This Edwardian cottage is furnished in a traditional and cosy style and the provision of two bathrooms mean it is ideal for two couples or a family wanting to explore the East Lyn Valley.
Combe Park Lodge is easily accessible and provides an opportunity to stay in the heart of Devon countryside and is just three quarters of a mile stroll from Watersmeet.
One of Britain’s most iconic and evocative survivors of the English Civil War, partially demolished in 1646 by the Parliamentarians.
A favourite haunt for adults and children alike, all ages are captivated by these romantic castle ruins with breathtaking views across Purbeck. Discover 1,000 years of our history as a royal palace and fortress. With fallen walls and secret places, there are tales of treachery and treason around every corner.
Spot the ‘murder holes’ and count the arrow loops. Feel history come to life and see the wildlife that has set up home here.
Surrounded by Trust coast and countryside, this attractive and traditional stone and slate cottage has its own, enclosed garden to the front, and just over the road there is a seventeenth-century coaching inn. Countisbury is a small hamlet on the coast road leading down to Lynmouth, just inland from the dramatic coast around Foreland Point.
The cottage provides a cosy and picturesque base from which to explore the marvellous landscapes, prehistoric sites and abundant wildlife of Exmoor and the coast, all within easy walking distance from the cottage doorstep.
Enter the world of Lord Armstrong – Victorian inventor, innovator and landscape genius. Cragside house was truly a wonder of its age.
Discover the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity. It is crammed full of ingenious gadgets – most of them still working. The gardens are incredible. One of the largest rock gardens in Europe leads down to the Iron Bridge, which in turn leads to the formal garden. Children will love our adventure play area and exploring Nelly’s Labyrinth, a network of paths and tunnels cut out of a vast area of rhododendron forest.
National Trust – Dalehead Bunkhouse
Dalehead Bunkhouse is located in a very remote spot in Edale Valley. There are no public roads and only one building nearby so it is a lovely secluded and isolated place to stay. A stream runs past the back and sheep graze all around in the adjacent fields. The views are stunning all around and show the Dark Peak at its very best.
The dazzling and diverse scenery of the Peak District and Derbyshire makes it a paradise for walking, family cycling and mountain biking as well as adventure sports such as caving, rock climbing, hang gliding and paragliding.
Standing at the base of Fountains Fell in the remote, 3-dwelling hamlet of Darnbrook on a working sheep farm, the Cottage has fine views of the surrounding dales of Malham Moor, with a grassed area to the rear that catches the evening sun. Close to Malham Tarn and Malham Cove, both great places for a day’s stroll, Darnbrook is also only a short drive to the market towns of Settle and Skipton. Ideally located for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, the picturesque villages of Malhamdale, Littondale and Wharfedale are within easy reach, all of which are also excellent areas for walking.
These unique gold mines are set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley.
2,000 years ago, the powerful Romans left behind glimpses of their gold-mining methods. The harsh mining environment continued in the 19th and 20th centuries, ending in 1938.
Guided tours take you back to experience the conditions underground in the Roman and Victorian workings (tour routes may vary throughout the season).
Hundreds of years ago this West Yorkshire manor was a thriving farming estate. Today the house tells tales of the ambition, success, and failure of those who lived and worked here and the barn displays the 400 year-old markings of proud craftsmen.
The gardens can be enjoyed at any time of the year, and seasonal highlights include the scented herb border in spring, cottage garden flowers in summer and trees laden with apples, pears and figs in autumn. The play area, mud pie kitchen and den building corner give opportunities for families to come together and enjoy outdoor natural play.
A rural cottage that was once a farm workers cottage on the edge of Poole Harbour. The cottage boasts views over the harbour across to Brownsea Island and inland over the Dorset Heathland. It’s in the perfect spot for exploring and guests can access the waters edge from the garden. Nearby you can visit Studland beach or catch the ferry to Bournemouth
A late Medieval merchant's house, rescued from demolition, in Worcester city centre.
For the last 50 Years Greyfriars has been under the care of the National Trust, but its future was not always so secure. The middle of the 20th Century saw it at risk of demolition, along with many of Worcester's historic buildings. Join us in exploring the the story that follows the battle to save Greyfriars and Worcester's heritage, the people who secured its future and the hidden histories of a community lost from Friar Street.
Founded in 1246 by the Earl of Cornwall, Hailes Abbey is set amid delightful Cotswold countryside. Once the centre of monastic life, the tranquil ruins are now the perfect place to relax and enjoy a picnic in a unique historic setting.
Visit the new museum to discover the treasures of Hailes, uncovering stories of the monks who lived and worshipped at the abbey for nearly three centuries.
This rare and atmospheric 17th-century house sits on the banks of the River Thames in Richmond. It is the creation of the tenacious Duchess of Lauderdale and her husband, the Duke, who together transformed Ham into one of the grandest Stuart houses in England.
Ham House is internationally recognised for its superb collection of paintings, furniture and textiles, largely acquired 400 years ago. Some of our unique objects include a rare Chinese teapot, said to have been used by the Duchess herself, and the exotic ivory cabinet. The house is reputed to be one of the most haunted in Britain. Some visitors have reported the ghostly aroma of the sweet Virginia pipe tobacco that the Duke smoked after meals in the dining room.
Hughenden offers a vivid insight into the charismatic personality and colourful private life of the most unlikely Victorian Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, who lived here from 1848 to 1881. You can browse among an extraordinary collection of personal memorabilia in rooms on the ground and first floor, and there’s even a Victorian playroom for younger visitors. On the top floor is our special exhibition space with a timeline of Hughenden’s history for you to explore.
A secret wartime past is revealed in our new Second World War rooms, with interactive exhibits and eye-witness accounts. Experience the immersive wartime displays in our ice house bunker and find out why Hughenden was high on Hitler’s hit list.
The formal garden has been recreated based on the original designs of Mary Anne Disraeli and there are woodland walks surrounding this country home throughout our rolling parkland.
Derwent Water is often called the ‘Queen of the Lakes’, and as you canoe between the islands with your picnic at the ready it’s easy to see why. The friendly staff at our shop and information centre on the Keswick Foreshore will help you out with local knowledge about interesting things to see and walks to do.
At the south end of Derwent Water, the boardwalk across the wetlands makes the 9-mile circular waymarked walk around the lake a very pleasant leg stretch, with the chance to see otters and wetland birds if you’re lucky. The jewel in the crown is Derwent Island House, open for five special days each year, as does Force Crag Mine – a hidden gem at the foot of a waterfall in Coledale near Braithwaite.
Dine in style indoors or out with views overlooking Studland Bay and Old Harry Rocks.
You’ll find everything you need for a day at the beach in our shop, along with gifts, home accessories, rugs, decorative items and a great range of cards.
When the weather’s not so warm you’ll find a cosy interior heated by a stove burning wood from our estate – perfect for snuggling up with a cup of hot chocolate.
Get cosy in this three-bedroom country farmhouse with its warming log-burner and low beamed ceilings. Little Milford Farmhouse is set on the banks of the River Cleddau. Just follow the path down from the garden to the water’s edge.
Follow the river for walks along its banks, past salt marshes, tidal creek and through ancient woodlands. For the nearest town drive 10 minutes to Haverfordwest.
The sandy beaches of Broad and Little Haven can be reached within a 20 minute drive to the west. The cottage is also a great base for exploring the unspoilt coastline of Pembrokeshire. Hop onto its coastal path for walks along the headlands or explore the coast by canoe. You can hire a canoe or kayak at Stackpole Quay or book onto a guided tour.