion in Britain. Sometimes the place you stay in is just a means to an end, a way to get away for the weekend. Here however are ten Oxfor...

10 of the best places to stay near Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium has played host to some of the most memorable (and nail-biting) moments of the last century, from the 1996 World Cup to the UEFA Women’s Euro finals in 2022. This year, the Emirates FA Cup Final, Bruce Springs...

10 Unique Places to Drink in London

London has so many unique places to drink, from pubs that double as theatres, to pubs that are divided in two by a public footpath, or that rattle every time the Bakerloo line trundles below. There are pubs that still retain...

10 Showstopping Cornwall Wedding Venues

Cornwall is a stunning location to host a wedding. But we know it can be tricky to find the perfect venue that checks all the must-haves on your wishlist. So we’ve rounded up 10 showstopping Cornwall wedding venues to make t...