The Countryside Guide

Blenheim Palace and Winston Churchill: Humphreys at Blenheim Episode 5

In our concluding episode of Humphreys at Blenheim Palace, we focus on the 'Greatest Briton', Winston Churchill. A man who famously made his two best decisions at his beloved Blenheim Palace...

Blenheim Palace and the Under Butler: Humphreys at Blenheim Episode 4

This week we are joined by Christopher Cooke who is under-butler to the current 12th Duke of Marlborough. Christopher shares some very personal insights into working at Blenheim Palace, fulf...

Blenheim Palace Gardens and Capability Brown: Humphreys at Blenheim Episode 3

This week's episode focuses on the beautiful gardens, another of Lancelot Capability Brown's great achievements. Learn about how he suggested flooding the lake to make use of the Grand Bridg...

The Splendour of Blenheim Palace Interior: Humphreys at Blenheim Episode 2

Join us for a sneak peek behind the grand doors of Blenheim Palace as we take you on a virtual tour of the beautiful Blenheim Palace interior. Including the Grand Hall, Saloon and the Long L...

Blenheim Palace History: Humphreys at Blenheim Episode 1

We are delighted to share with you our first episode of our wonderful time spent at Blenheim Palace. Episode 1 starts with an insight into the Blenhe...

Highclere Castle Gardens and Capability Brown Humphreys at Highclere: Episode Nine

Explore the stunning parkland of Highclere Castle and the impact that Lancelot "Capability" Brown had when he created the sweeping views from the Castle.   If ...

Lady Carnarvon shares the "Heart of Highclere": Humphreys at Highclere Episode Eight

Lady Carnarvon presents the 'Heart of Highclere'. Probably the most familiar of all of the amazing rooms in the castle interior: do you remember Lady Mary and Matthew Crawley elegantly dress...

Highclere Castle and Tutankhamun Humphreys at Highclere: Episode Seven

Highlighting the incredible discovery when 5th Earl of Carnarvon who famously uncovered the Tomb of the Egyptian Boy Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, in 1922 with his archaeological colleague, Howard C...

Highclere Castle, Lady Mary Crawley and the Library Humphreys at Highclere: Episode Six

Discover the role that Highclere Castle played throughout both World Wars, and how Lady Carnarvon is planning to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, on 8th May 2020.   ...

Lady Carnarvon welcomes us into her beautiful home: Humphreys at Highclere Episode Five

The first of our fabulous guided tours of the state rooms with Lady Carnarvon sharing the love for her home.   If you are interested in finding out more about ...

Highclere Castle Gardens and Capability Brown: Humphreys at Highclere Episode Four

The view from the Library to Jackdaws castle is truly magical. Dating back to 1743, discover how the gardens at Highclere Castle have transformed over time into the gardens you see today.

Lady Carnarvon talks about the Preservation of one of our Treasured Historic Houses Humphreys at Highclere: Episode Three

How do you preserve one of our national treasures? Lady Carnarvon shares her aspirations and ideas for helping sustain our love for Highclere Castle.   If you ...

Highclere Castle and "Four Weddings and Four Funerals" Humphreys at Highclere: Episode Two

Delve into the inside of Highclere Castle and its importance as the iconic Downton Abbey. From the room where Mathew Crawley walked again for the first time, discover what Lady Carnarvon ref...

Highclere Castle and Lady Carnarvon: Humphreys at Highclere Episode One

“I'm a farmers wife!” Lady Carnarvon The first episode is here! We explore the magnificent interior of Highclere Castle and the history behind the rooms we have grown to love, accompanie...

How much does a visit to Highclere Castle cost?

The wonderful thing about Highclere Castle is there are so many different options depending on the type of day that you'd like to have. If you go online, you can book tickets for one of the ...

Henley Royal Regatta Humphreys of Henley TV

Races are won and lost... Pimms and Bollinger champagne are flowing... records are broken and the fabulous atmosphere of the highlight of the English Season can be felt everywhere in Henley ...

What are the highlights of Henley Regatta?

Boaters and blazers, Pimms and champagne, world class athletes and luxury river cruising - watch the highlights of the year

What are the best events of The Social Season?

The English social season starts in March with the wonderful Cheltenham Festival and usually finishes with the Goodwood Revival in September. We are going to share some of the fabulous event...

What is there to do at Henley Regatta?

Henley Royal Regatta is the most famous regatta in the world and is the perfect combination of British eccentricity and world class sport. For a glorious 5 days, thousands of spectators ...

What are the Best Ways to Enjoy Henley Regatta?

Henley Regatta is one of the most wonderfully English events and there are a number of ways to make the most of being there, although it’s not always obvious which to choose. If you ...

What to wear to Henley Regatta: Stewards Enclosure

  First held in 1839, the Regatta proved to be so successful that it expanded from one day to two the following year. As the Regatta’s popularity has grown, it has continued to e...

Your Countryside Concierge Service: Henley Regatta

Countryside concierge at it's finest. The champagne is flowing, the best rowers in the world battle for supremacy and the Henley does the English Season in style

Best Restaurants: Fine Dining at Crockers in Henley on Thames Humphreys TV

Crockers is a fabulous addition to Henley on Thames, and all foodies should be very excited. Luke, the CEO and founder, takes a...

The very best of Aberystwyth Monuments and Hotels: Humphreys TV

Croeso i Gymru – Welcome to Wales! We had a wonderful long weekend in Aberystwyth, a beautiful coastal town on the west coast of Wales, and we wholeheartedly recommend a visit...

Wells Cathedral and the Smallest City in England: Humphreys TV

Wells is the smallest city in England and it really proves the point that good things come in small packages - it’s beautiful! Whether you want to marvel at the breathtaking architecture ...

Was Cheddar Cheese Discovered in Cheddar Gorge? Humphreys TV

Welcome to Cheddar Gorge in the heart of Somerset. The biggest go...

English Countryside: 15 Memorable Moments

From duck herding to a horse drawn canal barge, we have listed 15 of the favourite experiences to enjoy in the English countryside - as voted for by our guests! We embrace the old and...

Historic Houses: Our guide to private tours of Blenheim, Highclere and Windsor

Join us for the highlights of 3 of the most iconic historical houses in the UK: Blenheim Palace, Windsor Castle and Highclere Castle

The 5 best luxury hotels in the Cotswolds

3 luxurious countryside spas you should know about

5 sensational travel podcasts to soothe your wanderlust

How to get the best of your trip to Oxford or Cambridge

Somerset: What to see on a restful weekend in Wells

On the southern edge of the Mendips sits Wells, a beautiful historic, cathedral city, in Somerset. Remaining almost unspoilt by modernity.  

The 10 best things to do in the Chilterns

The 10 best things to do in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds is wonderfully surprising! It is genuinely one of the most beautiful areas of the English countryside, but it offers so much more to make your luxury escape truly memorable.

The 5 best pubs in the Cotswolds

The 5 luxury country pursuits you have to know about!

English Countryside Restaurants: Phyllis Court Club, Cromwells Restaurant

We present Cromwells: the perfect combination of a riverside members club with pop-up fine dining. Phyllis Court, an elegant mansion set in 18 acres of grounds and lawns sweeping down to ...

Humphreys Best Country House Hotels: Danesfield House Gardens and Spa

A second welcome to Danesfield House. The gardens and Spa at Danesfield definitely deserve an episode on their own.

Humphreys Best Country House Hotels: Danesfield House Hotel

Welcome to Danesfield House, a beautiful country house hotel set in 65 acres between the lovely market towns of Henley on Thames and Marlow.

Humphreys Best Country House Hotels: Phyllis Court Club on Humphreys of Henley TV

Phyllis Court was created as the social and sporting headquarters for the river. This vision has been wonderfully realised and it is so very appropriate that this elegant headquarters is in ...

English Countryside Hotel: Review of Danesfield House Hotel

Welcome to Danesfield House, a beautiful country house hotel set in 65 acres between the lovely market towns of Henley on Thames and Marlow, and the perfect base for a visit to Henley Regatt...

Humphreys Best Country House Hotels: Stoke Park Hotel and Country Club

One of the wonderful decisions to make when travelling to England is where to stay, and one of the delights of the countryside is the choice beautiful country house style hotels that are ooz...

Humphreys Best Country House Hotels: Phyllis Court

Phyllis Court Club is a traditional private members club in the heart of Henley on Thames. This elegant historic mansion is set in 18 acres of land with lawns sweeping down to...

The 5 best luxury hotels in the Cotswolds

The Six Nations Championship

The Six Nations Championship, one of the biggest dates in the rugby union calendar, kicks off at the beginning of February and the best teams in Europe will battle to achi...

Happy Christmas 2020! Festivities from the English Countryside Humphreys of Henley TV

As we enter into the festive season, we are delighted to share with you some of the fantastic events happening throughout November and December.   There is no ...

What are the best things to do in the early autumn?

There are some fabulous events taking place over late summer and early autumn and if you are planning a visit, there really is something to meet everyone’s tastes. Food and fashion f...

The traditions of Swan Upping

Experience the beautiful Royal tradition from the 14th Century, where the royal skiffs count the number of swans along the River Thames. However, the focus of this census is now on conservat...

The Royal Traditions of Swan Upping

We are delighted to be sharing a very special event with you – Swan Upping, the annual census of the swan population. The origin of Swan Upping was a primarily ceremonial event from th...

What are the best events of The Social Season?

The English social season starts in March with the wonderful Cheltenham Festival and usually finishes with the Goodwood Revival in September. We are going to share some of the fabulous event...

What are the best things to do in the English Countryside

  What would the perfect day out in the English countryside include? Of course, the answer to this question completely depends on your interests and the style of travel you ...

Happy Christmas The Humphreys Highlight

With only 4 months until the 'big day' we wanted to share with you some of our favourite festive experiences. We humbly believe that the UK does Christmas very well indeed, and with the ...

Your exclusive luxury weekend away game shooting in the UK

Henley Royal Regatta Humphreys of Henley TV

Races are won and lost... Pimms and Bollinger champagne are flowing... records are broken and the fabulous atmosphere of the highlight of the English Season can be felt everywhere in Henley ...

History of Football

From the FA Cup to the World Cup and the world famous Premier League, the players are playing a game that has a rich and rather lethal history. Football, also known as soccer ...

The Six Nations Championship

The Six Nations Championship, one of the biggest dates in the rugby union calendar, kicks off at the beginning of February and the best teams in Europe will battle to achi...

Your Countryside Concierge Service: Experience the sport of British Aristocracy

Dating back to the 1840s driven game shooting is a discipline that used to be exclusively for the aristocracy and the land of gentry. This is no longer the case and the traditions and etique...

The best things about Cardiff

From exceptional matches for keen rugby fans, to the historical castle and the cosmopolitan development of the Cardiff Bay docklands, the capital city of Wales has something for everyone and...

Your Countryside Concierge Service: Open Water Swimming

Open water swimming has really taken off over the last few years. Sport England said that last year, over 4 million people took the plunge in rivers and lakes locally to them. As a result, s...

Review of English Countryside Restaurants

This week we share our favourite countryside restaurants. From Michelin Star Restaurants to country pubs there is something for all occasions!   If you would like us to arr...

Your Countryside Concierge Service: Open Water Swimming

As open water swimming continues to grow in popularity, immerse yourself in one of the most famous Rivers in the world, the River Thames and witness the rush of endorphins involved in open w...

Your Countryside Concierge Service: Cycling through the Chilterns

Leave the city behind as you explore the breathtaking views of the countryside on two wheels. Whether you are an experiences rider or haven't been on a bike for years, an e-bike tour is the ...

Where to visit in the English Countryside: Chiltern Vineyard and Brewery

Based near Henley on Thames, Old Luxters is home to Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery. A family run business since 1982, Chiltern Valley is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty over...

The Best Autumnal Luxury Escapes in the English Countryside

Although the summer season is coming to a close, there are plenty of fabulous events taking place over the next few months. From food and fashion, to sport and super cars there really is som...

Your Countryside Concierge Service: 10 facts to know about Polo

Polo is the oldest equestrian sport: the first games played in Persia (Iran) date back to the 6th century BC and were used as part of military training ...

Can I have afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace with Her Majesty The Queen?

We can't guarantee cucumber sandwiches with the Queen but there are some wonderful royal experiences to enjoy, which you can choose to follow with a delicious afternoon tea at The Ritz <...></...>

What are The Best Classic and Super Cars Shows?

If you are a classic car lover, September is the month to be in the UK. Many of the world’s most beautiful classic cars will be on display in two of the most stunning settings in the English...

What are the best food experiences in England?

Food is a huge passion for so many of us living the countryside, whether we are growing it, foraging for it or eating it in one of the many fabulous Michelin starred restaurants. &nbs...

What are the best falconry experiences?

One hundred years ago falconry was almost extinct in Britain. Using birds of prey to kill for food had been replaced by other methods, but gradually there has been a revival and we have deve...

What can I do on the River Thames?

The 165th Boat Race in April 2019 was another fantastic display of sheer grit and determination as the Oxford and Cambridge crews gave their all in this annual battle on the Thames. The Camb...

Where can I watch cricket in England?

  Sir Paul Getty remarked that the opening of the cricket ground at his beautiful Wormsley Estate, when both John Major, the prime minister, and the Queen Mother joined him for...

What happens at the Badminton Horse Trials?

The Duke of Beaufort hosted the 70th Badminton Horse trials at his beautiful estate in Gloucestershire in 2019.   The event attracts the elite of the equestrian world and te...

Where are the best film and TV locations to visit in England?

At the heart of the Hambleden Valley, nestling in the heart of the Chilterns is Hambleden Village. Many visitors use the village as the starting point for fabulous walks exploring the Val...

How much does a day in Windsor cost?

Windsor offers so many wonderful options for a lovely day out, and you can design the day to suit your budget, your plans and interests. The starting point is quite simply to jump in a car o...

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The 10 best things to do in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds is wonderfully surprising! It is genuinely one of the most beautiful areas of the English countryside, but it offers so much more to make your luxury escape truly memorable.

Wells Cathedral and the Smallest City in England: Humphreys TV

Wells is the smallest city in England and it really proves the point that good things come in small packages - it’s beautiful! Whether you want to marvel at the breathtaking architecture ...

Was Cheddar Cheese Discovered in Cheddar Gorge? Humphreys TV

Welcome to Cheddar Gorge in the heart of Somerset. The biggest go...

English Countryside at Christmas: Bath Christmas Market

A visit to the world famous Bath Christmas Market to embrace the festive spirit and discover the magic of Bath. If you would like to arrange a stay in Bath with a trip to the Christmas ma...

The best things about Cardiff

From exceptional matches for keen rugby fans, to the historical castle and the cosmopolitan development of the Cardiff Bay docklands, the capital city of Wales has something for everyone and...

Where was The Crown filmed?

The much anticipated series 3 of The Crown starts on Sunday and both the plot lines and stars are making a lot of headlines What happened when the Duchess of Windsor stayed at ...

Where to visit in the English Countryside: Waddesdon Manor

  First opened to the public in 1959, Waddesdon Manor is a beautiful French Renaissance château, built in the 19th century, and filled with royal treasures. This episode will foc...

Where to visit in the English Countryside: Review of Downton Abbey the Movie

The Downton Abbey movie has been described as “delightful fun" by the BBC’s Caryn James. She goes on to say “The movie is so sumptuous and enticing... It fulfils the longing not just for a l...

Where to visit in the English Countryside: Stonor Park Part 2

Where to visit in the English Countryside: Stonor Park Part 1

  Stonor Park has been the Stonor family’s residence for 850 years, making it one of the oldest family homes still lived in today. The historic building and sweeping grounds are ...

Your Countryside Concierge Service: The Globe at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace hosts a range of events over the year which provide a magical experience for all guests. Currently, in the beautiful ground of Blenheim Palace experience the fantastic additi...

What are the best things to do at Stonor Park?

Having heard the incredible history of the estate and the Stonor family, you’re probably now planning to find a time to visit and, just in case you need any more incentive, we’re going to sh...

What is the history of Stonor Park?

Stonor Park is a magnificent manor house in stunning parkland set in the heart of the Chiltern hills, it also boasts an incredible history stretching back over the last 850 years. We...

Ten Secrets of Downton Abbey

Dame Maggie Smith, who portrayed Violet Crawley so brilliantly throughout, never watched an episode of Downton Abbey. Dame Maggie said that she didn’t want to spot all of the m...

The Best Castles in England: The History of Highclere Castle

Sir Robert Sawyer, the ancestor of the Earl of Carnarvon, purchased the Highclere estate in 1679. He was to become the Attorney General and his descendent, Henry Herbert who inherited the es...

What is the history of Blenheim Palace?

“At Blenheim I took two very important decisions; to be born and to marry. I am content with the decision I took on both occasions.” Sir Winston Churchill commenting on the home in which he ...

Your Countryside Concierge Service: 10 things to know about Stonehenge

Stonehenge has just been voted Number One in the list of the top 20 places to visit in the UK, as revealed by the TV programme, Britain’s Greatest National Treasures. It is probab...

Your Countryside Concierge Service: Chavenage House in Tetbury

You will receive the warmest of welcomes at Chavenage House in Gloucestershire, and you will feel as though you have travelled through history as the secrets of the house unfold.

Your Countryside Concierge Service: Chavenage House in Tetbury

The Humphreys team love visiting England's stunning stately homes and our recent trip to Chavenage House, in Tetbury, Gloucestershire was a real treat. Chavenage is not only a beautiful E...

What are the best ways to enjoy a great day in Windsor?

  Windsor is not only a beautiful riverside town, it proudly boasts of royal connections for over 1000 years, although it was William the Conqueror who made full use of it’s stra...

How much does a visit to Highclere Castle cost?

The wonderful thing about Highclere Castle is there are so many different options depending on the type of day that you'd like to have. If you go online, you can book tickets for one of the ...

How much does a day in Oxford cost?

Oxford is a truly wonderful place to visit and has something for everybody, whatever your budget and however you would like to see it. If you want to just turn up and join one of the group t...

How much does a day in Windsor cost?

Windsor offers so many wonderful options for a lovely day out, and you can design the day to suit your budget, your plans and interests. The starting point is quite simply to jump in a car o...

How much is a Stonehenge ticket?

You can choose to visit Stonehenge in a number of different ways. If you just want to have a lovely, gentle wander round on your own at leisure, then you can book a ticket online for your ch...

What's the cost of a trip to Blenheim?

  The wonderful thing about going to Blenheim is that there is truly something for everyone. From the price of a simple entrance ticket, which will enable you to explore the magn...

Best Restaurants: Fine Dining at Crockers in Henley on Thames Humphreys TV

Crockers is a fabulous addition to Henley on Thames, and all foodies should be very excited. Luke, the CEO and founder, takes a...

The Best Things to do on the River

The waterways of Britain offer a multitude of options whether for a luxurious river cruise with afternoon tea through to traversing the countryside via our stunning canals. <b...></b...>

English Countryside Villages: Hambleden Village

Being the star on the large and small screen offers plenty of reason to visit the Chilterns and Cotswolds, but if you look around, the countryside itself offers the very best reason to come....

Where to visit in the English Countryside: Henley on Thames part two

A warm welcome to Henley on Thames. The Humphreys team feel very lucky to be based in this beautiful riverside town because whatever the season, the town and surrounding countryside are Engl...

Where to visit in the English Countryside: Henley on Thames part one

The Humphreys team feel very lucky to be based in this beautiful riverside town because whatever the season, the town and surrounding countryside are England at its best…and there is ...

Where to visit in the English Countryside: Hurley

Jerome K Jerome, author of Three Men in a Boat, said “I often thought I could stay a month without having sufficient time to drink in all the beauty of the scene.” However long you have, Hur...

The Royal Pavilion Brighton stars in Humphreys of Henley TV

The Royal Pavilion is an exotic palace in the heart of the centre of Brighton with a colourful history. Built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, this historic house mixes Regen...

Brighton to London makes it the perfect Luxury Escape Humphreys of Henley TV

The city of Brighton is nestled in between the sea and the countryside providing a wealth of things to do in Brighton & beyond. Explore the Victorian history and modern-day delights of Brigh...

Broadway: The Jewel of the Cotswolds featured in Humphreys of Henley TV

As you walk down the beautiful tree lined Broad Way, after which the village was named, it is easy to see why you are in the village that has been named "Jewel of the Cotswolds". The...

Stratford-upon-Avon

The charming Tudor town, built on the banks of the Avon River, Stratford-upon-Avon is best known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. The renowned poet and playwright lived in the town ...

The Perfect Luxury Escapes in Salisbury: Humphreys of Henley TV:

Amazing art, architecture and archaeology are all in abundance in and around the beautiful Wiltshire city of Salisbury. Salisbury cathedral is celebrating its 800th birthday th...

The 5 best luxury hotels in the Cotswolds

The 5 best pubs in the Cotswolds

Winchester

Visit Winchester, a vibrant, ancient and cultured city in the county of Hampshire.

The Best Things to do on the River

The waterways of Britain offer a multitude of options whether for a luxurious river cruise with afternoon tea through to traversing the countryside via our stunning canals. <b...></b...>

Wells Cathedral and the Smallest City in England: Humphreys TV

Wells is the smallest city in England and it really proves the point that good things come in small packages - it’s beautiful! Whether you want to marvel at the breathtaking architecture ...

Was Cheddar Cheese Discovered in Cheddar Gorge? Humphreys TV

Welcome to Cheddar Gorge in the heart of Somerset. The biggest go...

Indulgent Escapes and Staying Safe Humphreys of Henley TV

This week we wanted to share an insight into the safety measures currently in place to reassure travellers that whilst we are living in a time of caution there is still plenty of options to ...

Celebrating 4th July on Both Sides of the Atlantic: Humphreys of Henley TV

We have finally received the news that we have all been waiting for, the further easements of restrictions across the UK as we plan to return life to as near normal as we can.  O...

Luxury Escapes in the English Countryside: Humphreys of Henley TV

We've spent lock down innovating, researching, creating and fine tuning all the very best experiences and destinations still safe and available. Whether you're after a bit of adventure an...

The Era of Indulgence and Luxury Escapes Humphreys of Henley TV

What does that Era of Indulgence mean to you? After three months of stillness and anticipation, we are getting excited about planning trips once again. We believe that with sa...

Planning your luxury escapes in the English Countryside

Autumn is one of our favourite times of the year. Not only is it John Keat’s season of mist and mellow fruitfulness with all of the beautiful changing colours, it is the time when our client...

Planning Your Luxury Escapes to the Best English Countryside Destinations

Many of our clients and travel agents ask us how can we make the most of planning our luxury escapes with you? How do we choose the best of the English countryside? Humphreys of Henley TV th...

Can I have afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace with Her Majesty The Queen?

We can't guarantee cucumber sandwiches with the Queen but there are some wonderful royal experiences to enjoy, which you can choose to follow with a delicious afternoon tea at The Ritz <...></...>

How to see the English Countryside: Do concierge services cost more?

The Problems and Solutions of Working with a Concierge Service: Part One We think that caution is a very natural emotion when working with a concierge company for...

How to see the English Countryside: How do I guarantee that I'll get the best service?

The Problems and Solutions of working with Concierge Companies We think that caution is a very natural emotion when working with a concierge company for the first time or starting to wo...

How to see the English Countryside: How much do concierge companies charge for their services?

As you can imagine, this is a difficult question to answer, as there are many types of concierge services available, many offering different services -Lifestyle ...

How to visit to the English Countryside: The challenges of trusting your concierge service

The Problems and Solutions of Working with a Concierge Service: Part Four We think that caution is a very natural emotion when working with a concierge company for the first time or sta...

How to work with a concierge service

The Problems and Solutions of Working with a Concierge Service: Part Three We think that caution is a very natural emotion when working with a concierge company for the first time or st...

Your Countryside Concierge Service: How do I plan the best itinerary?

The Problems and Solutions of Working with a Concierge Service: Part Two We think that caution is a very natural emotion when working with a concierge company for the first...

Why visit the English countryside?

It’s clear to see why the major cities of the world are such popular tourist attractions. They feature iconic attractions (for example the Tower of London or Buckingham Palace in London or t...

The best vacation itinerary in the English Countryside

What to Consider When Arranging Your Ideal Getaway If you have never spent time in the English countryside before, it can feel as intimidating as planning a trip to another country.

How much does a day in Oxford cost?

Oxford is a truly wonderful place to visit and has something for everybody, whatever your budget and however you would like to see it. If you want to just turn up and join one of the group t...

How much is a Stonehenge ticket?

You can choose to visit Stonehenge in a number of different ways. If you just want to have a lovely, gentle wander round on your own at leisure, then you can book a ticket online for your ch...

English Countryside: 15 Memorable Moments

From duck herding to a horse drawn canal barge, we have listed 15 of the favourite experiences to enjoy in the English countryside - as voted for by our guests! We embrace the old and...

Historic Houses: Our guide to private tours of Blenheim, Highclere and Windsor

Join us for the highlights of 3 of the most iconic historical houses in the UK: Blenheim Palace, Windsor Castle and Highclere Castle

5 sensational travel podcasts to soothe your wanderlust

The 10 best things to do in the Chilterns

The 10 best things to do in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds is wonderfully surprising! It is genuinely one of the most beautiful areas of the English countryside, but it offers so much more to make your luxury escape truly memorable.