Your essential guide to Durham
The historic castle and cathedral are the undisputed stars, but this little city on the River Wear has plenty of surprises in store
Getting there
There are trains every half-hour from London King’s Cross to Durham;...
Welsh escapes: the best places to stay in Wales
Explore historic sites, empty beaches and wildlife-rich coastal paths, before staying in one of these inviting boltholes, writes Carol Davis
Meandering down from the forbidding towers and hulking walls of Conwy Castle, built by Edward...
Cromlix: Scotland’s country house idyll
As tennis superstar Andy Murray prepares to retire, why not book a stay in his country house hotel – the epitome of old-school hospitality, Scottish-style
He’s made millions on the court, plus countless more through...
Hotel review: Hever Castle’s Luxury B&B
Ever dreamed of staying in a castle? Hever will exceed all expectations
Set within the grounds of the historic Hever Castle estate near Edenbridge, Kent, are 28 beautifully presented B&B rooms. With plush fabrics, opulent...
Hotels in Sussex: Ashdown Park Hotel
Treat yourself to a luxury escape at one of the grandest hotels in Sussex, set amid the beautiful Ashdown Forest – home to AA Milne’s Winnie the Pooh
Hotels in Sussex come in all shapes and sizes,...
Five of the cosiest inns in England
Winter is here, so find yourself a cosy inn – preferably with an open fire – and let’s all hibernate, if only for a little while
There is something quintessentially English about an inn, which...
The Best British Places to Visit in September
As Summer slowly merges into Autumn, parts of the British countryside come alive with colour. Here are a few places that we think are particularly spectacular in the autumn
Keswick, Lake District
Nestled within the craggy...
Britain’s quirkiest places to stay
Far from standardised hotels and B&Bs, Britain is home to a world of unusual places to stay that offer a unique place to rest your head while providing an interesting travel tale or two
Cornwall...
5 of the best places to stay in Devon
With two coasts and an interior laced with pretty English country gardens contrasted with wild moorland, Devon makes for a beguiling getaway
One of England’s largest counties, Devon’s centuries-old harbours, secluded smugglers’ coves and picture-perfect...
Your essential guide to Oxford
The university city in southeast England is easy to explore on foot and is a hub of museums, galleries and historic buildings
Getting there
Oxford is about 50 miles (90km) from London. If you drive, use...
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