There’s something very special about watching a Bonfire Night firework display with friends and family. Wrapping up warm against the chilly night air, the glow of the bonfire, and hearty comforting foods like hot dogs and baked potatoes, toffee apples and S’mores. The ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ as fireworks light up the sky, the happy chatter, rosy cheeks and smiling faces.

Spooky Season is here - how the year is marching on! Although Halloween falls on October 31st, we tend to revel in its fun-filled traditions pretty much from the beginning of the month with pumpkin carving, trick or treating and all sorts of ghoulish fun to look forward to. Halloween usually falls during October half term in the UK so lots of you will be heading off to one of our luxury large holiday houses for a happy multi-generational stay. You’ll have heaps of room to celebrate this time-honoured festival, so check out our guide to how to throw a Halloween party for a big family group.

Autumn is a time for slowing down, a time to breathe deep and to appreciate beautiful moments. Mother nature spreads her cloak of colours far and wide as the seasons shift and the landscape turns from the bright greens of summer to glorious shades of gold and red and brown. With its’ spectacular scenery, Exmoor is one of the best places in the UK to appreciate autumn. Lace up your boots, come with us to 7 of the best places for autumn walks in this unspoilt corner of Somerset.

Autumn in Somerset is a beautiful time of year, with the morning mists, fresh crisp air, and the way the sunshine takes on a certain softness. With autumn comes the apple harvest, a big part of Somerset life – when the cider making begins. There are cider farms dotted about the county, where cider is still made to traditional methods, places you can visit to see how it’s done and sample it straight from the barrel. It’s one of those things that makes an autumn weekend in the country so perfect.

A golden wedding anniversary is a very special thing; 50 years of marriage love, friendship and patience. According to data, only 5-6% of couples get to celebrate this significant milestone, and they like to do so with extended family. If your 50th anniversary is coming up, or if you’re planning a special celebration for your parents or grandparents, it’s time to go big. Here are 12 ways to make it unforgettable.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the West Country, Exmoor National Park is a magical landscape of gentle rolling hills, steep wooded coombes, and wild heather-clad moors. Its’ villages are among the prettiest in the country, where time slows down and the immense sense of tranquillity makes you want to linger. Join us as we visit 6 of the loveliest.

To truly spend time in nature is to return to our roots, to disconnect from the noise and pressures of life. It’s scientifically proven to be good for us, lowering stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, blood pressure and heart rate, and boosting immunity. If you’re a provider looking to organise a green getaway, or a group of friends wanting to escape and embrace the outdoors, from foraging to forest bathing, our 10 ideas for a nature focussed wellness weekend will bring calm and contentment.

Rolling countryside, wildlife-rich chalk downlands, picturesque villages, stacks of rural charm – that’s Wiltshire! This beautiful part of the West Country is a popular destination for holidays and short breaks in the UK, with plenty of attractions and historic houses to visit, exciting activities and miles and miles of glorious countryside to explore. Getaway from the hustle and bustle, walk the pathways, climb the hills. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out our guide to 5 of the best country pub walks in Wiltshire.

If you’re planning a large family holiday or a multi-generational stay, you might be wondering how you’re going to keep everyone amused - especially the kids! We’ve put together our favourite fun activities to keep mixed age kids busy on holiday – and it’s so easy! Pick a big holiday house with plenty to keep everyone smiling, be well organised, and no one is going to be bored. Toddlers, teenagers – we’ve got it all covered!

Ah, those balmy long summer evenings, aren’t they a dream? And to pass the hours in the garden of a country pub, with good friends and family – that’s the kind of thing that life’s about, keeping it simple, making lovely memories. If you’re staying near Pembridge on a group holiday in Herefordshire and the weather’s good, make the most of it. Eat good food, sup good beer, linger in the garden ‘til the sun’s gone down and the stars come out.