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See. Somerset's Cider Trail Explore the region's cider production, from heritage apple trees to artisan producers.

Eat. Thornfalcon Winery & Press↗ Visit this winery and press for cider tastings and food.

Stay. The Newt↗×2 pubs Stay at this Georgian mansion or its outbuildings for a luxurious farm experience. Hadspen House A Georgian mansion at The Newt with 13 rooms, offering luxury accommodations.

Condé Nast TravelerOct 16, 2026

From 'Pride and Prejudice' to 'Emma,' Fans Can Stay at These Iconic Filming Locations From Jane Austen Adaptations

Get a taste of Regency romance when you spend the night at these estates, cottages, and castles featured in Jane Austen films and TV shows.

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  • Brympton HouseHotelAvailable for buyouts, sleeps up to 80 guests.
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  • Kingston Russell HouseHotelDorset, United KingdomRent the south guest wing on Airbnb.
  • Efford HouseHotelDevon, United KingdomSleeps 13 in seven bedrooms; dog-friendly.
  • Blackpool Mill CottageHotelDevon, United Kingdom15th-century cottage sleeps eight near the sea.
  • StourheadAttractionWiltshire, United KingdomLandscape garden with a Palladian-style villa.
  • 89 Church LawnHotelWiltshire, United KingdomStone cottage sleeps seven at estate entrance.
  • Chatsworth HouseSightDerbyshire, United KingdomStately 17th-century house in Peak District.
  • Chatsworth EscapesHotelDerbyshire, United KingdomLodging options on or around the estate.
  • Lyme ParkParkCheshire, United KingdomEstate in Peak District with deer park.
  • Kirby HallSightNorthamptonshire, United KingdomElizabethan country house.
  • Peacock CottageHotelNorthamptonshire, United KingdomSleeps four, named for roaming peacocks.
  • Newby HallSightNorth Yorkshire, United KingdomGrade I listed landmark built by Wren.
  • Firle PlaceSightEast Sussex, United KingdomManor house with Tudor and Georgian elements.
  • Shepherd's CottageHotelEast Sussex, United KingdomRustic lodging available through Airbnb.
  • Woodfire at Chapel FieldHotelEast Sussex, United KingdomGastro-camping site with open-fire cooking.
  • Lismore CastleAttractionCounty Waterford, IrelandCastle available to rent for special occasions.
  • BallyrafterHotelCounty Waterford, Ireland10-room country house B&B on a farm.
  • Trafalgar ParkSightWiltshire, United KingdomGrand estate with holiday cottages.
  • Lyme East LodgeHotelCheshire, United Kingdom
  • Lyme West LodgeHotelCheshire, United Kingdom
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The GuardianSep 27

15 great cottages and cabins for an autumn escape in the UK

Get inspiration for your next short break with our pick of self-catering accommodation, from a sleek Highlands retreat to a cabin with a hot tub on a Somerset vineyard *** Continue reading...

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  • Anglesey Coastal PathTrailMoelfre, United KingdomHop over the stone wall to reach it for cinematic views.
  • Puffin IslandSightMoelfre, United KingdomCinematic views from the Anglesey Coastal Path.
  • EryriSightMoelfre, United KingdomViews from the Anglesey Coastal Path.
  • Alpacaly Ever AfterPlaceTroutbeck, United KingdomRescues llamas and alpacas; offers meets and walks.
  • PippinHotelBude, United KingdomOne of three cottages on a working orchard.
  • Drumlanrig CastleSightDrumlanrig, United KingdomEasily reached on foot; free garden access until October.
  • Old SchoolSightThornhill, United KingdomIn Thornhill for live gigs or film screenings.
  • The OutwoodsTrailSutton Bonington, United KingdomWoodland trails around 20 minutes' drive away.
  • Ecotone CabinsHotelUllapool, United KingdomThe team behind these also opened Corylus Retreats.
  • Loch BroomSightUllapool, United KingdomFloor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the loch.
  • AssyntTrailUllapool, United KingdomAssynt is known for its landscape and its remarkable mountains, which have led to the area, along with neighbouring…
  • CoigachTrailUllapool, United KingdomThe area consists of a traditional crofting and fishing community of a couple of hundred houses located between…
  • Hafod EstateSightCwmystwyth, United KingdomCottage is deep within the estate in the Ystwyth valley.
  • Ystwyth valleyNeighborhoodCwmystwyth, United KingdomCottage is deep within the valley.
  • Cambrian MountainsTrailLlanwrtyd Wells, United Kingdom
  • Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)TrailLlanwrtyd Wells, United Kingdom
  • Old Bushmills DistillerySightBallymoney, United Kingdom
  • Giant’s CausewaySightBallymoney, United Kingdom
  • Dunluce CastleSightBallymoney, United Kingdom
  • Summer IslesNeighborhoodUllapool, United Kingdom
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 28

9 Hotels on Working Farms Where You Can Berry Pick, Hang Out With Animals, and Eat Fresh From the Field

Put your clogs on and become one with the land at these farm stays around the world.

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  • The NewtAttractionOffers harvest suppers, cider tastings, and composting workshops.
  • The Botanical RoomsRestaurantCombines greenhouse brightness with gentleman's club elegance.
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  • ThistlePlaceGardiner, United StatesExcellent spa with treatments using farm ingredients.
  • Southall Farm & InnHotelFranklin, United StatesOffers special farm suppers and Sunday farmers market.
  • BabylonstorenHotelFranschhoek, South AfricaFeatures daily garden tours, wine tastings, and Soetmelksvlei experience.
  • SoetmelksvleiSightFranschhoek, South AfricaInteractive museum exhibit with craftspeople and farm activities.
  • Wildflower Farms, Auberge CollectionHotelGardiner, United StatesOffers take-home harvests, animal feedings, and apiary tours.
  • ClayRestaurantGardiner, United StatesProgressive New American restaurant using farm-supplied ingredients.
  • Rosewood Cape KidnappersHotelTe Awanga, New ZealandOffers bird watching, shepherding experience, and garden workshops.
  • Cape SanctuarySightTe Awanga, New ZealandNew Zealand's largest privately owned 'mainland island' conservation project.
  • São Lourenço do BarrocalHotelAlentejo, PortugalFeatures ethnobotanical walks, wool-to-yarn workshops, olive harvests.
  • Son Vell MenorcaHotelMenorca, SpainOffers farm-to-table dining, organic gardens, and horse rides.
  • El PretextoHotelCayey, Puerto RicoOffers long table dinners, cooking classes, and garden tours.
  • VermejoHotelRaton, United StatesOffers conservation efforts, bison expeditions, and greenhouse tours.
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National GeographicAug 19

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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  • ThornfalconHotelcabins overlooking organic orchard and hills
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  • Fritton LakeSightNorfolk, United Kingdomtwo-mile-long lake on Somerleyton Estate
  • Somerleyton estateHotelNorfolk, United Kingdomestate with cabins, rewilded farmland, and livestock
  • 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
  • River CottagePlaceDevon, United Kingdom
  • Riverford OrganicRestaurantDevon, United Kingdom
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National GeographicAug 18

Follow Somerset's Cider Trail for England's Best Pours

In the West Country, a region synonymous with cider, farmhouse production continues largely as it has done for centuries — with some juicy new innovations.

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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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  • The NewtAttractionWorking farmland estate with a 17th-century Georgian manor
  • ThornfalconHotel40-acre farm stay producing award-winning cider
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  • FowlescombeHotelDevon, United Kingdom450-acre estate with Michelin Guide-rated restaurant
  • The RefectoryCaféDevon, United KingdomFarm's Michelin Guide-rated restaurant run by chef Elly Wentworth
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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Condé Nast TravelerJun 23

The Healing Power of A Solo Wellness Retreat

On a retreat in Somerset, England, Lydia Bell sinks into interiority, cocooned in a restorative space for one

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