1 STAY AND DO YOGA
Unwind, quite literally, on a yoga break in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Dalesend Cottages are on a private estate in the grounds of a much larger house, also available for hire. Each of the four exquisite cottages (think: super king-size beds, woodburners and free standing baths) sleeps two people and guests can take advantage of one of the most enticing on-site yoga studios we have seen. Come as a couple or with friends, book yourselves in for some of the regular group classes, or private sessions with yoga teacher Emma. When you’re not salutating the sun, yomp around 25 acres of parkland or strike into the countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, dotted with interesting market towns and stately homes and gardens. Three-night breaks start from £487 per property. Yoga lessons cost extra.
2 STAY AND SEE WILDLIFE
Fancy falling asleep to the sound of lions roaring and waking up to a view of giraffes striding past the window? The good news is that you don’t have to travel to Africa to experience it – just Wiltshire! Longleat have opened three stylish new cottages within their grounds. Keeper’s Cottage (sleeps two) and Keeper’s House (sleeps four) are within the safari park itself, while East Lodge, the Longleat gatehouse, is at the top of the driveway. With each booking guests receive.
