September 3

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.