United Kingdom

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in the United Kingdom, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Billesley Manor Hotel

Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

Michael Edwards says Shakespeare visited in 1599. What would he make of Billesley Manor Hotel now?

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Everything Retreat in the Ribble Valley

Everything Retreat, Ribble Valley, Lancashire, UK

Rupert Parker samples a luxury lodge at the Everything Retreat in the Ribble Valley

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Dittisham Hideaway

Reviewed: Dittisham Hideaway, Devon

Michael Edwards visits an uber-luxurious treehouse at Dittisham Hideaway, Devon

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the Saffron Trail

Hiking the Saffron Trail across Essex

Rupert Parker tackles the first stages of the Saffron Trail across Essex.

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Rothay Manor Hotel

Rothay Manor Hotel, Ambleside, Cumbria

Terry Marsh visits the lovely Rothay Manor Hotel following the opening of its new Pavilion extension.

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Bluebell Cottage

Review: Bluebell Cottage, Carbis Bay, St. Ives

Anthea Gerrie follows Boris and Biden to Bluebell Cottage in an off-the-radar seaside hamlet which makes a perfect base for visiting arty St Ives.

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