Weekend Escapes
Make your free time count – our carefully-curated guide to the most unique and chic hotels, pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés, cottages and spa breaks across England.
2648 Cocktail and Tequila Bar
2648 is hidden away on Trinity Street in Cambridge, a quirky basement bar, with a Shoreditch cool vibe.
Cambridgeshire
33 St. Helens, East Wight
Expect a warm welcome and well-executed menu of bistro classics at this family-friendly restaurant in St. Helens, East Wight
Isle of Wight
42 Acres, near Frome
The tranquil – and stunningly beautiful – regenerative estate, nature reserve and luxury wellbeing retreat that walks the talk, just outside Frome.
Somerset
78 Derngate, Northampton
Northants, Leics & Rutland
A Canteen, Chelmsford
A trendy cafe in the buzz of the city centre, A Canteen is our ultimate all-day dining space for bottomless brunches and family feasts
Essex
ARC, Padstow
The country house, reimagined. With the coolest of curated experiences on tap, this next-level restored manor house just outside Padstow sleeps up to 24 people for a contemporary l...
Cornwall
Abbotsbury Swannery, near Weymouth
Cameras at the ready at the world's only managed colony of nesting mute swans – and their super cute cygnets.
Dorset
Abingdon Arms, Beckley
This community-owned 17th century pub in the quiet village of Beckley offers gorgeous views over fields and family-friendly walks across the Otmoor nature reserve.
Oxfordshire
Adventure Rutland
Rutland
Albion House, Ramsgate
Albion House in Ramsgate is the perfect spot for a night away. Combining stunning Regency architecture, delicious food and sea views, what's not to love!
Kent
Albourne Estate, Albourne
Fancy a glass of fizz? Best make it local! This family-run vineyard just a stone's throw from Brighton is a Muddy Sussex go-to for a delicious new tipple or an convivial evening sp...
Sussex
Alexander House and Utopia Spa, East Grinstead
In need of an escape from the outside world? Hole up at this 5 Red Star hotel with divine spa facilities, plush rooms and a whopping 120 acres of peaceful grounds.
Sussex
Alexandra House
Getting hitched? Take a look at this funky, modern wedding venue on the edge of the stunning Cotswolds.
Wiltshire
Ansty Hall, Ansty
Looking for an award-winning wedding venue or a gorgeous hotel for a break exploring the best of Shakespeare’s country? We’ve found just the place.
Warwickshire & West Midlands
Aqua Park Rutland
Rutland
Aqua Sports Company, Redhill
One of the south-east’s largest water sports centres with over 30 years’ experience teaching windsurfing, dinghy sailing and paddle sports to adults and juniors.
Surrey
Arbor Restaurant, Bournemouth
Michelin-listed, all day dining – honest, simple food imaginatively cooked – to be leisurely enjoyed in Zen surroundings.
Dorset
Arden House, Stratford-upon-Avon
This elegant B&B townhouse has 10 rooms, dedicated house hosts and is two minutes from its fab sister hotel, The Arden.
Warwickshire & West Midlands
Ardencote, Warwick
Need a bit of 'me' time? Don't we all. Fear not, I've found just the place, set among swathes of the pretty Warwickshire countryside...
Warwickshire & West Midlands
Arms Cottage, Canterbury
Whether it's for a group of friends or some family fun, Arms Cottage is the perfect venue for a foodie mini break. Situated within a short stroll from The Bridge Arms or a quick dr...
Kent