Autumn is the season we crave a getaway. Great food, a good night’s sleep and a leaf-kicking walk ticks all the boxes - take your pick

Lisa Hilton finds pub perfection in the Cotswolds

Drawing regular queues to its snug 200-year-old home, this bakery in Dunkeld by former Great British Bake Off semi-finalist Flora Shedden is a local phenomenon. Laminated layers of croissants shine, b

LEISURE

This month, celebrate the change in season with countryside-inspired homeware designs, learn the art of still-life oil painting and decorate with classic stripes

Self-catering has all the benefits of staying at home, but the joys of being away. For a shortcut to the best places to stay, here are some we’ve tried and tested