IF COSY PUBS, elegant cities and fish and chip suppers appeal, then the UK has it all. Tee off on a world-class golf course in Scotland, tuck into a traditional Devon cream tea, have a taste of 24/7 living in London, climb the Lake District's scenic fells or surf miles of Cornish beaches.
Wales, too, has something for everyone – from the snowy peaks of Snowdonia to vibrant Cardiff Bay and male voice choirs!
With its grand Georgian terraces and squares, Bath makes a great romantic getaway and an ideal gateway to the West Country. Mellow bath stone, pretty parks and great shopping make it a big hit with visitors.
Cosmopolitan, creative and free-spirited, Brighton begs to be explored. This decidedly raffish city offers everything from Regency heritage to beachfront cool. Start your explorations at iconic Brighton Pier, jutting into the sea.
Closer to France than England, the Channel Islands are a mix of tax haven, surfing mecca and sleepy UK outpost. Jersey has its castles, Guernsey boasts 27 beaches, while tiny Sark has miles of spectacular shoreline and horse and buggy rides.
Chester ticks all the boxes as a great getaway. You can walk around the most complete medieval city walls in Britain, then stroll down streets of high half-timbered Tudor buildings – the famous Chester Rows. There’s also a fine cathedral, an ornate Victorian town clock, a racecourse and zoo.
With their honey-coloured stone, thatched roofs and gardens of climbing roses, the villages of the Cotswolds are seemingly set in a timewarp. Towns are elegant, pubs are quaint and the olde worlde teashops are second to none.
Cliffs, coves and crashing Atlantic surf give Cornwall heaps of scenic superlatives. Its rugged coastline is dotted with walking trails, pretty fishing villages and golden beaches. It also boasts some top boutique hotels and art galleries, as well as Britain’s mildest climate.
Newcastle has it all for a metropolitan weekend, with trendy galleries, lively pubs and legendary nightlife. And don't miss the historic cathedral city of Durham, with its cobblestone heart, Victorian market and traffic-free shopping streets.
Teesdale's scenic walking country is just a short ride away.
Fenlands, farmlands and big skies – that's East Anglia. Home to the Queen’s royal estate at Sandringham and the Norfolk Broads, this is also Constable Country. Norwich is crammed with medieval streets, Harwich has its maritime history while intellectual Cambridge has its cloisters and colleges.
Scotland's capital city mixes architectural elegance with a lively arts scene and plenty of night-time buzz. Dominated by its hilltop castle, Edinburgh is a graceful mix of times and styles.
Set sail from seafaring Lymington - a yachties' mecca - for the Isle of Wight, famous for its breezy Cowes Week regatta. Spot wild ponies in the wild tracts of the New Forest, and live it up on the beaches of Bournemouth - on the edge of Dorset - with its seaside cafes and pier.
The lustrous landscape of the Lake District – nicknamed Poet’s Corner – has inspired generations of artists, writers and nature lovers. This pocket-size corner of England comes with soaring fells, glittering lakes and meadows dotted with sheep. Bring your walking boots!
For pageantry, palaces, shopping and 24/7 action, London is unbeatable. With its monuments, museums and galleries, London is heaped with pick-and-dip options: will it be the blockbuster heritage sights, the buzz of the West End or the markets of Notting Hill?
Stretching from the Welsh borders to Lincoln, Britain’s Midshires embrace the rolling hills of the Welsh borders, the Peak District and the historic castle towns of Shrewsbury and Warwick - not to mention Shakespeare’s birthplace at Stratford-Upon- Avon.
With their backdrop of lochs and glens, Scotland's Highland hotels have some wildly romantic settings. You'll adore coming home to a crackling log fire and a warming wee dram after a day in the great outdoors. Scotland's twin cultural capitals of Edinburgh and Glasgow are unmissable too.
Just an hour from London, Sussex epitomises rural England. You’ll find medieval villages bursting with antique shops and half-timbered houses, gardens galore and some famous castles.
For a small country, Wales packs in a great deal of punch. There's the Welsh language for a start – not to mention jagged mountains, Rugby Union and castles dating back to the 12th century. From the rugged peaks of Snowdonia to happening Cardiff Bay, there's something here for everyone..
Big, boundless and packed with scenic attractions, Yorkshire is home to two glorious national parks, some vibrant cities and exquisite stately homes. There's also great horse racing, the fabulous Yorkshire Dales and the historic city of York.
The Manor House at Castle Combe
Combe House Hotel & Restaurant