The Best Easter Weekend Breaks in the UK
The UK is bloomin' gorgeous in the spring, so what better time to enjoy its offerings than one of our cosy family holiday homes? This Easter, round up your nearest and dearest and cook up a storm, hunt for...
Top 10 Party Houses in the UK
It doesn't matter how old you are - nobody needs much of an excuse to have a party. Whether it's a big birthday, a wedding (or the stag or hen do) or even just getting a few people together for n...
Best Diving Sites in Europe
Deep-sea adventurer Jacques Cousteau once said, "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." And, we would have to agree. Water happens to cover 70.9% of the world's surface,...
10 Reasons Why…You Need to Visit Scotland
One of the best things about Scotland is its diversity - rolling countryside, bustling cities, icy mountain peaks and charming villages all combine to provide an excellent holiday destination, whether you’re looking for an action-pack...
The Best Coastal Holidays in the UK
Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside. Oh, I do like to be beside the sea. Oh, I do like to stroll along the prom, prom, prom where the brass bands play tiddle...
Top 10 Places to Stay for Christmas and New Years
Unwrapping gifts by the fire, kisses under the mistletoe and bubbly at the strike of 12 - yes, it's the most wonderful time of the year! It's time to swap sangria for mulled wine, dust off your Christmas jumper...
Going Walkies? Here are 10 Dog-Friendly Cottages for a UK Break
Staycations have boomed in the last few years and as they become ever more popular, growing numbers of people are looking for holidays that can cater for both them and their furry friend.
Admit it, your...
Top 10 UK Cottages with Hot Tubs
We have plenty of luxury UK holiday homes. However, some are more luxurious than others. We decided to share our secrets with you and have put our top 10 cottages with hot tubs together so you can enjoy your ho...
The Most Popular UK Holiday Homes
We have a huge range of charming holiday homes in the UK and Ireland for families or large groups to visit. Avoiding the stress and queues at passport control is one of the many highlights of sta...
The best foodie breaks in the UK
Here at Oliver’s Travels, we love food. Aside from going on holiday, our main topic of office chat is what's for dinner. This lead us to think, 'Hey, other people love food too! Let's put together a bunch of th...
Team Travels: Scotland
We're a bunch of travel-fans here at Oliver's Travels (shocker!), so whenever any members of our team go on adventures near or far, we always pester them for all the details as soon as they get back. Our Digita...
Best Group Activities in Scotland
Whether you're huddling up against the cold together (which gets extra special if you've got a roaring fire) or heading out to explore the highland and rugged terrain of the countryside, Scotland provides a fan...
Scotland Travel Guide
Ah, bonnie Scotland! A wild and beautiful part of the world, where you can explore the rugged highlands or enjoy the colour and vibrancy of cultural capitals like Edinburgh and Glasgow. But how do you know you'...
Top 10 Food and Drink Activities in Scotland
While a lot of people might half-jokingly see the pinnacle of Scotland's cuisine as the deep-fried Mars Bar, there's far more to Scots cuisine than that. With some of the most spectacular seafood in the UK as w...
Unmissable European Events and Festivals in December
December is all about celebration. It might be the middle of winter throughout Europe, but there’s plenty of joy and celebration swirling around – perhaps as a bit of a remedy for all that cold and wet weather ...
The Best European Events & Festivals in September
With schools opening again and the onset of autumn, September’s a great time to get away if you’re looking for a quieter holiday. The high season is coming to a close so you may well snag yourself a bargain, an...
Unmissable European Events and Festivals in August
August is a great month to go on holiday at one of our holiday villas! The European summer is in full swing, the kids are out of school so it’s a great opportunity to spend time together as a family and, better...
5 Luxury Villa Experiences for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up, and Dads across the land will be looking forward to a day where they’re given the chance to put their feet up and get fussed over a bit. Around 75 countries celebrate Father’s Day on ...
The Best Family Friendly Villas
Here at Oliver’s Travels, we’ve all got one thing in common – we were bitten by the travel bug very early on. The holidays we had as kids opened our eyes to new places, new foods, new experiences and diffe...
The Perfect Hen Do Weekend at Linton Lodge
Weekends away don’t get any better than this. Twenty-two hens, two hot tubs and a mansion in the Scottish countryside.
When I was given the task of organising a hen do weekend for my best friend Christina, I...