It's the land of Shakespeare, William Wallace, C.S. Lewis and Jane Austen. It's a place where seascapes, gardens, green hills and castles abound. The countries of England, Scotland and Wales contain magical history and hospitality.
If you are planning a trip to England, Scotland and Wales, it is best to create a list of what you would like to do and see. Fitting in everything can be difficult, and it's usually best to focus on your favorites and spend quality time exploring those areas rather than rush around from spot to spot. You might start in London and then explore nearby Kent and Sussex, enjoying all the attractions of the city, as well as castles and quaint villages. Another option is to spend your time exploring Wales, a country often passed by, yet full of promising possibilities. Or perhaps you want to explore Scotland with time to enjoy Edinburgh, "The Whisky Trail," and hope for a glimpse of the famous Loch Ness.
Distinguished travel writer Karen Brown has spent a great deal of time exploring the United Kingdom, and has created a variety of travel itineraries for visitors to England, Scotland and Wales. These treks, detailed on her popular website - Karen Brown's World of Travel, include maps and both popular and unique attractions. Her readers also have voted and selected the following lodgings as the best in the region:
For a romantic adventure, try the Gilpin Lodge in England's Lake District. Explore the lands of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter while staying at the hotel chosen by Karen Brown readers as the region's "Most Romantic" lodging. The hotel offers a variety of rooms and suites all individually decorated with elegant furnishings. In-room spa treatments are available and guests also have use of a nearby fitness center that includes a sauna, swimming pool, steam room and gym. The hotel's restaurant, spread amongst four charming dining areas, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Afternoon tea is served in the lounge, and you can enjoy an evening glass of wine or a pint in the hotel's bar. The hotel is set on 20 acres of moors, gardens and woodland within Lake District National Park, just minutes from Lake Windemere.
With its excellent location, charming decor and hospitable innkeepers, it's little wonder that Karen Brown readers have chosen Bolhays Bed and Breakfast as England, Wales and Scotland's for lodging's "Warmest Welcome." The bed & breakfast's delightful English guest rooms are located in a historic, 1899 Victorian townhouse that is just a 10-minute walk from Salisbury Cathedral, a 13th-century wonder that is a highlight of a visit to this wonderful English town. Stonehenge is just a short drive away, and there are plenty of nearby shops and pubs, including one that has been in operation since the 14th century. The innkeepers prepare a hearty, homemade English breakfast each morning for their guests. Their knowledge of the surrounding area makes them a valuable resource for those planning day trips in and around Salisbury.
If budget is a consideration, and these days it often is, consider a stay at Meadowland in the famous English town of Bath. Voted England, Wales and Scotland's "Greatest Value" by Karen Brown readers, this English country home is just a 15-minute walk to the main part of Bath. The innkeepers strive to make their guests feel welcome, and home's elegant ambiance is just right. Breakfasts are homemade and hearty and often include specialties from innkeeper Catherine Andrew's native Scotland. Bath, a World Heritage Site, is full of interesting things to do and day trips include treks to the Cotswold villages or the cathedral towns of Salisbury and Wells.
Set on more than 100 acres in Hampshire, Chewton Glen offers all the amenities of a top resort with all the historic ambiance of a proper English country estate. Guest rooms and suites are individually decorated in a variety of styles from contemporary to romantic English country. The Marryat Suite is particularly captivating with its posh sitting area, fireplace and elegant furnishings. The Masterman Ready Suite is another opulent option featuring modern dcor and a clawfoot, soaking tub. Afternoon tea includes the hotel's own blend of tea, as well as a selection of fine sweets and savories. Dinner and lunch at the restaurant feature ever-changing seasonal menus with items such as fillet of Scottish beef or line-caught sea bass. This posh country inn was named as the region's top "Splendid Splurge" by Karen Brown readers.
If you are planning a trip to England, Scotland and Wales, it is best to create a list of what you would like to do and see. Fitting in everything can be difficult, and it's usually best to focus on your favorites and spend quality time exploring those areas rather than rush around from spot to spot. You might start in London and then explore nearby Kent and Sussex, enjoying all the attractions of the city, as well as castles and quaint villages. Another option is to spend your time exploring Wales, a country often passed by, yet full of promising possibilities. Or perhaps you want to explore Scotland with time to enjoy Edinburgh, "The Whisky Trail," and hope for a glimpse of the famous Loch Ness.
Distinguished travel writer Karen Brown has spent a great deal of time exploring the United Kingdom, and has created a variety of travel itineraries for visitors to England, Scotland and Wales. These treks, detailed on her popular website - Karen Brown's World of Travel, include maps and both popular and unique attractions. Her readers also have voted and selected the following lodgings as the best in the region:
For a romantic adventure, try the Gilpin Lodge in England's Lake District. Explore the lands of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter while staying at the hotel chosen by Karen Brown readers as the region's "Most Romantic" lodging. The hotel offers a variety of rooms and suites all individually decorated with elegant furnishings. In-room spa treatments are available and guests also have use of a nearby fitness center that includes a sauna, swimming pool, steam room and gym. The hotel's restaurant, spread amongst four charming dining areas, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Afternoon tea is served in the lounge, and you can enjoy an evening glass of wine or a pint in the hotel's bar. The hotel is set on 20 acres of moors, gardens and woodland within Lake District National Park, just minutes from Lake Windemere.
With its excellent location, charming decor and hospitable innkeepers, it's little wonder that Karen Brown readers have chosen Bolhays Bed and Breakfast as England, Wales and Scotland's for lodging's "Warmest Welcome." The bed & breakfast's delightful English guest rooms are located in a historic, 1899 Victorian townhouse that is just a 10-minute walk from Salisbury Cathedral, a 13th-century wonder that is a highlight of a visit to this wonderful English town. Stonehenge is just a short drive away, and there are plenty of nearby shops and pubs, including one that has been in operation since the 14th century. The innkeepers prepare a hearty, homemade English breakfast each morning for their guests. Their knowledge of the surrounding area makes them a valuable resource for those planning day trips in and around Salisbury.
If budget is a consideration, and these days it often is, consider a stay at Meadowland in the famous English town of Bath. Voted England, Wales and Scotland's "Greatest Value" by Karen Brown readers, this English country home is just a 15-minute walk to the main part of Bath. The innkeepers strive to make their guests feel welcome, and home's elegant ambiance is just right. Breakfasts are homemade and hearty and often include specialties from innkeeper Catherine Andrew's native Scotland. Bath, a World Heritage Site, is full of interesting things to do and day trips include treks to the Cotswold villages or the cathedral towns of Salisbury and Wells.
Set on more than 100 acres in Hampshire, Chewton Glen offers all the amenities of a top resort with all the historic ambiance of a proper English country estate. Guest rooms and suites are individually decorated in a variety of styles from contemporary to romantic English country. The Marryat Suite is particularly captivating with its posh sitting area, fireplace and elegant furnishings. The Masterman Ready Suite is another opulent option featuring modern dcor and a clawfoot, soaking tub. Afternoon tea includes the hotel's own blend of tea, as well as a selection of fine sweets and savories. Dinner and lunch at the restaurant feature ever-changing seasonal menus with items such as fillet of Scottish beef or line-caught sea bass. This posh country inn was named as the region's top "Splendid Splurge" by Karen Brown readers.
About the Author:
Tess Kirkpatrick enjoys blogging about boutique hotels in Wales and a variety of vacation destinations. To get further info on travel in the United Kingdom or for comprehensive England itinerary details, head over to the Karen Brown website now.
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