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.
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
Rutland
Looking for a bolthole to explore Shakespeare's birthplace, or somewhere to kick back and enjoy some me time? Let me introduce you to Alveston Manor.
Warwickshire & West Midlands
This elegant B&B townhouse has 10 rooms, dedicated house hosts and is two minutes from its fab sister hotel, The Arden.
Warwickshire & West Midlands
Wish you were here? You can be with Aspects Holidays who specialise in self catering holiday cottages across Cornwall.
Cornwall
Rutland
Let the kids run wild, discover native and exotic furry and feathered friends and (polish that parental halo) it's even educational. Where is this mecca of good times? Beale Wildli...
Berkshire
An independent, luxury boutique hotel with a choice of dining options sat on the banks of the Great River Ouse.
Bedfordshire
Looking to live it large this holiday? If you're looking to book for 8 or more, check out The Big Domain's larger-than-life properties, including castles and villas overseas.
Devon
This adults-only lakeside haven and woodland wonderland in Suffolk is full of design-led lodges that are perfect for guests who want peace, quiet and somewhere sustainable, yet lux...
Suffolk
Table with a view? This newly-opened waterside restaurant overlooking the River Hamble is a top spot for brekkie, lunch and dinner.
Hampshire
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
Leicestershire
A collection of stylish cottages within walking distance of Bray's famous Michelin star restaurants. Think home-from-home comfort with hotel-style service.
Berkshire
The most fun you'll have getting wet, this Maidenhead activity centre lays on water sports for adults and kids keen to sail, paddle and make a splash.
Berkshire
Up your luxe levels at this elegant country house in the most stunning of settings in the Worcestershire countryside.
Worcestershire
This historic dog friendly riverside hotel near Falmouth on Cornwall's south coast is a hidden gem with impressive golf and tennis facilities as well as a spa.
Cornwall
Looking for a pedigree stay? Pack the pooch! Canine Cottages has over 9000 holiday rentals where no breed is banned and no hound too huge.
Devon
Leicestershire
Stay in charming floating cabins, surrounded by 130 acres of secluded lakes and thriving forest. Though remote in feel, the site has a massage and yoga studio and a Michelin restau...
Essex