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National GeographicAug 19, 2026

Why Farm Hotels are Trending in the U.K. and Should You Try One

Traditional agritourism gets an upgrade at the U.K.’s new-era farm stays — chic spots that are increasingly geared to discerning, food-focused travellers.

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Riverford OrganicRestaurant
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Fritton LakeSightNorfolk, United Kingdomtwo-mile-long lake on Somerleyton Estate
Somerleyton estateHotelNorfolk, United Kingdomestate with cabins, rewilded farmland, and livestock
ThornfalconHotelSomerset, United Kingdomcabins overlooking organic orchard and hills
KneppSightSussex, United Kingdom3,500-acre estate transformed to rewilded land
Knepp Market GardenMarketSussex, United Kingdomorganic produce grown on the estate
Wilding KitchenRestaurantSussex, United Kingdomrestaurant on the Knepp estate
Kip HideawaysPlaceUnited Kingdombooking platform for boutique UK stays
The AlcovesHotelNorfolk, United Kingdomarchitectural cabins on a regenerative farm
Feather Down FarmsPlaceUnited Kingdompopularised glamping model for farmers
Daylesford OrganicSightCotswolds, United Kingdomfarm-to-fork pioneer with restaurants and shops
The Wild RabbitHotelCotswolds, United Kingdomfarm-adjacent pub with rooms
The Pig on the FarmHotelWarwickshire, United Kingdom35-room hotel with kitchen gardens and smokery
Wild EastPlaceEast Anglia, United Kingdomcollective of farms focused on nature restoration

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National GeographicAug 11

10 best English farm stays to escape the city

Once offering just a traditional bed and breakfast, the farm stay has evolved into one of the UK’s fastest-growing travel trends. Across the country, historic estates, regenerative farms and vineyards ...

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FowlescombeHotel450-acre estate with Michelin Guide-rated restaurant
The RefectoryCaféFarm's Michelin Guide-rated restaurant run by chef Elly Wentworth
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ThymeHotelGloucestershire, United KingdomCountry estate in the Cotswolds with Ox Barn restaurant
Ox BarnRestaurantGloucestershire, United KingdomRestaurant where menu items come from the grounds
Bertioli spaPlaceGloucestershire, United KingdomSpa treatments draw on botanicals from water meadows
The NewtAttractionSomerset, United KingdomWorking farmland estate with a 17th-century Georgian manor
RathfinnyRestaurantEast Sussex, United KingdomWorking wine estate on the South Downs with vineyard tours
Fritton LakeSightNorfolk, United KingdomTwo-mile expanse of wild water on Somerleyton estate
Somerleyton estateHotelNorfolk, United Kingdom5,000-acre estate with rewilded marshes and woodland
The ClubhouseHotelNorfolk, United KingdomFormer 16th-century inn with eight cottage-cosy rooms
LoumaHotelDorset, United Kingdom100 acres of regenerative farmland in west Dorset
Heckfield PlaceHotelHampshire, United Kingdom438 acres with a biodynamic farm and market garden
WildsmithPlaceHampshire, United KingdomToiletries inspired by Heckfield Place's estate
ThornfalconHotelSomerset, United Kingdom40-acre farm stay producing award-winning cider
TewinburyHotelHertfordshire, United KingdomFamily-run estate with 700 acres of fields and woodland
Tudor Farmhouse HotelHotelGloucestershire, United Kingdom13th-century converted farmhouse in Clearwell village
Cowshed RestaurantRestaurantHertfordshire, United Kingdom
Granary KitchenRestaurantHertfordshire, United Kingdom
Stable BarRestaurantHertfordshire, United Kingdom

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National GeographicJul 6

Go beyond the restaurant with these food experiences in Europe

Whether you’re cracking crayfish at a Swedish summer party, foraging in Alpine meadows or plucking grapes in a Portuguese grove, immersive food tours offer a fascinating insight into local culinary ...

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River CottagePlaceLearn to make ferments and pickles.
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Fjord ExpeditionPlaceStavanger, NorwayTakes guests out to fish for pollock, mackerel, crab, shrimp.
Hummeren HotelHotelStavanger, NorwayHarbourside hotel with its own pier.
Grape EscapesPlaceDouro Valley, PortugalOffers trips to wine estates for grape harvesting.
Quinta da PachecaHotelDouro Valley, PortugalHotel with views over the Douro Valley.
Alba’s White Truffle FairFestivalAlba, ItalyTown filled with markets selling white truffles.
Eleonas Country VillagePlaceCrete, GreeceOffers olive harvest experiences.
Myssjö GårdPlaceStockholm County, SwedenFarm for crayfish parties and accommodation.
Finnebrogue WoodsPlaceCounty Down, United KingdomEstate for outdoor cooking experiences.
Undiscovered MountainsPlaceHautes-Alpes, FranceOffers foraging introduction in the Alps.

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 12, 2025

Olivia Cooke Loves London: “For All Its Faults, I'm So in Love With This City”

The Girlfriend star on shooting with Robin Wright on the capital's luxe side.

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Blackpool SandsSightPebble beach with a cafe and amazing ice cream.
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St. John's WoodSuburbLondon, United KingdomTownhouse where filming began for six weeks.
Abbey RoadSightLondon, United KingdomStreet near the townhouse used for filming.
Corinthia hotelHotelLondon, United KingdomHotel across the road from a penthouse filming location.
Regent StreetSightLondon, United KingdomStreet Olivia Cooke finds pretty and grand at Christmas.
Hackney marshesParkLondon, United KingdomLearn about Hackney Marshes, check opening times, and find information on the amenities and activities available.
Marbella Old TownNeighborhoodMarbella, SpainFilming location in Spain with small streets.
EmbankmentTrain stationLondon, United Kingdom

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