Ah, London – a city where history and culture await around every corner, where a short stroll or a peaceful cycle through the many green parks is surely one of the best ways to discover all it has to offer.

Find a home from home at The Hari, a sustainably committed hotel that has been awarded Silver Accreditation by leading benchmarking organisation EarthCheck. Borrow one of the hotel’s bikes to enjoy the peaceful Belgravia neighbourhood.

Alternatively, the living wall of The Athenaeum Hotelopposite Green Park has become something of a landmark in its own right – purifying the air around it. Head up to the top floor lounge, The View, for an impressive outlook across the park and beyond.

If sustainably sourced food is what floats your boat, Tom Brown at The Capital Hotel is dedicated to using responsibly sourced seafood and finding innovative ways to minimise waste when crafting the refined tasting menus.

Then, step aboard a Lumo electric train – sleek, quiet, and built with sustainability in mind – as you glide along the East Coast Main Line. Look out for glimpses of coast and countryside as you pass through rolling green landscapes and cathedral cities.

You arrive next in Northumberland’s grand country, where moorland, woodland, and storybook villages meet the wild edges of the north. This is a land shaped by ancient history and natural drama — where Roman legions once marched and the River Tyne carves through the hills.

A stately house set within 300 acres of parkland and golf course Matfen Hall is the perfect country escape – to relax or explore the beautiful and varied Northumberland landscapes.

Set at the other end of Hadrian’s Wall, Farlam Hall’s reputation for culinary excellence begins in the kitchen garden, which provides much of the fresh produce for Cedar Tree Restaurant.

For a coastal detour, Seaham Hall lives and breathes sea air – so slow down and soak it in, and make the most of the legendary spa!

It’s back on board to continue your journey deeper into the North, where the moors soften into the lush, sweeping borders of Scotland. Before long, the silhouette of Edinburgh appears — a city of spires, volcanic crags, and winding cobbled streets, poised between history and modern flair.

Hidden away in its own pocket of parkland just moments from the city’s heart, Prestonfield House is full of theatrical charm. Dine at the award-winning Rhubarb Restaurant, where the namesake vegetable is grown in the hotel’s kitchen garden.

For a city stay with a twist, head to the port of Leith, where floating hotel Fingal promises a touch of elegance and Scotland’s larder on every dish.

Spend your final day soaking in Edinburgh’s spirit — climb Arthur’s Seat for panoramic views of the city and coast, lose yourself among the closes of the Old Town, or pause for a dram in a candlelit whisky bar. Wherever your day takes you, the city will leave its mark, before you journey home or head out into the Scottish countryside. Where to next? Explore one of our Scottish breaks to extend the adventure: Love Scotland, or Highlands & Islands.