Home of the original martini and the perfect afternoon tea, style icons from Vivienne Westwood to Kate Middleton, and grand architecture from castles to glass skyscrapers, it’s no wonder that England has more than its fair share of luxury experiences and indulgent escapes. Hire your own fort or stately home for group holidays or escape the rat race on relaxing holidays in your very own treetop canopy suite. Stay ahead of the game with the hottest tickets in town, whether theatre, opera, tennis or rugby, hire a classic car or float above the action in a hot-air balloon. And what’s a holiday without a souvenir or two? From designer flagship stores to Royal Warrant-holding boutiques with a royal seal of approval, England’s shopping scene is second to none.
Lifestyle
Splash your cash in the Victoria Quarter
A haven for designer brands, the award-winning Victoria Quarter is renowned as one of England’s finest shopping destinations.
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Dine like Lords and Ladies at Langley Castle
For those with a taste for the finer things in life, Langley Castle Hotel near the historic market town of Hexham is the ideal gastro getaway.
Location: Langley-on-Tyne, Northumberland
Get Romantic on a Break to Scilly
Stay in a 16th Century castle, a 19th Century Townhouse or a harbourside inn and enjoy a romantic break on the stunning Isles of Scilly.
Location: Isles of Scilly
Enjoy a five-star cookery break by the sea
Become an expert in the kitchen with a Cookshelf cookery course in Eastbourne, before relaxing after a busy day at the 5 star Grand Hotel.
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Treat yourself to the ultimate spa break in the Pennines
Stay in deluxe serviced apartments and treat yourself from head to toe with heat, ice and mud experiences at Titanic Spa.
Location: Marsden, West Yorkshire
Chill in style within Subterranean Spa Cirencester
Indulge yourself in the newly opened Kings Head Hotel combining luxury rooms and dining, but allow time to experience pampering treatments in the spa.
Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A Tale of Two Gardens and a Lasting Friendship
Experience two world-famous gardens just 6 minutes’ walk from each other - the Arts and Crafts masterpiece Hidcote Manor and historic Kiftsgate Court.
Location: Gloucestershire
Spoil yourselves in North Yorkshire’s country hideaways
Hidden away in spectacular grounds are luxurious grand halls and country houses where you can really spoil the one you love.
Location: Harrogate/Masham, North Yorkshire
Retreat to your very own wood cabin in the forest
Double sunken baths, riverside walks and panoramic views make this luxury forest retreat a truly romantic destination.
Location: Shadwell, Norfolk
Retro shopping in Rye
Rye is home to numerous independent retro and vintage shops, and takes pride in the fact that chain stores are a ‘no, no’ in town.
Location: Rye, East Sussex
Hop aboard for a luxury canal boat holiday in Lancashire
Cruise along England's waterways on a five-star hotel boat.
Location: Burnley, Lancashire
Live the high life in Cheshire’s villages
With high-end boutiques, swanky eateries and millionaire footballers, Cheshire’s ‘Golden Triangle’ brings exclusive city treats to the countryside.
Location: Cheshire
Shop for antiques in a charming market town
Thanks to pretty market towns like Oakham and Uppingham, England’s smallest historic county is spoilt with independent boutiques and antique shops.
Location: Rutland
Enjoy a rural escape at Kitley House Hotel
This 500 year old country house is set in the heart of the South Devon countryside making it the perfect destination for a relaxing and enjoyable break.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Spend the night in Peverell's Tower
Pack your suitcase for a hair-raising and luxurious stay in Dover Castle’s former prison tower.
Location: Dover, Kent
Enjoy a week of fine dining at a brand new food festival
Celebrate the finest of British cuisine at Rockliffe Hall’s new Festival of Food event.
Location: Croft-on-Tees, County Durham
Join the Clouds with Bristol Hot Air Ballooning
Take to the skies in a hot air balloon across the West Country, giving you amazing views and an unforgettable experience.
Location: Bristol
Get stuck into cooking lessons at Brompton Cookery School
Learn the tricks of the trade with an award-winning chef at a cookery school housed in a beautiful barn conversion near Shrewsbury.
Location: Near Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Luxury treehouse adventures in England's safari country
Experience a unique safari experience with a luxurious twist in the heart of the English countryside.
Location: Lympne, Kent
Enjoy a luxurious camping trip at Crafty Camping
Luxury glamping in a beautiful forest setting alongside Guy Mallinson’s Woodland Workshop, featured in the BBC Mastercrafts series.
Location: Holditch, Dorset
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