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Walking Holidays

Britain was made for walking. These stays sit at the heart of the finest trails and footpaths, from windswept coastal paths to ancient woodland routes, offering a warm bed and a proper meal at the end of each day.

The Collection

41 Stays

A Place In The Pennines — Marsden, West Yorkshire

Marsden, West Yorkshire

A Place In The Pennines

Cozy luxury lodges with log stoves, ensuites and moorland views.

unique stay£150-250/night
Lanrick Treehouses — Trossachs, Scotland

Trossachs, Scotland

Lanrick Treehouses

Five eco-friendly self-catering treehouses near Trossachs National Park.

unique stay£200-300/night
Windlestraw — Walkerburn, Scottish Borders

Walkerburn, Scottish Borders

Windlestraw

Edwardian arts and crafts house overlooking the Tweed

mid stay££
Ballintaggart Farm — Grandtully, Perthshire

Grandtully, Perthshire

Ballintaggart Farm

Farm-to-table dining meets Highland luxury

mid stay£££
Links House at Royal Dornoch — Dornoch, East Coast Highlands

Dornoch, East Coast Highlands

Links House at Royal Dornoch

Cosy-lux rooms with whisky lounge and MARA restaurant on NC500.

luxury stay£300+/night
The Coach House Brecon — Brecon, Powys

Brecon, Powys

The Coach House Brecon

Award-winning boutique B&B in renovated 19th-century coaching inn with exceptional breakfast.

mid stay£150-280/night
Cuillin Hills Hotel — Portree, Isle of Skye

Portree, Isle of Skye

Cuillin Hills Hotel

Portree Bay views and Highland hospitality

mid stay££
Glencoe House — Glencoe, Highlands

Glencoe, Highlands

Glencoe House

Top-ranked Highland luxury with private balconies and stunning mountain views.

luxury stay£350+/night
Parc-Le-Breos House — Parkmill, Gower

Parkmill, Gower

Parc-Le-Breos House

Victorian hunting lodge in a hidden Gower valley

mid stay££
The Dell of Abernethy — Nethy Bridge, Highlands

Nethy Bridge, Highlands

The Dell of Abernethy

Vintage-chic lodge with wildlife watching Springwatch-style

mid stay£££
The Painswick — Painswick, Gloucestershire

Painswick, Gloucestershire

The Painswick

Sophisticated Gloucestershire chic with 16 rooms and exceptional restaurant.

mid stay£200-300/night
Viewfield House — Portree, Isle of Skye

Portree, Isle of Skye

Viewfield House

Eccentric Victorian mansion in the heart of Portree

mid stay££
Cringletie House — Peebles, Scottish Borders

Peebles, Scottish Borders

Cringletie House

Baronial mansion in the rolling Scottish Borders

mid stay£££
Hurley House Hotel — Hurley, Berkshire

Hurley, Berkshire

Hurley House Hotel

Boutique luxury on the banks of the Thames

mid stay£££
Losehill House Hotel & Spa — Hope Valley, Peak District

Hope Valley, Peak District

Losehill House Hotel & Spa

Luxury Peak District hotel with pool, hot tub and acclaimed wild dining.

mid stay£200-300/night
Muckrach Country House Hotel — Grantown-on-Spey, Highlands

Grantown-on-Spey, Highlands

Muckrach Country House Hotel

Victorian country house with Cairngorms on the doorstep

mid stay££
The Traddock — Austwick, Yorkshire Dales

Austwick, Yorkshire Dales

The Traddock

Georgian country house on the Three Peaks doorstep

mid stay££
Whatley Manor — Malmesbury, Wiltshire

Malmesbury, Wiltshire

Whatley Manor

Popular near Cotswold Way with pool and 4.7/5 rating.

luxury stay£350+/night
Blakeney House — Blakeney, Norfolk

Blakeney, Norfolk

Blakeney House

Short walk from Blakeney Quay with coastal walks access.

mid stay£150-250/night
Bodmin Jail Hotel — Bodmin, Cornwall

Bodmin, Cornwall

Bodmin Jail Hotel

70 luxury rooms in 18th-century prison cells with heritage tours and ghost walks.

unique stay£150-250/night
Langdale Hotel & Spa — Great Langdale, Cumbria

Great Langdale, Cumbria

Langdale Hotel & Spa

Four-star hotel with modern spa therapies and elegant rooms in the heart of Great Langdale Estate.

mid stay£180-350/night
Lord Crewe Arms — Blanchland, Northumberland

Blanchland, Northumberland

Lord Crewe Arms

12th-century abbey guesthouse in a hidden Pennine valley

mid stay£££
The Angel Inn — Hetton, North Yorkshire

Hetton, North Yorkshire

The Angel Inn

15th-century Dales inn reimagined with luxury barn bedrooms and Michelin-starred dining.

luxury stay£200-350/night
The Pig in the South Downs — Madehurst, West Sussex

Madehurst, West Sussex

The Pig in the South Downs

South Downs hideaway with kitchen garden.

mid stay£200-300/night
Bagden Hall — Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Bagden Hall

Victorian retreat between Pennines and Peaks — walks and heritage.

mid stay£150-250/night
Felin Fach Griffin — Felin Fach, Powys

Felin Fach, Powys

Felin Fach Griffin

Converted pub with contemporary rooms and acclaimed restaurant focused on local produce.

mid stay£140-240/night
The Burgoyne Hotel — Reeth, Yorkshire Dales

Reeth, Yorkshire Dales

The Burgoyne Hotel

Georgian elegance overlooking Swaledale

mid stay££
The Cavendish — Baslow, Peak District

Baslow, Peak District

The Cavendish

Historic pub on Chatsworth Estate with 3 AA Rosettes and 10-mile tasting menu.

mid stay£200-300/night
The Moat House — Acton Trussell, Staffordshire

Acton Trussell, Staffordshire

The Moat House

Canal-side dining destination in the Staffordshire countryside

mid stay£££
The Stagg Inn — Titley, Herefordshire

Titley, Herefordshire

The Stagg Inn

Britain's first Michelin-starred pub

mid stay££
Simonstone Hall — Hawes, Yorkshire Dales

Hawes, Yorkshire Dales

Simonstone Hall

Historic hall near England's highest single-drop waterfall

mid stay££
The Granary Barn — South Downs, East Sussex

South Downs, East Sussex

The Granary Barn

3-bed eco-barn with alfresco tub and Maker & Son sofa near Lewes.

unique stay£250-350/night
The Tan Hill Inn — Reeth, North Yorkshire

Reeth, North Yorkshire

The Tan Hill Inn

Britain's highest pub with rooms on the Pennine Way

mid stay££
The Westleton Crown — Westleton, Suffolk

Westleton, Suffolk

The Westleton Crown

12th-century coaching inn near RSPB Minsmere

mid stay££
The Yorke Arms — Ramsgill, Yorkshire Dales

Ramsgill, Yorkshire Dales

The Yorke Arms

Michelin-level dining in the heart of Nidderdale

luxury stay£££
The Ship at Dunwich — Dunwich, Suffolk

Dunwich, Suffolk

The Ship at Dunwich

Traditional inn with locally sourced food and stunning marsh-view bedrooms on the Suffolk coast.

mid stay£120-220/night
Wilton Court Restaurant with Rooms — Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Wilton Court Restaurant with Rooms

Riverside restaurant with rooms in Ross-on-Wye

mid stay££
Tre-Ysgawen Hall Country House Hotel & Spa — Llangefni, Anglesey

Llangefni, Anglesey

Tre-Ysgawen Hall Country House Hotel & Spa

Victorian country house with hydrotherapy spa

mid stay££
The Nethybridge Hotel — Nethy Bridge, Highlands

Nethy Bridge, Highlands

The Nethybridge Hotel

Classic Highland hotel with mountain views

mid stay££
Lovelady Shield — Alston, Cumbria

Alston, Cumbria

Lovelady Shield

Riverside retreat in England's highest market town

mid stay££
The Manor House, Farnham — Farnham, Surrey

Farnham, Surrey

The Manor House, Farnham

Georgian elegance in the heart of Farnham

mid stay££

FAQ

Walking Holidays — FAQ

The UK offers exceptional destinations for walking holidays across England, Scotland, and Wales. Our curated collection highlights properties in the finest locations, each selected for their proximity to the best walking holidays experiences and the quality of accommodation on offer.

Beyond the usual travel essentials, a walking holidays break calls for comfortable outdoor clothing, waterproof layers (this is Britain, after all), and sturdy footwear. Check individual property pages for specific recommendations — many provide equipment or can arrange hire locally.

Absolutely. Many of our walking holidays properties are luxury or boutique hotels that pair outstanding facilities with easy access to activities. It's entirely possible to spend the morning on an adventure and the afternoon in a spa or beside a roaring fire.