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- Peak District Escape at Chatsworth Estate Experience country living at the revamped Cavendish Hotel on Derbyshire’s Chatsworth Estate. A blend of antique charm and modern design, the hotel hosts seasonal events like botanical workshops and evening lambing sessions. For a unique experience, stay in Mr McGregor’s Garden, a shepherd’s hut with its own walled garden.
- Stargazing in Northumberland Wagtail shepherd’s hut on Low Tipalt Farm offers an unparalleled stargazing experience with a glass-roofed bath and telescope to view the dark skies. Set in Northumberland’s National Park, this retreat offers a peaceful escape with nearby hiking trails and Hadrian’s Wall.
- Cornish Seaside Retreat SeaSpace Aparthotel, near Newquay, is the perfect spot for families. The apartments feature accessible design and activities like accessible surfing and outdoor courts. A walk from West Pentire to Polly Joke beach rewards you with spectacular views of poppies in bloom.
- Nature at Hogchester in Dorset Hogchester, a former dairy farm near Charmouth, boasts wildflower meadows and animals like pygmy goats. In spring, the meadows come alive with daisies, buttercups, and clover. The family-friendly cottages invite children to interact with farm animals daily.
- Spring Hikes on the Isle of Wight The Isle of Wight’s spring walking festival offers guided hikes along coastal paths, including the Red Squirrel Trail and the site of the 1970 music festival. Stay at the newly reopened Albion hotel or enjoy a yurt stay at the Garlic Farm.
- Wildlife Retreat in Norfolk Wildscapes offers two cabins in Wendling Beck’s rewilded habitat. Guests can spot 2,500 species, including kingfishers and kestrels, or learn about edible plants. The peaceful cabins come with private decks where guests can soak in nature.
- Barn Stays in the North York Moors West Cawthorne offers chic barn conversions amid 10 hectares of farmland. Nearby, the Vale of Pickering and Whitby Abbey provide historical context, while hikes like the Farndale daffodil walk and Mallyan Spout waterfall offer stunning spring scenery.
- Bluebells and Culture in the South Downs The Alfriston hotel in East Sussex provides a base for exploring bluebell woods and riverside walks. Workshops at Charleston farmhouse, home to the Bloomsbury group, range from natural pigment making to botanical painting.
- Exploring Herefordshire and Gloucestershire’s Golden Triangle The Golden Triangle, near Dymock, boasts fields covered in wild daffodils. The School Room, a converted schoolhouse in Dymock, is perfect for a relaxing stay while taking in the countryside’s natural beauty.
- Spring Equinox in Somerset Near Glastonbury, the Apothecary Garden offers a spring retreat with medicinal plants and an apple orchard. Stay in cabins, tents, or the Big Barn, and take part in workshops like rose medicine-making or sap tapping to mark the spring equinox.
- Safari Stay in Herefordshire Drovers Rest near Hay-on-Wye offers a unique experience with farm stays, alpacas, and safari-style tents. Saturday nights feature a three-course braai feast, while guests can join guided animal safaris and enjoy campfire experiences.
- Woodland Retreat in Aberdeenshire Glen Dye offers an array of cottages, cabins, and a showman’s caravan, surrounded by picturesque woodlands. Activities like axe throwing and archery tag are complemented by the relaxing wood-fired sauna and the nearby Glen Dye Arms pub.
- Farm Stay in the Inner Hebrides Treshnish Isle on Mull provides a wildlife-friendly hill farm with self-catering cottages. Puffins arrive in April, while guests can enjoy lambing season and spot white-tailed eagles. The Mull music festival adds to the island’s charm in late April.
- Treehouse Living in Galloway Brockloch Treehouse in Galloway is set in a woodland filled with bluebells. This off-grid retreat offers skylights above the bed for stargazing and provides a great base for exploring nearby Kirkcudbright’s art scene and Crawick Multiverse land art installation.
- Cider Farm Stay in Fife Hyrneside farm on the River Tay offers Old Parkhill Cottage for a peaceful stay amid apple orchards. Guests can explore the Fife Coastal Path and enjoy local cider, Aipple, made from the farm’s own apples.
- Architect-designed Hideaway in Plockton Iorram, an architect-designed cottage in Plockton, combines minimalist design with breathtaking views of Loch Carron. The nearby Coral beach, made from calcified seaweed, and the surrounding nature make it an ideal place for relaxation.
- Creative Retreat in Pembrokeshire Y Felin, a former mill on the edge of the Preseli Hills, is now an artist retreat. Guests can explore the stunning meadows and use the garden sauna and plunge pool. The nearby Mwnt beach offers a refreshing swim.
- Adventure in Eryri (Snowdonia) Eryri National Park, home to Zip World’s adventure courses and the Plas Weunydd hotel, offers mountain biking and hiking adventures. The guided mountain walks and biking trails provide stunning spring views of bluebells and wild garlic.
- The Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland The Mourne Mountains inspired C.S. Lewis’s Narnia. Explore the peaks, forests, and beech woodlands while staying at the Avoca Hotel in Newcastle. Hike Slieve Donard or follow the Narnia Trail for a magical experience.
- Foodie Break in Co Antrim Yarn, a creative hub in Ballycastle, is the perfect escape for food lovers. Attend cooking workshops at Ursa Minor Bakery School, which focuses on seasonal ingredients like wild garlic and Armagh asparagus. The venue also hosts art classes, live gigs, and a summer comedy festival.
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