If there’s any silver lining to this rather dark and gloomy Covid cloud it’s that – as a nation – we’ve rediscovered the joy of the great outdoors, the green spaces that surround us and how a bit of time immersed in nature is good for the soul. Unintentional ecotherapy, if you like. Benefitting from some of the UK’s most spectacular countryside, endless beaches and remote national parks, the North of England and South of Scotland is the perfect choice if you're looking to unplug, unwind and embrace the healing power of nature.
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If the rush on holiday bookings left you without a plan for a family break this summer, fear not as there’s still plenty of time to drum up a spectacular staycation for all the family this October half term. From long sandy beaches and wild and windy national parks, to working farms, medieval castles, lighthouses and remote islands, this corner of the world has so much to offer families who love the great outdoors. We have the perfect home-from-home for every family, whether you’re after a remote hideaway or a property in a buzzing market or seaside town.
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As we shake off our lockdown lethargy and look optimistically to a post-COVID world, Crabtree & Crabtree is coyly revealing itself as the vanguard of contemporary travel. Never before have the benefits of travelling within the UK and staying in a self-contained home been more highly prized. The very definition of luxury travel has been fundamentally altered. And, with a handpicked portfolio of luxurious self-catered holiday cottages dotted across the North East of England and South of Scotland, C&C has been ready for this moment all its life.
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The month of May rolls around, and, like clockwork, we have blooms on the brain and find ourselves inspired by the diversity of the gardens on offer at our handpicked holiday homes and cottages. As our minds wander into the landscape of daydreams more often than usual, we have collected some of our holiday cottages where the gardens boast far-reaching views, providing plenty of botanical wanderlust.
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As we look tentatively to a post-lockdown Blighty, we ponder how COVID-19 has changed our perception of luxury, and how we'll travel in post-Coronavirus times.
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With busy modern lives filled with distractions, it’s no wonder that a calm and considered décor scheme of welcoming neutrals is as in demand as ever. Far from bland, these holiday cottages flaunt interiors of structured simplicity which are at once classically understated, inviting, and relaxed. Interest is added with layers of textures, greenery, and delicate patterns. Read on to enjoy a nosy round the neutral classics in our collection.
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