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Planning a staycation this year? Get away from it all this autumn and explore these 10 beautiful coastal locations, courtesy of Premier Cottages.

October Half Term is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a well-deserved autumn getaway. Keep on reading for five of the best UK places to immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of colours this autumn.

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 Eskdale Valley is an area of raw natural beauty offering a host of local attractions, rich Roman heritage and some of the area’s most stunning vistas. If you are planning a visit to this special place, you will be spoilt for choice with the variety of things to see and do. Read on to find out more.

A holiday just isn’t the same without your ever-dedicated canine chum by your side - that’s why over half of the Premier Cottages members offer dog-friendly cottages from which you can explore the glorious Great British countryside.