Countryside

The best beaches in Britain

The best beaches in Britain

Whether you’re after a bucket and spade break, windswept walks along empty sands, days filled with beach picnics and paddling, or you simply want to find a secluded spot to unwind and soak in the stunning scenery, you’re sure to find the perfect slice of sand here in the North of England and the South of Scotland.

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A dozen of the best family properties for Easter

A dozen of the best family properties for Easter

Whatever is on your Easter wish-list, our portfolio of charming cottages, fantastical follies, tiny homes and spectacular castles offer something for families and couples alike. With kitchens perfect for long Easter Sunday lunches and gardens seemingly designed for intricate Easter egg hunts, egg and spoon races and outdoor fun, they are the perfect base for a fun-filled Easter staycation or a long bank holiday weekend escape.

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Roam free

Roam free

When it comes to rediscovering your post-lockdown sense of freedom and adventure, it’s hard to beat Scotland. As we start to shake off the remaining shackles of Covid restrictions – the last are expected to end on the 21st March in Scotland – we’re headily dreaming of holidays spent freely exploring its majestic landscapes unhindered by masks, tests and social distancing.

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Six of the best local field-to-fork producers

Six of the best local field-to-fork producers

We’ve always believed that the best way to get to a destination’s heart is through its food and getting better acquainted with where that food comes from. With huge swathes of sparsely populated countryside, our regions have more space to grow and nurture food than almost anywhere else in the UK. So, it’s unsurprising that the North of England and the South of Scotland are home to some of the best food and drink producers – and foodie experiences – in Britain.

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Embrace the season

Embrace the season

Come rain or shine, there is plenty to do on a winter holiday: embrace the season, wrap up warm and set off on long walks across moorland or on spirited hikes in the hills. Pull on your wellies and raincoats and splash through muddy puddles on wet walks. Or, gather the brood embark on exciting adventures along Hadrian’s Wall, to nearby castles and historic sites. Stretching right into March, winter, with its crisp changeable weather and muted earthy landscapes is an enchanting time to visit the North of England and the South of Scotland.

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Work from away

Work from away

With working from home measures in place for the foreseeable future, more than ever we’re finding ourselves dreaming of a tranquil change of scene away from the same four walls that we see every day at home. Here at Crabtree & Crabtree many of our holiday homes have all the ingredients needed for a productive ‘workcation’.

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