08-10-2025
There’s nothing like the thrill of discovering somewhere new. Our latest additions bring together new hotels in the UK, boutique hotels, and some of the best self-catering escapes. Each one has been chosen because it delivers...
03-09-2025
Half term doesn’t have to mean traffic jams, packed theme parks or overpriced hotels. If you’re after peace, fresh air and proper time together as a family, there are still places to stay across the UK that offer all the magi...
01-09-2025
WIN a TWO-night dog and child-friendly stay for six at Palace Garden Cottage, with Auckland Palace Stays and supper for six at Park Head Hotel. A fantastic UK staycation in the heart of Bishop Auckland.
23-07-2025
From Norfolk to Devon, here is a round-up of the best shepherd’s huts in the UK.
15-07-2025
The importance of visionary design and an eye for detail should never be underestimated, especially when it comes to choosing where to stay. Whether it’s the sensitive restoration of an age-old building, choosing materials th...
09-07-2025
From salt marshes to rivers and dune-backed beaches, Norfolk has it all. Not to mention pretty, historic villages and thriving culinary scene (with everything from fields of barley to wineries, it’s no wonder the county is so...
22-05-2025
For large groups of families and friends looking for somewhere to holiday together this summer, a house rental is often the answer. Unlike a hotel, there are no set mealtimes, meaning far more freedom when it comes to what yo...
11-04-2025
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...
24-03-2025
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...
18-03-2025
Bishop Auckland, a historic market town in County Durham, England, presents a rich tapestry of history, culture, and stunning landscapes. Once a bustling centre for coal mining and manufacturing, the town is now undergoing a...
23-12-2024
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...
16-12-2024
For fuss-free independent staycations, self-catering is the way forward. You can rise early or sleep late, then cook your own breakfast without having to worry about hotel restaurant opening times. Often the outdoor spaces ar...
10-12-2024
From its cosy pubs, high-end shops, and historic cities (we’re looking at you Chester) to its glorious countryside, the oldest cheese in Britain and Harry Styles - Cheshire really does have something for everyone. Whether you...
28-08-2024
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...
29-04-2024
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...
25-03-2024
In search of a weekend escape that both you and your dog are guaranteed to love? The Cotswolds has got this one in the bag. This designated area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) – spanning 800 square miles – is famed for...
25-10-2023
Britain’s southernmost counties hold on to summer longer than anywhere else in the UK. Choose your location well and you can still swim and sunbathe in October. Even as autumn grips the rest of the country, Devon and Cornwall...
29-08-2023
The Scottish Highlands have it all: dramatic coastline, majestic mountains and captivating wildlife. Home to Britain’s Highest peak, Ben Nevis, and one of the most spectacular beaches in the world, Luskentyre on the Isle of H...
30-05-2023
From its long stretches of golden sand and rugged clifftops to dramatic moors and subtropical gardens, the West Coast of England has UK holidays licked. Whilst there’s heaps of luxury hotels in the region - spanning Somerset,...
31-10-2022
Christmas definitely comes around more often these days. It hardly seems a year since I was writing about the best places in Britain to head off to before the season to be merry for a restorative break and now, I’m back with...
30-09-2022
Cornwall is almost synonymous in the British imagination with the word “holiday”. True, it takes forever to get there but the journey is well worth it – picturesque villages and broad beaches with soaring cliffs on the north...
28-06-2022
We do seem set for wonderful summer holidays in Britain this year - even if train travel may prove unpredictable. Personally I enjoy weekend breaks away just as much as a weeklong holiday by the sea or somewhere in the countr...
26-01-2022
The Peak District is one of Britain’s oldest national parks. It was created in 1951 out of the non-industrial area at the southern end of the English Pennines. Most of it is in Derbyshire but it also includes parts of Cheshir...
17-11-2021
Britain’s best hotels are always fully-booked at Christmas time. This is, after all the happiest -and most expensive- time of the year and what better place to put your feet up and be waited upon over the Christmas holiday th...
18-10-2021
Rolling countryside, ancient woodland and 230 miles of coastline – Hampshire’s got the weekend break in the bag. Beyond the landscape, there’s the local produce - Buffalo mozzarella, watercress and eye-watering wasabi. Not fo...
29-09-2021
It seems we all love Cornwall. And why not? It has broad beaches and colossal cliffs, tiny castles and even tinier villages. It has seafood and surfing, cozy coves and cream teas. It has art galleries and pasty shops on just...
25-03-2021
This year has seen a huge surge in the popularity of self-catering accommodation, places where families can holiday all over Britain without mixing with other households. Add in the UK government relaxing rules on self-cateri...
26-02-2020
Being green is now a priority for tourists, so more sustainable and eco-friendly places are becoming available throughout Britain.
29-01-2020
Who says that 14 February has to be spent with a romantic significant other? Say goodbye to Cupid and pack a bag with your chum. This year, here at Britain's Finest, we're celebrating with our besties.
06-09-2019
If you're starting to consider the impact that your holiday has on the environment, you're not alone. More and more of us are opting for more sustainable travel these days but some of us are still left a bit unsure as to how...
23-11-2018
Come on, EVERYONE loves a bit of glam hotel in their lives every now and again. You know, with posh toiletries that you can swipe, super high thread-count sheets to wallow in and the sort of high-end service last spotted in a...
26-07-2018
We lead busy lives, with no escape from the trill of the mobile, the tyranny of the work email arriving on a Sunday and the commuting chaos every Monday. We all deserve a break from this, right? Course we do. So here are my t...
25-05-2018
When it comes to fun family outings and attractions, Britons are spoilt for choice with hundreds of fabulous amusement parks, zoos, museums, historical sites and outdoor activities to wear your little tikes out. It's hard to...
29-01-2018
The world is far too full of cookie cutter hotels so this month we thought we would celebrate the different, the quirky and the sweetly unusual in our ten fave accommodation options round up. Who said sharing the bar with cat...
09-02-2016
If you're going on a family holiday, for a perfect time away it's good to choose accommodation that is near really great activities for kids. You may have selected the best accommodation in the world for your next break, but...
24-01-2014
Half-term holidays can drag pretty endlessly if you've nothing planned – as well I know, being a mum of two young children who need running like terriers every day and are climbing the walls after more than a few hours stuck...
30-08-2013
What's your idea of the perfect autumn break? A cosy bolthole serving good food and wine, where you can pull up an armchair by a roaring log fire and watch the weather close in beyond the windowpane? A quaint country cottage...
25-06-2013
Sorting out a UK holiday with a group of friends is always time consuming: finding somewhere large enough and stylish enough to meet everyone's demands can take ages. In younger years it's all about booking a cool place to cr...
23-05-2013
There's no denying it, choosing the perfect getaway can be downright stressful. First you have to decide where to go… then there's the whole hotel/self-catering/B&B dilemma to deal with. But what if you could just select a to...
02-05-2013
From the second our dashing prince presented the nation with Kate, the tides turned. Up went the bunting, out came the union jacks, Britain's streets became one big party to celebrate the fairy-tale union. Now, with the royal...
11-02-2013
It's not too late to take a break this Easter, there are still some charming self-catering properties available to book while school is out. Plus, there'll be plenty of fun for all the family wherever you choose to go. For Ea...
27-11-2012
The countdown to New Year's Eve has begun. So, how will you be seeing out the old year and bringing in the new - how about a get-together? There's still just enough time to book a venue where you can bring together friends an...
02-08-2012
What could be better than a staycation by the sea? You're well away from the hustle and bustle of the city, ready to discover the many delights of the coast: whether bracing walks taking in the salty sea air, visiting a quain...
11-04-2012
The candlelit bath is running, the bed's covered in rose petals and the champagne is on ice... oh and the little one is screaming her heart out in the corner. A romantic break with the kids in tow? Impossible.
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