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Pool Bridge Farm, York Open-water swimmers will never want to leave Pool Bridge Farm, where there are three mirror-like lakes to paddle in as well as two wood-clad saunas, once old shepherd’s huts now lovingly restored, waiting on their banks. Winter weather needn’t stop the splashy fun, either: swim under …

Winning tip: All is fine on Loch Fyne, Argyll We were staying on the Cowal peninsula in October and took a scenic drive down to Portavadie, where there is a heated outdoor infinity pool, sauna, steam room and treatments. We had a lovely time not only because of the water …

Approaching the castle, we felt as if we were joining a medieval procession. Ushers were guiding opera-goers down the cobbled streets and over the bridge which earlier that afternoon had swung open to allow us to sail into Savonlinna. This is one of the world’s most unique music festivals. It …

Sitting inside her holiday rental, Zoe Fletcher lounged on the sofa, waiting for her friends to arrive. Every year, the 48-year-old from Nottinghamshire books a weekend getaway for herself and seven pals. Having “reached the age where we all like our own bedroom”, she found the Water Mill, a Grade …

Sauna and a swim on the Dorset coast Tara and I are happily glowing when our sauna host, Sarah, enters with a bucket of birch water and a tea towel. Tara is sitting on the top level of the sauna, squinting out of a small window at the bright Dorset …

Food Norway is known for its hearty stews and seafood, but Oslo also has an emerging foodie scene. For something traditional, try raspeball (potato dumplings) with salted meat at Kaffistova, just off Rosenkrantz’ gate, which has been around since 1901. Smalhans in the St Hanshaugen neighbourhood offers home cooking inspired …