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With numerous dog-friendly beaches (the majority of which welcome dogs all year round, without restrictions!), Dorset is a dog walker's haven - so if you are planning to a trip to this stunning part of the South West sometime soon, then you and your pup will be spoilt for choice! Read on for more.

Sometimes, nothing beats exploring a beautiful area on foot. The walk from Bedruthan to Padstow along the South West Coast Path isn't for the faint hearted, and offers exceptional views of the coast, with its unspoilt landscape and mesmerising colours and wildlife. Read on for more.

The Lake District is hugely popular for walking, climbing, boating and mountain-biking but has a subtler side, with links to the poet William Wordsworth and to children’s writer Beatrix Potter. So if you are searching for things to do on holiday in the largest national park in the county, here are some ideas.

The largest county in England, Yorkshire is a great expanse of moors, dales, medieval streets, 13th-century walls, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world, and much more, making it the perfect place to explore during a cottage holiday. Here's a guide on the top places to visit in Yorkshire.

There's no doubt that Northumberland has some of the wildest and bewildering countryside in the whole of the UK. Steeped in history, the county is littered with a variety of attractions, from its expansive National Park, to impressive ancient castles and famous filming locations. Here's the top 7 places to visit!