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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

I’ve just returned from three magical days in the Lake District. Craggy mountains, mist over the fells, and the gentle hum of a Herdwick sheep or two. I stayed near Hill Top, once home to Beatrix Pott

Wine lover’s guide to

A stay in market town Alnwick provides top dining and unexpected brushes with fauna and flora, says Fiona Gibson

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO, IDEAS TO TRY

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