BEST OF BRITISH
This wonderful variety of hand-picked days out in the countryside offer plenty of excitement and fun for all the family, as well as tranquillity and a place to slow down and recharge your batteries... Truly the Best of British holidays!
a1. ECO CHIC COTTAGES
Two 5* Luxury Award Winning holiday cottages. Close to historic Burford, they are ideal bases to explore all the highlights of the Cotswolds. Restored to preserve the traditional and lavished with contemporary luxuries they are perfect for holidaying with friends or family. Enjoy the stunning private gardens. Great food pubs within short walk. ecochiccottages.com | chris@ecochiccottages.com | 07860 337763
2. SWINTON BIVOUAC
Swinton Bivouac is a fabulous ‘off the beaten track’ destination nestled into the shelter of the Druid’s Temple Plantation on the 20,000 acre Swinton Estate. Swinton Bivouac offers accommodation in
of the wood-fired outdoor sauna; Meadow Yurts and the ‘Loft’. The quirky on-site café serves delicious breakfasts, lunch and supper.
01765 680900 | swintonestate.com
3. THE COOKIE JAR
The Cookie Jar is a lovingly restored luxury hotel situated in the heart or Alnwick, next door to the famous Alnwick Castle & Gardens. Featuring 11 tastefully renovated rooms and suites, it’s the perfect place to plan your visit to the many award-winning 01665 510465 | hello@cookiejaralnwick.com | cookiejaralnwick.com
4. RUTLAND RETREATS
Nestled in nature sit these stunning, eco-friendly, cedarclad, two and threebedroom fully furnished cottages. With private patios, log burners, sedum roofs and smart finishes throughout, the Retreats offer the perfect self-catering staycation accommodation in Rutland, England’s smallest country. Visit local market towns of Oakham and Uppingham for boutique shopping, or Rutland Water for water sports and birdwatching.
01572 724678 | barnsdalelodge.co.uk