Cornwall
With the total number of beaches in Cornwall coming in at around 300, the variation is endless. From white sands and turquoise…
England
A network of ancient bridleways and footpaths criss-cross the country, trodden smooth by the soles of our forebears and lending access to England’s every corner.
Our backyard often seems unremarkable for its proximity, but the grass is rarely greener than in pleasant England. Here, Tudor mansions and Roman ruins are found within reach of pagan standing stones and manicured Victorian gardens.
And this wealth of history is set against a verdant landscape ranging from misty fens and white-chalk cliffs to shady oak forests and wildflower meadows. A network of ancient bridleways and footpaths criss-cross the country, trodden smooth by the soles of our forebears and lending access to England’s every corner.
Some of our favourite regions to explore
Cotswolds
Picture England in your mind’s eye and you are likely to conjure up an image of the Cotswolds with its honey-coloured houses…
Devon
With Exmoor and Dartmoor vying for the accolade of England’s most spectacular national park, and a coastline littered with beautiful villages, expansive…
Norfolk
While Norfolk has a fascinating interior with picturesque market towns and idyllic villages, it is the county’s coastline and inland waterways that…
Why choose England
Few nations are so hard to sum up with any hope of brevity. With a turbulent history spanning several thousand years, a natural landscape dramatic in its variety and a culture that has had a profound global impact, England is a little country with a lot to say.
But this means that opportunities for exploration and discovery abound. Stately homes, classical artwork and windswept moors steal the limelight, but spare some time for the more eccentric treasures. Listen to tales of smugglers, forage for dinner in the woodlands and go wild swimming in crystal clear waters.
Why explore England with Steppes
A great holiday in England has all the hallmarks of a great holiday anywhere in the world. It should excite, educate and surprise. It should send you home evangelical in the belief that your own backyard is worth exploring. And this is what every Steppes holiday in England aims to do.
It’s too easy to simply say that this is our home and we know it like the back of our hand. That may be true, but we believe it is our years of planning holidays across the world that endow us with the skills to craft a holiday in England that will have the same impact as that once-in-a-lifetime African safari.
Experiences
Tell us what you love doing and we’ll curate a journey that’s perfect for you.
Family Holidays
Coast and Moors – Devon Adventure
This is a guided holiday for active families or adventurous couples, who love the feel of the sea air on their face and want to experience the great outdoors on Devon’s iconic open moorland. You will be fully guided throughout and can expect your local host to give insight and provide great company along the way. Leave your car at home as your guide will be your driver for the week and will be on hand to organise all of your activities, for which equipment is all provided.
Glamping Long Weekend in the Cotswolds
Spend a relaxed long weekend tucked away on a private estate in the heart of the Cotswolds. Begin with an outdoor wood-fired hot tub and end with a fire-pit dinner under the stars, as you explore this beautiful setting from your stylish and secluded bell tent on a mixture of guided and self-guided adventures.
Where to Stay
Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
Cotswolds
Dormy House
From the 17th century, Dormy House was a working farm whose owners cultivated the surrounding land. In the 1940s, it caught the eye of the neighbouring Broadway Golf Club who bought it and changed the name…
Cotswolds
Calcot Manor
This honey-coloured country house dates back to the 14th century and languishes in 220 acres of Cotswold meadowland. It boasts 35 beautiful uniquely-designed rooms and suites, some in individual cottages. The hotel has outdoor and indoor…
Cotswolds
Foxhill Manor
Part of the Farncombe Estate near Broadway, Foxhill Manor is a stunning Grade-II listed Arts and Crafts country manor which has been revamped internally to create a cool, private house hotel with eight unique bedrooms and…
Devon
Sandy Cove Hotel
Sitting proudly on a North Devon cliff top, and nestled in the middle of Exmoor National Park, Sandy Cove Hotel could not be better situated for those looking for dramatic views and beautiful, inviting surrounding natural…
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Paul Bird
It wasn’t part of the script, career plans were quite different but after four global trips visiting such exciting destinations, travel became a passion that eventually led to me entering the industry. The more I have travelled the greater the desire has been to see and do more.
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Sue Grimwood
I was inspired to travel south from an early age. My form teacher when I was nine made us listen to tapes from Shackleton’s expeditions, I didn’t know it at the time, but it obviously left a deep impression on my psyche.
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Clare Higginson
It was my passion for languages that first encouraged me to leave the UK behind and grab my rucksack. Since then, it’s been a mixture of intriguing cultures, jaw-dropping landscapes and the wonder of seeing animals in their natural habitat that sees me continuously extending my travel wish list.
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John Faithfull
My love affair with travel began in a vintage Italian train carriage at sunset on a hot and sticky September evening in 1983. Sardined into a two-bench compartment, I’d spent five hours sharing sweaty thighs, broken-Italian pleasantries and furtive glances while rattling towards Turin, stopping at every wisteria-draped village along the way.
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Illona Cross
Born in a small South African town, I have always followed my passion for nature and discovery. After studying Nature Conservation in Pretoria, I was one of the first women to complete a very tough cadetship in the Natal Parks Board. It was here where I cut my teeth in African wildlife management.
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Why Choose Steppes?
Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.
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