Boutique Retreats have luxury self-catering cottages by the sea throughout the UK

Hailes Abbey, near Winchcombe

Make like monks at this gorgeous ruin with the rolling Costwold countryside as a backdrop - just idyllic!

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From giraffes to giant tortoises and sloths to snakes, this is the ideal day out for animal lovers young and old.

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From smugglers to Bronze age settlement, this deeply atmospheric moor is well worth exploring if you're in Cornwall.

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Fancy a unique experience whilst on holiday? We visit this countryside cookery school and try our hand at bread making. Get your pinnies on!

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Experience this centuries-old festival brim-full of music which celebrates the arrival of summer (bells and whistles optional).

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There’s gorgeous food aplenty in this tucked-away gem that boasts two Michelin Stars and a massive following.

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This laid back lovely serves great delicious food at surprisingly reasonable prices in the heart of Cheltenham.

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Don your best singing voice and head to this fab singing fest, one of the biggest maritime music festivals in Europe.

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Step back in time in this medieval town, also the setting for the conclusive battle in the War of the Roses.

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Here be giants.......from giant effigies to a lantern procession, this is a fab festival for families.

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