{"id":2140,"date":"2024-01-29T15:43:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T04:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/englands-prettiest-staycations-the-best-uk-holidays-for-a-summer-break\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:51:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T06:51:32","slug":"englands-prettiest-staycations-the-best-uk-holidays-for-a-summer-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/englands-prettiest-staycations-the-best-uk-holidays-for-a-summer-break\/","title":{"rendered":"England\u2019s Prettiest Staycations: Top UK Holidays for a Summer Break"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Take that perfect summer break without travelling far with our pick of the best UK holidays.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A short break at the UK\u2019s prettiest countryside properties can be that breath of fresh air you\u2019ve been craving. Whether it\u2019s a sojourn into Shakespeare territory, a luxe lakeside retreat or an 18th-century mansion hideaway, take a break from the norm and read on to discover our top pick of the best UK holidays to take this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dorset: Summers in the country <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & Restaurant, Dorchester.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The five-star\u202fSummer Lodge Country House Hotel & Restaurant<\/a>\u202fin West Dorset offers the quintessential English countryside escape in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. Amid the grounds are centuries-old stone cottages, working log fireplaces and enchanting gardens, with a farm-to-table restaurant serving local ingredients (including Dorset Blue Vinny Cheese and Dorset beef) and produce grown in the hotel\u2019s gardens. A memorable gourmet experience is complemented by wine recommended by the hotel\u2019s in-house sommelier.\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s nearby:\u202f<\/strong>The village of Evershot in West Dorset, where quaint stone houses, a local bakery and pub offer oodles of country charm.\u202f For a day trip, catch a ferry to the Isle of Wight from Poole: there’s plenty to discover here, from exploring beaches to horse riding and exhilarating watersports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newbury: Five-star luxury with an extensive cellar door <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Vineyard Hotel, Newbury.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just an hour’s drive from London, within the picturesque Berkshire countryside, is The Vi<\/a>neyard Hotel<\/a>: a Relais & Ch\u00e2teaux five-star property and a dream for wine lovers. Its extensive cellar holds an incredible 30,000 bottles of wine, complemented by delectable creations from Executive Chef Tom Scade at the fine dining restaurant. As enthralling as its cellar is the hotel’s curated art collection: spot the work of French impressionists Degas and Pissarro and the modernism of Henry Moore, among other turn-of-the-century pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s nearby: <\/strong>The market town of Newbury is just a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Shop at artisanal markets and boutique stores, venture out onto the local cycling trails or take a stroll through Highclere Castle and its surrounding parklands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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