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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Acorn Glade: quirky lakeside glamping near York where friends can reunite
Acorn Glade glamping near York is a storybook site with free-roaming alpacas and wallabies! Ideal for group get-togethers. Sleeps 2. Eco-friendly.
- Melbourne, York
- https://www.acornglade.co.uk

Eco-friendly safari tents in Devon on the banks of the River Exe
Thoughtfully-built and solar-powered, these 4 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/

Ultra Cool Conversion: The Swallow Horsebox Glamping Swindon, Wiltshire
A superbly cool converted 1960s' horsebox for off-grid glamping Swindon, Wiltshire. Rural and private, sleeps 2. SAVE 10% April & Oct stays! From £80pn.
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- https://www.theswallowwaterhay.co.uk/
Cottages
Weekend Cottages
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Forest-side holiday cottage in the beautiful Wye Valley: Rowan Tree Retreat
Lovely holiday cottage in the Wye Valley. Backs onto the magnificent Forest of Dean! Dog friendly, large garden, cedar hot tub. Sleeps 4
- Coleford, Gloucestershire
- https://www.wyevalleyretreat.co.uk

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/
B&Bs
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/

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/

A Soulful Bristol Retreat for Creatives
The Curious Cabinet Guesthouse is a city retreat brimming with artistic flair and vintage character, perfect for creative souls.
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Cabins & Lodges
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Willow the Wisp Cabin: Romantic Glamping in East Sussex
Willow the Wisp Cabin is a curvy little burrow in East Sussex that will set romantic hearts racing. Adults only, sleeps 2, with a wood-fired hot tub.
- Ticehurst, East Sussex
- https://www.downashwoodtreehouses.co.uk/

Acorn Glade: quirky lakeside glamping near York where friends can reunite
Acorn Glade glamping near York is a storybook site with free-roaming alpacas and wallabies! Ideal for group get-togethers. Sleeps 2. Eco-friendly.
- Melbourne, York
- https://www.acornglade.co.uk

Hidey-hole: Stunning Cinema Cabin For Lazy Nights, East Sussex
This unique glamping experience in East Sussex is designed to connect you with nature whilst also giving you the luxury you crave. And just wait until you see the cinema screen!
- Ticehurst, East Sussex
- https://www.downashwoodtreehouses.co.uk/coming-soon
Hotels
Hotels
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Fancy pants staycay! Boscundle Manor Country House Hotel in Cornwall
Small luxury country house hotel Cornwall. Near the Eden Project with an indoor heated pool, mini spa and 12 fabulously stylish rooms! From £175pn.
- St Austell, Cornwall
- https://boscundlemanor.com/

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/