We are often guilty of failing to appreciate what we have on our own doorsteps, and that is especially true when it comes to UK breaks. The United Kingdom offers an extraordinary choice of experiences with everything from grand country estates and historic castles to sophisticated city hotels, championship golf courses and spectacular train journeys. With so much choice on offer, our Luxury Travel Specialists can help you create a tailor made UK getaway that is every bit as individual as you are. Whether you are planning a romantic UK getaway, a family beach holiday, a cultural city break or an active countryside escape, holidays in Britain can be tailored around exactly how you want to travel.
London is an obvious starting point for luxury holidays in the UK, combining historic landmarks, world class restaurants, famous museums and some of the world’s finest hotels. Here you could spend your days exploring Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and watching shows in the West End, or enjoy private shopping and exclusive behind the scenes tours of museums before retreating to Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. From its prestigious location overlooking Hyde Park, this elegant hotel provides an ideal base from which to discover the capital. A tailor made London break can also be combined with other UK destinations, creating an itinerary that takes in several contrasting sides of the eclectic country.
Edinburgh provides a very different city experience, with its dramatic castle, atmospheric Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town creating a fascinating backdrop for a luxury UK city break. Beyond the Scottish capital, the Highlands offer opportunities for hiking, fishing, wildlife tours and scenic drives through some of Britain's most spectacular landscapes. For golf enthusiasts, Gleneagles provides an unrivaled setting, combining luxurious accommodation with a world-class golf course and an extensive range of outdoor amenities. A stay here can form the centrepiece of a tailor made Scottish holiday where you can combine golf with whisky tasting, sightseeing or hiking through the Highlands, but perhaps not doing all four activities at the same time.
The UK is also home to some of Europe's most beautiful countryside, making it an excellent choice for walking holidays and relaxing rural escapes. The Cotswolds are a particularly enticing option offering honey-coloured villages, rolling hills, beautiful gardens and historic manor houses providing endless opportunities for exploration.
Yorkshire offers another very distinctive landscape, from the rugged scenery of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors to historic Roman cities and magnificent stately homes. For travellers who enjoy Britain's heritage, tailor made UK getaways here can include visits to castles, palaces, grand estates and fascinating museums, with the opportunity to discover the stories behind some of the country's most fascinating periods of history.
Northern Ireland is another unique UK holiday destination. Belfast combines fascinating history and culture with a growing reputation for modern food, entertainment and luxury hospitality. A stay at Culloden Estate & Spa provides the perfect opportunity to combine sightseeing with relaxation, with the elegant property offering a peaceful retreat close to the city. Beyond Belfast, the coastline and countryside provide opportunities for scenic road trips, walks and visits to some of Northern Ireland's remarkable natural and historical wonders.
For families, couples and multi-generational holidays, Britain's coastline provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy a traditional seaside holiday with a luxurious twist. Sandy beaches, picturesque seaside towns and coastal walking routes can be incorporated into a tailor made UK holiday itinerary, while days beside the sea can be combined with visits to historic houses, gardens and nearby cultural attractions. This flexibility makes luxury UK breaks suitable for travellers seeking either an active itinerary or even a contrasting leisurely escape.
Sometimes the joy is in the journey itself rather than just the end destination and that is particularly true when it comes to luxury rail journeys aboard The British Pullman. Journeys onboard this legendary train will give you the chance to take in some of Britain’s most iconic landscapes from the comfort of an elegant locomotive while enjoying unrivalled hospitality throughout.
You could choose to incorporate a luxury rail experience into a wider UK holiday itinerary, creating a memorable way to connect contrasting destinations and fully appreciate the range of experiences that a UK holiday has to offer.
One of the greatest advantages of creating a tailor made holiday in the UK with Elegant Resorts is the ability to combine these contrasting experiences into a single bespoke itinerary. You could enjoy a few nights in London before travelling north for a Scottish golf break, explore the Cotswolds from an elegant country retreat or combine a Belfast city stay with a relaxing spa break and traditional British seaside holiday experiences. With luxury hotels, private estates, historic castles and distinctive experiences available across the country, your UK can be designed entirely around your individual interests.
The Luxury Travel Specialists at Elegant Resorts can help turn your ideas into a carefully planned British holiday itinerary, using their knowledge and experience to arrange your accommodation, travel, excursions, activities and exclusive experiences. Whether you are looking for a relaxing staycation, a cultural city break, a countryside retreat, a golf break or an unforgettable rail journey, get in touch with the Luxury Travel Specialists at Elegant Resorts to create your own tailor made UK break.