At Crowdy Hall, you’ll find a rural off-grid retreat featuring bespoke, hand-crafted cabins, each offering a secluded escape in the open countryside of County Durham. We took a trip up last autumn and stayed here for a couple days to relax and recharge after a busy summer. The family behind Crowdy Hall created these cabins with peace and rest in mind, with the freedom to explore the surrounding countryside.
Read moreDRIVING THE RING OF BEARA, IRELAND - TOP PLACES TO VISIT ON THE BEARA PENISULA
Absolutely up there with the most underrated places to visit in Ireland, The Beara Penisula on Ireland’s Southwest coast is a hidden gem you have to know more about. The Ring of Beara drive was one of the best things we did on our recent trip to Ireland’s Southwest, and it so often gets missed on travel itineraries as it gets completely overshadowed by the well-trodden Ring of Kerry. Whilst The Ring of Kerry is certainly incredible, the wild isolation found on The Beara Penisula is unmatched and gives a true taste of wild Ireland. We spent a day driving along the route and highly recommend doing the same on a road trip around this area. Lush natural beauty and wild landscapes await those who take the time to embark on this trip.
Read moreDRIVING THE RING OF KERRY, IRELAND - BEST PLACES TO VISIT
This Ring of Kerry itinerary covers all the best Ring of Kerry stops, highlights and tips to help you plan your own route along Ireland's most popular and beautiful drive. This drive takes you through ancient mountains and lakes, past dreamy beaches and through patchwork fields of emerald green, making this one of the most magical places to visit on the South West coast. | Ring of Kerry | Ring of Kerry Ireland | Road trip Ireland | Road trip | summer bucket list | summer travel | Ireland travel guide | Ireland travel itinerary | Kerry Ireland
Read more37 PHOTOS TO INSPIRE YOU TO ADD AN IRISH ROAD TRIP TO YOUR BUCKET LIST
Nowhere does epic scenery quite like South West Ireland. With its patchwork emerald green hills, foreboding ancient mountains and a dramatic, wild coastline, this corner of the world is compelling. There’s no better way to experience these rugged landscapes than via an epic road trip. Weave your way through the wild country lanes of Co Cork and Co Kerry like we did, and you’ll be rewarded with the breathtaking scenery of a land shrouded in legends and mysticism.
Read moreSOUTH WEST IRELAND ROAD TRIP ITINERARY - THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT
Here we have given you a rough idea of how you can spend a week cruising around Ireland’s dreamy South West coast. This area is absolutely beautiful and gave us a true taste of the wild landscapes on the Emerald Isle. These were just a few of our favourite stops along the road trip, there is infinitely more to do and see than you would possibly have time for in a week. There is magic to be found in this corner of the world. The scenery is unmatched as is the friendly welcome that can be found in those cosy pubs and traditional restaurants. You can’t go wrong no matter which route you take.
Read moreEMBRACING SLOW TRAVEL - A CANAL BOAT ADVENTURE WITH ROAD HOUSE NARROWBOATS , WALES
The UK is home to a pretty special canal network that in the past was crucial to the country’s industry. Today, the canals lend the perfect opportunity to get out on the water and appreciate life in the slow lane. The summer is a dreamy time to jump aboard and live out that canal cruising fantasy conjured up from our Rosie and Jim watching childhood. Slowly cruising along sun-dappled stretches of water, with ducks for company and welcoming waves from the friendly houseboat community, offers a truly unique travel experience like no other. Throw in sun-drenched beer gardens, pretty villages and ample wildlife spotting along the way, and you’ve got the magic ingredients for a slow and relaxing summer adventure.
Read moreA COSY ESCAPE- STAYING AT THE KING ARTHUR HOTEL, WALES
Nestled within the rolling hills of Cefn Bryn, The King Arthur Hotel bears all the hallmarks of a quintessential countryside stay: A snug pub filled to the brim with local ales and gins, a beer garden big enough for both patrons and the roaming farm life, a restaurant to write home about, cosy rooms with views and an incredibly warm hospitality that makes it difficult to leave. The UK’s love for pubs with rooms is growing and this watering hole turned hotel sets the standard.
Read moreA WEEKEND GUIDE TO SWANSEA BAY, WALES
Sunburnt noses, balmy sea-swims and rows of towels lined out in the sand are scenes one conjures up when thinking of summers in the sunny Mediterranean. But, as we bob along the glistening sea atop our paddle boards, I have to remind myself that we are in fact in Wales, not Majorca. We’ve been invited along to Wales by Visit Swansea Bay, the official tourism board for Swansea, Mumbles and the Gower, to explore the best of what this little corner of the country has to offer.
Read moreA DREAMY OUTDOOR ESCAPE - GLAMPING AT COME BY, WALES
Ah, the British summer. It is my humble opinion that nowhere compares to the UK in the summer. Long walks in the countryside, lazy afternoons reading in the balmy sunshine and camping adventures make up the majority of how I spend my time once the brief but sweet summer hits our Isles. Spending some time at Come By, in Powys, Wales, combines those favourites perfectly. Getting back to nature is encouraged here at Come by, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that means back to basics. In fact, off-grid has never looked easier.
Read moreTHE VERY BEST GETAWAYS IN THE UK
Forest cabins, secluded shepherds huts and quirky yurts are among some of the unique getaways I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing here in the UK. More than just a dreamy place to rest your head, they are each nestled in nature, which lends itself the perfect excuse to get outside and explore. Here are some of the very best hideaways in the UK!
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