Seasonal Guide
Last-Minute Breaks
Sometimes the best trips are the unplanned ones. Browse our full collection for an impromptu escape, whether you need a weekend away tomorrow or a midweek retreat to reset.
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Marsden, West Yorkshire
A Place In The Pennines
Cozy luxury lodges with log stoves, ensuites and moorland views.
Cornwall
East Trenean Farm
Unique barn conversion on working Cornish farm.
Near Loch Ness, Highlands
Foyers Lodge
Refurbished 1600s lodge with 8 stylish rooms, cosy snugs and roaring fires.
Trossachs, Scotland
Lanrick Treehouses
Five eco-friendly self-catering treehouses near Trossachs National Park.
Newlyn, Cornwall
Little Pembroke Newlyn
Floor-to-ceiling windows framing Mount's Bay between Newlyn and Mousehole.
Dorset
Louma Country Hotel
Shepherd's huts and yoga barn on 30-acre vineyard prioritizing biodiversity.
Dartmoor, Devon
Nymetwood Treehouses
Two Scandi treehouses (Blackcap, Starling) in 20 acres with copper bathtubs.
Sibton Park, Suffolk
The Garden Cottage at Wilderness Reserve
Victorian family hideaway with dream kitchen, bunk room and estate activities.
Heart of England
Treeopia
Award-winning adults-only treehouses in 4 acres of woodlands and waterfalls, exclusively for couples.
Walkerburn, Scottish Borders
Windlestraw
Edwardian arts and crafts house overlooking the Tweed
Mells, Somerset
Winston at Unplugged
Wifi-free cabin with phone lockbox, Instax camera and wood-fired hot tub.
Edinburgh
100 Princes Street
Opulent boutique hotel with Edinburgh Castle views and Scottish aesthetics in former Royal Overseas League HQ.
Grandtully, Perthshire
Ballintaggart Farm
Farm-to-table dining meets Highland luxury
Norfolk Coast
Blackwood Norfolk
Minimalist Scandi summer home with picturesque garden and large-scale windows.
Devon
Fowlescombe Farm
National Geographic award-winner with luxury farm accommodations.
Ballantrae, Ayrshire
Glenapp Castle
Baronial castle overlooking Ailsa Craig and Arran
Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Haven Hall Hotel
Edwardian boutique with sea views, 14 en-suite rooms and high hospitality ratings.
Dornoch, East Coast Highlands
Links House at Royal Dornoch
Cosy-lux rooms with whisky lounge and MARA restaurant on NC500.
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Roch Castle Hotel
12th-century castle with modern luxuries and panoramic views.
Brecon, Powys
The Coach House Brecon
Award-winning boutique B&B in renovated 19th-century coaching inn with exceptional breakfast.
Drewsteignton, Devon
Weeke Barton
Grade II-listed rustic-chic manor on 5 acres in Dartmoor hills with 5 en-suite rooms.
Elgol, Isle of Skye
Coruisk House
Boutique B&B with jaw-dropping Cuillin views
Pembrokeshire
Crug Glas
Working farm Georgian farmhouse with individual bedrooms and hairdressing salon.
Portree, Isle of Skye
Cuillin Hills Hotel
Portree Bay views and Highland hospitality
Oban, Argyll
Dungallan Country House
Historic coastal retreat chosen by Duke of Argyll with luxury suites and sweeping sea views.
Reynoldston, Gower
Fairyhill
Upscale country house in scenic Gower Peninsula with gardens and coastal access.
Baslow, Peak District
Fischer's Baslow Hall
Views and luxury with 4.6/5 rating.
Lynton, Devon
Foreland Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage
National Trust lighthouse cottage on dramatic Devon coast with stunning coastal views.
Margate, Kent
Fort Road
Refurbished Margate institution — family-friendly alternative.
Broadway, Cotswolds
Foxhill Manor
#1 UK hotel in 2024 CN Readers' Choice — all-inclusive private house with 8 unique bedrooms.
Glencoe, Highlands
Glencoe House
Top-ranked Highland luxury with private balconies and stunning mountain views.
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Grantley Hall
Relais & Châteaux hotel with Michelin-starred Shaun Rankin and Three Graces Spa.
Narberth, Pembrokeshire
Grove of Narberth
#1 Pembrokeshire luxury hotel — Georgian house with 4 AA Rosette dining.
Llangammarch Wells, Powys
Lake Country House Hotel & Spa
4-star country spa hotel in the heart of Wales with gardens, woodlands and lake.
St Saviour, Jersey
Longueville Manor
13th-century manor house with Relais & Châteaux status
Morston, Norfolk
Morston Hall
4.7/5 rated hotel for families and romantic getaways.
Bala, Gwynedd
Palé Hall
AA Five Red Star Relais & Châteaux hotel with 3 AA Rosette dining and Michelin Green Star in the Dee Valley.
Parkmill, Gower
Parc-Le-Breos House
Victorian hunting lodge in a hidden Gower valley
Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Penally Abbey Hotel & Restaurant
Boutique hotel near Tenby with sea views, woodlands and rosette restaurant.
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Plas Dinas Country House
Boutique hotel with the Lord Snowdon Room featuring mountain views and heritage bathroom.
St. Ives, Cornwall
Primrose House St. Ives
9 boutique bedrooms with stylish bar and direct access to Porthminster Beach.
Halfway House, Shropshire
Rowton Castle
17th-century castle in parkland with atmospheric antique-furnished rooms and romantic escapes.
Hampshire
Silchester Farm
Boutique 'Pyggies' pig-arc suites plus barn house and farmhouse for groups.
Nethy Bridge, Highlands
The Dell of Abernethy
Vintage-chic lodge with wildlife watching Springwatch-style
East Sussex
The Granary at Coes Vineyard
Mill-style granary on 50 acres with saltwater pool, hot tub and new vineyard.
Painswick, Gloucestershire
The Painswick
Sophisticated Gloucestershire chic with 16 rooms and exceptional restaurant.
Aymestrey, Herefordshire
The Riverside at Aymestrey
Quirky, sustainable gastropub in historic black-and-white inn near Leominster.
Portree, Isle of Skye
Viewfield House
Eccentric Victorian mansion in the heart of Portree
Eglwys Fach, Anglesey
Ynyshir
Two Michelin stars in rural mid-Wales
Bainbridge, North Yorkshire
Yorebridge House
Converted Victorian grammar school with characterful bedrooms, some with terraces and hot tubs.
Amberley, West Sussex
Amberley Castle
900-year-old castle hotel 90 minutes from London with luxury heritage experience.
Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Babington House
Soho House's country retreat with pool, spa, cinema and farm-to-table dining in a Georgian manor.
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon
Burgh Island Hotel
Art Deco hotel on its own private island with 25 uniquely decorated rooms.
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Calcot Manor
Surrounded by lavender fields with bubbling outdoor hydro-pool and Aromatherapy Associates treatments.
Hereford, Herefordshire
Castle House
Elegant Georgian townhouse with castle views, Michelin-starred dining and moat-side gardens.
Ascot, Berkshire
Coworth Park
Dorchester Collection elegance meets English countryside
Peebles, Scottish Borders
Cringletie House
Baronial mansion in the rolling Scottish Borders
Broadway, Worcestershire
Dormy House Hotel
Intimate 17th-century farmhouse with great views and exceptional spa.
Ludlow, Shropshire
Fishmore Hall
Restored Georgian house with luxury bedrooms, Shell Spa, hot tub and countryside views.
Grasmere, Cumbria
Forest Side
Michelin-starred Lake District retreat with foraging-focused cuisine and refined boutique rooms.
Windermere, Cumbria
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Michelin-starred lakeside retreat with private spa lodges hidden in 100 acres of woodland.
Auchterarder, Perthshire
Gleneagles
Legendary Scottish estate with championship golf, falconry and Highland grandeur.
Weston-under-Redcastle, Shropshire
Hawkstone Hall & Gardens
Grade I listed 18th-century mansion with luxury suites, butler service and manicured gardens.
Soho, London
Hazlitt's
18th-century antiques in unique Soho rooms — feels like a rich person's country house.
Tavistock, Devon
Hotel Endsleigh
Historic estate thoughtfully blending original features with modern comfort.
Hurley, Berkshire
Hurley House Hotel
Boutique luxury on the banks of the Thames
Kingussie, Highlands
Killiehuntly Farmhouse
Scandi-design farmhouse in the wild Highlands
Langley-on-Tyne, Northumberland
Langley Castle
14th-century fortified castle with period rooms, four-poster beds and fine dining.
Lyndhurst, Hampshire
Lime Wood
New Forest luxury with Hartnett Holder & Co restaurant
Hope Valley, Peak District
Losehill House Hotel & Spa
Luxury Peak District hotel with pool, hot tub and acclaimed wild dining.
Colerne, Wiltshire
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
500-acre estate with ESPA spa, indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pools and Michelin-starred dining.
Exmouth, Devon
Lympstone Manor Hotel Restaurant & Vineyard
Relais & Châteaux elegance with extensive art collections and vineyard.
Hunstanton, Norfolk
Magazine Wood
Seclusion with private entrances and terraces near Hunstanton.
Richmond, North Yorkshire
Middleton Lodge
Restored Georgian homestead with uniquely designed rooms and award-winning restaurant across historic estate buildings.
Grantown-on-Spey, Highlands
Muckrach Country House Hotel
Victorian country house with Cairngorms on the doorstep
Inverness, Highland
Ness Walk
Comfortable boutique hotel with garden-facing patios in the heart of Inverness.
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
No. 38 The Park
Design-led boutique hotel near Cheltenham with stylish rooms and town access.
York, North Yorkshire
No.1 York
Grade II-listed Regency townhouse with quirky interiors and unique suites.
Torquay, Devon
Orestone Manor
Private balconies and great views with 4.8/5 rating.
Edinburgh
Prestonfield
Baroque opulence with peacocks on the lawn
Edinburgh
Prestonfield House
Five-star historic estate on 20 acres near Arthur's Seat with glamorous rooms and Rhubarb restaurant.
Stobo, Scottish Borders
Stobo Castle Health Spa
Scotland's premier destination spa in a Japanese-inspired castle
Grandtully, Perthshire
The Grandtully Hotel by Ballintaggart
Stylish Highland inn by the River Tay
Gulworthy, Devon
The Horn of Plenty
Exceptional food and spacious rooms with 4.6/5 rating.
Belgravia, London
The Lime Tree Hotel
Lined stucco townhouse in Belgravia with The Buttery café loved by locals.
Castle Combe, Wiltshire
The Manor House
Excellent views in prettiest village in England.
Beaminster, Dorset
The Ollerod
The Times' "unpretentious foodie bolthole" with 13 rooms.
Canterbury, Kent
The Pig at Bridge Place
Kent garden dining near Canterbury.
Edinburgh
The Rutland Hotel
Baroque-inspired hotel with bold colors, castle views and glamorous West End location.
Harome, North Yorkshire
The Star Inn at Harome
Thatched gastropub with Michelin-starred cuisine and special rooms near the North York Moors.
Austwick, Yorkshire Dales
The Traddock
Georgian country house on the Three Peaks doorstep
Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk
Titchwell Manor
26 boutique rooms overlooking salt marshes and RSPB reserve — culinary reputation.
St David's, Pembrokeshire
Twr y Felin Hotel
Contemporary art hotel in 19th-century windmill tower overlooking St Bride's Bay.
Sidmouth, Devon
Victoria Hotel & Source Spa
Sea-view luxury with landscaped gardens, spa, pools and cordon bleu dining.
Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Whatley Manor
Popular near Cotswold Way with pool and 4.7/5 rating.
Brighton, East Sussex
Artist Residence Brighton
Boho-chic Brighton boutique in Regency Square — artistic and affordable.
Blakeney, Norfolk
Blakeney House
Short walk from Blakeney Quay with coastal walks access.
Bodmin, Cornwall
Bodmin Jail Hotel
70 luxury rooms in 18th-century prison cells with heritage tours and ghost walks.
Moretonhampstead, Devon
Bovey Castle
Luxurious country estate in Dartmoor National Park with golf, spa and outdoor activities.
Great Langdale, Cumbria
Brimstone Hotel
Luxurious spa hotel with scenic Langdale valley views and modern wellness facilities.
New Milton, Hampshire
Chewton Glen
Iconic country house hotel between the New Forest and the sea
New Milton, Hampshire
Chewton Glen Treehouses
Secluded luxury treehouses in the New Forest — elevated privacy among trees.
Taplow, Berkshire
Cliveden House
A National Trust stately home with five-star hotel luxury
Dartmouth, Devon
Ellesmera Mill
400-year-old millhouse sleeping 10 with wood-fired hot tub and sauna.
Pitlochry, Perthshire
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa
Baronial castle on the shores of Loch Faskally
Dartmoor, Devon
Haytor Hotel
Outstanding views of Dartmoor with 4.9/5 rating.
Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Hillside
Danish-inspired boutique overlooking Ventnor Bay
Bath, Somerset
Homewood Hotel and Spa
Sustainable Bath hotel with no-dig kitchen garden and hydrotherapy pools.
Fort William, Highland
Inverlochy Castle Hotel
Five-star castle hotel with Michelin-starred dining and Ben Nevis views in pristine Highland setting.
Little Sark, Sark
La Sablonnerie
Car-free island charm on tiny Sark
Great Langdale, Cumbria
Langdale Hotel & Spa
Four-star hotel with modern spa therapies and elegant rooms in the heart of Great Langdale Estate.
Windermere, Cumbria
Linthwaite House
Intimate boutique hotel with chocolates on arrival and upscale suites overlooking Lake Windermere.
Blanchland, Northumberland
Lord Crewe Arms
12th-century abbey guesthouse in a hidden Pennine valley
Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire
Lords of the Manor Hotel
Spacious family-friendly manor in quintessential Cotswolds village.
Dolgellau, Gwynedd
Penmaenuchaf Hall
Elegant country house with lush gardens and Mawddach Estuary views in Snowdonia.
Bagshot, Surrey
Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa
Exclusive hotel and spa in 123 acres of Surrey parkland
Portmeirion, Gwynedd
Portmeirion Hotel
4-star luxury in an Italianate village overlooking sea and mountains with unique architecture.
Minffordd, Gwynedd
Portmeirion Village Hotel
Italianate fantasy village on the Welsh coast
Kelso, Scottish Borders
Schloss Roxburghe
Destination by Hyatt luxury resort on historic estate with championship golf, spa and infinity pool.
Great Tew, Oxfordshire
Soho Farmhouse
Spacious cabins with spa and wellness tech in Soho House's countryside outpost.
Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire
St Brides Spa Hotel
Cliff-top hotel with award-winning spa and sweeping coastal views.
Masham, North Yorkshire
Swinton Park
17th-century castle in 200 acres with four-poster beds, cookery school and Michelin-starred dining.
Honiton, Hampshire
THE PIG at Combe
Elizabethan manor with the PIG's signature kitchen garden
Port Appin, Argyll
The Airds Hotel
Loch Linnhe views and fine Scottish dining
Hetton, North Yorkshire
The Angel Inn
15th-century Dales inn reimagined with luxury barn bedrooms and Michelin-starred dining.
St Brelade, Jersey
The Atlantic Hotel
Art deco elegance overlooking St Ouen's Bay
Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire
The Devonshire Arms
Historic coaching inn on the Bolton Abbey Estate with fine dining and Yorkshire charm.
Langham, Norfolk
The Harper
Langham boutique blending Art Nouveau and boutique design with breakfast included.
Matlock, Peak District
The Peacock at Rowsley
15-room manor house pub with four-poster beds and 3 AA Rosette restaurant.
Padstow, Cornwall
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
Cornish coastal Pig near Padstow.
Barnsley, Gloucestershire
The Pig in the Cotswolds
Cotswolds kitchen garden dining in Georgian manor.
Madehurst, West Sussex
The Pig in the South Downs
South Downs hideaway with kitchen garden.
Pensford, Somerset
The Pig near Bath
Somerset farmhouse with kitchen garden near Bath.
Kelmscott, Oxfordshire
The Plough at Kelmscott
17th-century inn by Sebastian Snow — daily menu with local produce and 8 lovely rooms.
Bath, Somerset
The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa
Sleep in the famous Royal Crescent with four-poster beds and walled gardens.
Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The Royal Hotel
Victorian grandeur overlooking the English Channel
Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
The Scarlet
Adults-only clifftop eco-spa with ocean-view outdoor pools, hammam and Ayurvedic treatments.
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
The Tawny Hotel
55 immersive accommodations — treehouses, boathouses, huts — in 70 acres with spa.
Thornbury, Gloucestershire
Thornbury Castle
Opulent Tudor castle near Bath and Cotswolds where Henry VIII once stayed.
Southrop, Gloucestershire
Thyme
Understated luxury estate with rooms across cottages and farm buildings, focused on gardens and landscape.
Deal, Kent
Updown Farmhouse
Renovated 17th-century farmhouse near Deal with outdoor pool and chef Oli's kitchen.
Barlaston, Staffordshire
Upper House
Boutique luxury in the Wedgwood heartland
Itteringham, Norfolk
Walpole Arms
18th-century village pub with stylish rooms and inventive cuisine in rural Norfolk.
Newquay, Cornwall
Watergate Bay Hotel
Two-mile surfing beach hotel with glass-fronted pool and Extreme Academy.
Ashbourne, Peak District
Wildhive Callow Hall
Boutique luxury in restored hall with unique rooms and local sourcing.
Ullswater, Cumbria
Another Place, The Lake
Adventure-focused lakeside resort with swimming, paddleboarding and three restaurants on Ullswater's shores.
Penzance, Cornwall
Artist Residence Cornwall
19 rooms and suites plus 3-bed cottage — artistic Cornwall retreat.
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Bagden Hall
Victorian retreat between Pennines and Peaks — walks and heritage.
Beadnell, Northumberland
Beadnell Towers & Kitchen
Historic boutique in coastal village surrounded by award-winning beaches with exceptional food.
Leatherhead, Surrey
Beaverbrook
Lord Beaverbrook's country estate, now a five-star hotel
Llandudno, Conwy
Bodysgallen Hall & Spa
17th-century National Trust country house with Snowdonia views, spa and 200 acres of parkland.
Broadway, Gloucestershire
Buckland Manor
Attentive staff and quintessential manor house charm.
Holt, Norfolk
Byfords
16-room posh B&B in Holt's oldest building with private terraces.
Various UK locations
Center Parcs Treehouses
Family treehouses with games dens, saunas, hot tubs and adapted options.
Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Cotswold House Hotel and Spa
Prestigious hotel with private hot tubs and hydrotherapy pool in honey-stone beauty.
Consett, Northumberland
Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel
Luxury country hotel in 20 acres overlooking Derwent Valley with boutique cottages.
Eynsham, Oxfordshire
Estelle Manor
Grade II-listed manor with Roman spa, outdoor pool and activities including falconry.
Felin Fach, Powys
Felin Fach Griffin
Converted pub with contemporary rooms and acclaimed restaurant focused on local produce.
Ottershaw, Surrey
Foxhills Club & Resort
Country club resort with two golf courses and spa
Widemouth Bay, Cornwall
Gaia
Ultra-modern 10-person house on coast's edge with panoramic bay views and cinema.
Edinburgh, Perthshire
Gleneagles Townhouse
Gleneagles' urban sibling on St Andrew Square
Eriska, Argyll
Isle of Eriska Hotel & Spa
Five-star hotel on its own private island with Michelin-starred dining and spa.
Isle of Skye
Kinloch Lodge Hotel and Restaurant
Family-run 17th-century hunting lodge on Loch Na Dal with superb 9/10 rating.
St Peter Port, Guernsey
La Fregate
Clifftop townhouse above harbour with sleek rooms and acclaimed food.
Windermere, Cumbria
Langdale Chase
Edwardian lakeside mansion with private jetty and magnificent views over Windermere.
Oban, Argyll
Loch Melfort Hotel
Sea view lodge rooms with log fires on 17 acres of gardens and beach in Argyll.
Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Luccombe Hall Hotel
Multi-award-winning clifftop hotel with balcony rooms, garden hot tubs and indoor/outdoor pools.
Margate, Kent
Margate House
Super stylish Margate townhouse steps from beach — adults only.
Buckland, Cotswolds
Mollie's Cottage
The Holiday dream cottage — thatched roof, original beams, roll-top bath.
Inverness, Highland
Rocpool Reserve
Stylish boutique hotel with sleek design and acclaimed restaurant in Inverness.
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
THE PIG in the Forest
The original PIG — shabby-chic kitchen garden hotel
Totnes, Devon
The Bull Inn
Organic, ethical Totnes pub with 9 cosy rooms and veg-first small plates.
Reeth, Yorkshire Dales
The Burgoyne Hotel
Georgian elegance overlooking Swaledale
Baslow, Peak District
The Cavendish
Historic pub on Chatsworth Estate with 3 AA Rosettes and 10-mile tasting menu.
Edinburgh
The Dunstane Houses
Two Victorian houses, one exceptional whisky bar
Braemar, Aberdeenshire
The Fife Arms
Art-filled Victorian hotel in the heart of the Cairngorms
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
The Greenway Hotel and Spa
Immaculate spa and elegant country house near Cheltenham.
Acton Trussell, Staffordshire
The Moat House
Canal-side dining destination in the Staffordshire countryside
Veryan-in-Roseland, Cornwall
The Nare
Country hotel by Carne beach with gardens, sea-view bedrooms and boats for coastal exploration.
Bruton, Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
A vast estate with gardens, cyder press, farm shop and spa — the gold standard of English country retreats.
Brockenhurst, New Forest
The Pig (original)
The original Pig — New Forest location with kitchen garden.
Southampton, Hampshire
The Pig in the Wall
Urban Pig outpost in medieval city walls.
Titley, Herefordshire
The Stagg Inn
Britain's first Michelin-starred pub
Lavenham, Suffolk
The Swan at Lavenham
Medieval inn in England's best-preserved Tudor village
Colbost, Isle of Skye
The Three Chimneys and The House Over-By
Legendary Skye restaurant with luxurious rooms
Wester Ross, Loch Torridon
The Torridon
Secluded shoreside hotel in Highland wilderness — romantic and family-friendly.
Marylebone, London
Treehouse Hotel
Eco-playful with greenery, kilims and London views.
Tuddenham, Suffolk
Tuddenham Mill
Converted watermill with destination dining
Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Wentworth Hotel
Classic seaside hotel overlooking Aldeburgh beach
Ramsgate, Kent
Albion House
12 sea-view rooms with Georgian restaurant and 4.7/5 rating.
Climping, West Sussex
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa
Medieval-style manor near the beach with luxury spa
Babbacombe Bay, Devon
Cary Arms & Spa
Luxury beachfront hotel offering sea view rooms, cottages and beach huts.
Menai Bridge, Anglesey
Chateau Rhianfa
French château on the Menai Strait
Anglesey, Gwynedd
Château Rhianfa
Grade II-listed Victorian chateau on Menai Strait with Snowdonia views and AA Rosette dining.
Helmsley, North Yorkshire
Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa
Stylish market town hotel with poolside spa and easy access to North York Moors.
Windermere, Cumbria
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
Lakeside resort with pool, spa and water sports on the shores of Windermere.
Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
Simonstone Hall
Historic hall near England's highest single-drop waterfall
Llandudno, Conwy
St George's Hotel
Elegant seafront hotel with sea-view bedrooms over the harbour and family-friendly facilities.
Fittleworth, West Sussex
Swan Inn
Beautifully restored inn with 12 ensuite rooms and divine wallpaper.
Aldeburgh, Suffolk
The Brudenell
Right on Aldeburgh beach with sea-view rooms
Woodstock, Oxfordshire
The Feathers
17th-century Woodstock inn near Blenheim Palace — dog-friendly with two restaurants.
Camber Sands, East Sussex
The Gallivant
Chic seaside resort behind Camber Sands dunes with yoga and cocktails-on-beach.
South Downs, East Sussex
The Granary Barn
3-bed eco-barn with alfresco tub and Maker & Son sofa near Lewes.
Brighton, East Sussex
The Grand Brighton
Victorian seafront luxury with promenade views.
Shaftesbury, Dorset
The Grosvenor Arms
Beautifully styled Georgian inn with medieval roof origins.
Letheringsett, Norfolk
The King's Head Letheringsett
Cosy Georgian setting in North Norfolk meadows.
Bishopston, Gower
The New Gower Hotel
Boutique property in Bishopston Valley with signature rooms, dog-friendly lodges and Monroe's Restaurant.
Studland, Dorset
The Pig on the Beach
Beachside Pig with sea views and kitchen garden.
Notting Hill, London
The Portobello Hotel
Bohemian Notting Hill vibe with celebrity lore and champagne baths.
Elcot, Berkshire
The Retreat at Elcot Park
Vibrant country house hotel and spa in the Kennet Valley
Reeth, North Yorkshire
The Tan Hill Inn
Britain's highest pub with rooms on the Pennine Way
Westleton, Suffolk
The Westleton Crown
12th-century coaching inn near RSPB Minsmere
Ramsgill, Yorkshire Dales
The Yorke Arms
Michelin-level dining in the heart of Nidderdale
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Victoria Hotel
Ideally positioned beneath Bamburgh Castle with spacious rooms and castle views.
Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk
Winterton Lighthouse
Lovingly restored lighthouse with tower rooms and sea views on the Norfolk coast.
Burley, New Forest
Burley Manor
New Forest manor with Sunday lunch, deer sanctuary views and Halloween vibes.
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Ellenborough Park
#1 best value luxury hotel Cotswolds 2026 with stunning surroundings and spacious rooms.
Llyswen, Powys
Llangoed Hall
Award-winning 17th-century country house in Wye Valley with fine dining and period features.
Rhosneigr, Anglesey
Sandy Mount House
Five-star coastal boutique with contemporary sea-view rooms and on-site coastal cuisine.
Salcombe, Devon
South Sands Hotel
Outstanding views and beachfront location with 4.9/5 rating.
Alton, Staffordshire
The Alton Towers Hotel
Gothic fantasy meets family-friendly fun
Beaumaris, Anglesey
The Bull Beaumaris
Historic coaching inn in Anglesey's prettiest town
Ludlow, Shropshire
The Cliffe at Dinham
Spacious lounge bar and AA-Rosette restaurant in Orangery with peaceful Ludlow setting.
Broadway, Gloucestershire
The Lygon Arms Hotel
Historic Cotswolds coaching inn with luxurious bathrooms and impeccable service.
Deal, Kent
The Rose
Charming Deal boutique with bold colours and Rachel O'Sullivan's kitchen.
Dunwich, Suffolk
The Ship at Dunwich
Traditional inn with locally sourced food and stunning marsh-view bedrooms on the Suffolk coast.
Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire
The Slaughters Manor House
Quintessentially English manor in picture-perfect Cotswolds village with croquet lawn.
Batcombe, Somerset
The Three Horseshoes
17th-century pub in River Alham Valley — Margot Henderson, Frances Pen, Libby Russell.
Edinburgh
The Witchery by the Castle
Gothic theatre at the gates of Edinburgh Castle
Todenham, Cotswolds
Todthatch
English charm cottage — original beams, AGA, Cowshed products, 1.5hrs from London.
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Wilton Court Restaurant with Rooms
Riverside restaurant with rooms in Ross-on-Wye
Glencoe, Highlands
Kingshouse Hotel
Redeveloped hotel with stunning Highland views and signature suites with terraces.
Oxwich, Gower
Oxwich Bay Hotel
Beachfront hotel on one of Gower's most beautiful bays with sea views and family-friendly escapes.
Lichfield, Staffordshire
Swinfen Hall Hotel
Grade II listed Georgian manor with 100 acres of parkland
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
The George
17th-century boutique townhouse on the beach with Solent views and terraces.
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
The George Hotel
17th-century townhouse overlooking the Solent
King's Cross, London
The Megaro Hotel
Bold colors and rebellious edge near King's Cross.
Llangefni, Anglesey
Tre-Ysgawen Hall Country House Hotel & Spa
Victorian country house with hydrotherapy spa
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
No. 131
Exceptional food and homely Georgian townhouse with Crazy Eights bar buzzing 'til dawn.
Ruthin, Denbighshire
Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa
Medieval castle with exquisite dining, spa in former moat and proximity to Snowdonia.
Burnham Market, Norfolk
The Hoste
Chic boutique with adults-only Georgian Vine House.
Nethy Bridge, Highlands
The Nethybridge Hotel
Classic Highland hotel with mountain views
Abergavenny, Wales
Little Mill
Two 17th-century cornmills sleeping 11 by River Gavenny near Brecon Beacons.
Alston, Cumbria
Lovelady Shield
Riverside retreat in England's highest market town
Farnham, Surrey
The Manor House, Farnham
Georgian elegance in the heart of Farnham
Hurley, Berkshire
The Olde Bell
England's oldest coaching inn, reinvented
Barmouth, Gwynedd
Coes Faen Lodge
Scandinavian-inspired luxury B&B above Barmouth
Bampton, Lake District
Aquila
Sensationally beautiful stone house on Haweswater reservoir with award-worthy beds.
Kent (near Dungeness)
Cabü By The Sea
Luxury cabin collection with pool, pizza oven and wood-burning stoves.
FAQ
Last-Minute Breaks — FAQ
The best last-minute breaks span every corner of Britain — from the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast. Our collection features properties selected specifically for how they shine during this time of year, whether that's a cosy fireside retreat or a property with gardens at their seasonal peak.
A last-minute breaks offers a chance to experience the UK at a particular moment in the year, with properties that make the most of the season. Expect seasonal menus, appropriate activities, and an atmosphere that embraces rather than fights the time of year.
For peak seasonal periods and school holidays, book 2-3 months ahead. For midweek breaks and shoulder seasons, 2-4 weeks is usually sufficient. Last-minute deals can appear, but the best properties and rooms go early — especially for Christmas, New Year, and summer weekends.