"Check the restaurant scene prior to booking your accommodation: in a lot of smaller towns, nabbing a restaurant table can be harder than finding somewhere to sleep. Especially in hotspots like Padstow or Bruton, the best tables are often snapped up weeks ahead, particularly on summer weekends and bank holidays. Before committing to a hotel, check availability at the places you're most excited to eat - it's so disappointing to arrive for a celebratory supper as part of your lovely weekend away to discover every decent restaurant is totally full and your only option is a sad pub lasagne."
"Going the extra mile is worth it - literally. Yes, there's probably an abundance of natural beauty right on your doorstep (or within a couple of hours' drive), but the hardest-to-reach corners of the country are also some of the most staggering. Think about the rugged beaches at the very tip of Cornwall; Northumberland's wild, untamed landscapes; and the dramatic islands cast away off the coast of Scotland - a pain in the bottom to reach, yes, but unendingly rewarding once you get there."
"If you're staying in an Airbnb or holiday house in the countryside, plan ahead and have a food shop delivered soon after you arrive. I just did this for a country house stay I did in rural Kent, and it saved so much time. Sainsbury's delivers to 98% of the UK, so even the most remote boltholes should be covered. Obviously, it's lovely to visit the local farm shops and pubs, but having all the essentials delivered just after you arrive helps to get you in a holiday mood faster."
"Once I've arrived at a countryside escape, whether that be a cottage in Wales, a camping trip in the Highlands or a spa break in the Cotswolds, I like to get settled and then spend at least a full day off social"
Book restaurant tables before arriving, since smaller towns can make securing a table harder than finding accommodation. Popular destinations often sell out weeks ahead, particularly on summer weekends and bank holidays. Check availability at the restaurants you most want to eat before committing to a hotel to avoid being left with limited options. For countryside stays in an Airbnb or holiday house, arrange a food delivery soon after arrival to save time and ensure essentials are on hand. Even remote locations can be covered because delivery services reach most of the UK. After settling into a countryside escape, spend at least a full day offline to disconnect and enjoy the break.
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