5 hotels for the perfect autumn escape

5 hotels for the perfect autumn escape

Explore the beautiful sites of Britain when you book your stay with Best Western. Here’s your guide to a perfect getaway.

Published: Monday, 15 September 2025

Autumn is one of the best times for a getaway. The weather is just right for almost any activity and with fewer tourists around you get a greater chance to experience your destination like a local.

To help you make the most of the off season, we’ve shortlisted five Best Western Hotels that we think are perfect for an autumn escape.

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The Crianlarich Hotel, Perthshire

Where better to escape to than the very edge of the Scottish Highlands?

Trossachs National Park is beautiful at any time of year, but the autumnal leaves give the landscape a little something extra to make it worth braving the Scottish chill. And with cycling trails, boating lakes and climbing opportunities, there’s plenty to do while you soak up the sights too.

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Swiss Cottage Hotel, London 

Disappear into the city this autumn.

London is fun all-year round, but there’s a certain magic to Hampstead Heath later in the year. You’ll have 800 acres of heathland to explore and if you want to start the day feeling truly awake you can always brave a dip in one of the outdoor swimming ponds.

Check into a room nearby at the Best Western Swiss Cottage Hotel. 

The Clarence Gardens Hotel, BW Signature Collection By Best Western

The Clarence Gardens Hotel, Yorkshire 

Create your own autumn adventure in Yorkshire.

Dalby Forest, on the outskirts of the Yorkshire Moors is home to the Gruffalo Trail, the Stickman Adventure Trail and many stunning walking paths – the perfect activities for a sunny autumn day. If you’re more of a night owl, the forest is a registered Dark Sky site where you could be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Milky Way without the need for a telescope.

Book a stay at the Clarence Gardens Hotel. 

Porth Veor Manor, Sure Hotel Collection By Best Western

Porth Veor Manor Hotel, Cornwall 

Autumn is the perfect time to explore Newquay’s coastal walks. 

The mild weather is ideal for traversing some of Newquay’s rugged coastal pathways without working up too much of a sweat. You may find yourself blustered by gusts of wind but the scenery and tranquil atmosphere more than make up for it.

Why not book a getaway with us at Porth Veor Manor, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western? 

The Welcombe Hotel, Warwickshire

The Welcombe Hotel, Warwickshire

Escape to Stratford-upon-Avon this autumn.

Shakespeare’s birthplace puts on the week-long Stratford Literary Festival every autumn, celebrating the best of the bard and more. There’s talks, workshops and literary themed activities – plenty to keep you occupied.

Check into the The Welcombe Hotel, BW Premier Collection by Best Western for your stay with us.