Kip & Nook is a little patch of heaven nestled in the Yorkshire countryside and is the ultimate luxurious hideaway. We visited this dreamy getaway a couple of years back, and were lucky enough to be invited back this Spring to check out their latest hideaway, The Den. Kip & Nook has a collection of unique and quirky places to stay from cosy converted containers and off-grid hideaways to a barn big enough for up to 8 guests. More recently they have even introduced luxurious camping pitches so there is quite literally a stay for everyone in mind.
Read moreFIRE AND ICE AT THE KIRAMI X KIP&NOOK WELLNESS EXPERIENCE
A short walk from The Workshop at Kip and Nook, we find a winding path that leads to an oasis of rejuvenation. We’ve come to check out Kip & Nook’s latest wellness retreat, in an attempt to learn about the benefits associated with contrast bathing. The idea is simple - heat up, then cool down and hope that along the way you’ll find that the stresses of daily life have faded away. The outdoor spa is absolute heaven, surrounded by views of the Yorkshire countryside.
Read moreA RURAL OFF-GRID GLAMPING ESCAPE AT CROWDY HALL, DURHAM UK
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 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 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!
Read moreA COUNTRYSIDE RETREAT ON THE WELSH BORDERS AT CYNEFIN RETREATS
I am a cabin retreat fanatic at this point. Give me a quirky accommodation and a heaped dose of countryside and I swoon. So, when my friend Emily suggested we take a little trip, I couldn’t have said yes quicker. After endless searching for the perfect getaway, Emily found Cynefin Retreats. Set amongst woodlands and lush meadows, Cynefin’s pods and lodges offer luxurious outdoor-indoor getaways. Set on the Welsh borders, with the nearest town of Hay-On-Wye, Cynefin is heaven for fellow countyside-seekers.
Read more11 EPIC ROAD TRIPS YOU SHOULD TAKE IN THE UK
Ah, is there anything that screams adventure more than the classic road trip? Now, you may think of more obvious destinations when road trips come to mind, like the sunshine-filled open roads of coastal California or the dramatic landscape of Canada’s rocky mountains, but let me tell you that despite being tiny, the UK offers up some pretty epic road trips.
Read moreTHE NORTHUMBERLAND 250 ROAD TRIP
In our many years of road tripping across the UK, we have ticked off some iconic road trips. We’ve traveled down South to discover the beautiful coasts of Cornwall, journeyed around the wildest edges of Wales, completed the NC500 route along Scotland’s most northern corners and yet, despite the number of road trips under our belt, one area has remained to us totally abandoned. That is, until this past summer. Enter the North East, the forgotten corner of the UK that should be on everyone’s radar..
Read more21 PHOTOS TO INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT NORTHUMBERLAND
Northumberland is set up for adventuring, with a crazy gorgeous coastline, a magical national park and near-empty roads which make for the perfect road trip. What’s more, a 250 mile route has recently been created to help you discover the best of the most underrated corner of the UK. Suffice to say, it is most surprising indeed. Here’s 21 photos to inspire you to take on your own road trip around Northumberland.
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