The Great British landscape is renowned across the globe for its unique beauty and charm – offering a taste of the finer things in life to travellers far and wide. Visitors with a sizable budget will find everything they need to indulge their appetite for luxury in the UK – whether that includes retail therapy, a slice of the lush British landscape or offbeat accommodation for the family.
There are so many ways to experience the beauty and adventure the UK has to offer – and if you’re wondering which luxury travel option is right for you, we’ve got a few ideas that should help you decide.
Luxury Hotels
If you’re an urban addict who needs the comfort of 21st century civilisation, the UK’s vast array of luxury hotels and apartments offer a chance to explore Britain’s assets and attractions during the day and kick back in opulent city accommodation at night. Big British cities like Manchester, Edinburgh and London are bursting with one-of-a-kind entertainment options, incredible cuisine and world-class shopping experiences – so whatever you’re looking for in a luxury holiday, the UK is sure to satisfy.
Looking for the luxury London experience? The capital city’s range of five-star hotels mean you can take a trip to shoppers’ favourite Knightsbridge and retreat to your weekend paradise when the stores close up for the night. And thanks to the hundreds of gourmet cafes and restaurants scattered throughout the city, you’ll be guaranteed to find a decadent bite to eat around every corner.
Luxury Cottages
Attention homebodies: if you don’t fancy giving up home comforts on your travels, luxury holiday cottages offer the ultimate home away from home – complete with access to the country’s unspoilt rural beauty. With breath-taking landscapes and an abundance of British charm, the UK is the ideal setting for a cottage holiday.
Counties like Yorkshire and Northumberland are renowned worldwide for their staggering natural beauty – and self-catering accommodation is the perfect way to explore Britain’s rugged landscape your way. Rural retreats like these provide escapism at its finest – but never too far away from the lively towns and bustling villages that give the UK its loveable reputation.
Luxury Camping
For those of you with an adventurous itch, camping in the UK doesn’t have to mean rations and run-ins with dangerous wildlife. Since the explosion of the ‘glamping’ phenomenon, travellers from far and wide can get up close and personal with Mother Nature herself and retreat to their own sumptuous sanctuary at the end of the day.
Cornwall in particular boasts a stunning selection of luxury yurts for glampers at heart – bringing some welcome extravagance to the British wilderness. Offering a taste of nature from the comfort of luxury accommodation, the yurt movement shows no signs of stopping and is guaranteed to add a generous helping of quirk to your UK holiday.
Whatever your style, Britain’s array of luxury holiday options mean every traveller can find their perfect match. And here’s the best part: the time you don’t spend in your luxury accommodation, you’ll spend exploring the Great British landscape.
Author: Tori Atkinson is a content creator for Cottages in Northumberland, providing a range of luxurious self-catering properties throughout the stunning Northumberland region.