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Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Cornish style
Looking for a great UK escape this Christmas and New Year? Why not consider spending the festive break on the fabulous West Cornwall coast. Aspects Holidays has over 200 properties in and around the stunning harbour town of St Ives can offers everything from contemporary, luxury apartments to cosy fisherman’s cottages.
Foodies invited to get hands on in Scotland this autumn
A series of new hands-on experiences for food lovers has been launched by VisitScotland this autumn. This follows hot on the heels of a new survey which reveals Scotland as the area of the UK with most pride in its locally sourced food and dishes.
Book now for the best deals on Scottish boating breaks
Book a 2010 Caley Cruisers boating holiday on Loch Ness/Caledonian Canal before 24th October, 2009, and secure the reservation at 2009 rates.
A traditional Christmas at Fishmore Hall in Ludlow
Fishmore Hall located in the heart of the foodie hotpot of Ludlow would like to welcome guests to the Shropshire countryside to sample the Christmas delights in the town including the town’s Medieval Fayre and Fishmore Hall’s Christmas fayre.
Driftwood scoops Cornish Hotel of the Year award
Driftwood Hotel, Cornwall has been recognised by the Good Hotel Guide as the “Cornish Hotel of the Year” and awarded a prestigious César – an award presented to just ten hotels in the UK that stand out for their excellence each year.
Wind down to Christmas at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel
It’s no wind-up - take a pre-Christmas, chill-out midweek break at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa and enjoy dinner ‘on the house’ in the romantic Tower Restaurant overlooking the lake.
Pumpkin fun at Willows Farm Village
The countdown is on to one of the most popular times of the year at Willows Farm Village in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
Cosy cottages for autumn breaks
Minimalist chic is all very well, but it is good to come home to a cosy cottage after a day on the fells. And if you can dry your socks– as well as the dog – in front of a roaring fire, it is even better!
Outdoor UK holidays are the new ‘staycations’
New research just published by the Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) has revealed that even in the ongoing economic downturn, the demand for outdoor recreation is growing and the outdoor industries, from equipment manufacturers to retailers to holiday providers, have a good future.
Taking the restaurant out of The Rutland
The award-winning Restaurant at The Rutland’s head chef David Haetzman is taking his kitchen to Edinburgh’s Farmer’s Market on Saturday, 10 October 2009.
Contemporary art commission to go on display at Burlington Arcade
The Royal Academy of Arts and Burlington Arcade have announced a new commission by British-based practice United Visual Artists.
Britain’s holiday gems revealed
The Farmers Arms, Miretti patissier and Tilly’s Tea room - these are just some of the 1,200 recommended pubs, restaurants and attractions which make British staycations truly memorable, according to a new online guide launched this week.
Lakes Aquarium offers a real hoot this Halloween
Lake District visitor attraction, Lakes Aquarium, is providing families with a real hoot this Halloween, throwing owls, bats, poisonous and venomous creatures and cryptic runes into the cauldron to create a spellbinding event.
Indulgent self-catering in a Cornish cottage
Barclay House, Looe, offers guests a restful base from which to explore the wild winter of the Cornish coast with cliff path or woodland walks followed by relaxing evenings in a luxury lodge.
Tempting festive events at Chiddingstone Castle
Chiddingstone Castle near Edenbridge in Kent will be tempting visitors with their festive events throughout November and December.