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How to spend a weekend in Folkestone, Kent’s creative and buzzy seaside town
Coastal walks, art trails, indie shops and a buzzing harbour-side food scene, Folkestone is going through a cultural regeneration – and it’s less than an hour from London.
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The most charming seaside hotels in the UK
Looking for a holiday closer to home this summer? This list of ideal coastal escapes will make booking a breeze
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How to spend a summer weekend in Lewes and Alfriston
An interiors-lover's guide to this bohemian English corner
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The best hotels in Devon
Devon is always a good idea for its sweeping coastline and lovely towns – these are the places to stay
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The endless charm of a British seaside summer holiday (and all the places you should visit)
We’ll take Camber Sands over Saint Tropez, anyday. And here’s why…
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Cheap and cheerful hotels in the UK to book now
Looking for a cheap hotel in the UK for a stylish staycation? These are our editors' picks for 2025 and beyond
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How to spend a perfect weekend on the Amalfi Coast
There’s more to Italy’s most glamorous coastline than meets the eye – Emma J Page uncovers its hidden gems, from lesser-known seaside spots, to cooking classes in the hills
The House & Garden AirBnB guide
The prettiest AirBnBs to snap up in Wales
Seaside weekends and hiking holidays await
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The best AirBnBs in Devon
If a Devon holiday is on the cards, we've found the best places to stay across the county
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Checking In: The Gallivant Camber Sands brings a touch of the Hamptons to the Sussex coast
A 10-minute drive from Rye gets you to the dune-covered beaches of Camber Sands and this idyllic dog-friendly, foodie hideaway.
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All the best things to do in Cornwall
There are so many things to do in Cornwall and it can be hard to navigate the expanse of pristine beaches and pretty fishing villages. This is where the House & Garden editors head on their Cornish holidays
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The best cottages, manors and Airbnbs to rent in Cornwall in 2025
Whether you define ‘charming’ as a stone fisherman's cottage or as a sprawling estate overlooking a glittering sea, Cornwall is full of either. These are the most stylish surrounds for your stay in Cornwall, each brimming with charm (and easy access to the region's best towns and beaches)
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This lesser-known French island is the perfect place for a laid-back holiday
An ideal destination for flight-free travel, Ile d'Yeu, off the west coast of France, is accessible from the UK by train and ferry. And, as Lisa Johnson discovers, it offers a real sense of escape with its beautiful beaches, easy-access cycle paths and a laidback pace of life
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How to spend a Sunday in the Hamptons, with Athena Calderone
The creative multi-hyphenate and queen of entertaining takes us through her ideal autumnal Sunday, from visiting cranberry bogs to enjoying poetry in the bath. However it looks, it's sure to be cosy, slow and spent with family
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How I spend a Sunday in Margate, with Emma Corrin
In the second instalment of our new series, actor Emma Corrin talks us through their dream Sunday by the sea in Margate, from spicy margaritas to the Crab Museum
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How to spend a weekend on the Kent coast
Have this handy itinerary to hand when you're next visiting the beautiful Kent Coast, from buzzy Margate to picturesque oyster-hotspot Whitstable
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The loveliest things to do in Devon
With beautiful coastline and a burgeoning creative scene, Devon has a lot to offer. These are the best things to do in the county
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Three of the loveliest lesser-known escapes from London
Whether it’s ocean, the great outdoors or a cultural hit you’re after, these under-the-radar weekend escapes have it covered...
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The best beaches and seaside towns in the UK
From Wales' aquamarine waters to the rolling sand dunes of Sussex, there is little else as beautiful as the UK's 31,368km coastline. Save for, perhaps, the quaint, jewel box towns which dot it.