Country Hotels and Inns

Easter escapes in Suffolk

Escape this Easter to the beautiful 15th century Swan at Lavenham, a country retreat in the heart of Suffolk’s rolling countryside.

An authentic St Patrick's Day at The K Club

Indulge in a festival of fun and enjoy the real deal this St. Patrick’s Day at Dublin’s traditional festival, whilst enjoying a three-night stay for the price of two at nearby golf and spa resort The K Club, with five-star luxury from just £279 per person* including full Irish breakfast each morning and a gourmet dinner.

Mother & 'Bride-to-Be’ spa experiences

For brides-to-be and their mothers, Whatley Manor, the beautifully restored private manor house that nestles in 12 acres of Wiltshire countryside, has devised a series of two full day spa experiences and an overnight Mother & Bride-to-Be Spa packages to help mothers and daughters escape from the preparations and indulge in some exclusive pampering in the luxurious surroundings of its award winning spa Aquarias.

Cider, calvados and gourmet cookery in Normandy

For those inspired by Masterchef – currently being screened on BBC1 – and fancy brushing up their culinary skills, help is at hand in Normandy from specialist operator, Belle France.

Enjoy an Easter break in the UK

Enjoy an Easter break in the UK courtesy of HF Holidays which is highlighting its walking and leisure activity holidays – based at its Country Houses which will be decorated in an Easter theme and where everyone will receive an Easter egg.

Amazing March offer at Scottish island hideaway

Head for luxury Hebridean hideaway Broad Bay House this March and de-stress for less as you savour the unhurried pace of idyllic island life in this unspoilt and romantic corner of Scotland.

An unforgettable Easter break at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel

Fine food and fine wines, plus an especially indulgent Chocolate Afternoon Tea are combined with springtime lakeside walks to make an unforgettable Easter break at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel.

Cotswold walking holidays

HF Holidays has introduced more half-day walking options – which take place on selected dates at a choice of its UK Country Houses – into its 2010 Guided Walking programme.

Enjoy a Guernsey getaway

Air Southwest has teamed up with the newly refurbished St Pierre Park Hotel on Guernsey to offer customers an exclusive break flying direct from Plymouth City Airport.

Shakespeare Country - the ultimate romantic destination

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Shakespeare Country with a host of romantic inspired ideas. Romance your loved one by booking into a luxury country house hotel, enjoy a champagne flight, sonnet talks, river cruises and romantic ghost tours or simply relax over a romantic candle-lit dinner in one of the areas many beautiful and historic buildings.

The perfect Valentine's Day proposal

‘Will you marry me?’ is arguably the most important question any man will ask in his life and with Valentine’s Day fast approaching, this can be a daunting time for anyone considering a proposal.

New ferry route puts Cork on the map

Make way for Ireland’s new hotspot; Cork city. It’s been named as one of the top ten places to visit in 2010 by leading global travel insiders* (alongside destinations like Singapore and Vancouver) and now a new sailing route from the UK with Fastnet Line has made it even easier to discover this exciting city in South-West Ireland.