02-08-2025
Vineyards, saunas and gardens — 33 grown-up days out for summer
N eed an escape from entertaining the children this summer? From a lakeside sauna with a spa to a sunset swim followed by an alfresco feast in ancient woodlands and open-air theatre in some of the UK's most beautiful gardens, we have rounded up 33 of the best (adult only) days out in the country. Some even include the option of chic cabins and luxury hotel stays, should you choose to make a mini-break of it.
Fforest Farm, Cardigan, Ceredigion
Within 200 acres of beautiful leafy countryside beside the river Teifi gorge, you'll find Fforest Farm, a chic glamping site with an outdoor nature spa and a tiny pub built from quarry stones. On summer weekends Fforest Farm opens its doors for a series of evening barbecue feasts, some led by guest chefs (£24pp). Take in stunning views of the valley from outdoor dining tables for a menu of locally sourced produce that might include barbecued whole chickens marinated with lemon and rosemary. It's worth arriving with enough time before supper to pick up the walking trail that leads directly from the farm, through a nature reserve, all the way to the pretty town of Cardigan and the river Teifi (about 4 miles/90 minutes there and back).
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