Long Days & Leisurely Stays: Nature-Loving UK Escapes
Seaside stays at Seagate, Appledore
Some places just know how to slow you down. The kind where salty sea air replaces your inbox, days are measured by the tides, and mornings begin with harbour views and nowhere particular to be.
Welcome to Seagate in Appledore, a picture-perfect coastal escape made for long days, slower mornings and simple seaside pleasures. Spend your time crabbing on the quay, wandering winding cobbled streets lined with pastel-coloured houses, or gently mooching around independent shops filled with local treasures.
For those craving a little fresh air, lace up your walking boots and follow the South West Coast Path, where sweeping coastal views and salty sea breezes come as standard. Or hop aboard the seasonal ferry to Instow for barefoot beach walks, fresh seafood with our friends over at The Boathouse, and an afternoon spent watching the water gently drift by.
Countryside escapes in East Sussex at The Griffin Inn
Tucked away in the East Sussex countryside, The Griffin Inn feels like stepping into a slower rhythm altogether. Surrounded by rolling hills, walking trails and wild greenery, it’s the ideal countryside escape for anyone craving fresh air and a proper switch-off.
Days here are best spent outdoors, morning strolls through the South Downs, pub lunches in the garden and evenings watching the sky soften over the countryside with a seasonal spritz in hand.
The Griffin Inn captures everything we love about a British summer: relaxed hospitality, comforting food and a deep connection to the outdoors. It’s a perfect choice for a restorative UK staycation or romantic weekend getaway.
Summer stays in Norwich at The Georgian Townhouse
Perfectly placed in the heart of Norwich, The Georgian Townhouse is made for leisurely weekends, sun-dappled breakfasts and lazy afternoons exploring the city.
Norwich has a wonderfully relaxed feel in summer. Spend the day wandering through hidden gardens, historic lanes and independent shops before returning for seasonal suppers and a Signature Hugo G&T in the courtyard garden.
It’s the kind of pub stay where conversations stretch long into the evening, and the pace of life softens a little. And knowing your drink is helping support ocean conservation efforts makes that first sip taste even better.
Cotswolds getaways at The Wheatsheaf, Northleach
Dreaming of a lovely-and-leafy holiday in the Cotswolds? The Wheatsheaf Inn is the kind of boutique pub stay that invites you to slow down from the moment you arrive.
Surrounded by honey-stone villages, rolling hills and endless walking routes, this beautifully restored coaching inn is made for long lunches, summer spritzes and cosy nights in stylish bedrooms.
Spend your days exploring the wild beauty of the Cotswolds (perhaps with the dog) before settling in for seasonal suppers and relaxed evenings. This is perfect for those of you who love nature, adventure and the great outdoors.
Long days by the bay at The Oyster House
Long days feel made for Mumbles. Sitting proudly above Swansea Bay, The Oyster House is where salty sea air, slow mornings and life by the water come together. A place to wander, pause and settle into the rhythm of the coast.
Spend your days exploring the Gower coastline, nature’s own playground of sandy beaches, hidden coves and winding coastal paths. Or meander through Mumbles itself, from independent shops to seaside arcades and sea views at every turn. Return for fresh seasonal dishes and a Signature Hugo G&T, watching the sun melt into the horizon over the Bay.
With beautiful bedrooms waiting upstairs and the coast quite literally on your doorstep, it’s the sort of place where one night somehow turns into two.
Surrey staycations at Worplesdon Place
Worplesdon Place is the perfect countryside retreat for long days and leisurely stays, where sun-soaked afternoons drift effortlessly into cosy evenings and one more drink in the garden somehow always feels like a good idea.
Surrounded by leafy walks and beautiful Surrey scenery, this charming pub with rooms is made for switching off properly. Spend lazy afternoons beside the lake (complete with resident black swans) wander through the gardens with a spritz in hand, or settle in for seasonal dishes as the evening sunshine lingers a little longer.
With beautifully cosy bedrooms upstairs, comforting food and everything you could possibly need in one peaceful setting, it’s the kind of countryside staycation that makes slowing down feel wonderfully easy.
Riverside summer stays in Twickenham
Perfectly placed on the banks of the Thames in the heart of Twickenham and home of rugby, this stylish riverside pub with rooms is made for laid-back summer stays, sporty staycations, and weekends spent exploring the best of South West London.
From the electric atmosphere of the Summer Nations Series at Twickenham Stadium to sunny afternoons roaming Richmond Park, Kew Gardens and Strawberry Hill House, there’s plenty to discover before retreating to soak up the sunshine in Twickenham’s best pub garden (with a spritz in hand)
With easy transport links into central London, it’s the kind of stay that blends city adventures with slower summer moments, all finished with seasonal dishes, sunset drinks and beautifully cosy rooms waiting upstairs.