Weekend Breaks

Guernsey events put food in the spotlight

Guernsey’s gastronomic offering is in the spotlight with the first-ever Taste Guernsey Food Festival set to take place from 31 August to 2 September and the ever-popular Tennerfest from 1 October to 11 November.

Eat, stay, love: Foodie breaks at The Kings Arms

Renowned New Forest and South coast Chef, Alex Aitken, from Le Poussin (where he held Michelin stars for nearly 20 years) and Lime Wood is now creating dishes, menus and style at The Kings Arms Restaurant in Christchurch, Dorset; whilst still Chef Patron at The Jetty.

New luxury island accommodation opens on the Isles of Scilly

The culmination of a two-year, £10 million project on the island of Tresco, just off the Cornish coast in the idyllic Isles of Scilly, opens this May.

New Lake District activity centre proves a huge success

Y:Adventure, the Lake District’s latest activity destination which opened on 31st March, has proved to be a huge success, with all activities fully booked over the course of the first weekend and forward bookings looking very promising.

Aquarias Spa at Whatley Manor introduces ‘beyond organic’ ila-spa treatments

Aquarias Spa at Whatley Manor Hotel offers a tempting and luxurious selection of spa experiences with the aim of restoring both body and mind to a new harmony.

Europe entices Brits away from Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations

Despite the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations being a major UK event this year, many Brits are looking to take advantage of the long weekend by holidaying across Europe, according to car hire comparison site carhiremarket.com.

Enjoy a dirty boots walking weekend in the Lake District

Enjoy a bargain luxury weekend walking break in the stunning surroundings of the Lake District National Park, and have your packed lunch taken care of and even your muddy boots cleaned before you leave.

Spring detox at Es Saadi Palace Spa, Marrakech

Es Saadi Gardens & Resort in Marrakech has launched a Detox Weekend within its 3000m² Palace Spa for the spring.

Spring Bank Holiday season in the New Forest

As the mornings and evening get lighter and warmer heralding the arrival of spring, we can also look forward to the plethora of Bank Holidays which accompany the approach to summer – including the extra Queen’s Jubilee date this year – and the option of a long weekend to the New Forest without using up precious annual leave.

Escape to the coast with Harbour Hotels Collection

Bask in the sunshine of sheltered blue-flag beaches, explore the dramatic South West coastal path or simply sit back on the Hotels' decked terraces, with a glass of crisp white wine in hand, and marvel at the views.

RSPB lambing experience breaks at Lake Vyrnwy

A unique weekend Lambing Live ‘experience’ break – offering guests the chance to see all the action first-hand and maybe even participate in a lambing birth at the local RSPB farm at Lake Vyrnwy – is being featured by the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa in mid-Wales.