England’s South West offers visitors beautiful coastlines, historic cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient monuments and good food! There is something to appeal to everyone in this corner of England. South West England is made up of the following counties: Devon (England’s 3rd largest county), Cornwall (including the Isles of Scilly), Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and…
Do you want to explore an English castle? In this article discover 7 of the most magnificent English castles near London plus tips to help plan your visit. With so many magnificent castles to visit in the UK the hardest decision can be deciding which one to visit? In this article, you will discover 7…
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Everything you need to know to plan your Eurostar travel from London to Paris in this ultimate guide.
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Are you planning a visit to London and wondering how to get around? The good news is that the public transport system is excellent with many options available to visitors. The downside however is that all those options can be a bit mind-boggling! First-time visitors to London and returning travellers alike can find the transport…
A visitor to the UK simply won’t be able to get a complete picture of what makes Britain so special without spending at least a little time exploring Wales. That rugged and wild country on Britain’s southwestern side, Wales is known for its dramatic landscape, mountainous national parks, sandy beaches, rolling hills and gorgeous coastlines….
We are often asked to recommend accommodation options. To assist you we have compiled the following selections of properties in England. We have included options to suit all budgets. If you are heading to London you will find my recommendations here. England Accommodation Guide Essential resources to help plan your UK trip I am sure…
In this article discover our selection of 10 of the VERY BEST things to do & places to visit in South East England plus practical tips and information to make the most of your visit. The counties of South East England are easily accessible from London and provide a myriad of interesting things to do…
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Are you planning a trip to the beautiful Lake District in the North West of England? In this article, you can find plenty of inspiration and practical information about 24 pretty towns and villages in the Lake District to add into your itinerary. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2017 the Lake District…
Welcome to our Scotland Accommodation Guide. Discover our selection of the best hotels, apartments, self-catering accommodation, holiday cottages and even castles in Scotland. We have included options for all budgets and travel styles. This post may contain compensated links. Please refer to my disclaimer here for more information. Scotland Accommodation Guide Best places to stay in Edinburgh…
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Are you planning to travel Britain by train? In this article you will find 10 of the top UK rail journeys to take around the country. Chosen by my husband who worked on the rail network for over 25 years and traveled on nearly every line these are his top picks of the best way to see Britain by rail.