Go from rat race to happy place with these lovely country escapes, all about two hours from the big smoke.
On the beach, floating on a lake, or hidden in the country - find your glorious last-minute UK summer getaway right here.
After a long hot journey, don't unpack, don't see what TV channels there are - just grab your cossie and jump straight in. Heaven.
Live the wisteria and wellies dream with a stay at one of these gorgeous country cottages.
Here's our pick of the perfect summer escapes for two - country cabins, seaside cottages, treehouses and cavehouses.