28-05-2026
Budock Vean Hotel & Spa, a great family and dog-friendly hotel in Cornwall with plenty to do for all of the family. Spa, tennis, golf, river activities, walks and more all right on the doorstep.
27-05-2026
Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa is the perfect luxury hotel for a foodie escape with a spa break included. Gaia Spa is in a modern wing with an indoor pool, steam room, sauna, fully equipped gym and soothing treatment rooms. The...
The Nare is the best country house hotel in Cornwall by the sea. Traditional hospitality and a stunning setting with restaurant and spa makes this family and dog-friendly hotel one of the best boutique hotels in Cornwall.
25-02-2026
Discover the best luxury spa hotels with fine dining in West Sussex from Historic Sussex Hotels including Bailiffscourt, Spread Eagle Hotel, Ockenden Manor.
19-11-2025
There is something special about escaping the city for a few hours. You arrive, breathe out, and feel your shoulders drop before you have even changed into your robe. Britain’s Finest has rounded up the luxury spas within an...
13-11-2025
Some hotel experiences stay with you: a bottle of wine, a window wide open to the landscape, and a steaming roll-top bath waiting for you at the end of the day. These romantic UK hotels have turned the humble bath into someth...
06-08-2025
Travelling with your dog no longer means sacrificing luxury or style. From country house estates to stylish townhouses and coastal hideaways, Britain’s Finest curates the most welcoming dog-friendly hotels in the UK. These pl...
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...
13-06-2025
All too often a phone is the first thing we look at in the morning and the last thing at night – whether doom-scrolling on Instagram or answering work e-mails when we’d be better off resting. One way to put away tempting, all...
14-05-2025
An historic manor house hotel with a modern spa, exquisite food and a deep sense of luxury Boringdon Hall in Devon makes a strong first impression. A grand Elizabethan manor on the edge of Dartmoor, it’s a hotel where period...
Greenway Hotel and Spa is a beautiful 16th-century country house hotel with just 21 rooms, tucked away in the heart of the Cotswolds. Its historic charm, original features and modern touches make it the perfect spot for a rom...
29-04-2025
Discover five top UK hotel pools with sea views, heated outdoor options, hydrotherapy spas, and beachside dining - perfect for your next wellness escape.
24-03-2025
From the first signs of daffodils in the garden to sunnier days and lighter evenings, Spring is the season of awakening and renewal. It’s also the perfect time for a soul-lifting rural escape, whether that takes the form of a...
29-01-2025
From the epic scenery to the bunkers and fairways that determine difficulty, there are multiple factors that add up to a destination golf course. Not many, however, belong to an equally exceptional hotel where the food, spa a...
08-01-2025
With winter still in full swing, now’s the time to plot an uplifting escape. From cosy, country house hotels with crackling log fires and fine dining, to rejuvenating spas and spa hotels for some serious pampering, or an off-...
23-12-2024
The new year has only just begun but now’s the time to plan ahead for February half-term. From well-located cottages for rent to whizz-bang hotels with fun activities for all ages onsite, here are excellent options for a fami...
10-12-2024
From its cosy pubs, high-end shops, and historic cities (we’re looking at you Chester) to its glorious countryside, the oldest cheese in Britain and Harry Styles - Cheshire really does have something for everyone. Whether you...
27-11-2024
There’s not much that’s more pampering than a long weekend at a spa hotel - whether you’re there to soak up the multitude of health benefits associated with a hot-cold thermal circuit of saunas, pools and steam rooms, or book...
22-11-2024
So often it’s easy to overlook great hotels on the doorstep in favour of far-flung adventure but for an easy weekend escape from London, there’s nothing better than a country house hotel. From sporting pursuits to pampering s...
18-11-2024
From the Yorkshire Dales to historic market towns, ruins to abbeys and world-famous tearooms, there’s plenty to see and do in this beautiful northern county. It also happens to have culinary kudos and some of the finest place...
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...
06-11-2024
In the foothills of Dartmoor, this Edwardian hotel rises above the local village (pronounced Buvvy if you live nearby), surrounded by acres of grounds. For those who might think of Devon as a county of beaches and cream teas,...
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...
27-06-2024
When the sun (finally) shines over blighty, outdoor swimming pools come into their own. Luckily for us, UK hotels are home to some absolute beauties, from natural swimming ponds in the South Downs to those perched high upon t...
15-05-2024
With so many chains of “cookie-cutter” hotels around the British Isles it’s worth celebrating the idiosyncrasy of our unique places to stay. Idiosyncrasy is something the British do particularly well, whether it’s a hotel in...
29-04-2024
Wembley Stadium has played host to some of the most memorable (and nail-biting) moments of the last century, from the 1996 World Cup to the UEFA Women’s Euro finals in 2022. This year, the Emirates FA Cup Final, Bruce Springs...
25-01-2024
From full moon retreats in the South Downs National Park to cold water dipping on the east Coast of Scotland, Natalie French shares some of the best wellness retreats for 2024.
23-11-2023
England’s West Country has earned a solid reputation for its dramatic windswept moors, windy country roads and endless sandy beaches. It’s no wonder there’s an annual invasion; the lure of the wild Atlantic coast is strong. B...
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...
30-11-2022
As we hurtle at breakneck speed towards the end of the year – with the (official) arrival of the festive season and all its to-do lists – lots of people are tinkering close to the edge. So, instead of pressing the pedal to th...
20-07-2022
From the world-famous Savoy to regency-inspired Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough, Natalie French shares the best places to enjoy this much-loved British pastime in the capital.
25-08-2021
Dreaming of escaping to a spa? Then you’re probably imagining hot footing it to a countryside retreat or a spa with far-reaching views of the Cornish Coast.
21-12-2020
We all deserve a little rest and relaxation - and where better to unravel than at a spa? Natalie French shares some of the best spas to retreat to here in the UK
25-11-2020
From twinkling tunnels of lights and giant luminescent sculptures; to gently flickering fire gardens - get your much-needed festive fix at some of the UK's best Christmas garden light trails.
26-02-2020
Being green is now a priority for tourists, so more sustainable and eco-friendly places are becoming available throughout Britain.
26-07-2018
We lead busy lives, with no escape from the trill of the mobile, the tyranny of the work email arriving on a Sunday and the commuting chaos every Monday. We all deserve a break from this, right? Course we do. So here are my t...
28-04-2017
Winter be gone! Spring is now fully fledged and in blossom, so get out there and see nature's glorious floral offerings in ten of our favourite UK gardens…
10-04-2017
My home is in Oxford which can sometimes feel like living in a film set. It's a familiar experience to find the road you want to walk down closed off by a lighting van and location caterers. But the whole of Britain is a gift...
02-01-2017
Soon it will be New Year and all over the country Drinkcember will give way to the hairshirt self-denial of Dry January. Anything that seemed celebratory over the Christmas period is out, and we will become a nation of herbal...
25-05-2016
In the opening to his novel The Portrait of a Lady, American author Henry James declared, “under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea”...
21-12-2015
After the toxic delights of Drinkcember and our Christmas bacchanalia, comes Dry January and everyone telling us ‘Tis the Season to Detoxify. For many years January was as joyless as a 31-day hangover with nothing pleasurable...
17-02-2015
Not all countries have great country hotels. I've travelled in parts of Eastern Europe and the Balkans where you always aim to get to a city by nightfall because rural accommodation is very basic. But in Britain we're very fo...
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...
08-05-2014
Let's face it, life is about compromise and no more so than when choosing a family weekend getaway. Mum and dad want a bit of peace and quiet, swanky hotel bedrooms with fluffy white towels, attentive staff, great food and dr...
18-11-2013
The return of the rain and gloomy skies can make you feel tired and sad - add that to dehydrating temperature changes from radiator-hot rooms to chilly winds outside and you definitely have no need to find excuses to pamper y...
23-08-2013
One of the world's most ancient organisms, seaweed is really rather amazing; this mineral and vitamin-packed 'superfood' doesn't have roots and instead grows by clinging tenaciously to rocks which allows them to grow upwards...
31-05-2013
We rush around so much these days I feel we have lost the sense of glamour that used to attach to road journeys. Recreate the days when touring Britain by car was an adventure rather than a way to get from A to B.
30-05-2013
I can't be the only person out there who failed to keep up a strict winter skin routine of regular exfoliation combined with dedicated sessions of slathering my dehydrated skin with ultra-hydrating lotions and potions.
21-05-2013
Your poor feet. Wrapped up in boots and socks for months on end and then expected to look instantly catwalk-ready just because we get a day of sunshine and you want to wear flip flops. Make it easy on your tired winter-worn t...
15-05-2013
I'm 33 but I don't feel like it, so I sure as heck don't want to look like it. Spas that relax and rejuvenate are all well and good but if I'm worn down by work and stress, it shows all over my face. Prevention is better than...
02-04-2013
I'll come clean: spas which have plenty of water features are my favourite kind; swan pipes, experience showers, those amazing under-water loungers with billions of bubbles zipping away underneath - give me a couple of hours...
04-03-2013
No, not spas where you can have a relaxing time with a teenage heart-throb Vampire, but spas which have special deals so you can drop by for a few hours after work and enjoy an evening indulging in your favourite spa activiti...
31-01-2013
15-10-2012
It seems impossible to imagine but sometimes, even the most avid spa-bunny gets jaded. Bored of the same massage, facial or wrap routine, they long for a change of pace.
02-10-2012
You and your gal pals just want to have fun, or you're new to the world of spa-ing, then maybe a trip to a hushed temple of wellbeing might not be the day you had planned. So, don't forget the spa motto - there's a perfect s...
30-07-2012
Once upon a time, going to a spa was a one-way meal ticket to carrot juice and cottage cheese. You were expected to have a rumbling tummy and suffer to be beautiful. Thankfully, those days are gone. Nowadays, a trip to a spa...
29-06-2012
Gone are the days of the archetypal hen night when girls staggered around town in pink tutus and L plates. Today's brides are looking for something different and choosing sophisticated breaks that will give them quality time...
22-05-2012
Newsflash ladies, diamonds really are a girl's best friend. Well, diamonds, chocolate, crystals and caviar that is. You see, all these sweet treats are bursting goodness... Honey is a saviour for spot prone skin and as for ch...
16-04-2012
Hampshire is hot right now. Its handful of uber-sexy boutique hotels, with sumptuous spas to match, are coaxing discerning folk away from the big smoke and into the ‘green county'.
05-04-2012
Remember the Calgon ‘Take me Away' ads from many years ago? That is what you will experience at any one of these seriously wonderful rural retreats. Soak up amazing countryside views and then spoil yourself with a sumptuous...
03-03-2012
Britain has hundreds of spa hotels; from chic city crash pads perfect for pre-dinner pampering to rural country retreats promising to relax and revive. But with so many hotels to decide on and endless lists of treatments to c...
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