Sponsored Post | Breaks from the Humdrum

Join the cosy club this autumn with a restorative short stay somewhere a little bit special to
blow away the cobwebs

Dimpsey

Life gets busy, sometimes too busy. We accumulate tasks like we used to collect our favourite treasures, scooping them up and adding them to the seemingly never-ending ‘to do’ list. But every now and again, you have to pause, take stock, and shed some of the load. Better still, escape to somewhere that lets you wake naturally, surrounded by nature, with time to breathe. A restorative stay in one of Dimpsey’s shepherd huts will work its magic, helping you to reset. For a limited time, use the code* PAMPERME at booking for a free Relax and Restore box to enjoy during your stay.

dimpsey.co.uk (*Offer valid until 31 December 2025. Subject to availability)

Le Boat

Be the captain of your own adventure and discover the UK and Scotland from a different perspective this autumn. With Le Boat’s boating holidays, everyone gets a waterside view. Whether with family, friends, or as a couple, you’re on the water for more than a holiday; you’re creating lasting memories, while exploring at your own pace. Never been on a boating holiday before? No matter, now’s the ideal time to enjoy a last-minute autumn staycation with no licence or experience required.

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Beach Retreats

If you long to escape to the sea, Beach Retreats has a wide selection of properties dotted along the Cornish coastline. Downderlin (above), in Downderry, has sea views and a large garden that rolls directly onto the beach. Sleeping seven and welcoming dogs, you can stroll along the seawall, paddle in the shallows, or find a sunny spot for an afternoon laze. With wonderful eateries close by, Downderry is great for surfing, or you could simply enjoy the many bays just waiting to be discovered.

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Feather Down

Dive into autumn at Feather Down Farms – an unforgettable off-grid family escape. Spend crisp afternoons crunching through fallen leaves, meeting farm animals, and wandering golden woodlands. Evenings bring cosy cuddles by the campfire with s’mores and hot chocolates for the whole family. Discover Feather Down Farms’ October Warmer package, and book today to make memories that will warm you long after autumn fades.

featherdown.co.uk

Sponsored Post | A Break From the Norm

Fancy a getaway that has breathtaking views and is just a little bit different? Here are some of our favourite quirky stays…

Honeydown

Honeydown is a secluded woodland retreat in the heart of Devon, offering a unique glamping experience in beautifully designed ‘truffles’ – exclusive wooden geodesic cabins, located among ancient oak trees. Ideal for those seeking a peaceful escape, Honeydown blends comfort with nature: cosy wood-burning stoves, private bathrooms, hot showers, and outdoor cooking under the stars. Here, life slows down – you can read in a hammock, explore the woods, or simply reconnect with yourself and the wild. With sustainability at its heart, Honeydown is a haven for those who cherish quiet moments, simple pleasures, and the beauty of the great outdoors.

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Unique Hideaways

Unique Hideaways invites nature seekers and wanderlust dreamers to uncover a world far removed from the everyday. Home to beautiful glamping retreats, it offers soul-stirring escapes in hidden corners of the UK. From clifftop cabins with reaching views and enchanting treehouses with al fresco baths to houseboats with wood-burners, find your dream hideaway and indulge in pure escapism. From short breaks to drawn-out spells, there’s no better way to answer the call of the wild…

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Daisy Bank

Located in the West Yorkshire moors above Hebden Bridge, Daisy Bank Camp offers a tranquil, off-grid escape from modern life stresses. Our six dog-friendly handcrafted, eco-friendly cabins provide the ideal retreat for those seeking rest, inspiration, and reconnection. Come for
a weekend or choose an immersive retreat, including wellness retreats to restore body and mind, watercolour retreats to spark imagination, or guided walks and hill-skills, led by Mountain Training Association leader, Andrew. Wake to breathtaking views, explore scenic paths, and unwind under a vast canopy of stars. Slow down, switch off, and find your rhythm in nature.

daisybankcamp.co.uk

Dimpsey

Sometimes you just need to escape the busy, with all creature comforts taken care of and the beauty of nature on your doorstep. So why not retreat to Dimpsey on Somerset’s Blackdown Hills. With three beautiful shepherd huts set on our small estate; you can choose from Hither with its own wood-fired hot tub barn, Yonder with a copper bath at the foot of the bed and wood-fired hot tub outside, or Dapple with outdoor bath, shower and sauna. Whichever hut you choose, you’re sure to have a magical time.

dimpsey.co.uk