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See. Kielder Observatory Offers stargazing breaks in partnership with The Tempus hotel. Cragside↗ A 1,000-acre estate with diverse trees, beautiful in autumn with reds, oranges, and deep greens. Alnwick A town close to The Tempus, worth exploring. Bamburgh A town close to The Tempus, known for its castle.

Eat. Craster Known for its kipper-smoking tradition.

Stay. The Tempus A 41-bedroom boutique hotel with unique decor and recently opened wooden cabins overlooking a lake.

The GuardianSep 26, 2026

15 great small hotels, inns and restaurants with rooms for an autumn stay in the UK

From a cosy Cornish inn with open fires to a boutique hotel in Northumberland, these new and revamped boltholes tick all the right boxes Continue reading...

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  • The TempusHotelDoxford, United KingdomWinner of Visit England's gold award for best small hotel.
  • Kielder ObservatorySightDoxford, United KingdomPartners with The Tempus for stargazing breaks.
  • The Old Bridge InnPubAviemore, United KingdomGastropub on the banks of the River Spey.
  • Cairngorm BreweryRestaurantAviemore, United KingdomServes ales at The Old Bridge Inn.
  • The Black HorsePubAmberley, United KingdomFarm-to-fork inn with 12 bedrooms.
  • NutbournePlaceAmberley, United KingdomVineyard supplying wine to The Black Horse.
  • AbergwaunSuburbFishguard, United KingdomBistro with rooms launched in July.
  • Red OnionRestaurantFishguard, United KingdomCafe whose folk launched The Abergwaun.
  • Tŷ ClaiSightFishguard, United KingdomOffers pottery workshops.
  • Sailor's SafetyRestaurantFishguard, United KingdomPub for Sunday roast along Pembrokeshire coast path.
  • Lister FarmhouseHotelMalham, United KingdomNew farmhouse bedrooms near the Buck Inn.
  • Lister ArmsPubMalham, United KingdomExpanded inn with rooms and a nearby barn conversion.
  • Buck InnRestaurantMalham, United KingdomSister pub to Lister Farmhouse for breakfast.
  • The Great DecoyHotelHurstbourne Tarrant, United KingdomTest valley pub with rooms, formerly George & Dragon.
  • Riverside InnRestaurantRoss-on-Wye, United KingdomOffers five elegant new bedrooms.
  • The William CecilHotelStamford, United KingdomGeorgian street hotel with 26 bedrooms.
  • Wild FloralPlaceStamford, United KingdomBotanical-inspired room at The William Cecil.
  • Burghley HouseSightStamford, United KingdomParkland to explore near The William Cecil.
  • Milly'sRestaurantStamford, United KingdomIn-house bistro at The William Cecil.
  • Corsham HouseHotelCorsham, United KingdomNew brasserie and bottle shop with rooms.
  • Corsham CourtSightCorsham, United KingdomHome to a private art collection.
  • The Copley ArmsPubHessenford, United KingdomRiverside pub with rooms, recently refurbished.
  • Castle InnPubLydford, United KingdomAward-winning inn whose couple took over Copley Arms.
  • FfwrnCaféFishguard, United Kingdom
  • Baileys Home StorePlaceRoss-on-Wye, United Kingdom
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The GuardianSep 25

‘Everything is golden’: readers’ tips for a great autumn day out in the UK

With autumn officially here, our readers savour days of fruitful mellowness, from Cornwall to Loch Lomond • Tell us about a great wellness experience – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher I love Loch Lomond in autumn. I’d start with a walk around Balmaha village and a stretch of the West Highland Way , pretending I’m there for the scenery rather than earning the right to eat something mass…

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  • CragsideSightNational Trust property with 1,000 acres of trees.
  • Hadrian's WallTrailMoorland turns copper and gold; every climb rewards with views.
  • Steel RiggSightTake a trip to Steel Rigg in Northumberland National Park and treat yourself to some of the best viewpoints on…
  • Elsewhere
  • West Highland WayTrailLoch Lomond, United KingdomWalk around Balmaha village and a stretch of it.
  • GodrevySightCornwall, United KingdomWalk along the staggered cliff edges between here and Portreath.
  • PortreathSightCornwall, United KingdomWalk along the staggered cliff edges between Godrevy and here.
  • Glentress ForestSightScottish Borders, United KingdomTrails surrounded by copper, red and gold in autumn.
  • PeeblesNeighborhoodScottish Borders, United KingdomWander along the river and around its independent shops.
  • Winterbourne House and GardenCaféBirmingham, United KingdomArts and Crafts style house set in stunning gardens.
  • HarborneSuburbBirmingham, United KingdomHead here for lunch or dinner.
  • River RoddlesworthSightWest Pennine Moors, United KingdomFlows through a wonderful wooded valley at the edge of moors.
  • Hollinshead HallSightWest Pennine Moors, United KingdomRuins to explore in the woods.
  • Royal ArmsRestaurantWest Pennine Moors, United KingdomPub at Ryal Fold.
  • Hare & HoundsRestaurantWest Pennine Moors, United KingdomPub at Abbey Village.
  • Longshaw estateSightPeak District, United KingdomPerfect for an autumn stroll with varied fungi.
  • Padley GorgeSightPeak District, United KingdomTwisted oak trees look spectacular on early autumn misty mornings.
  • Clumber ParkParkNottinghamshire, United KingdomNational Trust property with peaceful woodlands and golden leaf carpets.
  • Llangollen RailwayPlaceLlangollen, United KingdomSteam train trip through the Dee valley when leaves turn.
  • Oaks WoodSightPeak District, United Kingdom
  • Bolehill QuarrySightPeak District, United Kingdom
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The GuardianAug 25

Boat trips, swimming and seafood: 10 of the UK’s best harbour towns and villages

From smoked kippers in Northumberland to dolphin spotting in Dorset and a palm-fringed village on a sea loch in the Scottish Highlands The historic harbour is the hub of this working East Neuk fishing port, home to a fleet of about 30 small trawlers and creel boats. Their catches are sold at the covered market on the quay each weekday morning, and served at the harbourside Dory Bistro and Chip…

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  • Dory BistroRestaurantPittenweem, United Kingdomserves catches from local trawlers and creel boats
  • Chip AhoyRestaurantPittenweem, United Kingdompub serving local catches
  • West Braes ProjectPlacePittenweem, United Kingdomlocal group that saved the swimming pool
  • Fife Coastal PathTrailPittenweem, United Kingdomlinks Pittenweem, St Monans, Anstruther, and Crail
  • The BankPubAnstruther, United Kingdomhas harbour-view rooms
  • Heritage HubMuseumCarnlough, United Kingdomtells the story of the harbour's construction
  • Cranny FallsSightCarnlough, United Kingdomaccessible via footpath from old railway line
  • Twilight coffeeshopRestaurantCarnlough, United Kingdomserves brunch and has bunkhouse accommodation
  • Harbourview hotelHotelCarnlough, United Kingdomoffers over 200 Irish whiskeys and hosts a festival
  • Gribbin headlandSightSolva, United Kingdomoffers fantastic views over Lower and Upper Solva
  • Harbour InnPubSolva, United KingdomFor amazing food, refreshing drinks and great company, come and visit us at The Harbour Inn Solva Pembrokeshire in…
  • Hats & BarrelsRestaurantSolva, United Kingdomserves fresh fish, seasonal lobster and crab
  • Cambrian InnPubSolva, United Kingdomrestaurant with five rooms
  • Dunstanburgh CastleAttractionCraster, United Kingdomruins a mile's walk up the coast from Craster
  • L Robson & SonsPlaceCraster, United Kingdomproducing kippers at its smokehouse since 1856
  • Cafe on the QuayRestaurantSolva, United Kingdom
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The GuardianMay 15

‘We found a charming alternative to touristy Bath’: readers’ favourite UK trips

From Hadrian’s Wall to the locations of Happy Valley and Hot Fuzz, readers share their top discoveries • Tell us about your favourite UK coast walk – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher “So this is where Officer Nick Angel [Simon Pegg] chased that swan.” As a fan of Hot Fuzz, I was excited to explore the cathedral city of Wells in Somerset, where much of the film was shot. This charming, c…

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  • Hot FuzzPlaceWells, United KingdomFilm location explored in Wells
  • Mendip HillsSightWells, United KingdomThis is one of England’s most special places – the limestone Mendip Hills with the lakes of the Chew Valley is a…
  • Cheddar GorgeSightWells, United KingdomCheddar Gorge: I wasn’t expecting it to be so brilliant here, with magnificent mountains, goats and butterflies too…
  • Wookey Hole CavesSightWells, United KingdomThe River Axe flows through the cave.
  • Bishop’s Palace and GardensSightWells, United KingdomMagnificent medieval building in Wells
  • Wells CathedralPlace of worshipWells, United KingdomGothic cathedral with one of the oldest working clocks
  • Happy ValleySightHebden Bridge, United KingdomFilming location scouted in Hebden Bridge
  • Scottish Seabird CentreMuseumNorth Berwick, United KingdomOpened by the Duke of Rothesay in 2000 and funded by the Millennium Commission.
  • Bass RockSightNorth Berwick, United KingdomTurns gold on clear early evenings
  • YHA hostelHostelBeer, United KingdomLovely, large, relaxed, welcoming, ideal for families
  • Northumberland coastSightNewcastle, United KingdomCycled from Newcastle to Berwick over four days
  • Hadrian’s WallSightHexham, United KingdomArea explored by train, bus, and foot
  • DunstanburghAttractionAlnwick, United KingdomImpressive castle visited on cycling tour
  • WoodhornSuburbAshington, United KingdomMining museum visited on cycling tour
  • Ardnamurchan peninsulaNeighborhoodFort William, United KingdomStunning peninsula with the most westerly point
  • Sanna BaySightFort William, United KingdomShell-sand beach for wild camping
  • Ardnamurchan lighthouseSightFort William, United KingdomWalked to this lighthouse
  • BamburghNeighborhoodAlnwick, United KingdomLocation of an impressive castle and museum
  • Woozie’s DeliRestaurantBeer, United Kingdom
  • RNLI Grace Darling MuseumMuseumAlnwick, United Kingdom
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