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Ferguson's Gang: The secret society that saved rural England

Get ready for this month's exciting book release! Ferguson's Gang: The secret society that saved rural England by Polly Bagnall and Sally Beck is being released later this month by National Trust Books...

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Wild About Gardens: 26th Oct - 1st Nov

Go Wild About Gardens this week! It's time to celebrate our precious green spaces and give a little something back to nature...

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October half term: four things to do with the kids

The upcoming October half term runs from the 26th to the 30th and it can be tricky to fill those five days (plus the weekend) with things for the little ones to do...

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The five best autumn meals to cook on your self-catering holiday

Autumn is surely the best season.  Not only does our landscape transform into those incredible gemstone colours, but it yields some of our best-loved ingredients...

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The Best Dog-friendly Days Out at National Trust Properties

It’s not always easy to plan a day out that is exciting for both dogs and their owners. Unfortunately, a lot of heritage areas have restrictions in place to protect wildlife and historic features...

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What makes the best dog-friendly holiday home?

As any dog-lover will tell you, our pooches aren’t just pets, but bona fide members of the family...

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Christmas Holiday Cottages in the UK

Why not do something different this year and spend Christmas with family and friends in a beautiful cottage, enjoying a festive break that is miles away from your usual surroundings? Reignite the Christmas spirit in everyone by staying in a beautiful farmhouse, a seaview retreat, a country estate or a luxury lodge; we’ll provide the tree and decorations...

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Christmas Market Holidays | Enjoy the best bits of the festive season

One of the most hotly-anticipated events of the holiday season is visiting a Christmas Market. The chance to browse around pretty stalls, to search for unusual hand-crafted gifts and decorations, or simply to enjoy some warming Glühwein – no matter your motivation, we Brits love these seasonal shopping extravaganzas...

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Offers at Apple Mill in Devon

Fantastic offers at Apple Mill in Devon Enjoy a relaxing get-away Book online here Apple Mill is a charming Grade II listed property located in Sidmouth just 15 minutes from the exquisite Devon coast...

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Cotswolds Awards! Vote for your favourite

Vote for The Coach House in Hawling to win Best Cotswolds Holiday Cottage! www.cotswoldsawards.co...

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Walking Festivals this Autumn

With autumn in the air, the outdoors is surely calling. It's such an atmospheric season with the change of the trees, the falling of leaves and the vibrant colours sweeping through the countryside...

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The Great British Food Festival: a fantastic day out for the whole family

What is is? Get involved in some some foody fun over the coming weekends with the Great British Food Festival...

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Have fun this Autumn

Autumn Retreats Autumn is a fantastic time to take a break; beautiful colours tint the landscape golds and reds and the effects of the shifting season can be seen all around you...

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Enjoy your summer 'staycation'!

It's all about the 'staycation' this summer. There's no reason for you to haul yourself and your family miles overseas for a splash of sun...

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Short Summer Breaks and Offers Not To Be Missed

Long days, warm evenings and a change of pace... Summer is here and it's time to relax. Nothing beats escaping from it all to enjoy the sun, and it's all about the mini-breaks this summer...

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