Looking for somewhere extra special to stay during your trip to the UK? Then we highly recommend Thornbury Castle. You won’t get more special than staying in a 16th century castle which boasts Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn as former guests! Part of the Relais & Chateaux hotel group, Thornbury Castle is the only Tudor…
Whenever I want affordable accommodation with a touch of luxury during our travels around the U.K I book a Hotel Indigo. So on our recent return to Stratford-Upon-Avon, the Hotel Indigo Stratford was my preferred choice. We discovered it was another example of how some of the best hotels for quality and vibe can be…
Have you always dreamt of following in the footsteps of Jane Austen and seeing where the literary great lived, worked and died? Drawing on our extensive knowledge of the best Jane Austen sites to visit in the U.K, we’ve compiled this 21-day Jane Austen themed itinerary. It covers all aspects of Jane’s life and legacy…
Are you a die-hard Jane Austen fan or a literary lover who wants to visit sites linked to one of England’s most famous authors? If the answer is yes, then we’ve done the research for you! This list includes 20 of the best Jane Austen locations in England. We’ve covered where Jane lived, died and…
We’ve visited the UNESCO listed city of Bath many times but this was our first time staying in Hotel Indigo Bath. It won’t be our last time – we will definitely be back. This recently opened, 4-star boutique hotel is perfectly placed for walking to Bath’s major attractions. It’s packed with character and charm and…
If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a picture-perfect English country manor house, Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa near Stratford-Upon-Avon is for you. It’s a must visit for William Shakespeare fans as ‘the bard’ stayed here whilst writing his famous comedy play ‘As You Like It.’ The historic Elizabethan manor house hotel and spa boasts…
Visitors to the U.K often think they’ll find the best hotels in cosmopolitan capital cities such as London or Edinburgh. However, on our extensive travels throughout the UK, we’ve discovered that some of the best hotels – both for quality and vibe – can be found in the UK’s smaller cities and towns. The Hotel…
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The Cotswolds region is a designated Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) which should feature on every U.K itinerary. This 800-square mile region of central south-west England incorporates six different counties. It’s packed with scenic countryside, charming market towns, rivers, castles, churches, stately homes and gardens. It’s best known for its quaint villages full of…
The Cotswolds is one of the most visited parts of England and the U.K. The rural region is famous for being ‘quintessentially English’ and fits most travellers’ idyllic image of English country life. The Cotswolds is not a county but a 800 square mile region of central south-west England. It incorporates the counties of Gloucestershire…
Northumberland is England’s northernmost county and a fabulous place to explore and include in a UK road trip itinerary. With many beautiful towns and villages, stunning beaches, numerous castles, and Roman ruins, you will find plenty of things to do in Northumberland to fill your itinerary. Northumberland also has Europe’s largest night skies protected area,…