Spring reverie

Before she discovered the charms of the Lake District, Beatrix Potter summered for over 10 years in Perthshire. The family’s holidays were not traditional two-week sojourns; the Potters took a house f

Sometimes when we think about a day out visiting the park, we can feel a bit discouraged by visions of relatively small, confined areas with manicured grass, structured flower beds, a few swings and r

Our Cocker Spaniel, Alfie, was a key consideration when we planned a trip around the south coast of England. And we found plenty of dog-friendly pubs as well as great walks. The tour began in Gloucest

Alastair MacDonald Jackson spent two years visiting as many of Scotland’s west coast islands as possible. Here he showcases some of the greatest wonders of the west – and offers practical advice on how to see them

Why you’ll love it There are plenty of lovely hotels in the UK, but some are truly exceptional. Some make you feel good as soon as you walk through the door, and The Gallivant is one of these rare cre

Buxton Road, Sandybrook, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2AQ T 01335 344020 W callowtop.co.uk OPEN 28 March – 9 November For keen-walker caravanners and their dogs, the Peak District National Park offers li