Introducing: Great British Escapes — the ultimate guide to a UK holiday in 2024
Condé Nast Traveller and House & Garden have teamed up to bring you Great British Escapes, a package celebrating the beauty of a UK getaway. Sure, the continent has much to offer. Still, our editors wanted to celebrate those warm summer evenings, lazy days at the seaside and leisurely lunches spent in the rolling landscape of the British countryside. So, from planning a cycling holiday on the Lakeland Loop to staying in one of the UK’s historic castles, we explore why a Great British Escape is all you need this summer.
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The best UK staycation ideas according to the Condé Nast Traveller editors
Aware of the wealth of knowledge our editors and contributing writers have about travel gems, we asked our globetrotters to share their favourite UK staycations.
From the wild shores of the Isle of Arran to the dainty beach huts and dramatic cliffs in Thanet, the indulgent air of Somerset's flagship hotel, The Newt, to the wonders of our very own capital city – there is so much to be explored without the need for a flight. UK staycations take away all the stress of travel – simply plan your route, hop in the car or get to the nearest train station, and embark on an adventure to discover what could be a lot closer to home than you first thought. Read more here.
Where to go for a weekend break if you love interiors
Country walks are all well and good, but when you get back to your B&B, do you want to steal?the cushions and track down its interior designer? Do the antiquing opportunities make you wish?you’d left more space in the car? The mood-boosting abilities of a well-designed interior don’t end when you leave your own?home. From restaurants to shops and sculpture parks to hotels; there’s plenty of design?inspiration beyond the M25. Discover nine destinations to consider for your next weekend?break, all within three hours of London here.
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The best underrated trips to take in the UK this summer
We’ve explored the UK in search of quiet beaches over the peak season, but there are also the counties you might never associate with the summer months that have an up-and-coming restaurant scene or design stay to bed down in that are surprisingly easy to book. These are the places to enjoy the sunshine without wrestling the crowds – the best underrated trips to take in the UK this summer. Read the full story here.
The best places for every type of UK holiday
Though our daily daydreaming usually sees us travelling to far-flung, exotic atolls, in reality, the UK has a vast and varied roster of holiday possibilities on offer without ever having to step foot off the island. Not only is this music to the ears of those trying to cut down on their carbon emissions, but it’s also a godsend for those short on time, big on bringing their four-legged friend along or keen to keep travel costs low.
With that said, we’ve rounded up a clutch of our favourite forms of staycation, from surfing on the enchanting Cornish coast to horse riding across the rugged landscapes of Scotland. Read more here.
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