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Five dramatic walks in the South West

Authors of the Dozen Dramatic Walks series – which focuses on scenery-laden walks in the South West of England – share their ultimate top five walks in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset...

We love...The Gallivant Hotel in Camber

Hidden away on the East Sussex coast in 1066 Country, The Gallivant Hotel is just the place for a chic weekend getaway. I felt a million miles away from the bustling streets of London, when in reality I’d just caught the train from Kings Cross and had arrived in Camber an hour and a bit later. 

Art-on-sea: Holidays for culture vultures

A lot of us would gladly spend all day frolicking on the beach. But if you fancy mixing sandcastles and chip butties with a bit of art and culture, England has a hip and happening collection of seaside towns that offer more than the occasional sand sculpture or flower bed display. Here are a few to get you started...

24 hours in Brighton

We soaked up the fresh sea air as we walked along Brighton seafront, past all the fish 'n' chip and sweet shops piled high with sticks of rock. It already felt a million miles away from the busy streets of London.

We love...The Lighthouse in Bishopstone, Kent

We’d love to be the lighthouse keeper at this adorable mint-green hideaway. Snoozing on the cliffs of the tranquil seaside town of Herne Bay, The Lighthouse has a balcony that stretches around the octagon tower so you can sit down to tea, coffee or whatever takes your fancy and gaze out to the glittering sea.

Happy Birthday Charles Dickens!

Charles Dickens would have been 200 years old  today so we're celebrating the occasion by retracing the steps of England’s most famous novelist.

Stay in the cottages featured in our ad!

On set at the Minack Theatre in Porthcurno.

Blissful bays, rolling hills and charming cottages with picture-perfect views all feature in our ad. But where was it filmed, and what about renting one of those charming cottages? Read on and all will be revealed...

We love...The Donald McGill Museum

Who knew postcards could be so controversial… So saucy, raunchy and naughty! And yes, perhaps, just a little offensive.

Holiday memories with cottages4you

Finding hidden waterfalls on a trek to a secluded beach, scoffing gigantic clotted cream-smothered scones while black swans paddle around in envy, waving hello to tiny tims congregating in a model village. Nope this isn’t the daydream of a raving lunatic; these are some of my fondest memories of childhood holidays.