Our England holidays
Our England holidays are about escaping the cities and busy attractions in favour of exploring the landscapes that have inspired artists, poets, musicians and writers. You might ride electric bikes along the Tarka Trail from a self-catering ecolodge in Devon, kayak off the coast in search of dolphins, throw the family into an activity holiday in the Lake District, or enjoy long-distance walks such as the Pilgrims’ Way. Dress for the weather and remember: your hosts in locally owned hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs are never short of a recommendation for the best pub nearby.
Our top England holidays
Devon eco lodge accommodation, England
From
£252 to £965
per accommodation per week
Quirky eco lodges, 1 with Hot Tub, on a Devon nature reserve
Accommodation
Lake District family activity holiday
From
£1175 to £1265
7 days
ex flights
Walk, climb, abseil and canoe around the Borrowdale Valley.
Small group2023: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 27 May, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 21 Oct
Devon self catering cottage, England
From
£205 to £749
per week (sleeps 4)
Cottage with lake view & wood burner on Devon nature reserve
Accommodation
Family sea kayaking holiday in Devon
From
£1300 to £1400
7 days
ex flights
Price per family exclusive use of barn house accommodation
Small group2023: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 2 Sep, 9 Sep
Thames Path walking holiday, Cotswolds to London
From
£1736 to £2562
15 days
ex flights
Follow the Thames river from its source in the Cotswolds
Tailor made
England tour by train
From
£2595 to £2845
15 days
ex flights
Explore England's diversity and fascinating history by train
Tailor made
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly holiday
From
£1995 to £2150
8 days
ex flights
Admire England's south-western corner car-free
Tailor made
Winchester to Canterbury Pilgrims way
From
£1875
15 days
ex flights
Walk the Pilgrims Way from Winchester to Canterbury
Tailor made
Isle of Wight cycling holiday, England
From
£530
5 days
ex flights
Short UK cycling break with plenty of sightseeing
Tailor made
More about our England holidays
Escape the cities on your England holiday
City breaks in England are overrated. You’ll be crammed into the same tired, overpriced tourist attractions as thousands of others, and rarely getting a feel for England beyond what’s on the posters. Instead, you could be exploring the joys of English landscape. Take in the cuisine at country pubs at a leisurely pace on long distance walks, sea kayak and cycle around pretty Devon while staying at an eco lodge, or enjoy a classic English beach holiday on the golden sands of Cornwall or the Isle of Wight. There’s much more to England than Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon and the landmarks of London.
Devon holidays in England
In Devon, one of the most charming corners of England, it is possible to find picturesque pockets of peacefulness so quiet you can hear the grass growing under your feet. More adventurous travellers can find their happy place here coasteering or sea kayaking. Meanwhile, those that take a more laidback approach to their holidays can meander idyllic country lanes between country pubs, farm shops (great for self-caterers) and teahouses where you can dive into a plate of scones. Rural farm stays are perfect for families, with the welcome addition of electric bikes to make getting up those hills a little easier.
Walking holidays in England
Walking holidays in England are typically tailor made self-guided trips, and so ideal for independent hikers that like taking their time. Classic routes include the Thames Path, South West Coast Path and Pilgrims’ Way. Expect easygoing daily walks, overnighting in friendly B&Bs near tempting pubs, detailed maps and route notes, and landscapes that have inspired everyone from Wordsworth to Lewis Carroll. You can’t expect sunny weather throughout, even in summer, but the vagaries of the weather are actually one of the great pleasures of walking in England – just be sure and pack sun lotion as well as a raincoat.
South Downs National Park, England
England’s newest national park will always be close to our heart because it’s right on our doorstep. With over 3,000km of public walking and cycling routes, including the 161km South Downs Way from Winchester to Eastbourne, and all of them a short hop from London, is it any wonder the South Downs National Park is liberally scattered with fantastic accommodations? From welcoming B&Bs to self-catering cottages, and even trendy yurts, this rural refuge encompasses the Sussex Heritage Coast, woodlands, pastures – plus market towns, where many a food and drink festival takes place.
Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about England or need help finding a holiday to suit you we're very happy to help.
01273 823 700
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Calling from outside the UK
[Escape the cities: Matt Buck]
[Devon: mattvaux7]
[Walking in England: Luke Ellis-Craven]
[South Downs National Park: Sam Knight]
