Whatever 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.
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We’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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Come rain or shine, there is plenty to do on a winter holiday: embrace the season, wrap up warm and set off on long walks across moorland or on spirited hikes in the hills. Pull on your wellies and raincoats and splash through muddy puddles on wet walks. Or, gather the brood embark on exciting adventures along Hadrian’s Wall, to nearby castles and historic sites. Stretching right into March, winter, with its crisp changeable weather and muted earthy landscapes is an enchanting time to visit the North of England and the South of Scotland.
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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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Leave the iPad behind and rewild your child this Easter with a traditional, fun-filled family holiday. Think Famous Five meets Swallows and Amazons without sacrificing the luxuries of lashings of hot water and a comfy bed; marshmallows around a campfire, nature treasure hunts, den building and exhausted, happy children.
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The month of February brings many an opportune moment to celebrate with those closest to you. From enjoying fun-filled half term holidays with your family to making the most of Valentine’s Day falling on a Friday and planning a weekend brimming with romantic gestures with your beau, we’re here to boost the spirits and spark your staycation inspiration.
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