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Unique Getaways in England

Overview

Unique getaways in England are a great way to experience this diverse country, from secret house boats to meditating with horses in the Lake District.  Explore England off the beaten track and you’ll discover an exquisite collage of contemporary culture, captivating history, metropolitan cities and lush countryside. Whether it’s York’s medieval architecture, Dover’s white cliffs, or the Lake District’s lakes, there’s something here for everyone.

Whatever you’re looking for, England will have something incredible to offer. With rugged hills, glorious mountains, vast lakes, deep woodland and cascading cliffs, England boasts 10 national parks and 33 areas of natural beauty, including the Lake District National Park, Cornwall and the Somerset. All of these natural beauties make for extraordinary adventures for unique getaways in England, whether you like to hike, bike, climb or indeed swim.

Staycations are also a great option for sustainable travel, with some incredible sustainable offerings like our yurt glamping retreat. With tourism to the UK on the rise, it’s never been a better time to explore this beautiful country.

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  • Secret London Bike Tour

    3.5 hours England

    Get off the beaten track in London on a bike tour that helps you find the spots most tourists miss, on London's most com..

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    £32 pp
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  • Meditate with Horses in Ambleside

    2 hours England

    An enchanting way to connect with animals and nature through relaxation and meditation techniques. Interact with horses ..

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    £45 pp
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  • The Raspberry Glamping Pod (sleeps 2 people)

    Minimum 1 night England

    This dog friendly log glamping pod is in the heart of Somerset overlooking the beautiful River Brue and the surrounding ..

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    £99 per night
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  • Secret Water Houseboat Retreat

    Min 2 nights England

    Secret Water is a luxury floating glamping pod, it is the first of its kind in the United Kingdom and will provide you w..

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    £360 per group
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  • Lake District Glamping Retreat – Tarn Hut

    Minimum 3 Nights England

    Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in the beautiful wilderness of the UK with these intimate shepherd's huts. Set ..

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    £310 per hut
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  • All-inclusive Weekend Crochet Retreat – Northumberland

    2 nights England
    • Luxury spa accommodation in Northumberland
    • All yarns, patterns, materials and workshop tutorials included
    • All meals included

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    £645 pp
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  • Discover Dorset by Mountain-Bike

    2 Nights / 3 Days England

    Enjoy exhilarating downhills rides, fabulous vistas, iconic villages and fantastic views. You will love staying in the l..

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    £475 pp
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    • Secret London Bike Tour

      3.5 hours London

      Get off the beaten track in London on a bike tour that helps you find the spots most tourists miss, on London's most com..

      Price from

      £32 pp
      Take me there

    • Meditate with Horses in Ambleside

      2 hours Lake District

      An enchanting way to connect with animals and nature through relaxation and meditation techniques. Interact with horses ..

      Price from

      £45 pp
      Take me there

    • The Raspberry Glamping Pod (sleeps 2 people)

      Minimum 1 night Somerset

      This dog friendly log glamping pod is in the heart of Somerset overlooking the beautiful River Brue and the surrounding ..

      Price from

      £99 per night
      Take me there

    • Secret Water Houseboat Retreat

      Min 2 nights Suffolk

      Secret Water is a luxury floating glamping pod, it is the first of its kind in the United Kingdom and will provide you w..

      Price from

      £360 per group
      Take me there

    • Lake District Glamping Retreat – Tarn Hut

      Minimum 3 Nights England

      Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in the beautiful wilderness of the UK with these intimate shepherd's huts. Set ..

      Price from

      £310 per hut
      Take me there

    • All-inclusive Weekend Crochet Retreat – Northumberland

      2 nights England
      • Luxury spa accommodation in Northumberland
      • All yarns, patterns, materials and workshop tutorials included
      • All meals included

      Price from

      £645 pp
      Take me there

    • Discover Dorset by Mountain-Bike

      2 Nights / 3 Days England

      Enjoy exhilarating downhills rides, fabulous vistas, iconic villages and fantastic views. You will love staying in the l..

      Price from

      £475 pp
      Take me there
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    What our travellers are saying...

    We had a terrific afternoon cycling around the City of London and up to the Tower of London - with one of the highlights being cycling over Tower Bridge. Arranging the date to go on this cycling experience was very easy with Lee, at NITG, extremely helpful as she always is. The host, Paul, who took us on the cycling tour was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, treating us to anecdotes as we went from stop to stop. We went to places we didn'

    Sandy

    A fantastic, personal and engaging tour guide. Not too fast, not too slow and altogether highly recommended!

    Cavan

    We did the tour as a company summer event. Even though we're all based in London, the tour showed us some new areas. Some of us hadn't been on a bike in decades but they were easy to ride and everyone had a blast. Highly recommend!

    RMR

    Best Places to Visit

    London

    The icon and epicentre of culture, history and the arts. Uncover its main sights and hidden secrets.

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    London

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    Devon and Cornwall

    Rugged coastlines & beaches, with harbour villages in the south and surfer’s paradise in the north

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    Devon and Cornwall

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    Yorkshire

    'God's own country' is a region of brooding moors and ruined abbeys, characterful cities and atmosph

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    Yorkshire

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    Lake District

    England's most poetically beautiful corner, the Lake District is a patchwork of incredible rivers, l

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    Lake District

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    Somerset

    Somerset is the ideal destination for getting a bit of quintessential, old-world England.

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    Somerset

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    Top tips for visiting England

    Travel like a local: on the London Underground (The Tube), stand on the right and walk on the left of escalators. Londoners take their Tube etiquette very seriously!

    Be prepared, come rain or shine: English weather can be unpredictable so don’t forget your umbrella and sunglasses, check the forecast for where you’re visiting.

    Explore the world-class exhibitions: many museums and galleries in the UK are free to enter, but remember some special displays will cost extra.

    Not just fish & chips: British food can be hearty and tasty, but also international cuisines like Chinese and Indian foods are amazing in England! 

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