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The 30 Best Eco Escapes
The Times
The Times´ Chris Haslam looks at the rise of green travel across the globe and handpicks the destinations going the extra mile.
Properties featured in this article: The Edge
The Staycation Goldmine
The Times: Bricks & Mortar
Featuring Umber Cottage, Bricks & Mortar offer guidance on how to successfully invest in a UK holiday let.
Properties featured in this article: Umber Cottage
Holiday Homes to Hire this Summer
Harper´s Bazaar
The ultimate UK rental properties for roadmap-approved group gatherings.
Properties featured in this article: Fawn Wood
11 Exquisite UK Holiday Homes
The Telegraph
A quintessential English manor house or a castle clock tower, The Telegraph explore the most luxurious homes for your first holiday, post-lockdown.
Properties featured in this article: Atelier Rose
22 of the Best Wedding Venues Across the UK
The Telegraph
The trend for smaller, more intimate weddings is here to stay, and the Telegraph has picked the most beautiful venues to suit every type of budget.
Properties featured in this article: Northcott Beach House
Get Ready for a Spring Staycation
The Times
With minibreaks in England back from April 12th, The Times pick the best properties that still have availability.
Properties featured in this article: Faerie Door Cottage, Fawn Wood
Experiential Escapes in the UK
National Geographic
National Geographic provides some inspiration for 2021 getaways to cater to the whole family.
Properties featured in this article: Castle on the Well
A Diamond in the Rough
Country Homes & Interiors
Eager to cultivate their natural flair for design and renovation, Sonya and Toby Byrne left city life behind to transform two run-down country cottages.
Properties featured in this article: In Clover
Summer Breaks in Cornwall
The Telegraph
Holiday providers expect an explosion of interest once there’s news of a lockdown release date, and recommend making a commitment now.
Properties featured in this article: The Edge
The Coastal Gem
Living Etc.
Chic interiors that chime with today´s Japandi trend are set against a wonderfully wild Cornish landscape.
Properties featured in this article: Ukiyo
30 Hip Huts and Cool Cabins
The Times
A riverside bothy, a contemporary treehouse and a swish shepherd’s hut, Jeremy Lazell has the best escapes to plan ahead.
Properties featured in this article: Hinterland Cabin, Juneberry
Adventure for all Ages
The Telegraph
From making forest dens in Britain to surfing in Canada and chilling out in the Maldives, Laura Fowler picks 30 brilliant breaks for families.
Properties featured in this article: The Lost Music Hall
2021 Travel Wishlist
House & Garden
From UK boltholes to little known archipelagos, Pamela Goodman offers a wide choice of destinations to consider in a brave new world, whatever your holiday style.
Properties featured in this article: Ukiyo
Escapes
Time Out Magazine
While big blow-out adventures around the world were cancelled in 2020, here, Time Out round up the best alternative options.
Properties featured in this article: Linea
Best Beach Holidays for 2021
The Times
Whether you prefer craggy coves or sweeping sands, The Times has picked the top coastal breaks around the world.
Properties featured in this article: Smokehouse Cottage
A Home from Home
Country Life
Whether you’re with your children or your parents; the key is to find somewhere that will satisfy the majority of tastes and demands.
Properties featured in this article: Mill of Arun
25 Fantastic Family Adventures
The Times
Reconnect and enjoy time together on one of these spectacular trips for all ages, ranging from hiking breaks to beach holidays.
Properties featured in this article: Castle on the Well
Christmas Staycations
The Telegraph
The Telegraph explores the best hotels and self-catering homes that the UK has to offer over the festive period.
Properties featured in this article: Alba Beach House
A Cotswold Christmas
Country Homes & Interiors
This Christmas, the Barnes family are welcoming guests to their 18th century Grade II-listed barn conversion, Anthology Farm
Properties featured in this article: Anthology Farm
The Best UK Holidays Cottages
Conde Nast Traveller
From family favourites to couples retreats, there are plenty of options when it comes to UK-based rental cottages for breaks away.
Properties featured in this article: Ukiyo
Charming British Holiday Rentals
Vogue
Tat London’s Charlie Porter rounds up the best UK holiday rentals to book once lockdown ends.
Party House
Country Homes & Interiors
The singing and dancing of Maria and John Southwood’s children fill the rooms of homely barn conversion, Kilnwood.
Properties featured in this article: Kilnwood
Eco-Friendly Getaway
Marie Claire
Along the shores of Haweswater, right in the heart of the Lake District, sits Aquila, a former water station built with local slate.
Properties featured in this article: Aquila
The Best Log Cabins in the UK
Harper´s Bazaar
Cliff-edge huts, woodland hideaways and treehouses for grown-up children: Harper´s Bazaar round-up the best cabins in the UK.
Properties featured in this article: Firefly, Hinterland Cabin, Juneberry
Taking Off
The Times
Days in the great outdoors and nights that crackle and roar; staying at Lost Cottage connects you what´s real and silences what´s not.
Properties featured in this article: Lost Cottage
Hip Home Counties: 20 Chic Places
The Telegraph
A collection of unique rental homes can be found in the Home Counties, including Rhapsody and Cadence
Blow-the-Budget Elopements
The Telegraph
The Telegraph takes a look at the elopement trend and why many couples are opting for this type of ceremony.
Properties featured in this article: Weddings at Romany
Escape the Everyday
The Times
From city to coast, it´s time to get out, embrace the changing seasons, and discover short breaks in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Properties featured in this article: Smokehouse Cottage
Stunning UK Wedding Venues
ELLE UK
From barn conversions, farmhouses and hotels, the UK has thousands of wedding venues to pick from; ELLE rounds up the very best of them.
Properties featured in this article: Anthology Farm
Britain’s Most Stylish Beach Houses
The Telegraph
As we emerge from lockdown, a great many of us find ourselves drawn to Britain’s wild coasts. You could travel the world and not find such soul-stirring beauty. Never has the British beach holiday been so appealing.
Properties featured in this article: The Beach Hut, Seren Mor, The Signal Station, Saphir Beach House
Naked Grain
Country Living Vintage
Plain pieces and streamlined style allow the heritage of Hollyhocks, a medieval longhouse, to shine through.
Properties featured in this article: Hollyhocks
Home from Home
Elle Decoration
Take a look at Elle Decoration´s pick of unique self-catering properties and enjoy a staycation in style.
Properties featured in this article: The Meadows
Finders Keepers
Conde Nast Traveller
Conde Nast Traveller highlights Anthology Farm as the perfect family getaway, while searching for Britain´s best private breaks.
Properties featured in this article: Anthology Farm
Homegrown Holidays
Grazia
Looking to upgrade your staycation? Book a fabulous rental and you’ll feel like you’re embarking on a far-flung adventure.
Properties featured in this article: Aquila
The Best UK Coastal Cottages
ELLE
With the British staycation in such high demand, ELLE delve into the best coastal cottages that the UK has to offer.
Properties featured in this article: Northcott Beach House
A Guide to Buying a Holiday Home in the UK
The Times
The lure of a second home by the sea or in the British countryside has never been stronger. Property Consultant, Tessa Rose, speaks with The Times as they explore the less obvious locations.
Stylish UK Self‑Catering Stays
The Times
Located in the heart of Cornish fishing village, Coverack, Ukiyo has proven very popular heading into 2021.
Properties featured in this article: Ukiyo
Remote UK Hideaways
House & Garden
House & Garden take a look at the most secluded properties in remote locations for the perfect luxury UK break.
Properties featured in this article: The Wilds
Ireland´s Best Places to Stay
Irish Independent
From hip hotels to cool campsites, self-catering stunners to glamping escapes, the Irish Independent looks at the best places to stay in 2020.
Properties featured in this article: Lost Cottage, Skyros
Sea Change
Country Homes & Interiors
Chasing a dream to live by the sea, Country Homes & Interiors takes a look at how one couple has made that dream a reality.
Properties featured in this article: The Brandy Thief
Irish Self-Catering Boltholes
Image Interiors
Blending authentic mid-century finds with contemporary comfort, Image choose Walden Lakehouse as a top choice to book this summer.
Properties featured in this article: Walden Lakehouse
Castles on the Sand
The Telegraph
In search of Britain´s most stylish beach houses, The Telegraph have scoured the country to find the perfect coastal antidote to lockdown life.
Properties featured in this article: The Beach Hut, Seren Mor, The Signal Station
Secret Shores
Vogue
Filly Island and The Hide are a part of Vogue´s discovery into Britain´s best secluded honeymoon hideaways.
Properties featured in this article: Filly Island, The Hide
The Traveller Edit
Conde Nast Traveller
Featuring Supernova, the editors of Condé Nast Traveller share the trips they have been longing to take post-lockdown.
Properties featured in this article: Supernova
Old House, New Look
Living Etc.
The elegant Butterfly House has been lovingly restored, fusing original period features with contemporary interiors.
Properties featured in this article: Butterfly House
Rustic-Luxe Lodge
Homes & Gardens
Sensitively renovated, Homes & Garden explore how Fawn Wood fuses traditional style with luxury comforts.
Properties featured in this article: Fawn Wood
Dreamy Cottages with Pools
Time Out Magazine
With many opting to stay close to home this summer, Time Out takes a look at UK-based self-catering stays with swimming pools.
Properties featured in this article: North Rock Beach House, Linea
Romantic Hideaways
The Telegraph
With many weddings and honeymoons on hold, The Telegraph looks at the most heavenly places to spend a mini-moon in the UK.
Properties featured in this article: The Beach Hut
Staycation-Worthy Architecture
The Spaces
The Spaces scours the UK in search of the most architecturally pleasing homes, perfect for a staycation.
Properties featured in this article: Seren Mor
The Best of Both Worlds
Period Living
Period Living explores how a tumbledown outbuilding was transformed into the charming country hideaway, Tangle Belle.
Properties featured in this article: Tangle Belle
A Home with a History
House Beautiful
Sitting on the picturesque edge of Winnie-the-Pooh´s Ashdown Forest, House Beautiful tours historic former granary, Fawn Wood.
Properties featured in this article: Fawn Wood
The Perfect Staycation
Country Living
Country Living explore Castle Trinity, the breathtaking castle set in the deep folds of Yorkshire, perfect for a 2021 staycation.
Properties featured in this article: Castle Trinity
A Modern Country Home
Living Etc.
The brick exterior conceals the calm, contemporary haven within. Living etc. shares the story behind the design of modern retreat Cadence.
Properties featured in this article: Cadence
Britain’s Best Coastal Hideaways
The Times
From island lighthouses to thatched cottages, The Times rounds-up Britain’s best seaside hideouts.
Properties featured in this article: Linea
Great Group Stays in the UK
The Times
Book a castle in Northern Ireland or a converted Devon corn mill for your next big getaway. The Times shares the UK´s greatest group stays.
Properties featured in this article: Ariabelle
Best Places to Stay in Cornwall
The Times
From a chic hotel in St Ives to the coolest spot in Padstow, The Times kick off a series on the best British holidays.
Properties featured in this article: The Beach Hut
The Vogue Edit
Vogue
Features Editor, Olivia Marks takes a look at what Vogue is loving this week.
Properties featured in this article: Ammonite
Peak Power
The Sunday Times
A secluded Lake District holiday home is the surprising setting for a Tesla experiment in green technology.
Properties featured in this article: Aquila
The Cosiest Cabins in the UK
Conde Nast Traveller
From award-winning coastal structures to remote rural retreats, these are Conde Nast Traveller´s favourite log cabins in the UK.
Just the Two of us
Lonely Planet
Featuring Dragonwood Boathouse, Lonely Planet round-up the most romantic boltholes across the globe.
Properties featured in this article: Dragonwood Boat House
Stunning Clifftop Cabin
Lonely Planet
If it´s a luxury self-catering retreat you crave; you won´t find a location more cliffside than Orlagh.
Properties featured in this article: Orlagh
The Best British Party Houses
The Telegraph
Featuring Rhapsody, The Telegraph rounds up the best party houses that Britain has to offer.
Properties featured in this article: Rhapsody
Idyllic UK Holiday Cottages
House & Garden
House & Garden have picked their favourite ´Holiday´ cottage lookalikes to rent in the UK.
Properties featured in this article: Faerie Door Cottage, Sweetpea Cottage
The Best Places for a Weekend Away
Red Online
Featuring The Find, Red takes a look at the UK´s best properties for getaways with your friends in tow.
Properties featured in this article: The Find
Last-Minute Christmas Holidays in 2019
The Times
Featuring Walden Lakehouse, The Times take a look at the best festive getaways that still have availability.
Properties featured in this article: Walden Lakehouse
Where to Stay in the Woods
The Times
From cool cabins to cosy huts, featuring Little Eden and Damselfly, Richard Mellor picks the UK´s best places to wake up among the trees.
Properties featured in this article: Little Eden, Damselfly
House Proud
The Telegraph
The Telegraph speak to The Find owner, Richard Found, about how he created his serene contemporary retreat.
Properties featured in this article: The Find
Britain´s Most Extraordinary Homes
The Telegraph
The Telegraph speak to the owner of The Find about how he created his serene contemporary retreat.
Properties featured in this article: The Find
The Best Holiday Home Rental Companies in the UK
House & Garden
Featuring Unique Home Stays, House & Garden have selected their favourite holiday home rental companies in the UK.
Rural Restoration
25 Beautiful Homes
After a decade-long property search, the Ogdens took on the renovation of a neglected 17th-century farmhouse.
Properties featured in this article: Whimplestone
Homes for Garden Lovers
House & Garden
House & Garden have searched their favourite properties to curate a list of homes that flaunt rolling lawns, wildflower meadows and orchards.
Properties featured in this article: Guinevere, Midsummer Wood, Rhapsody
House Tracks
Conde Nast Traveller
UK rentals have evolved in recent years from cutesy cottages to remote architecturally striking dwellings. Here are Britain´s best places to hire for a summer staycation.
Properties featured in this article: Seren Mor
Gone to the Beach
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet stay at Ammonite, a holiday home squirrelled away down a bumpy track near Rye on the south coast.
Properties featured in this article: Ammonite
Maritime Luxury
Elle Decoration (Germany)
Originally built in 1872, The Signal Station has become one of the most unique and secluded self-catering homes in the United Kingdom.
Properties featured in this article: The Signal Station
Castle-Chic at Home
Elle Decoration (Germany)
Located within walking distance of Weston-super-Mare beach, Thornemead Castle is a 240 year old gothic home bursting with treasures.
Properties featured in this article: Thornemead Castle
Alone With Nature
Elle Decoration (Germany)
The Edge is enthroned high above Whitsand Bay with dizzying views over the sea and coastline.
Properties featured in this article: The Edge
Seven Castles to Rent in the UK
Country Living
Inspired by Country Living´s #CastleWeek, here are seven castles that need to be booked this year.
Properties featured in this article: Castle Trinity
The Hip UK Houses to Book
The Times
The Times take a look some of the UK´s best homes owned by renowned designers which are available for hire.
Properties featured in this article: Pearl´s Place
Best Holiday Homes in the UK
The Times
Featuring several Unique Homestays properties, The Times takes a look at the best places to book in the UK.
Properties featured in this article: Aphrodite, The Hide, The Signal Station
A Month on the Road
Conde Nast Traveller
Jo Rogers enjoys a month of parental leave with her new born son in the Cotswolds, including a weekend at the luxury self-catering property Atticus.
Properties featured in this article: Atticus
Cabins and Cottages
The Times
Featuring the Unique Home Stays properties Wishbone and Little Scarlet, The Times highlights the 20 best bolt holes for two.
Properties featured in this article: Little Scarlet, Wishbone
Beautiful Cottages to Rent in the UK
Country Living
Inspired by Country Living´s #CottageWeek, here are seven of the best properties to rent in the UK.
Properties featured in this article: Wishbone, Little Eden
Home Front: Moving On
The Sunday Times
A Cotswold haven of honey-coloured stone, chandeliers, antiques and tasteful interiors, The Flower Press looks good enough for royalty.
Properties featured in this article: The Flower Press
A Tower of Strength
Country Living
Paper and plaster have been peeled back at The Stack, a luxury self-catering former engine house in Cornwall, to reveal its industrial past.
Properties featured in this article: The Stack
Luxury Queenslander Style
Good Homes
Set in a Cornish hamlet, Sarah Stanley’s bespoke two-bedroom cabin, The Cotton Tree, provides an oasis of calm.
Properties featured in this article: The Cotton Tree
Island Weekends
Lonely Planet
Cut off from their surroundings, islands appeal because of their leisurely pace and it doesn’t get much slower than on Filly Island.
Properties featured in this article: Filly Island
Life on a Cliff Edge: Cornwall’s Coolest Coastal Holiday Let
The Sunday Times
A former signal station on Cornwall’s southernmost tip is now a bolthole with dazzling views.
Properties featured in this article: The Signal Station
Country Houses & Castles
You & Your Wedding
Many country houses operate on an exclusive-use basis, meaning the whole place is entirely for you and your guests for the duration.
Properties featured in this article: Weddings at Florin
Lounging at Loch Lomond
The Scotsman
Gaby Soutar enjoys a life of luxury complete with underfloor heating at a refurbished former grain mill.
Properties featured in this article: Little Eden
Festive Fairytale
25 Beautiful Homes
Sarah Stanley gives thatched Cornish cottage a farmhouse look with a Scandi feel that is particularly bewitching in the winter.
Properties featured in this article: The Fable
Industrial Revelation
25 Beautiful Homes
Jess Clark has used reclamation yard finds to bring eclectic style and rustic chic to a historic Cornish engine house.
Properties featured in this article: The Stack
UK New Year´s Eve Breaks
Conde Nast Traveller
From black-tie dinners in hip hotels to country houses you can rent with a gang of friends, these are the best places to book for New Year’s Eve.
Properties featured in this article: Kingfisher Farm
If the Walls Could Talk...
Metro
When Alex and Julia Smith bought a medieval manor on a whim, the resident ghosts were the least of their challenges.
Properties featured in this article: Avalon Manor
UK Big Houses to Book for Christmas & New Year
The Times
Get the whole family together at one of these fabulous country homes this Christmas and New Year.
A Month in the Country
Country Living
Between an ancient orchard and a fishing lake in the midst of the Malvern Hills, Wishbone epitomises rural charm.
Properties featured in this article: Wishbone
Pared-Back Beauty
Homebuilding and Renovating
With The Hide´s appearance being anything but traditional, the minimalist aesthetic doesn’t compromise on comfort.
Properties featured in this article: The Hide
Britain´s Most Luxurious Holiday Rentals
The Sunday Times
The Times round up their favourite British holiday homes you need to book immediately for next year.
Properties featured in this article: The Sanctuary
Star of the Sea
25 Beautiful Homes
Awash with maritime decor, nautical brass finishings and royal blue velvet upholstery. For a traditional luxury self-catering family holiday in Cornwall, Stella Maris has it all.
Properties featured in this article: Stella Maris
Why Women Should Travel Solo
Red Online
With ´self-care´ holidays becoming a rising trend in 2018, there is no better time to book that relaxing solo self-catering getaway.
Properties featured in this article: Dragonwood Boat House, Atlanta
Escaping to the Cornish Coast
Country Living
Taking inspiration from its idyllic setting, Nautilus pays homage to the reclaimed, refound and repurposed coastal vibe that is portrayed throughout the house.
Properties featured in this article: Nautilus
