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From Nordic cabins to cave suites: top boutique hotels for January
January has a way of sharpening the senses — a moment to pause, take stock and choose travels that feel intentional. Some escapes offer deep calm in dramatic landscapes, from
1 January 2026
A foodie guide to Ireland: from coastal catches to country kitchens
With Guinness as rich as its landscapes are green — and whiskey never far from reach — Ireland’s charms can be drunk in and eaten up from the moment you
18 December 2025
12 beautiful hotel bathtubs worth escaping to the countryside for this autumn
There’s something about the turn of the seasons that calls for a long, indulgent soak. Maybe it’s the crisp air, or the way your shoulders slump (in the best way)
7 September 2025
The Cotswolds, unleashed: a dog-friendly escape to The Fish Hotel
Tucked away on the Farncombe Estate amidst the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds, The Fish Hotel offers a tranquil respite from the busy tourist hotspots of the English countryside’s
20 August 2025
This rewilding estate is leading nature’s comeback in the Cotswolds
In the rolling heart of the Cotswolds, where honey-stone cottages and heritage orchards have long defined the countryside aesthetic, something quietly radical is taking root in Tetbury. At Calcot &
4 August 2025
From Patagonia to Paris: 6 boutique hotels on our editor’s wish-list
In a world increasingly driven by algorithms and automation, there remains something oh-so-sweet about the art of personalised hospitality. For the discerning traveller, it’s not just about where you go
1 August 2025
Game, set, relax: 8 boutique hotels where tennis takes centre court
As Wimbledon fever comes into full swing and the strawberries-and-cream season begins, there’s no better time to dust off your racquet and serve up your next holiday with a tennis
2 July 2025
Inside the Cotswolds’ most fabulous manor house
As author of British Boutique Hotels and London Hotels, Gina Jackson knows more than most when it comes to luxurious UK-based stays. Here, the travel writer and hotel expert returns
3 December 2024
A seaside staycation in Rye, East Sussex
The tide keeps changing on this medieval magnet, a pretty hilltop hub that’s been luring in East London creatives and interesting interior designers for years. And now, there’s a strong
21 November 2024
9 trending travel destinations to visit in 2024
It’s a new year, with big new plans and bold new destinations to start finally ticking off the list. But for this year, it’s about going beyond the norm, to
16 January 2024
