One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Edinburgh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a jewel of Georgian architecture. Visit the medieval EdinburghCastle, shopping-haven Princes Street, Holyrood Palace and Royal Botanical Gardens before anything else. 

Take a look at the Book of Kells in Dublin's Trinity College library. Dating from the 8^th century, this ornate depiction of the New Testament is one of Ireland’s finest treasures. 

Cross the Ha’penny Bridge, learn about the lives of Oscar Wilde and James Joyce and visit the world headquarters of Guinness; what ever you are in to, Dublin will have something to offer. 

Experience a country house hotel at its best at CoworthPark in Berkshire, under an hours drive from London. Its award-winning spa, top restaurants and endless country pursuits will have you never wanting to leave.

Familiarise yourself with some of Britain’s most picture postcard villages in the Cotswolds with its winding country lanes, quaint Cotswold stone buildings and fantastic country-house hotels. 

Corinthia’s seven Penthouse Suites are some of the finest, and largest, in London. All boast sensational views, but come with a different selection of luxurious extras from private spas. Large open terraces, cocktail cabinets and nearly everything else you can think of.

Located just outside Ascot, Berkshire, and set within 240 acres of private parkland, Coworth Park is an established country retreat with an array of outdoor activities, but situated just 45 minutes from central London.

The UK & Ireland is home to miles and miles of picturesque countryside just waiting to be explored. The small size of the region means that you are never far away from the nearest area of natural beauty.

Escape the hustle and bustle of central London and head to Greenwich, a World Heritage Site, with its lovely village like feel. With the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory and Sir Christopher Wren's Old Royal Naval College to visit, Greenwich can definitely be considered a worthwhile destination in its own right.

Take a ride on the London Eye at sunset and admire the city's iconic skyline from above.

The oldest hotel in London, Brown’s is a wonderful slice of history in London’s exclusive borough of Mayfair. Take Afternoon Tea in the English Tea Room, sip cocktails in the Donovan Bar and visit Mayfair’s beautiful boutiques and art galleries, which are all just minutes away.

If you are looking for some traditionally British pomp and ceremony, watch Changing the Guard as it happens, almost every day, at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.

Not many London hotels can boast a swimming pool, let alone one of these size and grandeur. When the weather isn’t quite up to scratch, we can’t imagine there being a better place in the capital to spend an afternoon.