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Posh picnics at the May Fair Hotel

Posh picnics at the May Fair Hotel

Book into the May Fair Hotel this summer and receive an exclusive picnic package, perfect for relaxing in one of London’s famous parks.

Wimbledon-inspired Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester

Wimbledon-inspired Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester

As tennis takes centre stage in the coming weeks, The Dorchester will serve a Wimbledon-inspired Afternoon Tea on The Promenade with a selection of tennis-inspired pastries including the citrus court, raspberry drop and coconut smash.

Jazz up Father’s Day at Whatley Manor

Whatley Manor, the beautifully restored private manor house hotel set amidst 12 acres of Wiltshire countryside is swinging into summer and jazzing up its Father’s Day celebrations to the sound of the Solent City Jazzmen on Sunday, 20th June.

Give your dad a Father’s Day to remember

If your dad is difficult to buy for, then why not treat him to a wonderful UK break with cottages4you for a Father’s Day gift with a difference.

A garden party to make a difference

The Prince of Wales is joining forces this Summer with musicians, comedians, environmental experts and some of Britain’s best known companies to create a unique festival in the heart of London.

History bursts to life at Burghley

Sights and sounds straddling five centuries offer an interactive link between dogs in a giant hamster wheel; a horde of turtle skulls; a billiard table made from a sunken warship and a secret desire for post Second World War Britain by Luftwaffe supremo Hermann Goering.

Action-packed fun in Northumberland

Kingswood Dukehouse Wood in Hexham, Northumberland is hosting an action-packed event on Saturday 5 June 2010, where children and adults alike will be able to try a range of fun and exhilarating activities – for free.

Tantalise your senses at the ‘Sweet Pea Festival’

Tantalise your senses at the ‘Sweet Pea Festival’

Visitors can tantalise their senses at a special Sweet Pea Festival which takes place at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, near Stratford-upon-Avon from the middle of June into July.

Go local this summer holiday

Forget volcanic ash, the rising Euro and economic uncertainty, cottages4you is promoting holidays in the UK and giving local businesses the chance to win a £1,000 grant.

Finlake gets active for 2010

Haulfryn Group, one of the UK’s largest owners of prestigious holiday and residential parks, today announced that Haulfryn Finlake in Devon will become one of Hoseasons five flagship parks around the country that will be launching Go-Active Breaks. This new range will provide holidaymakers with an exciting selection of UK sporting activity breaks.

Samsung sponsors London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay

Samsung has announced that it would be a Presenting Partner for the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay (OTR), set to commence between May and July 2012 in the run-up to the Games.

Stratford-upon-Avon Poetry Festival celebrates 57th year

Stratford-upon-Avon Poetry Festival celebrates 57th year

The Stratford-upon-Avon Poetry Festival celebrates its 57th year when it takes place this summer from Wednesday 14 July – Sunday 1 August. Presented by The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, the Festival is a celebration of poetry in the town of the greatest poet and features a range of superb events with well known actors.

‘Wow’ properties for ultimate World Cup viewing

‘Wow’ properties for ultimate World Cup viewing

With the World Cup fast approaching, the UK is set to be in a football frenzy over the summer. But you don’t need to travel all the way to South Africa to enjoy luxurious accommodation, when you can get a brilliant view of the football right here in the UK, staying in one of English Country Cottages’ fabulous luxury properties.

Eastern Airways launches Sunday service to Teesside

A new Sunday service from Southampton Airport to Durham Tees Valley in north east England is being launched by Eastern Airways as it expands the route to offer passengers even more choice.

A cookery masterclass at the Castle at Taunton

Richard Guest, acclaimed head chef at the Castle at Taunton, will be hosting a very special cookery weekend at the hotel, with the theme of ‘flowers and herbs’, from 16th - 17th July 2010.