Weekends away

New opening: Inside The PIG’s first Cotswolds hotel — and it has its own pub

The PIG has farrowed and the latest addition in the litter is The PIG-in the Cotswolds. Self professed Pig fan and Country Life’s Editor-in-Chief went to check it out.

The Country Life guide to North Cornwall: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat

Its famous beaches throng with visitors in the summer, but the north of the county is a delight at any time of year — and it’s possible to escape the crowds and find the best places to go if you know how, say Emma Hughes and Paula Lester.

Into the Woods: The cabins set amid the treetops above the city of Cork

The Montenotte Hotel, on a hillside above the Irish city of Cork, has unveiled a group of nine luxury, woodland cabins. Country Life's John Goodall checks in.

On board the new Britannic Explorer, the luxury sleeper train set to tour the UK, and created by the people who run the Venice Simplon Orient Express

The Britannic Explorer, a train where you'd never complain about being delayed, is set to come in to service in July 2025. Rosie Paterson takes a look.

Inside The Painswick hotel's brand new holiday cottage

One of the Cotswold's most charming country house hotels has snapped up a neighbouring cottage and given it a new lease of life. Country Life's Giles Kime was one of the first to take a peek inside.

Getting lost in the woods: The Cotswold hotel that puts you up and in the trees

At TreeDwellers, creator Tim Rees has attempted to create a luxury experience in the woodland canopy in which you can switch off and reset. His elegant idea has been executed with aplomb.

The Store review: Oxford’s newest luxury hotel on the site of the old department store, Boswells

Swapping clothing and haberdashery for king-size beds and cocktails, the transformation of Boswells into The Store Hotel is cleverly done, finds Annunciata Elwes.

Is it a farm? A luxury hotel? The Outbuildings are a bit of both, and a beautiful weekend away that feels worlds away from reality

Farm diversification is nothing new, but few have done it quite as well as The Outbuildings near Bridport in Dorset, says Dean Usher.

Knead a rest? Rent a house on the street made famous by Ridley Scott's Hovis advert

Before Alien and Blade Runner, there was a little boy cycling up a street in Shaftesbury delivering bread. Now, one of the properties on that famous street is available for you to stay in.

Michelin are now giving out 'stars' for hotels as well as restaurants — and the first batch of winners in Britain is an amazing roster of beautiful places to stay

Are these the 133 best hotels in Britain?

Is there anywhere understated left in the Cotswolds?

Plum Sykes’s semi-fictional 'Wives Like Us' — the author's sort of satirical take on life in the Cotswolds — reads like a death knell to normalcy, but there are quiet pockets, free from private members clubs, if only you know where to looks, says Richard MacKichan.

The Aston Martin DBX707: A Bond car for all seasons, five days and Three Peaks

Scaling the Three Peaks of Britain is not for the faint of heart and neither is driving the powerful Aston Martin DBX707. Adam Hay-Nicholls tried his hand at both.

The Grove at Narberth, hotel review: A perfect country house escape in rural west Pembrokeshire

The Grove at Narberth, is that rare thing — a hotel that makes you feel at home. Tiffany Daneff finds out how.

Gather, grow and regenerate at The Newt in Somerset, with star-studded festival lineup announced

The Newt has launched its first 'Gather & Grow' festival, which will dig into discussions on gardening, farming and wellness.

The Last Word: 'Portmeirion’s charm is rooted in eccentricity and this is why I love the place'

Pamela Goodman travels to north Wales in a rusty Land Rover Defender, where long walks, wild swimming and a visit to the 'eccentric' town of Portmeirion are on the cards.

University Arms, Cambridge, review: The hotel where a book butler comes as standard

The world’s biggest crème brûlée, Edwardian luxury, books, books and more books — Annunciata Elwes explores the University Arms, Cambridge.

The Artist Residence, Penzance, hotel review: Boutique luxury in the heart of Cornwall

The attention to detail at The Artist Residence, Penzance, is second-to-none, says Tiffany Daneff — on a trip to to very tip of Cornwall.

Burleigh Court hotel review: 'An unassuming, elegant and comfortable destination'

This intimate Cotswolds hotel is fast becoming known for its food and is dog friendly to boot, says Country Life's Octavia Pollock.

Girls just want to have fun (in Somerset): A weekend away in one of the West Country's best holiday homes

The right holiday home can inspire you to throw even the best laid plans to the wind, finds Rosie Paterson, on a weekend away to Somerset’s wild and mystical Quantock Hills.

The Country Life guide to Dorset: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and where to eat

Magnificent coastline, beautiful countryside, irresistible romantic ruins and wonderful local produce make Dorset a superb place to go. Here's our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat.