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The healing power of nature: balance mind, body and soul

The healing power of nature: balance mind, body and soul

If there’s any silver lining to this rather dark and gloomy Covid cloud it’s that – as a nation – we’ve rediscovered the joy of the great outdoors, the green spaces that surround us and how a bit of time immersed in nature is good for the soul. Unintentional ecotherapy, if you like. Benefitting from some of the UK’s most spectacular countryside, endless beaches and remote national parks, the North of England and South of Scotland is the perfect choice if you're looking to unplug, unwind and embrace the healing power of nature.

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Reimagining self-catered luxury

Reimagining self-catered luxury

As we shake off our lockdown lethargy and look optimistically to a post-COVID world, Crabtree & Crabtree is coyly revealing itself as the vanguard of contemporary travel. Never before have the benefits of travelling within the UK and staying in a self-contained home been more highly prized. The very definition of luxury travel has been fundamentally altered. And, with a handpicked portfolio of luxurious self-catered holiday cottages dotted across the North East of England and South of Scotland, C&C has been ready for this moment all its life.

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Lockdown luxuries and the future of travel

Lockdown luxuries and the future of travel

As we look tentatively to a post-lockdown Blighty, we ponder how COVID-19 has changed our perception of luxury, and how we'll travel in post-Coronavirus times.

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Spring has sprung

Spring has sprung

As we spend time foraging for wild garlic along the banks of the Tweed, new-born lambs frolic on unsteady legs and the daylight stretches a touch longer into the evenings, the signs are clear – the winter months are over, and spring has most definitely sprung. With the arrival of the season of new beginnings, we’re certain you’ll find yourself inspired by a selection of our holiday homes and cottages with secret (and not-so-secret!) past lives.

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We declare 2019 as the Year of the Staycation

We declare 2019 as the Year of the Staycation

The UK offers limitless opportunities to discover and explore gorgeous countryside, expansive beaches, charming towns and pretty villages crammed full of independent shops and hostelries – not to mention the quirky traditions that emanate from every region. Our carefully curated portfolio of holiday homes has something for everyone in terms of style and budget – each brilliantly located and equipped with everything you need for a refreshing break this year.

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January detox or January retox

January detox or January retox

With twinkling decorations, a vibrant social calendar and the endless popping of corks and mince pies during this time of festive indulgence, we look ahead to January where some amongst us will embrace New Year’s resolutions, whilst others may choose to prolong their celebrations into 2019.

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