South West

Home to two National Parks, busy fishing harbours and quaint Cotswolds villages as well as dramatic Cornish beaches, rolling Devonshire hills and miles of lush English countryside – the South West is heaven for lovers of the outdoors. It’s also fascinating for its history, encompassing four World Heritage Sites. Meanwhile, Salisbury Cathedral, Bath Spa and the magnificent Stonehenge are some of Britain’s most popular tourist attractions
The Nare Hotel view, Cornwall

Stay at an English country hotel by the sea in Cornwall

Enjoy afternoon cream tea, read the papers and snooze in a comfy sofa before dining in style in one of the Nare Hotel’s two sea view restaurants.

Jane Austen, portrait

BRITAIN’s top 10 Jane Austen quotes

Here, we gather her greatest pearls of romantic wisdom from one of Britain’s best-loved writers. Here are our favourite Jane Austen quotes.

Fairfors, Cotswolds, River Coln

Take a video tour of the Cotswolds

Famous for its honey-coloured stone buildings and rural charm, the Cotswolds is a must-see for any visitor, and now you can take in the sights before you leave home

Merchants Manor Hallway

REVIEW: Merchants Manor, Cornwall

This boutique hotel with views across Falmouth Bay in Cornwall, is set in a former Edwardian manor house, built for a wealthy merchant in 1913.

The UK’s Top 10 Christmas Markets

Over the festive period, hundreds of magical winter wonderlands crop up all over the UK, which we’ve narrowed down to the top ten

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Afternoon tea in Dartmoor National Park

As summer begins to fade, we think Bovey Castle is one of the best places to cosy up for an autumnal afternoon tea…

The Quantocks, Somerset. Photo: Stephen Spraggon/Visit Britain

BRITAIN’S photos of the week: serene Somerset

Spring, and now nearly summer, has sprung, which means short-break season. We look to the rolling hills of Somerset for inspiration.

Daphne du Maurier’s Cornwall

With tales of romance, smugglers and secrecy, author Daphne du Maurier wrote spellbinding novels inspired by the drama of the Cornish landscape.

St Michael’s Mount: 10 facts

We bring you 10 facts about St Michael’s Mount.

Rare retreats

From tree houses to trailers, roulottes to railway carriages, these unusual escapes offer a chance to abandon bricks and mortar without sacrificing style or comfort.