Weekend Escapes
Make your free time count – our carefully-curated guide to the most unique and chic hotels, pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés, cottages and spa breaks across England.
Foodie
A Canteen, Chelmsford
A trendy cafe in the buzz of the city centre, A Canteen is our ultimate all-day dining space for bottomless brunches and family feasts
Essex
Alexander House and Utopia Spa, East Grinstead
In need of an escape from the outside world? Hole up at this 5 Red Star hotel with divine spa facilities, plush rooms and a whopping 120 acres of peaceful grounds.
Sussex
Arbor Restaurant, Bournemouth
Michelin-listed, all day dining – honest, simple food imaginatively cooked – to be leisurely enjoyed in Zen surroundings.
Dorset
Arms Cottage, Canterbury
Whether it's for a group of friends or some family fun, Arms Cottage is the perfect venue for a foodie mini break. Situated within a short stroll from The Bridge Arms or a quick dr...
Kent
Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant
The Ashmolean's rooftop restaurant is one of a kind with seasonal, fresh dishes and stunning views of Oxford's skyline from the terrace.
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Ashridge House, Berkhamsted
This glorious Grade-I listed mansion in 190 acre grounds on the edge of Berkhamsted, was once home to royalty. Today it's a stunning events venue, with 190 rooms, conference facili...
Hertfordshire
Aviator, Farnborough
Touch down at this luxe aviation inspired hotel for cool cocktails, sky high fine dining and runway views.
Hampshire
Badger's Mount
Leicestershire
Bank House, Chislehurst
We love this fabulous wine bar and kitchen - a great place to meet friends for a cocktail or a perfect location for a delicious date night.
Kent
Barnett Hill Hotel, Guildford
A luxury boutique Manor House Hotel, situated in the Surrey Hills area of outstanding natural beauty. Perfect for hotel escapes, weddings and corporate events.
Surrey
Barnsdale Hall Hotel
Rutland
Barnsdale Lodge Hotel
Rutland
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Great Milton
For when you're feeling really fancy, Raymond's Blanc's pitch-perfect Oxfordshire institution needs no introduction. Two Michelin stars, luxurious rooms, beautiful kitchen gardens...
Oxfordshire
Berry Bros. & Rudd, Basingstoke
This award-winning wine merchant’s modern shop is a grape-lover's dream; all Champagne, fine wines, spirits and the very best easy-drinking bottles.
Hampshire
Binary Bar & Restaurant, Mickleover
Looking for a contemporary bar and restaurant with enviable interiors, a standout cocktail menu and delicious food to boot? Enter The Binary Bar and Restaurant, your new go to spot...
Derbyshire
Bistro Lotte, Frome
French bistro fare, boutique town house accommodation – and a bar – in Frome. Ooh la la!
Somerset
Bloom Stays
The brilliant Bloom Stays offers a hand-picked selection of local and luxurious self-catering accommodation to suit every holiday break away. Stampede!
Kent
Boatyard, St Leonards-on-Sea
A sleek fish restaurant serving only the finest, freshest sustainable seafood alongside organic natural wines. Though based in a bustling street food market, it's a proper sit-down...
Sussex
Bohemia, St Neots
A cool café cum restaurant cum cocktail bar cum micro roastery - Bohemia is four fabulous foodie destinations in one, where you can find seasonal and locally-sourced meals and inv...
Cambridgeshire
Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Whitchurch
Home to one of the most famous gins in the world. Take a fascinating tour, sample a few cocktails or even hire it out as a venue. Cheers!
Hampshire