Fall for British this autumn
LAKE DISTRICT
Be inspired by William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter by escaping to the village of Hawkshead, where both writers spent time soaking up the literary atmosphere. Holiday Cottages (as before) offers seven nights from £1,069 (six sharing), self-catering.
CORNWALL
Segway your way around the four-acre Clowance Estate, once home to Cornwall’s aristocratic families. Luxury Lodges (01994 438222/ luxurylodgeestates. com) offers seven nights from £265 (six sharing), self-catering. Includes £60 spa voucher and Segway tour for two.
SUFFOLK
Escape to the British seaside town of Aldeburgh and indulge in fish and chips on the shingle beach. Original Cottages (0333 2020 899/originalcottages. co.uk) offers seven nights from £541 (six sharing), self-catering.
THE COTSWOLDS
Take time to enjoy the rolling hills and yellow stone cottages of the Cotswolds. Secret Escapes (0843 2277 777/secretescapes. com) offers doubles at the Noel Arms Hotel from £89, B&B.
OXFORDSHIRE
A train ride from Reading, the market town of Wallingford is the perfect place to get away from the city. Sykes Cottages (as before) offers seven nights (seven sharing), self-catering from £647.
PEAK DISTRICT
Families will love this converted barn close to the 13-mile Tissington Trail cycling route. Holiday Cottages (as before) offers seven nights from £1,359 (six sharing), self-catering.