Pembrokeshire feels like a county that has been drawn by the tide rather than a ruler. It is all headlands, coves, harbours, islands, lanes, wind-bent …
A deeper look at Pembrokeshire, Wales’ salt-edged wonder
Coastal Escapes
Britain’s best car-free escapes
Some holidays begin beautifully with a train window, a paperback and the quiet relief of not having to find a parking space in a village …
The perfect 7 day Northern Ireland summer staycation
Northern Ireland is compact enough for an easy week away, but rich enough to feel far bigger than it looks on the map. In seven …
How to slow down in the Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Highlands are not a place to rush, which is fortunate, because rushing here would be both foolish and faintly rude. This is a …
Britain’s best counties for a long weekend escape
Some places are built for grand tours. Others are perfect for that precious three day escape where you want a change of scenery, a good …
The UK’s best regions for a proper fortnight away
Some places are made for a weekend. You arrive, admire the view, eat something involving pastry, and leave before the parking app has finished emotionally …
The UK regions you’ll wish you’d found sooner
Some parts of Britain seem to have missed the memo about self-promotion, which is often exactly why they are so rewarding. These are the under-the-radar …
Best regional road trips in Britain
Britain is made for road trips, partly because it is scenic, partly because it is compact, and partly because it has an almost heroic talent …
Where to find Britain’s best harbour villages
Britain does harbours rather well. Not always tidily, and rarely with much concern for straight lines, but with a great deal of charm. These are …
The best UK regions for slow travel
Some parts of Britain seem to have understood that a holiday does not need to be treated like a challenge. You do not need to …