{
  "id": 627797,
  "title": "School’s out! 13 amazing UK holiday options to book this August",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/schools-out-13-amazing-uk-holiday-options-to-book-this-august",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T03:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/schools-out-13-amazing-uk-holiday-options-to-book-this-august/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As summer comes to an end, it's time to plan those last UK holidays. We've compiled a list of our favorite UK-based weekend getaways, from a city break in Bath to a luxury stay at Gleneagles.\n\nGleneagles in Perthshire is Scotland's most famous country estate hotel, known as 'The Glorious Playground.' With a private loch for fishing and the chance to dine at the mountain, this hotel offers unique experiences. It maintains its authentic Scottish charm and is a popular choice for celebrations.\n\nAvington Estate in Winchester is a restored historic country pile. Guests can choose between the glass-fronted Stillwaters House and lakeside Shepherd’s Huts, featuring private jetty, firepit and log-burning hot tub.\n\nThe Francis Hotel in Bath, located in one of the city's most affluent areas, recently renovated its seven converted townhouses. The stylish rooms and the Emberwood restaurant on the ground floor offer a modern country house experience.\n\nMad Swans in the South Downs is a fun staycation choice, popular among Gen Z and Millennials. This golfing hotel features beer holders, speakers on the golf buggies, and activities like shuffleboard, mini golf, padel and interactive darts.\n\nSoho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds is a luxury takeover of the area, offering a village-like utopia an hour or so from London. Accommodation consists of Texas-style corrugated metal-clad bungalows with outside baths overlooking streams.\n\nThe Pig in the Cotswolds is a rustic luxury retreat, providing unique country boltholes in historic buildings. Expect fresh seasonal British food, exceptional service and interesting design choices, though prices can be steep.\n\nHarbour Beach Club & Hotel in Salcombe, Devon, is a chic and modern waterside village. The controversial Harbour Beach Club, despite protests, offers a lovely terrace and seafood, while the main Salcombe bay can be reached via an amphibious vehicle.\n\nThe Angel in Abergavenny, amid the Brecon Beacons, showcases the town's gentrification with hipster bakeries and artists' galleries. The historic hotel offers punchy cocktails, opulent rooms, and old-school service.\n\nBroughton Sanctuary in Yorkshire is the private estate of Roger Tempest, who calls himself the 'custodian.' Guests can enjoy retreats, an exceptional restaurant, and beautifully landscaped grounds. The main house and cottages provide a serene setting.",
  "summary": "Summer is drawing to a close so it’s time to book in those last remaining UK holidays. We round-up our favourite UK-based weekends away, from a city break in Bath to a luxury hotel stay at Gleneagles. Whatever you have in mind for the perfect end-of-summer break, we have you covered. Best UK holidays: our [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "Gleneagles, Scotland's most famous country estate hotel, offers unique experiences.",
    "Avington Estate in Winchester provides private jetty, firepit, and log-burning hot tub.",
    "Mad Swans in the South Downs is popular among Gen Z and Millennials."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Upscale UK hotels and country estates are repositioning themselves as staycation destinations, offering unique experiences and luxurious amenities to attract travelers looking for a domestic getaway.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "School holiday August 13: Full state-wise list",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/school-holiday-august-13-full-state-wise-list",
        "published": "2026-08-12T12:07:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}