Not all UK road trips need to look like this; instead you can get that seaside image back. Here are some destinations for the ultimate road trip in the UK:

The Lake District

The Lake District has to be one of the most beautiful areas in the UK. Nestled in the far north west of England, this is the area that many of our hard workers drive off to for a weekend away. Whether you are planning on driving their and not using the car until your journey home, or you plan to drive your way round the lake district, it is the perfect holiday.

The Lake District national park is home to England’s highest peaks and some of its most striking scenery. The encapsulating views you will see on your journey will stay with you forever. It is known that The Lake District is often the home for inspiration for aspiring writers – Wordsworth and Coleridge.

Lake District, England, UK by Maciej Lewandowski

The Yorkshire Moors

Another of England’s national parks, and yet another beautiful area of the world. The Yorkshire Moors are not quite as popular as The Lake District – but for this reason, it can make it an even better place for a road trip.

The roads tend to be quieter and you will get to enjoy some time to relax and soak up the beautiful views. As well as the attractive national park to visit, you can also visit some of the seaside towns on the east coast of England.

The Cotswolds

The Cotswolds is one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, now currently homing many A-list celebs. More celebs are discovering the beautiful scenery that The Cotswolds have to offer.

As well as having the opportunity to cruise down some spacious, scenic roads. You can also get the time to relax in some of the most stunning areas in the world. Sit back, and watch the world go by as you adjust to nature.

Cotswolds, England, UK by W. Lloyd MacKenzie

The No Entry Roads

As well as considering the must go road trip destinations, it is also worth mentioning the places you should avoid.

Some roads in the UK are nothing but havoc, such as the M6 from Birmingham to London – by using this road, you are running the risk of sitting in standstill traffic for hours on end. To avoid getting stuck in hours worth of traffic or in the dingiest areas of the UK, here are the areas that you should avoid:

London & Birmingham

Although London is a beautiful city and the home of our Royal Family, you do not want to be driving into London City Centre. There are great transport links around the city, the bus and the tube, that will offer tourists an easy way to get around the city without having to wait.

If you decide to drive through London, you are putting yourself at risk of sitting around in traffic for hours on end as well the risk of someone carelessly bumping into your car as they fight their too often road rage.

Quite similarly, the second city of England, Birmingham, is another no-go area. The city will offer nothing but one way complicated roads, as well as traffic in every direction possible. If you are after a city visit, you are much better dumping your vehicle for good old public transport.

Kerry planned a road trip for the summer. Rather than taking her unreliable motor, she chose a personal car leasing option from UK Car Contracts Ltd. She drove her luxury car with joy through the Cotswolds for the week.

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The East Banqueting House at Old Campden House and St. James Church (a Wool Church), Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds, UK by Saffron Blaze

Covering 790 square miles of stunning countryside over 6 counties, the Cotswolds wears its badge with pride. Home to Bath, one of the UK’s most picturesque cities and Britain’s only world heritage site, the Cotswolds is also home to various villages and towns that have made their mark on British history. The most famous example of this is Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace and now resting place of a certain British playwright know as William Shakespeare. You may have heard of him. The RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) Theatre in Stratford has been home to some of the best known adaptations of his work, with some of the UK’s best acting talent performing the likes of King Lear, Hamlet and Macbeth, from Patrick Stewart, Simon Callow and many others. When not watching his plays, tourists flood to the local Church. This is where Shakespeare’s grave is situated, and it is now one of the biggest tourist attractions in the UK, with tourists coming from all over the world to pay their respects to the Bard.

Author Bio: Daley works with Cotswold Journeys and has a great love for the countryside and the tourism of the UK. He loves to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, and then write about it.

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Glasgow University by Ben Kucinski

If you want to see some of the UK’s most exciting cities and enjoy going to theater events, concerts and more, some top destinations for cheap city breaks include London, Edinburgh, York, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Liverpool.  Popular countryside areas to visit include Aviemore, South Lakes, Peak District, Cotswolds, North Lakes, Yorkshire, New Forest, and Loch Lomond Area.  You might also enjoy a location where civilization meets nature such as a seaside town like Brighton, Eastbourne, Southampton, or Blackpool.

The Reality

In reality, you’re going to have a tough time getting under 100 GBP for a weekend break, even if you are careful with your budgeting.  You’ll need to account for transportation, food, and accommodations, as well as any entertainment you have planned.  In general, you’ll spend less on entertainment if you venture into the countryside, since many activities in the countryside are free.  In the city you’ll pay for concerts, theater, museums, and other diversions.  In terms of transportation, you’ll want to calculate whether you’ll pay more or less using your own vehicle or public transportation.  That’s one way in which you might be able to save money visiting the city.  Public transit is generally more affordable in town and can take you to all of the sights.  As far as food is concerned, you’ll need to shop around for good deals.

Keeping the Budget

Accommodations are generally the most expensive part of a weekend getaway.  You don’t have to settle for the first deal you find, however.  While you may find hotels which cost hundreds of dollars a night in many exciting locations, you can get excellent accommodations for far less if you’re willing to take the time to find them.  Many top notch hotels have very nice rooms available for 70 GBP and under, both in the city and in the countryside.  You also may be able to stay for even cheaper if you find a hostel which serves low budget travelers.

You might be tempted to borrow money to take your weekend trip, but this isn’t really a good use of a loan.  You may still want to incorporate payday loans into your plan, however, simply as a backup in case of a contingency.  If you’re traveling on a budget, hopefully your trip will unfold without a hitch and won’t turn out to be any more expensive than you planned.  If however something unforeseen does occur, as a budget traveler, you may not have the funds to cover the emergency.

Unexpected Expenses

If your car breaks down while you’re on your trip or you have a medical crisis or another emergency, you can get a payday loan fast online to pay for your emergency if you don’t have the money to cover it.  You’ll need to be able to pay it back within a short timeframe, which will be specified when you take out the loan.  You may need to deal with the crisis in order to get home and back to work however, so a payday loan can actually end up saving you a lot of money in a pinch while you’re traveling.

Have fun planning your cheap holiday getaway in the UK, but don’t forget to have plans in place if you do end up needing to spend more money than you budgeted.  Do what you can to save money in your trip plans.  If unforeseeable circumstances do arise, you can turn to a payday loan to cover the emergency.  Enjoy exploring the beautiful countryside and cosmopolitan cities of the UK!

By writer John Szabo, who works at PoundAccess. PoundAccess is an online loan provider in the UK. The aim of the company is to provide short-term cash loans and fast payday loans to its costumers within the hour.

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Garrick Inn and Harvard House – Stratford Upon Avon by Elliott Brown

Many special occasions are held at these brilliant inns, such as gourmet dining, cookery master classes, wine tasting and more, so be sure to find out what is coming up when you visit the website. Whatever the reason for your stay you are sure to have an amazing time, with many of these inns situated in the great countryside across England. There are plenty of picturesque walks to take and sights to see when you stay at one of these inns, and this is why so many of their customers return time after time.

There are a total of 22 inns across heritage towns in Britain, and whether it is a short break or a long holiday, you are sure to find the perfect inn for you here. They are located in North Yorkshire, Herefordshire, Norfolk, Shropshire, Lancashire, the Cotswolds, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, West Yorkshire, Anglesey plus many more beautiful areas of the country. Visit the website today to see what fantastic offers are currently on and that could save you money.

Examples of offers are 3 nights bed and breakfast for the price of 2, dine and fizz special offer, Romantic Hereford Escape, and many others. You can also get hotel gift vouchers, which can be used to give to someone and allow them to come to one of these historic hotels in some of the most beautiful areas of the country for cheaper. By visiting the website you can also see what exciting events are currently on at the inns, including cookery demonstrations, festivals, yoga workshops, gourmet nights plus more, so you can plan your time away around these great events.

You can learn more about these historic hotels online. They all offer the same unbeatable and professional service, which you are sure to be impressed with, and they all offer a peaceful break away where you can soak up some of Britain’s beautiful and picturesque countryside. Whether it is a romantic weekend away, a work trip or family holiday, you are sure to enjoy your stay at one of these inns. Visit today to find out more and to buy hotel gift vouchers, the perfect gift to treat someone to a relaxing stay in one of these great inns of Britain.

To visit historic places in London will be a good idea in your London tour package. To have an accomodation or live in historic ambience will add a golden edge in your experience. Find out few cool hotel gift vouchers here.

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Cottage in Longparish Road, Wherwell / Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by Anguskirk

Location

Cottage holidays can be enjoyed in very different parts of the country. Many holidaymakers opt for Devon, Cornwall and the Cotswolds for their flat scenery and wide range of cottages and homes, while others prefer the more mountainous Lake District. Decisions can often be made in terms of how isolated a trip you want to enjoy, or whether you prefer to be close to a major town or village. Cottages in Sussex are recommended for the latter, as they offer quick access to London. By contrast, the rural Scottish Highlands can give you great peace and quiet in the Northernmost part of the country.

Timing

When you choose to book a holiday cottage will make a big difference to the overall experience. Christmas bookings tend to go very fast, and need to be booked far in advance to avoid both high costs and places selling out. This approach is particularly important to take if booking on behalf of a large family or a group of friend. Many holiday cottages also tend to sell out around school holidays and bank holidays, so check your calendar beforehand. You might also find that some holiday cottages can be booked during off peak season at a reduced cost.

Manor House at Great Dixter / Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by antonychammond

Local Activities and Features

It is always important to look into whether a holiday cottage can offer any specific features and activities. A cottage might be self catering or catered, or might include special bathroom and living room facilities like a hot tub or video games. At the same time, the cost of a holiday cottage may or may not include charges for Internet use. When viewing a holiday cottage, try to think about whether you can access any specific local activities like horse riding or sailing. It is also worth exploring the potential of a day trip to a neighbouring village or town.

Family and Pets

Many holiday cottages will have specific rules about the number of children and pets that can be brought to a location. Problems might arise in terms of having the facilities to cope with a lot of small children, and visitors may have to bring their own equipment. However, by checking ahead and doing your research, it is possible to see unique parts of Britain, while enjoying the best facilities and activities of an area.

Habs is a traveling enthusiast working with Cottages Direct. I love taking breaks in the UK and abroad. But most of all, I love to share my vacation experiences.

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