Sports Events in the UK and Boutique Hotels catering for Sports Enthusiasts
England is a fantastic place to explore with its rich heritage, extensive countryside, sublime coastline, charming towns and vibrant cities. The English countryside is best enjoyed by roaming the moorlands of Exmoor and Dartmoor or hiking in the dramatic scenery of the Peak District and the Lake District. For coastal landscapes, head to Dorset, Devon or Cornwall and walk along the beautiful coast-path or surf off some of their glorious sandy beaches. For picture-perfect English villages, go to the Cotswolds.
In the capital, London, you will find excellent museums, restaurants and nightlife, as well as some of the best venues for watching world-renowned sporting events. There are a number of key sporting events in the UK to look out for. The Barclays Premier League is the top league in the English football league system and the country's main football competition. The season runs from August to May every year with most games played on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. It can be difficult to obtain tickets for the top teams in the Premier League.
Europe's two premier football tournaments, the Champions League and Europa League football kick off this September, with the finals to be held next May in Lisbon. In the Champions League, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal represent England and tickets for home matches in the UK can be purchased online. In October, there are the two remaining rounds of the European World Cup qualifiers. England will be facing Montenegro and Poland at Wembley stadium.
At the end of October, the Rugby League World Cup begins. This takes place at various stadiums around the UK, including Cardiff, Bristol, Leeds and London, with the final at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Saturday 30th November. The ATP World Tour is the world's biggest indoor tennis tournament and this year's finals will take place at the O2 Arena in London from 4th to 11th November, with the UK's Andy Murray competing for victory.
A number of boutique hotels in the UK offer facilities for sports and outdoor enthusiasts. The Cotswold House Hotel and Spa is a privately owned boutique hotel in the Cotswolds, the perfect location for those who love the outdoors, strolling through gardens or walking in the beautiful countryside. For sports enthusiasts, the hotel offers clay pigeon shooting, quad biking, falconry, golf and guided hikes. The Bull Inn, a boutique hotel in the UK, set in picturesque Suffolk, can arrange horse-riding, fishing, shooting and walking for outdoor enthusiasts.
Langdon Court Boutique Hotel is located in Devon in the midst of a number of natural beauty sites, ideal for those who love the outdoors. If you're looking for adventure, the hotel can organise abseiling, climbing, deep-sea fishing, horseriding treks, local fly-fishing, hot air ballooning and winter sports such as skiing and tobogganing at the nearby Ski and Snow Centre.
The Windermere Suites, in the heart of the Lake District, is an all-suite five star boutique hotel in the UK, which offers a variety of packages for sports and adventure enthusiasts, including an off-road driving experience, an adventure weekend which includes quad biking, archery and tank driving and a sailing experience including sailing tuition on Lake Windermere.