Previous articles in Getaways
Baroque Blenheim
If you can only manage a handful of trips out of town this summer, make one a visit to the extraordinary, extravagant Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.Read more...
June 2008
Shaftesbury food festival
If you haven't yet made plans for your Bank Holiday escape, discover the gastronomic delights of Dorset produce in an idyllic country setting, at Shaftesbury's annual food festival, from 1 to 5 May.Read more...
April 2008
Bluebells at Moggerhanger
Moggerhanger Park is a grand Georgian country house set in 33 acres of beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, at its loveliest during April and May, when the woodland is carpeted in bluebells.Read more...
April 2008
Days out
This year, the school Easter holidays have missed Easter Day itself, and run throughout April. Happily, the National Trust is swinging into action, with fun-filled days at parks and period homes in easy-to-get-to Surrey.Read more...
April 2008
Historic Midhurst
In the 15th century market town of Midhurst, you can discover fabulous food, inspiring interiors shopping, and the glorious West Sussex countryside, all a short hop from London.Read more...
January 2008
Heritage homes: winter walks
A breezy walk in the country is so much nicer if it includes wandering around someone else's large beautiful garden or fine old estate. National Trust houses are largely closed at this time of year, but you can still visit many of the grounds - and their welcoming tearooms.Read more...
December 2007
Christmas markets
Here are four of the best with nearby property for sale, in case you want to buy something rather more expensive than just a few Christmas-tree baubles.Read more...
November 2007
Leeds Castle
Just an hour or so out of London, in the heart of Kent, Leeds Castle is sheer historic house heaven.Read more...
October 2007
Stately Syon House
Syon House, a shining example of a magnificent stately home inside the M25, is just the ticket for a day's outing.Read more...
October 2007
Leaf peeping at Bowood House
There’s no need to travel to the States to see the most beautiful autumn colours. Leaves are turning every shade of crimson, ochre and russet at Bowood House in Wiltshire.Read more...
October 2007
Relaxing Isle of Wight
Just a few hours from London, this temperate little island is a perfect getaway for weekenders seeking countryside and culture.Read more...
October 2007
Seaside escape to Devon
A day beside the sea is one of the real joys of the British summer, and some of the loveliest spots to build a sandcastle are in the seaside towns of Devon, to the south of Exeter: Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Beer and Seaton.Read more...
August 2007
Visit lovely Ludlow
Striking the balance between rural and sophisticated, the town offers cracking architecture and fabulous local food, all surrounded by the glorious area of natural beauty called the Marches.Read more...
August 2007
Trade secret: Architectural salvage sale
You can buy salvage direct from the same source the London dealers adore, at a fraction of the cost you will pay once the treasures are shipped up to town.Read more...
August 2007
History blooms at Sudeley Castle
Once home to Henry XVIII's sixth wife, Catherine Parr, Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire is a fabulous mix of towers, turrets and terraces, and perfect for a day out in high summer or early autumn.Read more...
August 2007
Bargain Mumbai
For centuries the British have been borrowing the “Indian look” for their own interiors. This is even more true now, as subcontinental design moves rapidly ahead.Read more...
July 2007
Elizabethan Burghley House
Of the multitude of historic homes within day-tripping distance of London, the Elizabethan palace, Burghley House, is, without doubt, one of the most spectacular.Read more...
July 2007
Kingston Bagpuize
There is no pleasure to beat discovering a little-known gem in the English countryside, and Kingston Bagpuize house, near Abingdon in Oxfordshire, is just such a treasure.Read more...
June 2007
Bluntisham House
This former rectory in Bluntisham, Cambridgeshire is a Grade II listed building surrounded by 2 acres of land.Read more...
May 2007
A perfect Tudor manor
Made famous by its successful dairy business, Loseley Park is also a location for films and TV programmes.Read more...
May 2007
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