South West

Rockstar treehouses for romantic, dog-friendly weekends by the sea. From the sublime Sleepy Owl Devon. Sleeps 2, Hartland North Devon. From £360pn

• Hartland, Devon

A roaring good time awaits at Mrs Mills Yurts. 4 fabulous Jazz Age yurts sleeping up to 4. Stunning peaceful setting on May Hill. Dog friendly. From £135pn.

• May Hill, Gloucestershire
• https://mayhillglamping.co.uk/

Spectacular and stylish in equal measure, Anchor Cottage Porthleven gives you an alfresco window on the drama of the Atlantic Ocean. Dog-friendly, sleeps 6.

• Porthleven, Cornwall
• https://secretbolthole.co.uk/anchor-cottage-porthleven/

Hidden on a hillside within rolling woodland, this Malvern cottage with a hot tub is wonderful hideaway. Sleeps 4. Dog-friendly, stunning views.

• Malvern Hills, Worcestershire
• https://secretbolthole.co.uk/elsies-cottage-malvern-hills/

Stand-up paddleboarding expeditions across the UK, from weekend trips with riverside camping to longer explorations of some of Britain’s most beautiful waterways as well as outdoor adventures across the UK including walking tours and navigation weekends.

• Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
• https://blackgrouse.co.uk/

A five-star luxury hotel, award-winning wellness spa and Michelin recognised restaurant: Boringdon Hall Spa has the whole package!

• Plympton, Devon
• https://www.boringdonhall.co.uk/

Bright, fresh, luxurious Lyme Regis apartment with a gorgeous sea view. Sits smack bang in the middle of town! Sleeps 2. From £115pn.

• Lyme Regis, Dorset
• https://www.jurassicproperties.com/the-hideaway-lyme-regis/

Cosy, brightly-coloured dog-friendly holiday apartment in Lyme Regis with everything you need quite literally on the doorstep!

• Lyme Regis, Dorset
• https://www.jurassicproperties.com/the-bothy-lyme-regis/

Gorgeous next-gen glamping near Woolacombe. Choose you luxury tipi: Sitting Bull or Dancing Deer. Perfect couples' retreat. Secluded and rural. From £150pn.

• Barnstaple, North Devon
• https://www.harta-retreat.co.uk/

Sexy interiors, class-act cocktails and food that's off the rails. Yup, the Station Kitchen West Bay is one taste journey you won't forget!

• West Bay, Dorset
• https://www.thestationkitchen.co.uk/

An extraordinary honeymoon getaway in Cornwall for 2. Pure luxury, with private chefs, pampering treatments and insane bathtub views. Divine.

• Mousehole, Cornwall
• https://www.fallenangelcornwall.com/

Supremely gorgeous houseboat glamping in North Devon. VIP interiors, private freshwater lake, sleeps 2, separate luxe bath house. Adults only.

• Holsworthy, North Devon
• https://www.tregullandandco.co.uk/blackbird/

6 beautiful rooms that come with a concierge service and unforgettable bold-on experiences. Outbuildings Bridport really is an extraordinary place to stay.

• Bridport, Dorset
• https://www.holidayoutbuildings.com/

Make your own wedding rings with ethical designer, Yumé Jewellery, in a South Devon studio. Glamp nearby in a vintage truck or trailer with Kushti Camping.

• Ashburton, South Devon
• https://yumejewellery.com/

Get set for gorgeous glamping in rural South Devon style. Choose from a stunning Airstream trailer or a brilliant ex-BBC filming truck. From £90pn.

• Totnes, South Devon
• https://www.kushticamping.com/

A unique 130-acre destination in the Cotswold where you can enjoy total seclusion whilst relaxing at your own luxury lakeside log cabin with hot tub, indoor fire, rowing boat, fire pit and private beach.

• Poole Keynes, Cirencester
• https://loghouseholidays.co.uk/

Soul-nourishing SUP and yoga retreats in some of the UK's most beautiful locations including the Lake District, Cornwall, Somerset and the New Forest. All retreats feature a range of rewilding activities such as wild swimming and mountain walking as well as yoga, meditation and paddleboarding.

• Various locations in UK
• https://www.thewildtimes.co/

Oh hello Baker's Loft! A gorgeous self-catering Lyme Regis apartment. Sleeps 4. On Broad Street in central Lyme Regis. 5 mins' from the sea! From £120pn.

• Broad Street, Lyme Regis
• https://www.jurassicproperties.com/bakers-loft-lyme-regis/

Sleeps 6 | Period Building | 15 min walk to city Click your ruby slippers and wish for Ruby Villa – a spectacularly fabulous Georgian apartment in the heart of Bath, perfect for a weekend with the girls. A weekend in the beautiful city of Bath is calling and mixed…

• City Centre, Bath
• https://www.finestretreats.co.uk/rentals/apartment-bath-ruby-villa-354306.html?utm_source=weekend-candy&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=rubyvilla-listing

Get set for natural highs at this eco-friendly, self-catering treehouse in Devon perched within a forest canopy in a sleepy Devon hamlet.

• Germansweek, West Devon
• https://www.finestretreats.co.uk/rentals/farm-stay-germansweek-yeworthy-eco-treehouse-309562.html?utm_source=weekend-candy&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=treehouse-listing

Brownie heaven in the cosiest of Cotswolds’ cafes – need we say more?! Take a wonder through the historic market town of Fairford and you’ll find a humble little café just waiting to welcome you through its doors – 7a Coffee Shop. Owned and run by husband-and-wife team, Simon and…

• Fairford, Cotswolds
• https://www.7acoffeeshop.co.uk/

A traditional Cotswold hotel with dreamy rooms, fabulous food and a devilish personality - all at the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold

• Stow-on-the-Wold
• https://www.oldstocksinn.com/

Get ready for some serious Victorian allure as you discover the birthplace of Dorset’s most famous author and poet, Thomas Hardy.

• Dorchester, Dorset
• https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardys-cottage

Orion, Ursa and Perseus. 3 glamping cabins in Honiton with large picture windows so you can catch a shooting star from your bed. Outdoor bathtubs. Sleep 2.

• Honiton, East Devon
• https://royaloakfarm.co.uk/

Romantic shepherd's hut near Looe, Cornwall. Made for loved-up couples who love coastal peace and quiet.

• Looe, Cornwall
• https://daisyparkhuts.co.uk/

Run wild with an adventurous Exmoor safari from Red Stag Safari – spot local wildlife including ponies, deer and birds.

• Exmoor, North Devon
• https://www.redstagsafari.co.uk/

Bring the great outdoors into your kitchen with a workshop, tour or multi-day experience from the Cotswold Forager. Walks, workshops & events.

• Gloucestershire
• https://www.cotswoldforager.co.uk/

Food tours in Bath. Passionate, local food guides. The best independent tea-houses, expert cheesemongers, award-winning bakeries. 3hr tours. From £40pp.

• Bath, UK
• https://savouringbath.com/

SULA Lightship is the only UK lightship you can stay on overnight. Beautifully restored with 2 luxury bedrooms sleeping 4 adults. From £275pn.

• Gloucester, UK
• https://www.sulalightship.com/

We’re digging The Potting Shed - the latest outdoor pop-up from the award-winning Dark Bear, Bridport, that specialises in rum-based cocktails.

• Bridport, Dorset
• https://www.darkbear.shop/

Quirky bohemian glamping in Hampshire. 3 unique retreats, sleeping 2 adults. Private lake, adults only, romantic, off grid. Whole site hire available.

• Broughton, Hampshire
• https://www.themeadowglamping.co.uk/

Beautiful Cornish retreat set on an upland hill farm on Bodmin Moor. Beautiful handbuilt Koyts to stay in. Retreats throughout the year. From £145pn.

• Bodmin, Cornwall
• https://www.cabillacornwall.com/

Hens, grab your pens and steady your easel. There's a handsome (nude) male model waiting who's not going to draw himself!

• Nationwide, UK
• https://www.bristolstagandhen.co.uk/life-drawing/

Simple, fun hen party dance classes - in a venue and location to suit you. Nationwide. Choose your theme, learn the moves! From £25pp.

• Nationwide, UK
• https://www.bristolstagandhen.co.uk/dance-classes/

2-hour hen party afternoon tea with a very cheeky twist: buff butlers wearing nothing but an apron and bow tie. Fully mobile. Nationwide. From £35pp.

• Nationwide, UK
• https://www.bristolstagandhen.co.uk/afternoon-tease/

Groups of 12 and over only Hold on to your feathers, hens. Because you’re about to enjoy 90-minutes of pure mixology brilliance, whether you’re at home to celebrate the bride-to-be or staying somewhere special in the UK. With a handsome cocktail expert by your side (yes, you can request a…

• Nationwide, UK
• https://www.bristolstagandhen.co.uk/cocktail-making

Modern apartment with stunning views over the Jurassic Coast. Dog-friendly accommodation in Lyme Regis. Near beaches. Sleeps 4. From £115pn

• Lyme Regis, UK
• https://www.jurassicproperties.com/

Whether it’s for relaxation, romance or a rollicking family adventure, Coombe Street dog-friendly cottage in Lyme Regis never fails to deliver.

• Lyme Regis, England
• https://www.jurassicproperties.com/coombe-street-lyme-regis/

Two brand new treehouses in Gweek, Cornwall for short breaks. Unique stays in Gweek Cornwall. Sleep 2 adults, dog-friendly, romantic. From £225pn

• Gweek, Cornwall

Rustic-luxe accommodation near popular Jurassic coast beaches. Food hampers, outdoor bath, hay barn cinema experience. On a family-run farm in West Dorset.

• Bridport, Dorset
• https://www.holidayoutbuildings.com/

A beautiful multi award-winning Georgian townhouse hotel with fabulous rooms and suites, a walled garden, award-winning restaurant and unique garden spa.

• Sherborne, Dorset
• https://theeastburyhotel.co.uk/

Traditional B&Bs are a great option if you want a carb-loaded start to the day. But if you’d rather not swap your bed for black pudding and you’d prefer not to pay for breakfast, then Just B is a Dartmouth accommodation option that gives you the gorgeous, homely ‘bed’ you…

• Dartmouth, South Devon
• http://www.justbdartmouth.com/

The Royal Castle Hotel in Dartmouth has so much to offer: fabulous river views, beautiful rooms, delicious food - and historical charm by the ship load.

• Dartmouth, South Devon
• https://royalcastle.co.uk/

Loved by locals and admired by visitors, Sundial House holiday cottage in Lyme Regis is a unique and stunning place to call home for a weekend, or longer. Sleeps 9 in 5 double rooms.

• Lyme Regis, UK
• https://www.lyme-regis-accommodation.co.uk/sundial

The Scenic Supper is probably one of the best - and most unusual - restaurants in the Cotswolds. Expect a la carte dining in outdoor glass houses that'll leave you hungry for more!

• Todenham, UK
• https://thescenicsupper.co.uk/

Make the beautiful North Devon coast yours for the weekend with these fabulous yoga, surf and cooking weekends.

• Braunton, North Devon
• https://www.swellyoga.net/

Tudor Farmhouse Hotel sits in the timid village of Clearwell and is a quiet, unpretentious rural boutique hotel for a special weekend break in the Forest of Dean.

• Clearwell, Forest of Dean
• https://tudorfarmhousehotel.co.uk/

For lovebirds who want to feel the wind beneath their wings and fly into the countryside for a weekend, The Roost cabins in the Forest of Dean are the perfect escape. 

• Forest of Dean, UK
• https://theroostglamping.co.uk/

Maitri Yoga in Lyme Regis comes with beautiful views of the Jurassic Coast and a warm, caring instructor who'll help soothe your soul.

• Lyme Regis, Dorset
• https://www.maitriyogawithpip.com/

Raise your sourdough game and power up your pizza making with these fabulous breadmaking classes delivered either in-person in the Cotswolds or online, wherever you are in the UK!

• Cotswolds, UK
• https://www.severnbites.com/

Thoughtfully-built and solar-powered, these 3 peaceful safari tents in Devon offer you a blissful escape into nature and adventures alongside the River Exe.

• Bickleigh, North Devon
• https://www.exevalleyglamping.com/

Sleeping 4 people, this beautiful wooden glamping retreat on the edge of the Mendips makes a perfect romantic break or family staycation.

• Somerset, UK
• https://www.theroundhousesomerset.co.uk/

This unique space is the first A-frame waney-edged oak clad treehouse to be built in the UK! It's a luxurious retreat perfect for adults who appreciate the finer things in life.

• Wye Valley
• https://hudnallshideout.co.uk/

What used to be the public toilet block has been transformed into a trendy cafe serving some of the best coffee and food concoctions in Mawgan Porth!

• Mawgan Porth
• https://beachboxcornwall.co.uk/

The Old Prison cafe serves up brilliant food in one of the most quirky Cotswold settings: a 18th-century House of Correction - and you can even see the prison cells.

• Northleach
• https://www.theoldprison.co.uk/

Crocodiles of the World is an extraordinary place where you can come face-to-face with some of the world’s most feared predators, including critically-endangered Siamese crocodiles!

• Brize Norton
• https://www.crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk/

Peter's Tower is a late 18th-century memorial building that deliberately echos of Venice's St Mark's Campanile - it's a quirky place to stay for 2.

• Lympstone, East Devon
• https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/peters-tower-10451?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5unKl-eD5gIVDLTtCh0oGg0WEAAYASAAEgL1GPD_BwE&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5unKl-eD5gIVDLTtCh0oGg0WEAAYASAAEgL1GPD_BwE#Overview

What started life as a small gin shelf at a Cotswolds' pub is now a gin-lovers heaven with hundreds of gins to try!

• Kelmscott
• https://www.ginpantry.co.uk/

The Curious Cabinet Guesthouse is a city retreat brimming with artistic flair and vintage character, perfect for creative souls.

• Bristol
• https://sadiespikescuriouscabinet.com/

Spend a day creating delicious food in a beautiful Cotswolds' home, bonding with friends over a mixing bowl.

• Cirencester, UK
• https://theoldbakehousecookery.co.uk/

Enjoy and experience an ancient ritual practice, the traditional Chinese tea ceremony at this special tea house in Cheltenham.

• Cheltenham
• https://augustmoontea.com/

Come along and enjoy the buzz and thrill of a live auction - whether you buy something or not!

• Abingdon, UK
• www.mallams.co.uk

A beautiful and unique property boasting a full-length roof terrace, accessed by a sliding, glazed roof box.

• Cirencester, UK
• www.habitatescapes.com/cottage-hire-cotswolds/endless-sky/

Always ethical, animal and (especially) human friendly, Yellow Gorse's products will nurture and revive you.

• Bridport, Dorset
• yellowgorse.co.uk

A menagerie of eclectic, quirky and colourful homeware, accessories, baby and lifestyle gifts, in the beautiful town of Cirencester.

• Cirencester, UK
• made-gallery.com

Showcasing the best of British craft and creativity with a gallery, craft centre, artists' studios - plus fabulous creative workshops.

• Cirencester, UK
• https://www.newbreweryarts.org.uk/

A 17th century coaching inn that's a foody destination in the Cotswolds and where the local celebrities like to drink.

• Gloucestershire, UK
• https://www.thyme.co.uk

Small independent waffle house serves all manner of home-cooked, home-made waffles stacked with very naughty toppings!

• Cirencester, UK
• https://www.hesaysshewaffles.co.uk

Award-winning day and weekend residential stillness retreats in the beautiful Dorset countryside.

• Blandford, UK
• mellulah.co.uk

Packed with interesting and quirky geological displays, rich collections of fossils and exhibits, along with many fascinating stories!

• Lyme Regis, UK
• https://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/

An eco-friendly, off-grid boutique luxury glampsite in the Forest of Dean, featuring retro vintage vans dating from the 1930s!

• Ross on Wye, UK
• https://maddogsandvintagevans.co.uk/