Places to stay

Deep in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds is this unassuming inn, loved by locals and travellers alike In the unspoilt village of Church Enstone is the 17th-century Crown Inn, a pub with five cosy...

Don’t be run ragged by the demands of the festive season. Book a hotel break for Christmas or New Year and let others take care of you from morning to night, while you relax...

While house-hunting in 1597, William Shakespeare would have known the handsome pub opposite his New Place. The Falcon was not a five-minute walk from Shakespeare’s Birthplace and across the road from Shakespeare’s Schoolroom. The world-class theatres built...

A compelling history, gastronomic genius and the prestige of staying in a historic Scottish castle: Dalhousie has it all. Located just 8 miles south of Edinburgh, Dalhousie Castle is easily accessed using public transport, making...

The latest edition of The Good Hotel Guide includes some exciting new entries, from great gastropubs and smart B&Bs to old favourites in new guises. Here is the editor’s pick of the best hotel...

Visiting The Manor Country House Hotel is like walking into a National Trust property where you can touch the furniture Shop – then drop Grade II-listed Weston Manor dates back to the 13thcentury. Built in mellow...

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 September Keswick, Lake District Nestled within the craggy mountains...

Home to the only place in the UK where you can hand feed foxes, Landal Gwel an Mor is a relaxing retreat with a difference The resort in Portreath on the north coast of Cornwall...

With summer now officially here and the weather heating up, experts at Glampingly have provided us with their favourite new spots to glamp this summer Stocklinch Shepherd’s Hut, Somerset Having moved into a former village post...

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;...