04-06-2026
The Greenbank sits right at the entrance to Falmouth harbour, and the position is hard to beat. Water on three sides, boats moving in and out, the estuary opening up beyond, a view that makes you order another drink just to k...
Set inside a former convent on the edge of Truro, The Alverton carries its history without making a performance of it; Gothic arches frame the entrance, original stonework runs through the corridors and the cloisters still fe...
30-04-2026
Not only is The Hide, the best value hotel in Britain (The Times says so!), it's stylish, dog and child-friendly and in a great location in the heart of the Peak District.
20-01-2026
Kibele on Great Portland Street is one of the best Turkish restaurants in London. This family-friendly restaurant serves delicious food, fabulous cocktails and has live music on Thursday evenings.
16-10-2025
Autumn is the season for big skies, long lunches and turning in early — preferably somewhere with a log fire and something local on the plate. The best restaurants with rooms offer just that: somewhere you can settle in, sip...
09-10-2025
If your ideal Christmas involves crackling fires, frosty gardens and a dining table that’s already beautifully set — then this one’s for you. The best festive hotels don’t just put up a tree; they transform into something mag...
01-10-2025
Britain’s Finest: Gastro pubs with rooms (and the dishes we keep going back for). There’s a particular joy in a pub where the cooking is the main event and the bedrooms are worth booking purely so you can stay for breakfast....
18-09-2025
The Cottage in the Wood is not just a hotel with stunning views; there are two fantastic restaurants with à la carte and tasting menus. The Malvern Hills are right on the doorstep for long, or short bracing walks. Perfect for...
George W.Davies needs very little introduction. He is a British fashion icon after founding Next, George at Asda and Per Una for M&S. He's now stepped into the world of hospitality and created his first boutique hotel in the...
The Cotswolds are gorgeous in the summer time but there's something magical about staying in a country hotel during the autumn or water months. Afternoon Teas in front of the fire, a G&T in the bar or perhaps a pampering spa...
31-07-2025
The secret list: nine hidden luxury hotels in the UK you’ll wish you’d found sooner
24-07-2025
Blenheim Palace – The Birthplace of Winston Churchill
02-07-2025
It’s been all change recently at Mallory Court, a gracious hotel that sits a few miles south-east of Warwick Castle. After all the suburban new buildings that link Leamington Spa and the county town of Warwick, this nine-acr...
08-05-2025
By their very definition Michelin star restaurants are something special. Helmed by chefs at the top of their game who create dishes that are often akin to art, they champion seasonality, local produce, and the very best ingr...
18-03-2025
Bishop Auckland, a historic market town in County Durham, England, presents a rich tapestry of history, culture, and stunning landscapes. Once a bustling centre for coal mining and manufacturing, the town is now undergoing a...
12-02-2025
Fine dining doesn’t have to come with an eye-watering price tag. Some of the UK’s best Michelin-starred restaurants offer incredible set menus and lunch deals that make a taste of luxury surprisingly affordable. Whether you'r...
18-12-2024
Enjoy crisp mid-winter days with classic outdoor pursuits, from fishing and clay pigeon shooting to hiking and wild swimming. Here’s our pick of the top country house hotels in the UK, all of which make a great base for an ac...
05-12-2024
From Michelin-starred restaurants in country house hotels to gastro pubs with rooms, these are the best spots for a sensational supper before spending the night in style.
12-11-2024
There’s nowhere better for Christmas shopping than at one of the many festive markets that pop-up around the UK. And, while you’re there, why not discover a new city and make a weekend of it? Here’s our pick of the best Chris...
11-11-2024
Explore three charming coaching inns in Devon and Cornwall. The Plume of Feathers in Mitchell offers modern rooms and seasonal cuisine. The Lugger in Portloe blends coastal views with local seafood. The New Inn in Clovelly, w...
04-11-2024
Explore two of the West Country's best foodie hotels. Merchants Manor in Falmouth offers a luxury dining experience with seasonal tasting menus, a spa, and a calm retreat. Boringdon Hall near Plymouth combines historic charm...
29-10-2024
Hotel du Vin Exeter offers a luxurious hotel, restaurant, and spa experience right in the heart of Devon. With 59 stylish rooms, this boutique hotel in Exeter blends historic charm with modern interiors. Hotel du Vin has esta...
28-10-2024
Beachside boutique hotels in Devon and Cornwall embody the British seaside holiday. What both counties have in common is longer summers and milder autumns than any other part of Britain. Grab a last glimpse of sunshine this y...
22-10-2024
One of the most joyful times of the year when families and friends get together, Christmas can also be fraught for whoever’s turn it is to host. This year, why not take away the stress with a change of scene, and spend it rel...
26-09-2024
Located off the French coast of Normandy - just a short flight from mainland UK - you’ll find Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney. Expect beautiful beaches, delicious local produce and a mini microclimate ensuring buckets more suns...
28-02-2024
London has so many unique places to drink, from pubs that double as theatres, to pubs that are divided in two by a public footpath, or that rattle every time the Bakerloo line trundles below. There are pubs that still retain...
12-12-2023
Cornwall is a stunning location to host a wedding. But we know it can be tricky to find the perfect venue that checks all the must-haves on your wishlist. So we’ve rounded up 10 showstopping Cornwall wedding venues to make t...
28-06-2023
When the sun shines over the rolling fields of Hampshire, there’s nowhere better. Blessed with the perfect blend of countryside, coast and city, it’s also home to two beautiful National Parks – the New Forest and the South Do...
26-01-2022
The Peak District is one of Britain’s oldest national parks. It was created in 1951 out of the non-industrial area at the southern end of the English Pennines. Most of it is in Derbyshire but it also includes parts of Cheshir...
28-06-2021
So here are ten theatres that I’d recommend visiting this summer and autumn. Britain has some of the oldest and some of the best theatres in the world. Now is the time to get back outside and enjoy them. While you are at it,...
29-07-2020
Britain’s pubs and hotels are back! We’ve missed them and they’ve missed us. Here are ten of my favourites which are great fun and perfect, not just for spending the night but – in case you’re not ready to sleep away from hom...
24-04-2018
There are still some countries in Europe where dining rooms hide the fact that they are part of a hotel. It's taken the Italians in particular decades to accept that one can dine well in a hotel. Even so they usually still gi...
21-02-2018
Not long ago taking a room over a pub was what the traveller did if there were no hotel or boarding house nearby. In the twenty-first century however the British pub with rooms has taken off as a place to stay. The transforma...
29-11-2017
Let's face it, New Year's Eve can be a terrible let down if you haven't arranged something special. Soggy mince pies at the neighbour's, anyone? Treat yourself to a great start to 2018 with a New Year's Eve getaway at a luxur...
10-03-2017
There is something about water – lakes, lochs, rivers, and the sea itself - that answers a very deep need in us all. We are drawn to it. We want to swim in it , sail across it or just walk alongside it listening to the sounds...
31-07-2014
We are a nation of dog lovers so it makes sense that we would want to take our faithful Fidos on holiday with us. This is something the hotel industry is more than aware of and enlightened managers now positively welcome pooc...
21-02-2014
The days when the kids had to sit outside a pub with a lemonade and a packet of crisps are well and truly over. The gastropub revolution, spawned by David Eyre and Mike Belben at The Eagle in Clerkenwell in 1991 has become a...
31-01-2014
Champagne has been drunk in this country for centuries but the idea of buying it by the glass really only took off with the rise of the cocktail bar in Britain's hotels. Suddenly rather than purchasing a whole bottle, it was...
30-01-2014
You have to be careful when selecting a restaurant for a romantic occasion like Valentine's Day. Yes, the food has to be great, but the surroundings, style of service, location and clientele attain even more importance than u...
01-10-2013
Ask most chefs and they'll tell you autumn is their favourite time of year. Native oysters are back in season, the woods are full of wild mushrooms but most importantly it's game season. Grouse might have been available since...
31-07-2013
Although there have been high quality Japanese restaurants in London since the 70's, it wasn't until Yo! Sushi opened its first branch in 1997 and brought the cuisine to the high street that it really began to capture the Bri...
08-10-2012
There's nothing worse that walking into your hotel's restaurant with the kids in tow and realising you have brought along some very unwanted guests. But it doesn't have to be that way. Britain's hoteliers are wising up to the...
05-10-2012
A well chosen bottle of wine can lift a great meal to a truly memorable one. A good wine list can be one that is so extensive it runs to several volumes or a much shorter document that contains a range of well chosen, interes...
24-09-2012
You did it! You made it through the summer! Weeks of hectic theme parks, noisy cinemas and family jaunts. Yes, the summer holidays are over. Autumn is here, the young kids back at school the older ‘kids' are back at universit...
18-06-2012
Your wedding reception is a wonderful time for celebration when you greet and entertain your friends and family for the first time as Mr and Mrs. So, the venue you choose needs to reflect your personalities, aspirations and w...
14-05-2012
The enjoyment of a great meal out with a few glasses of wine can be immeasurably increased by delaying the journey home by a night or two. No worrying about catching the last train home, or being the designated driver.
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