If you’re spending May half term in our neck of the woods, it’s likely you’ll be on the lookout for the best ways to keep you and your brood entertained for the week and over the bonus Queen’s Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend. Luckily, we’ve got a few ideas up our sleeve… from fairy walks and puffin festivals to paddle boarding down the river Tweed, there's something for everyone!
Read MoreWhether you’re after a bucket and spade break, windswept walks along empty sands, days filled with beach picnics and paddling, or you simply want to find a secluded spot to unwind and soak in the stunning scenery, you’re sure to find the perfect slice of sand here in the North of England and the South of Scotland.
Read MoreWhatever is on your Easter wish-list, our portfolio of charming cottages, fantastical follies, tiny homes and spectacular castles offer something for families and couples alike. With kitchens perfect for long Easter Sunday lunches and gardens seemingly designed for intricate Easter egg hunts, egg and spoon races and outdoor fun, they are the perfect base for a fun-filled Easter staycation or a long bank holiday weekend escape.
Read MoreLike many, we are deeply shocked and saddened by the desperate events that continue to unfold in Ukraine. With so many innocent people losing their lives, loved ones, families, homes and safety, we felt compelled to do something to help.
Read MoreWhen it comes to rediscovering your post-lockdown sense of freedom and adventure, it’s hard to beat Scotland. As we start to shake off the remaining shackles of Covid restrictions – the last are expected to end on the 21st March in Scotland – we’re headily dreaming of holidays spent freely exploring its majestic landscapes unhindered by masks, tests and social distancing.
Read MoreWe’ve always believed that the best way to get to a destination’s heart is through its food and getting better acquainted with where that food comes from. With huge swathes of sparsely populated countryside, our regions have more space to grow and nurture food than almost anywhere else in the UK. So, it’s unsurprising that the North of England and the South of Scotland are home to some of the best food and drink producers – and foodie experiences – in Britain.
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