48 hours in cheddar

TUCKED BELOW THE cliffs of the Mendip Hills, the village of Cheddar in Somerset offers a heady mix of wild landscapes, ancient history – and of course, cheese! Whether you’re craving crisp country air

Staycation inspiration in Northumberland, Pembrokeshire, Suffolk and on Loch Lomond, plus a special seafood restaurant in London

At the Dales’ western edge (next stop, the Lake District) this stylish inn excels with its chic rooms and chef Nina Matsunaga’s distinctive cooking. The Bull does the rural inn bit impressively (great

Sandwiched between west Dorset’s rolling hills and the rugged drama of the Jurassic Coast, Bridport is well placed for a scenic getaway. Beyond its obvious natural charms, the town has plenty more to

Beautiful Cranborne Chase is the perfect base for exploring the countryside and nearby historic towns

When planning a staycation in Britain, some locations may immediately spring to mind: a seaside trip to Brighton, Edinburgh in August for the Fringe Festival, or Bath for a historic city break. Those