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Visit the ponds at Hampstead Heath, head to your local leisure centre or seek out exclusive rooftop pools to escape from the heat ...

On a three-day odyssey through the Wye Valley, Richard Collett discovered ancient ruins, remarkable landscapes and quirky villages ...

Leap into the new season rested and rejuvenated with our wellbeing experts' pick of the best spa hotels the UK has to offer ...

In Hyll, a restored 17th-century manor house, Daisy Lester swaps the spas, activities and excursions typically associated with a Cotswolds staycation for the art of doing nothing ...

A stay at the historic hotel with vast grounds combines country estate pursuits with dressing up for dinner, finds Helen Wilson-Beevers ...

The most characterful places to stay in the Scottish capital, whether you're ticking off historical landmarks, visiting the Fringe Festival or exploring quirky suburbs ...

After years of testing out hotel beds across the city, Gina Jackson shares her favourite high-end hotels in London ...