A countryside cottage escape is closer than you think. Leave the pace of London behind and trade busy streets for peaceful villages, rolling landscapes and cosy cottages just beyond the city. From the countryside of Kent and Essex to the open spaces and waterways of Cambridgeshire, these nearby destinations are perfect for relaxing weekend breaks that feel a world away, without the need for long journeys.

Hop on at Waterloo, unwind in Brockenhurst.

City to countryside, made easy

Leicester Square out. Cotswolds calm in.

From Bank to Deal. Effortless seaside escapes.

From Tottenham Court Road to Faversham, neon lights to countryside nights

From King’s Cross to Folkestone, closer than you think.

Easy escapes from London to the Essex coast.