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Charmouth - Perfect for an autumn break
For couples and families considering an autumn break or looking to book a holiday for 2013, the pretty, unspoilt Dorset coastal village of Charmouth is the perfect choice.

September's swell in Newquay, Cornwall
The buzz of summer may have started to fade, but that doesn’t mean your holiday spirit should follow suit. Newquay on the north Cornwall coast is an ideal year-round staycation destination and when better to visit than September, which is definitely the locals’ favourite month?

Take inspiration from Downton Abbey with an historical retreat
With Downton Abbey hitting our screens in less than a month, a love of historical estates is set to spike within the British public. Ellenborough Park, a 16th century country house hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds offers the grandeur and luxury so often explored within this critically acclaimed series.

Boutique Hotel introduces opening offers
The Wood Norton boutique country house hotel opens its doors this autumn following a £4million refurbishment; and for a limited time only the prices start from as little as £85.

Cycling breaks in Dartmoor National Park
Reeling from Bradley Wiggins' victory in the Tour de France and the British haul of cycling medals at the Olympics, cycling is a national sensation - there's never been a better time to jump on your bike.
Holiday like Brad and Angelina in the Lake District
For those who fancy a film-star standard autumn holiday in the Lake District, Cumbrian Cottages has everything from a boathouse on Windermere to a luxury mansion with its own helicopter pad among its 900 holiday cottages.

UK destinations that took gold in 2012
The stage has been set. The London 2012 Olympic and Paraylmpic Games have showcased England to the world.

The Montpellier Hotel celebrates Cheltenham Literature Festival
The Montpellier Chapter is gearing up for The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, taking place from 5 - 14 October 2012.
Take your choice from a menu of autumn food festivals in Cornwall
Cornwall has one of the finest reputations for food and drink in the whole of the UK, which it celebrates in a feast of food festivals.

Explore the Brecon Beacons National Park in an electric car
The Brecon Beacons National Park has become the first in the UK to offer a fleet of electric vehicles.

The ultimate autumn break for families with young children
Are you planning to wait for the schools to go back in September before you take your holiday? Are you looking for somewhere you can completely relax whilst having plenty around to do to entertain your little ones?

Top 10 pet friendly holiday rentals
This year, take the entire family on holiday, including your beloved four legged friends. Private rentals are especially suited for a break with your pets as there is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy, as well as large gardens for your pets to play in.
Cool camping in Cornwall
UK cottage holiday company, Classic Cottages, is adding camping in style to its portfolio of over 700 gorgeous coastal and country properties across Cornwall, Dorset, Devon and Somerset.

Escape to Pembrokeshire for an autumn break
Pembrokeshire's unspoilt landscapes, towns and villages will enthral those who take a holiday in this far corner of south West Wales during the autumn.

Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival
The Ironbridge Gorge will be celebrating its special status as a World Heritage Site in September with a packed programme of free activities.