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Glide around the New Forest in a Twizy electric car

Glide around the New Forest in a Twizy electric car

Cottage Lodge, the New Forest’s only 5-star eco B&B, has taken delivery of the first Twizy, an eye-catching electric car which not only has no carbon footprint, it doesn’t frighten the forest’s ponies and is great fun to drive!

Dewsall Court debuts as the ultimate celebration house

Dewsall Court debuts as the ultimate celebration house

Hereford's stunning Grade II listed country house Dewsall Court has announced its launch to the consumer travel market.

Hell Bay, Bryher - Archaeology, food foraging and wildlife spotting

Hell Bay, Bryher - Archaeology, food foraging and wildlife spotting

The handsome Hell Bay hotel on Bryher in The Scillies has announced the 2013 dates for three very unique packages.

Pride of Britain Hotels welcomes two new members

New this month to Pride of Britain Hotels, the consortium of 44 privately-owned independent British hotels and spas, are two very unique hotels – The Grove, Narberth, set in glorious Pembrokeshire countryside and Lewtrenchard Manor, which is located in a secluded Devonshire valley.

'A brush with Hockney' at The White Swan Inn

'A brush with Hockney' at The White Swan Inn

The White Swan Inn in Pickering, North Yorkshire has revealed a new mid-week break which looks set to become the ultimate art lover's retreat.

Five-star winter break to the New Forest

Five-star winter break to the New Forest

The New Forest is a fabulous winter destination with sunny, dry days, the ground crisp underfoot and plenty of cosy pubs with crackling log fires serving great cuisine to discover.

Loch Lomond Arms Hotel has Christmas wrapped up

Loch Lomond Arms Hotel has Christmas wrapped up

The newly opened Loch Lomond Arms Hotel, situated in picturesque Luss, is set to celebrate its first Christmas with a seasonal offering that ensures all can join in the festivities.

Couples pamper in Pembrokeshire

Couples pamper in Pembrokeshire

If it's about time that you and your loved one took a much needed break away in the arms of one another, then start packing your essentials into an overnight bag and set up home in Pembrokeshire in preparation to get pampered.

Game season celebrated by Hillbrooke Hotels with dedicated menus

Game season celebrated by Hillbrooke Hotels with dedicated menus

Game is the wild, natural and free range alternative to beef, pork, lamb and chicken and all six Hillbrooke hotels will be offering a dedicated 2012 winter game menu, from October 6, celebrating the best of the countryside's distinctive meats.

Get on your bike at Armathwaite Hall

Get on your bike at Armathwaite Hall

If Bradley Wiggins, Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton have inspired you to get back in the saddle or you are simply yearning to rekindle the exhilaration of pedal power combined with a few days away then the brand new ‘Get On Your Bike Break’, at Armathwaite Hall Country House and Spa could be just what you are looking for.

The quirky Lake Vyrnwy Brolly Break

The quirky Lake Vyrnwy Brolly Break

For a fantastic autumn break in the UK countryside – and bearing in mind the likelihood of rain at this time – the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa in mid-Wales is highlighting its quirky Brolly Break which includes a limited edition Lake Vyrnwy umbrella – just in case of a shower – a family of bath ducks and a complimentary third night with breakfast.

Relaxing autumn foodie getaways

Relaxing autumn foodie getaways

Taste the beauty of the British countryside in autumn with a relaxing dining experience from BDL Hotels. Packages start at £149 per room for two nights bed and breakfast accommodation plus dinner on arrival.

Lakes country house hotel creates Petrol-Purchase-Free Package

Lakes country house hotel creates Petrol-Purchase-Free Package

A Lake District hotel is grasping the nettle which petrol costs present for accommodation in rural locations and is offering guests the opportunity to enjoy a petrol-purchase-free paradise against the backdrop of the stunning Lakeland fells, by combining six different and easy ways of getting around on arrival.

New Hampshire, New England in the New Forest, Old England

New Hampshire, New England in the New Forest, Old England

New England in the north east USA is famous for its blaze of autumn colours yet we have our own annual explosion of spectacular red and gold foliage much closer to home, in the 900-year-old ‘New’ Forest in ‘Old’ Hampshire.

Don the dancing shoes and dance like the stars

Aspiring dancing fans can reach the giddy heights of the stars on “Strictly Come Dancing” this autumn on a dance weekend break at the Castle Inn Hotel with top dance specialists.