With the official opening of the long-awaited eighth story in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, just days away, we take a look at some of the magical places you can discover around the country.

It’s not without reason that Kent is known as the Garden of England. So, with the summer upon us and the borders groaning with blooms, we celebrate six of the best as part of the 2016 Year of the English Garden – all just a short drive (or even a long walk!) from our cluster of gorgeous Kentish cottages.

It’s official, sweetie darling. The Absolutely Fabulous movie is a hit. So, in tribute to the show, we’ve taken a look at some of our absolutely fabulous getaways and given a nod to some of the great one-liners from the original series.

Have you decided to book a last minute summer holiday but are unsure where to start looking? We’ve put together 12 wonderful holiday cottages in England that still have availability during the school summer holidays – some with fantastic last minute offers. Act quickly though, as they’re sure to be snapped up soon!

This Oxfordshire walk along the ancient Ridgeway footpath takes in magnificent views of the famous White Horse at Uffington along with a cluster of other ancient sites and monuments, allowing you to get a real sense of the landscape’s long history.

Our team at Staycation have put their oar in and come up with the best south east Cornwall watersports close to our holiday cottages. It will help you keep your head above water when you’re planning your family’s holiday activities.

Kent is a doggie holiday heaven and welcomes pooches with open paws all year round. Why not take a look at our top 10 picks of pooch-friendly places to visit and plan a Kent getaway where no-one misses out on the fun?

In the spirit of sharing, our team at Staycation has come up with some of England’s secret attractions to seek out near our holiday cottages. So why not venture off the beaten track and try some of these less famous (and much better for it) attractions next time you book?

Got a yearning to travel through time? If so, our pick of historic places to visit and stay in Shropshire will inspire you. They’ve all gone down in history with amazing stories to tell…

Fire your imagination as you follow in the footsteps of many great writers in some of the top literary spots in Kent. And keep on the write track with a stay at one of our gorgeous Kent holiday cottages!