UK hotels

Whether you want to hunker down in Whitby or hike across the Dales, you’ll find a country house, stylish boutique hotel or spa retreat to suit you

A vast thermal suite, magical gardens and indulgent treatments deliver countryside contentment at this adults-only spa, 90 minutes from Dublin

A micro-break with a Michelin-starred chef or orchard views? Emily Sargent knows where to go

From luxury family hotels to bargain seaside spots, here are the top properties for those holidaying with children — and the lowdown on what makes them special

Braemar church was bought by the owners of the five-star Fife Arms, who plan to convert it into a space for weddings and events

The pub chain says it will not accept £50 and £20 notes outside Scotland after warnings about counterfeit cash being put into circulation by criminal gangs

Britain is expecting a bumper crop of visitors from the heat-stricken European mainland this year

From an island lodge on Skye to an experimental manor in the Cotswolds and a wellness retreat in Yorkshire, make this New Year one to remember

Our expert chooses his favourite cosy cottages, pubs-with-rooms and bijou country-house hotels across the south coast’s chichi county — and they’re all perfect for summer

Slick design and top-notch food are the hallmarks of the new wave of good-value stays in the capital — with most found in handy locations that make exploring a breeze