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UK staycations

Ideas for weekends away, holidays and staycations in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Whether you prefer to travel by rail, road or boat, here are the best hotels and package deals.

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The best UK holiday destinations to visit

coastal town of ullapool with buildings and mountains in the background, reflected in calm water.

Meet Ullapool, Britain's very own slice of Scandinavia

betws y coed is a small village in the heart of the snowdonia national park wales that is a popular base for hikers.

This corner of Wales feels just like Switzerland

marram grass covers the top of the large sand dunes at warkworth beach, on the north sea, northumberland coast path, northumberland, england

This Northumberland beach rivals Cornwall

family camping with blue tent and outdoor table setup in a wooded area.

This family-sized Decathlon tent is now under £100

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uk, norfolk, north norfolk coast, blakeney, boats on a river

Is this the UK's answer to Nantucket?

steamer boats and autumn scenery reflected on ullswater in the lake district

18 best B&Bs in the Lake District for 2026

modern treehouse surrounded by lush forest and blue sky

The outdoor bath I can't stop thinking about

open living room with view of rolling hills and fields

10 best Airbnbs in Cornwall and Devon

view along a narrow street in the centre of knutsford, uk. people an be seen on the pavements

Knutsford: Cheshire's prettiest market town

a small wooden hut on the edge of loch fyne in scotland with heathland in the foreground and mountains in the background

Why this remote Scottish retreat is worth the journey

retail shop front with food displays and an american flag

Best independent shops to visit in the Cotswolds

summer morning in the village of lower slaughter in the cotswolds with cotswold stone homes, footbridge and path, gloucestershire, england

Where to stay in the Cotswolds: season by season

narrow waterway between steep rock formations leading to a distant opening

10 cooling coves and coastal wonders to visit

a picturesque view of cottages with cotswold stone walls in castle combe, cotswolds, england

15 charming Cotswolds Airbnbs to book now

disabled holiday cottages with wet room uk

Accessible holiday cottages with wet rooms

beach trolley

8 beach trolleys for hassle-free adventures

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england, kent, biddenden vineyard, red grapes on vines ready for harvesting

12 vineyards you’ll want to visit this summer

an inflatable canoe on the shores of a lake in lancashire

The best inflatable kayaks in the UK

cornish crab sandwiches sign at the lizard in cornwall, uk

15 coastal spots serving exceptional crab sandwiches

spaceship airbnb in scotland

15 unusual, unique and quirky Airbnbs in the UK

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camping accessories

40 best camping accessories for a hassle-free trip

discover the timeless charm of porthgain harbour in pembrokeshire from a captivating aerial view. the drone reveals a picturesque harbor nestled between rugged cliffs, with fishing boats and historic buildings adding to its allure. immerse yourself in the coastal beauty and maritime heritage of porthgain from above.

10 beautiful seaside villages to inspire a move

country living barefoot caravan

Win a two-night Cotswolds stay in a Country Living Barefoot Caravan

a beach with houses and trees

The best Airbnb beach houses in the UK

aerial view of the beautiful botany bay beach at the coast of england, kent, with white limestone cliffs in the ocean

13 best Blue Flag beaches to visit in the UK

longsands beach looking north towards st george's church in tyneside

Is this northeast seaside town worth visiting?

a coastal hotel partially obscured by grass

The chic Dorset stay redefining seaside breaks

a train runs alongside the beach at st leonards in east sussex, england, with the town of hastings behind.

Is this town in East Sussex the new Margate?

cobbled street and shops of the medieval street of elm hill in norwich city center, with its colourful tudor buildings and shops

Medieval city wins UK's best place to live 2026

best hotels in wales

The best hotels in Wales

deal flower festival a small town on the kent coast in england

Add this charming Kent seaside town your wishlist

nature inspired bedroom with contemporary country styling and a door out to the landscape

7 born-again British B&Bs to book

holt, norfolk, united kingdom

Norfolk’s 'chicest market town' is trending

aerial view over white rocks, portrush, antrim, northern ireland

Weekenders: A Guide To The Causeway Coast & Glens

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Best places to stay in the New Forest

best hotels in the cotswolds

The best hotels in the Cotswolds

norfolk towns and villages

10 most picturesque Norfolk towns and villages

boys hall, kent

The best hotels in Kent 2026

uk, scotland, scottish highlands, dunett, beach at dunett bay

The best holiday cottages with direct beach access

an iconic hill on the edge of the north yorks moors national park.

8 Yorkshire Airbnbs to book

two individuals pose near a pub called the scarlett arms

'We've visited 60 country pubs in the last 2 years'

grantley hall in `yorkshire among its green acres

Book a Wuthering Heights escape in Yorkshire

panswick rococo garden snowdrops

Inside the Rococo garden with 5 million snowdrops

heriot suite witchery, edinburgh. photograph david cheskin.02.2021

This hotel delivers dark romance over rose petals