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Twee Cornish bolthole sets new bar for eco cottages
Acanthite Cottage, a twee Cornish eco cottage situated in pretty countryside between Liskeard and Callington, has set a new bar for eco holiday homes available through Blue Chip Holidays.
Famous family's country house opens as luxury venue
A descendant of famous Victorian railway and mining entrepreneur David Davies has launched a new business welcoming guests to the family's magnificent country house in Mid Wales.
Angry Birds Maize Maze targets record books
Angry Birds, the hit mobile game, has become the inspiration for a giant maize maze, created by Sussex farmer and Angry Birds fan Stuart Beare. It is the world’s first Angry Birds maze, and is also believed to be the biggest Angry Birds image ever created.
Farmer’s amazing tribute to Usain Bolt
Midlands farmer Tom Robinson has created an amazing tribute to Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt by carving a giant image of the world’s fastest man in his 15 acre field of maize at the National Forest Adventure Farm near Burton on Trent.
The 2012 Bournemouth Air Festival
30 August sees the start of the annual Bournemouth Air Festival, when the skies above this seaside town will be alive with displays from the Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Sea King helicopters.
Bristol Balloon Fiesta lifts off
Plans for the 34th Bristol Balloon Fiesta are in full swing, as the city prepares for the one of the UK's top five outdoor events.
Two-night sailing break to the New Forest
In celebration of the Olympics and local hero Ben Ainslie who is expected to strike gold, Cottage Lodge – the five-star boutique B&B in Brockenhurst – has put together a special two-night break which includes a sailing cruise to the Isle of Wight from Lymington with lunch or dinner on-board.
Top 10 things to see and do in Shakespeare Country this summer
Watch a performance of “Much Ado About Nothing” at The Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 26 July – 15 September. Meera Syal and Paul Bhattacharjee play the sparring lovers, Beatrice and Benedick in Shakespeare’s comedy of love and deceit for the RSC.
South Pembrokeshire family activity holiday
Get away with the family to Pembrokeshire in West Wales for a week of pure and simple fun.
Restored Welsh castle opens as a luxury guesthouse
An imposing Grade 2 listed Regency gothic revival castle with dramatic views of the Dyfi estuary and the mountains of Snowdonia is now open for business as a luxury boutique guesthouse.
Take a Lakes embroidery break and be inspired by Beatrix Potter
Keen embroiderers, or those just starting out in this form of craftwork, can combine a stay in the beautiful Lake District with a truly unique workshop, at which they will gain skills, enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and be inspired throughout their stay by the works of Beatrix Potter.
Aquarium whets the appetite of eager and thrifty school holiday visitors
Lakeside-based visitor attraction, Lakes Aquarium, is upping the ante for this year’s school summer holidays, by creating four creature handling sessions and offering online ticket discounts of up to 30 per cent.
London Olympics holiday rentals
If you've managed to grab a last minute ticket for the Olympic Games and are looking for accommodation in London, there are still plenty of places to choose from on HomeAway.co.uk, the holiday rentals website.
Rain sends tourists underground
The washout summer weather is sending tourists to the West Country underground to use the same shelter that Romans used from the British weather 1,000 years ago.
Get a beach beautiful body at Mercure
If you’re looking forward to relaxing on a sun-kissed beach (and escaping the British rain), you’re going to want to look your best.