There’s a lot going on in Leicestershire. First the Ordnance Survey recalculated the centre point of England, moving it from Coventry to a field near Fenny Drayton in Leicestershire. More significantly a car park in Leicester was discovered to be the burial site of Richard III, the last king of England to die in battle. […]
by Linda & Tim Jee
Let’s start with the good news: summer staycations are here to stay! While our world may have been turned upside down, and international travel seems a distant dream, there are so many incredible places to explore and sights to see right on our own doorstep. Whether you’re itching for a city break, an action-packed adventure […]
by Graham & Sheena Thompson
In 2021 more people than ever are likely to spend their summer holidays close to home. And though it is hard to imagine in these times of lockdown, to Wolsey Lodges it seems almost inevitable that finding somewhere to stay over summer – whether B&B or self-catering – will be harder than you think. There […]
by Jack Barker
7 top attractions in North Northumberland, by Post Office House Travellers often skip past North Northumberland, but they’re making a huge mistake. Here Claire Jarmain from Post Office House outlines seven of her favourite things to see and do on a visit. Alnwick The lovely market town of Alnwick (pronounced Annick) is located just 20 […]
by Simon & Claire
Stay in the UK to see Britain’s change of seasons A staycation means you can witness the end of summer when the UK’s woods and forests are transformed. Golds, reds and yellows shoulder out the summer greens. Leaves turn first in Scotland and the change works south through the country so if you time your […]
by Jack Barker
Bed and – for breakfast – travel tips There’s more to Scotland than you can possibly imagine – and wherever you choose to go there’s a Wolsey Lodge. These premium B&Bs are uniquely placed to help you make the best of your visit: your hosts are all experts in their region and can advise – […]
by Jack Barker
There’s nothing like staying on a working farm to let you reconnect with the natural world, and they’re at their best – and busiest – at harvest time. Sync yourself to the seasons with these stays on working farms. Start in the South. Reason Hill is a wonderful Kentish farm of vineyards and orchards just […]
by Jack Barker
This year is set to bring us a summer in which many of us re-discover the delights of holidays at home – and there is nothing more British than a traditional B&B. Britain and Ireland, as islands, have more coastline per square mile than most other countries, and surprising stretches are completely unspoiled. Here we […]
by Jack Barker
The garden at Manor House Farm is something to experience. Open every year as part of the National Garden Scheme, it has received the Conservation Award and numerous other accolades and it’s easy to see why. Covering four acres, the garden offers a series of different spaces which surround the wisteria-covered house on three sides. You might […]
by Wolsey Lodges
Start in Scotland. While English footpaths are enshrined by tradition, and vigorously defended by dog-walkers and ramblers, in Scotland there is something called the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. This allows anyone to walk anywhere they choose so long as it’s not a garden or a commercial property. This confers, if anything, even greater rights. Take Blervie […]
by Wolsey Lodges
