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

Enjoy a relaxing stay at The Hillside Cottage in Wiltshire

The Hillside Cottage, Wiltshire is the perfect place to enjoy a trip away to relax. Here’s what makes this cottage so special… Sponsored post Wiltshire is a fantastic county in the South West of England…

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Smuggling in Cornwall: On the smugglers’ trail

Steeped in smuggling lore, Cornwall’s hidden coves and tucked-away villages made ideal hideouts for the thriving trade. Here, we take a trip back in time to when smuggling in Cornwall was rife… Words by Elizabeth…

The Cary Arms Hotel and Spa: Review

In a picturesque spot on the English Riviera, the Cary Arms Hotel and Spa is nothing less than idyllic, and its tranquil spa, beach hut suites and proximity to bustling Torquay, are just the icing…

The Eastbury Hotel and Spa, Dorset: review

We visit The Eastbury Hotel and Spa in Dorset, an idyllically placed Georgian Townhouse hotel with a dreamy secret garden, in the picture-perfect town of Sherborne The countryside as you drive through Dorset and towards…

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Cotswolds villages: Pretty as a picture

The honey-hued Cotswolds villages and green rolling hills are renowned for their pastoral perfection, here we explore some of the most picturesque Words: Keith Drew North Cotswolds Villages Picture the quintessential English village. Chances are…

Best walks in Britain

Winter walks: Our favourite walks for Boxing Day and beyond

Boxing Day is an ideal time to head for the hills and enjoy the great outdoors. We have teamed up with the National Trust to bring you our five favourite winter walks 1. Borger Dalr…

7 cosy Cotswolds winter hideaways

From Oliver Cromwell’s favourite retreat to the home of a scandalous beauty, check into one of these historic inns for a Cotswolds winter break you’ll never forget

Cosy winter breaks in Cornwall

Could there be anything cosier than snuggling up in front of a glowing wood burner, hot chocolate warming your hands, after a windswept walk along the beach? Plan one of these cosy winters break in…

William Morris at Kelmscott Manor: Life’s rich tapestry

William Morris’s idyllic Cotswold retreat has reopened after a three-year renovation. We step inside to uncover the stories and scandals of Kelmscott Manor Words by Henrietta Easton A sunny day in June was the ideal…

King Arthur’s Cornwall: Searching for Camelot

The timeless legends of King Arthur and his brave knights live on in the magical landscapes of North Cornwall Words by Natasha Foges Knights and dragons, warriors and wizards, swords and stones: the ancient myths…