Special places to stay for a weekend in the UK. Only the best independent, family-run hotels, B&Bs, inns, holiday cottages and self-catering places to stay make the cut.
Glamping
Glamping
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Harta Retreat Luxury Tipis: For Hazy Mornings and Lost Afternoons
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/

Rooted in the Moors: Rural Glamping Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire
🌳 Six Timber Glamping Cabins | 📍 On the West Yorkshire Moors | 🛌 Sleeping 2 – 4 adults | 🐶 Dog-Friendly | Tried & Tested by our Editor-in-Chief Why we love Daisy Bank Camp for a weekend Roam the landscape of Ted Hughes and the Brontës right from your…
- Hebden Bridge
- https://www.daisybankcamp.co.uk/

Wildflowers & Wagons: Boho Trailer and Truck Glamping in South Devon
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/
Cottages
Weekend Cottages
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Ocean-side Beauty: This is Anchor Cottage Porthleven
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/

Elsie's Cottage: Cute & Cosy Malvern Cottage With a Hot Tub
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/

Sweet Wanderlust: Chocolate-Making Short Breaks West Sussex
A super-sweet weekend break in West Sussex. Chocolate making by day, chill in a beautiful cottage or shepherd's hut at night. Heated swimming pool.
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B&Bs
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Pantybeiliau House: Beautiful and grand B&B near Abergavenny, Wales
Stunning Georgian country house B&B, 4 miles from Abergavenny. Three beautiful rooms and three reception rooms to use as your own. Dogs welcome, from £120pn.
- Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
- https://pantybeiliauhouse.co.uk/

Scottish Glamping in Aviemore that comes with a Wonderful South African Twist
Tucked away in Aviemore, at the foot of Craigellachie Hill in the Cairgorms National Park, you'll find Eriskay. Family-run glamping and a traditional B&B that comes with a unique AfriScots welcome.
- Aviemore, Scotland
- https://www.eriskay-aviemore.co.uk/

Beautiful Brontë Country B&B
An historic and boutique Haworth B&B with Brontë Country just outside its door and the famous Brontë Parsonage within sight.
- Haworth
- https://weaversguesthouse.co.uk/
Cabins
Cabins & Lodges
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Daisy Chain: Romantic and Secluded Log Cabin East Sussex
Romantic and secluded log cabin in East Sussex for 2. Outdoor roll-top tub, pizza oven, log burner, next to Bewl Water Reservoir. From £170pn
- Ticehurst, East Sussex
- https://www.downashwoodtreehouses.co.uk/daisychaincabin

Mallory Meadows: Award-winning Cabin Cosiness in Rural Leicestershire
Mallory Meadows is perfect for a hot tub staycation or special midweeker in the heart of England. Six cabins in peaceful Leicestershire. Dog-friendly. Award-winning.
- Kirby Mallory, Leicestershire
- https://mallorymeadows.co.uk/

Naturally Gorgeous Suffolk Glamping Lodges for Go-Slow Stays
Gorgeous Suffolk glamping lodges to soak up the great outdoors. Quite, family-run site. Yoga studio for guests. Adults only. From £100pn.
- Wangford, Suffolk
- https://toadhall.life/
Hotels
Hotels
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Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa: An enchanting Devon escape
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/

The Hideaway: Luxury Hot Tub Breaks (with benefits), County Durham
The Hideaway is a great spot for a hot tub break or a romantic weekend. Comes with on-site luxe facilities of Headlam Hall Hotel: spa, tennis courts, restaurants. Sleeps 2.
- Darlington, County Durham
- https://www.headlamhall.co.uk/hideaway/

Cedar Manor: Stunning Boutique Hotel in Windermere With Unbeatable Service
Stunning boutique hotel Windermere with enviable location, 10 gorgeous rooms, and one of the warmest Cumbrian welcomes in the area! From £155pn.
- Windermere, Cumbria
- https://www.cedarmanor.co.uk/