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Where to stay

Rural escapes

There’s no better way to relax than exploring England’s country for a few days. Get ready for bluebell-drenched meadows, glistening rivers, patchwork hills and sheep-coated fields...

And, of course, countless cosy cottages, welcoming farms, characterful inns and boutique boats to choose from.

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Rural retreats...

Lengthsman's Cottage, Warwickshire; Copyright: The Landmark Trust;

The Lengthsmans Cottage

A cozy cottage perched next to the Stratford-Upon-Avon canal.

Little Thatch Cottage, New Forest; Copyright: Little Thatch Cottage;

Little Thatch in Lymington

A chocolate box cottage awash with original 16th century features.

Springbank Lodge Farm, Cumbria; Sarah Rider Photography;

Spring Bank Lodges

Fresh air, lush countryside and relaxation.

Down on the farm...

Upper Parsonage Farm, Hampshire; Copyright: Chris Warren;

Upper Parsonage Farm in Hampshire

Cows and sheep for company plus cream teas all round in the Meon Valley.

Upper Parsonage Farm in Hampshire

View from Hooks House Farm, Robin Hood

Stay at Hooks House Farm

Pitch up a tent on a farm that has unrivalled views.

Stay at Hooks House Farm

More ideas...

Orchard House, Shropshire; Copyright: Orchard House;

Orchard House

A 300-year-old barn converted into a characterful and luxurious guesthouse.

La Rosa Campsite, North Yorkshire; Copyright: La Rosa;

Stay at the kitsch La Rosa campsite

An elvis themed caravan, a converted truck complete with woodburner and even a tipi.

Rockford Inn, Devon; Kai;

Rockford Inn

A great little inn overlooking the East Lyn River serving huge fish and chip suppers.

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Little Thatch Cottage, New Forest; Copyright: Little Thatch Cottage;

LITTLE THATCH IN LYMINGTON

Regents Canal, London; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

REGENT'S CANAL

Upper Parsonage Farm, Hampshire; Copyright: Chris Warren;

UPPER PARSONAGE FARM IN HAMPSHIRE

CAMP ON THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER Kingsdown Camping Centre, Dover; xxnemissxx;

Kingsdown Camping Centre, Dover; xxnemissxx;

BOVEY CASTLE Bovey Castle, Devon; Copyright: Bovey Castle;

Bovey Castle, Devon; Copyright: Bovey Castle;

CATTON HALL Catton Hall, Derbyshire; Roy Lewin;

Catton Hall, Derbyshire; Roy Lewin;

RUTHERN VALLEY Ruthern Valley, Cornwall; Copyright: Ruthern Valley;

Ruthern Valley, Cornwall; Copyright: Ruthern Valley;

ECO-FRIENDLY HOUSEBOAT Houseboat; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Houseboat; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

FISH FOR SUPPER ON THE RIVER LYNE Shank Wood Log Cabin, Cumbria; Copyright: Sarah Wilson;

Shank Wood Log Cabin, Cumbria; Copyright: Sarah Wilson;

EQUESTRIAN EVENTS Equestrian Events; Beardy Vulcan;

Equestrian Events; Beardy Vulcan;

NORTH YORK MOORS RAILWAY North York Moors Railway; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

North York Moors Railway; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

MONGOLIAN YURTS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT Lake District Yurts; Jeremy Nicholl;

Lake District Yurts; Jeremy Nicholl;

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