The UK is my home country, so I have plenty of tips and secrets to share. If you’re a first time visitor, you might like one of these epic UK road trips.
I’ve lived in Bristol since 2016, so trust I’ve made it my business to find the best of everything, from stylish Airbnbs to creative restaurants, brunches and treats.
And I lived in London for 13 years, so you’ll find lots of insider knowledge on everything from the best afternoon teas to the most Instagrammable streets.
We also travel often around the UK, so have tips for cities and counties from Edinburgh down to Cornwall. As always, we’ve sought out some of the most special and unique accommodation on offer.
UK Road trips: Best UK road trips | Best Scotland road trips
UK destination guides: Bristol | Isle of Mull | Frome | Liverpool | London | York
UK family travel guides: Birmingham with kids | Cornwall with kids | London with toddlers | Edinburgh with kids | Manchester with kids | Best UK family Christmas breaks
UK Accommodation guides: Best of UK Airbnb | Unusual places to stay in the UK | Bath Airbnb| Brighton | Bristol Airbnb | Bristol hotels | Cornwall Airbnb | Cornwall lodges with hot tubs | Cornwall: Watergate Bay Hotel review | Cornwall: Rosewood Yurt | Cotswolds Airbnb | Cotswolds: Lucknam Park Hotel | Devon Airbnb | Devon lodges with hot tubs |Lake District Airbnb | Lake District lodges with hot tubs | Liverpool Airbnb | Liverpool hotels | London hip hotels | Norfolk Airbnb | Norfolk shepherd’s huts | York Airbnb | York: North Star Club
Bristol travel guides: 89 best things to do in Bristol | Bristol’s most stylish Airbnbs | Best brunches in Bristol | Best Bristol cafes | 54 best independent shops in Bristol | Best restaurants in Bristol | Best bakeries in Bristol | Things to do at Christmas in Bristol | Best hotels in Bristol
London travel guides: How to spend 3 days in London | London’s most hipster hotels | Best views in London | Best afternoon teas in London | How to find the village feel in London | Around the world in 7 London meals | Instagrammable places in London | How to spend 24 hours in London like a Londoner | London with toddlers.
London is a proper treasure trove of incredible places to stay, from pretty little cottages in Notting Hill to sleek high-rise apartments in the city. Here we’ve curated our pick of the best London Airbnb alternatives. You can find them all on Plum Guide London, which is kind of like the Rolls Royce of Airbnb … Read more
As part of my series on places to stay with hot tubs in the UK, here’s my latest round-up of hot tub lodges in Devon. There are some absolutely stunning places to stay here, from luxury group retreats to cute cabins for two. All have hot tubs, mostly with epic views of the surrounding countryside. … Read more
I spend a lot of time in cafes writing this blog, meeting with friends, and eating cake (of course!). So this post on the best cafes in Bristol was an obvious one for me to write, and one that I’m updating often. As with restaurants, we’re spoilt for choice with Bristol cafes and there’s a … Read more
Our guide to the best Lake District hot tub lodges in 2022. If you want to take your Lake District trip to the next level, I recommend staying somewhere with a hot tub and preferably a view, so you can soak those tired muscles and relax in style after days exploring the national park. It’s … Read more
I’m not sure there’s any better way to elevate a stay than including a hot tub. Ending the day with a glass of bubbly and a soak adds instant indulgence. And there are plenty of Cornwall lodges with hot tubs to choose from. From little romantic getaways to huge family retreats, we’ve chosen our pick … Read more
Looking for a place to stay in Salcombe? Here’s our guide to the best Salcombe holiday homes, featuring everything from Salcombe holiday cottages to quirky shepherd’s hut stays. We’ve also included a selection of holiday homes across the bay in East Portlemouth. And don’t miss our guide to the best things to do in Salcombe, … Read more
We’ve been going to Salcombe several times a year since we first got together many moons ago, even living there for a few months at one point. Steve’s parents have a holiday home in the area, so we try to spend as much time there as possible, escaping down to the coast. I realised it’s … Read more
There are so many unusual and unique places to stay in Norfolk that I made a separate post entirely dedicated to shepherd’s huts in Norfolk. And, as well as the list below, I also recommend this traditional showman’s wagon; an Iron Age roundhouse; lotus tents by a swimming pond; a converted Lynx helicopter; and a … Read more
We’ve teamed up with Host Unusual to bring you the low-down on 20 of the most unusual places to stay in the UK. There’s even a helicopter in there! Unusual Places to Stay: UK Edition What is Host Unusual? The brainchild of co-founders (and curious wanderers) Dawn Crawford and Alex Wilson, Host Unusual showcases some … Read more
Shepherd’s huts are an absolute delight, the perfect size for a cosy getaway for two, and they often come hand in hand with an outdoor hot tub. Norfolk has a bounty of beautiful options, so we’ve created a quick run-down of the eight best Norfolk shepherd’s huts. Also don’t miss our guide to the best … Read more