Weekends away

Adare Manor: The 19th century Gothic masterpiece that's become a very 21st century hotel

Adare Manor is no-expense-spared labour of love created by a billionaire owner — and it makes a wonderful weekend away, as Octavia Pollock discovered.

Budva Bay, Montenegro: Rugged mountains, perfect beaches and a truly regal experience

Tiffany Daneff explores the wonders of this regal isle, rich in history and architecture.

Arnside and Silverdale: A landscape on par with the Lake District in its beauty and significance

People often miss the delightful landscape of Arnside and Silverdale as they hare off to the Lake District.

Leave the kids behind: 10 adults-only country hotels across Britain, ideal for a Valentine's break

We love family holidays; there's nothing like enjoying quality time with the children. Just not ALL the time.

10 award-winning hotels to visit in 2020, from a lochside retreat in Scotland to a Georgian mansion that looks like a set from a BBC costume drama

It's awards season in Hollywood, but films aren't the only things which get gongs these days — Bonnie Friend of the Good Hotel Guide picks out some of her favourite award-winning hotels.

Bath unwrapped: Where to stay, what to do and what to eat in one of Britain's most iconic and historic cities

Emily Anderson explores the best of Bath, from the iconic Roman baths to it's eccentric comedy walking tours.

The Cotswold Water Park: A break for nature lovers and thrill seekers alike, with the rest of the Cotswolds on the doorstep

The Cotswold Water Park might not be what springs to mind when thinking of the archetypal Cotswolds escape, but it makes a delighful spot for a weekend away, as Toby Keel found out.

A fishing weekend in the New Forest: 'Visiting feels as if you have arrived in a foreign country, but it's little more than an hour from London'

A fishing weekend at Undercastle Cottage in the New Forest is a slice of 'perfect escapism', as Mark Hedges found out.

Llwyn Celyn: One of the most important medieval homes in Britain — yet one where, wonderfully, you can book family holiday

Llwyn Celyn, one of the most important medieval houses in Wales, has been recently restored and dated for the first time, and is even accepting paying guests. Edward Impey addresses the intriguing questions of its purpose and its builder’s identity. Photographs by Paul Highnam for Country Life.

Coworth Park at Christmas: The ultimate festive, helicopter-accesible staycation, under ten minutes from central London

L'Oscar hotel review: A former church in London's Theatreland that's become a saucily decadent place to stay

Is there a hotel with a more outlandishly sumptuous interior than L'Oscar, a lush spot a short stroll from Covent Garden? If there is, we've yet to see it as Lucy Ford found out.

A weekend in Berlin: Culture, creativity and laid-back cool, three decades after the Wall came down

30 years after the Berlin Wall came down, Damien Gabet pays a visit to a city which is vibrant, cosmopolitan and has settled perfectly into its post-modern maturity.

The Fife Arms, Braemar: Sustainable, beautiful and the ultimate destination for fishing enthusiasts

The Fife Arms – a gloriously decadent hotel in the Scottish highlands – is a magnificent cornucopia of art, taxidermy and fieldsports, finds Paula Lester.

A trip to Paris: Where to eat, sleep and shop in the City of Light

Rosie Paterson walked in Audrey Hepburn's footsteps and explored the food, sights and museums of Paris.

The Cavendish Hotel, Baslow: Fishermen's friend on the Chatsworth Estate

The Treehouses at The Fish Hotel: Spending a weekend as the Cotswolds Family Robinson

The Fish is a lovely Cotswolds hotel where you can can stay in normal rooms, shepherds' huts or treehouses. And while the latter aren't quite the same as living in the Ewok Village, they're plush, delightful — and you won't have to battle Stormtroopers while foraging for your dinner.

Istanbul, Turkey: Full of eastern promise, perfect for a weekend mini break

Sarah Freeman visits the wonders of Istanbul, only four short hours from our shores and immortal in its beauty.

How to do a long weekend in the Hamptons, from where to stay and eat to the best place to brush up your surfing

A long weekend in the USA? Yes, it can be done, says Country Life's travel editor Rosie Paterson, who headed to Long Island and returned almost before anyone noticed she'd escaped from the office.

Curious Questions: Does Amsterdam really have the most bridges in the world?

Everywhere you look in Amsterdam there seems to be a way of traversing the waterways of the city. But are there really more bridges here than anywhere else in the world? Martin Fone investigates.

The Utterly Inessential Beach Shopping List: From ocean-inspired drinks to a Dragon paddleboard for the entire family to enjoy

Bored of being in the office? Well, this weekend is your chance to drop everything and jump on a train down to our gleaming coastline. Alexandra Fraser rounds up a few of the utterly inessential things that you should probably, potentially, but definitely not absolutely, bring with you.