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Sawday's, Bristol (2025)

26/06/2025

A week in Puglia - Giuliana Di Venti, our roving Italian inspector

Day 1: Bari
Bari is the perfect gateway to the region but also a great place to visit in its own right, with landmarks like the Basilica di San Nicola, narrow streets that meander through the city and, a bit surprisingly, some of my favourite sashimi, at La Pesciera.

Day 2: Bari to Trani
This quaint seaside town is home to a beautiful Romanesque cathedral that stands proudly by the water with the angular walls of the Swabian castle offering an imposing counterpoint just a few steps down the coast.

Day 3: Trani to Barletta
A fascinating blend of medieval and Napoleonic heritage with the historically significant Canne della Battaglia nearby, at which the Romans suffered a crushing defeat to the armies of Hannibal.

Day 4: Barletta to Castel del Monte
There is still debate as to whether the UNESCO World Heritage Site was originally intended as a defensive fortress or something more innocuous, with some suggesting it was nothing more than a rather grand hunting lodge. Whatever its original purpose, it’s worth a visit for the views alone.

Day 5/6: Bari to Ostuni
Ostuni, perched on a hilltop, is famous for its dazzling whitewashed buildings, panoramic views, and the charming maze of narrow alleys. The historic town center is a perfect place to stroll and absorb the atmosphere.

Day 7: Ostuni to Lecce
Lecce, often called the “Florence of the South” has a small historic center, easy to explore on foot. It’s a treasure trove of Baroque architecture, with stunning churches, grand piazzas, and the remarkable Roman amphitheater. The last time I visited I made sure to see Lecce at dawn, when the streets were empty and silent and the light enhanced the bright white colour of the cathedral. It’s well worth setting your alarm for. Another thing you should definitely try is the local specialty, pasticciotto, a delicious pastry with a creamy filling.

Do you know someone who would love to travel round Puglia with you? Share this with them and let the planning begin.

Find even more of Giuliana's recommendations here:
https://www.sawdays.co.uk/detour/inspiration/7-days-in-puglia-by-train/

24/06/2025

✨️New - Domaine de La Vène ⁠
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Deep in the Corbières, the Languedoc's huge wine producing region, Domaine de La Vène is surrounded by spectacular unspoilt landscape. There's no shortage of walks across its 630 acres of hills and forest but the owner, James, highly recommends the walk up the Montahut Est hill.⁠
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You could also pick up some design tips, as James was once an art dealer and has furnished the whole place with an exquisite eye for colour and style. Throw in some days by the pool among the winery visits and extensive tastings, as well as a trip to Carcassonne for anyone interested in history or board games, and you have a lovely week or so ensconced in natural and man made beauty.⁠
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📍Domaine de La Vène, Palaja, Aude⁠
🛏️Sleeps 16, 8 bedrooms, self-catering⁠
🔗https://www.sawdays.co.uk/france/languedoc-roussillon/aude/domaine-de-la-vene/

22/06/2025

It's only a couple of hours by train from London to a...⁠
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barn with antique chandeliers - The Byre, Alfriston⁠
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smart inn on the edge of the South Downs - The Ropemaker, Emsworth⁠
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climber-covered cottage in a quiet hamlet - Tolstoy Cottage, Carswell Marsh⁠
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foodie pub on the Test Way - Crown & Anchor, Ham⁠
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boat trip and a riverside pint - The Sun Inn, Colchester⁠
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And plenty more, in our Two Hours from London collection. Start planning your trip: https://www.sawdays.co.uk/collections/two-hours-from-london/

20/06/2025

The coastal road to the Applecross Peninsula, on the mainland just across the water from Skye, was only finished in the 70s, so it's fair to say that this is a pretty remote part of Scotland.⁠
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While a stay at Rhuroin feels like a chance to completely detach from the world for a while, there's a local community with an island-like sense of closeness that's well worth getting involved in.⁠
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There are numerous galleries to visit, the Attadale Gardens on the shores of Loch Carron, with their blend of history, beauty and artistic expression, as well the Wee Whistlestop Café with its popular fish Fridays. ⁠
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But if you'd rather, you can simply spend a few days climbing the Bealach na Ba pass for spectacular sea views, wandering the waterfront and woodlands on the lookout for dolphins and otters, red squirrels and pine martens. ⁠
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📍Rhuroin, Shieldaig, Highland⁠
🔗Book direct with the owners: https://www.sawdays.co.uk/britain/scotland/highland/rhuroin/

18/06/2025

These are the iconic, conical trulli, probably the most recognisable feature of Puglia, the region that occupies Italy's "heel". But the area has so much more to offer than these striking buildings.⁠
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In the north, the Gargano Natural Park, sparsely populated except for a couple of coastal towns, is a hiking paradise of rocky bluffs, and coves lined by white cliffs, where boat trips can take you to swim off remote beaches. ⁠
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Further south, Lecce is a sandstone wonder where narrow streets thread between historic architecture, and Bari, once merely the regional transport hub, is garnering a reputation for lively charm. ⁠
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Then there's the cycle route that winds through olive groves and over an aqueduct, hot springs in Santa Cesarea and the hilltop town of Ostuni, "the white city", with its panoramic views of the Adriatic's sparkling waters.⁠
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Throw in Italy's unmatched passion for great food and wine, and you're looking at quite a trip.⁠
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📍I Sette Coni, Ostuni⁠
🔗See all our special places to stay in Puglia:
https://www.sawdays.co.uk/places-to-stay/italy/puglia/

15/06/2025

Food, nooks, classic Cotswolds and the biggest bath ever seen - Alice from our PR team on her trip to the Double Red Duke.⁠
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We’ll remember our dinner for a long time. There’s a big emphasis on great produce and ingredients, and it really shows. I had a delicious wood-fired rice dish with mushrooms, which was new on the menu. The hispi cabbage with miso butter was also stunning!⁠
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We had such a relaxing time moving between all the different cosy nooks - sitting by the fireplace, reading the day's papers with a pint of local ale. There were board games and shelves of books but just sitting and taking in the cosy vibes was equally nice⁠.⁠
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Bampton has to be one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds, with those iconic honey-hued cottages, picturesque streams and blossom trees in full bloom.⁠
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Our room must have had the biggest bath I have ever seen. I took a (very) long soak with 100 Acres toiletries and Classic FM blasting through on the Roberts radio. ⁠
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🔗Find and book your stay at The Double Red Duke: https://www.sawdays.co.uk/britain/england/oxfordshire/the-double-red-duke/

13/06/2025

Ideally, this is how close we'd always be to a good glass of wine.⁠
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These are a few of our favourite English vineyards you can stay at, enjoying great hospitality, basking in indulgent comfort and sampling the extremely local produce. ⁠
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Comment if there's one you think we should add!⁠
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🔗All our vineyard stays: https://www.sawdays.co.uk/collections/vineyards-and-wine-tasting/

12/06/2025

While our places in Kent come in all shapes and sizes, from crumbling cottages to contemporary townhouses, we do love discovering one of the county's great country pubs. The Milk House, in Cranbrook, is a fine example. ⁠
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The former waystation and coaching inn is now a destination, drawing locals and travellers alike with its laid-back atmosphere, homely rooms, great menu and the careful selection of wine and ales from producers scattered across the surrounding countryside.⁠
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Sissinghurst Castle, with its Sackville-West gardens, is only a half-mile walk, Tenterden is a lovely place to wander and shop, and you can be you can get from the centre of London to the station at Staplehurst in about an hour, making it an easy one-night or weekend getaway.⁠
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📍The Milk House, Cranbrook,
🔗See all our special places to stay in Kent⁠: https://www.sawdays.co.uk/places-to-stay/kent/

10/06/2025

Do not be alarmed if you see a cow walking through the village. ⁠
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Hornstone Cottage is near Minchinhampton Common, which is one of the few places where "commoners" are still permitted to graze their horses and cattle. Now and again, one of the animals decides to take a wander.⁠
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You might stroll through yourself at some point, possibly ranging a bit further to visit the Stroud brewery or taking on one of the many walks that lead right from the door and pass some lovely Cotswold pubs. You can do them on horseback, too. ⁠
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With the farm around the cottage home to butterflies, orchids and wildflowers in 30 acres of Designated Ancient Woodland, while public footpaths link to the Wysis Way and you can find local treats, good coffee and fabulous burgers at The Jolly Nice Farm Shop, this is a place to be like the cows - just wander and graze. ⁠
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📍Hornstone Cottage, Gloucestershire. Sleeps 7⁠
🔗Book direct with owners, Dan & Ali:
https://www.sawdays.co.uk/britain/england/gloucestershire/hornstone-cottage/

09/06/2025

🌟NEW - The Courtyard Wing, Penpont⁠
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If you were to come here as a child, you'd have memories for the rest of your life that would seem unreal. ⁠
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It's a sprawling place that you'd spend a full day simply exploring when you arrived, dashing up to the attic rooms, through the glasshouse, then out into the woods and along the river, only coming back inside when it started to get dark.⁠
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Adults might be more interested in the sauna on the riverbank, trekking off into Bannau Brycheiniog, or fly fishing on the mile-long beat that starts at the bottom of the garden, but everyone can come together at the end of the day and share what will be a truly wild range of stories. ⁠
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📍The Courtyard Wing at Penpont, Brecon, Sleeps 16.⁠
🔗Find & book: https://www.sawdays.co.uk/britain/wales/powys/the-courtyard-wing-at-penpont/

08/06/2025

Our recent weekend in Whitstable: ⁠
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We’d planned our Friday night meal in advance thanks to a tip-off from the owners of The Cook’s Cottage, themselves keen chefs. It was a place called Harbour Street Tapas, a small restaurant on a street corner that steers away from the dark wood look that a lot of tapas bars go for, opting instead for big windows and a pale interior. Everything was fresh and delicious, but the clear highlight was a superb Basque cheesecake. ⁠
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Saturday⁠
Saturday morning meant a stop at Garage, a locally renowned roastery which has a few locations in the area. Coffee in hand, we set out through town to the beach. The walk along the seafront was a blustery experience, but certainly cleared out the fog. We saw the iconic coloured beach huts and crunched on the shingle for a while, without the time to take on the walk to Herne Bay. After the walk, we went for breakfast at Farm & Harper then wandered through town and down to the Harbour Market, where Harbour Books was a definite favourite. ⁠
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Sunday⁠
We could happily have repeated our Saturday morning with slight variations. A new café, a different bookshop, perhaps some browsing of the many antique shops we’d passed, on the hunt for a proper souvenir. There were also local spots like Reculver Towers and the Oare Marshes Nature Reserve that we’d have been keen to check out if we had more time. Whitstable was the sort of place that you could stay in for a week and do a great deal of not very much in the most pleasant way possible. ⁠
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Feeling inspired? Book your trip to Kent 👇🔗
https://www.sawdays.co.uk/places-to-stay/kent

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