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Short Breaks in the UK

Explore an abundance of amazing staycations in our UK short breaks collection to inspire and cure wanderlust-filled hearts.

This small island of ours offers a wide variety of locations brimming with charming culture, fascinating history, unrivalled architecture and unique attractions. As the best, original hands in the business, we’ve made sure to bring our experience lovers only the most inspirational, indulgent and truly one-of-a-kind mini breaks in the UK. From character-rich castles and lively cities to far-reaching coastal havens and mountain ranges that stir the soul, browse a stimulating range of UK short breaks for all types of couples with curiosity and discovery in their hearts.

Staycations in the UK

Switch off from the world and get closer to nature in a quaint woodland cabin in West Yorkshire. Marvel at star-swept skies over the Lake District from a glamping pod. Revel in an enchanting castle stay to delight inner history buffs. Explore the dazzling West End and sample the vibrant lure of London. Whatever the weekend break wish list entails, we’ve got it well and truly covered with a spectacular destination to exceed all expectations.

Couple Breaks UK

Bid farewell to the everyday schedule and mark a special occasion in style with our helping hand – in a way we only know best! Nothing quite beats whisking them off their feet with a thoughtful, romantic getaway together. Whether it’s to commemorate a birthday, celebrate a milestone anniversary or go big and bold by popping ‘THE’ question, we’re here by your side to ensure fireworks and unparalleled moments are made in the perfect backdrop. Explore lavish spa retreats, exclusive hotel breaks with dinner, unusual escapes and much, much more!

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Cj · 30-09-2024

Brilliant gift

What a wonderful experience. Great Hotel. Lovely afternoon tea followed by 3 course evening meal as a murder mystery played out around us; great fun. Peaceful night followed by a marvellous breakfast.
Premium Overnight Murder Mystery Break with Afternoon Tea and Dinner for Two
Alex · 16-01-2026

Great gift

Great gift. Lots of places to choose from
Two Night Break for Two
Fred · 16-06-2025

Hilarious evening

The welcome and service was good and friendly. Good food. Actors brilliant with interesting twists. Good accommodation with delightful 4 footed ling eared neighbours. A few practical points: Entrance sign on the road hidden behind trees on inside bend - no time to turn left safely. Instructions on use of shower need to be provided, particularly with warning that water can become scalding hot.
Overnight Murder Mystery Break for Two with Dinner
Mary · 20-01-2026

Fantastic deal

An excellent overnight stay in a beautiful boutique hotel with great food. A real treat. Highly recommend!
Overnight Country Escape with Dinner for Two
Jackiep · 24-11-2025

Amazing hotel

The cathedral gate hotel in Canterbury was amazing. Staff were lovely. Hotel rooms were clean and beds were great. It is in the heart of town but not noisy ans it was all so quirky. Photo from just outside our room
Two Night Inviting Break for Two
B&h · 11-04-2023

Spa feedback

Excellent.
One Night Spa Escape with Dinner and Treatment for Two at Greenwoods Hotel and Spa
Allibaba · 16-11-2025

Murder Mystery Gift

A really fun gift for a big birthday from my children. Afternoon tea was lovely. The Murder Mystery was very well done and we had great fun with the guests on our table trying to work out who did it. Alas we were wrong. The Murder 57 Company were excellent. The dinner was fine, although the main could have been warmer. Likewise breakfast was not very hot. The hotel was nice. We stayed for two extra nights before the event. Our room was looking a little on the tired side and the bathroom certainly requires a refurbishment, bath panel cracked, a cracked tile and mould on the grouting. Also a crack in the sink. It took us back to the 1980's, when we bought our first house - colour of bathroom suite ivory. A small wardrobe with five hangers for two people. We had to lay our coats on the table. No double glazing which meant the windows were running in condensation. The staff were all very nice and helpful. Sorry we didn't take any photos. Overall a very good experience. We would do it again. Now we have to book our theatre break in London.
Premium Murder Mystery Hotel Break with Dinner for Two
Drd · 20-06-2025

Glamping at its best!

We loved the concept of staying in a Romany-type caravan for two nights. The location suited us as naturalists so well with places like Arne Heath and Brownsea Island so close. We did other trips to Thomas Hardy’s house; Corfe Castle and to the Great Bustard project on Salisbury Plain. We packed a lot in but we were there close to Longest Day so we had lots of time to use. We are in our 70’s but encountered no problems here - and the staff were so friendly and helpful too.
Two Night Superb Stays Gift Box
Annemarie · 28-10-2025

Stables

Just amazing we loved it it was beautiful and warm tidy and Just to open the half door in the morning and see the sheep and the hills beautiful, Mt dog loved the exercise area and it was just so quiet with a riding school ponies going past we will make this a regular stay now
Two Night Break to the Lake District for Two
Alli · 03-02-2026

Nice gift

Great value had a lovely time very good idea
Two Night Blissful Breaks Gift Box