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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
How to spend a cosy long weekend in Bath
Bath is enchanting all year round, but the autumn months are the best to explore the city thanks to its abundance of russet-hued trees, cosy eateries and the thermal mineral
30 November 2023
Why wild swimming is the perfect slow travel experience, all year round
Wild swimming is the perfect form of escapism, with proven benefits for both your physical and mental health Every summer, more people get into wild swimming, braving lakes, tarns, rivers,
19 October 2023
A back-to-nature break in the Lake District
Chloe Frost-Smith takes a trip down memory lane in the Lake District, unwinding along Windermere’s alluring shores Some of my fondest family memories are tied to the English Lakes, which
5 October 2023
Independent Minds: Jamie & Jenna Shail, Rothay Manor
The Lake District takes a trendy turn with this country house haven for foodies and nature enthusiasts Long drawing ramblers and dog walkers to its poet-praised landscape of rugged fells,
5 September 2023
Dormy House: the most stylish dog-friendly hotel in the Cotswolds
Dog owners looking to bed down in the Cotswolds should follow their nose to Dormy House Hotel, says Luke Abrahams and his luxury-loving canine companion, Hugo. The discerning duo walked and dined their
26 August 2023
In with the new: 6 boutique hotels we can’t wait to check into
For our high-summer hotel hotlist, we’re setting our sights on far-flung corners of the world like Fiji and Puerto Rico, as well as a few closer-to-home spots where you can still fully activate
22 August 2023
A local’s guide to Stockbridge, Edinburgh
Stockbridge resident Chloe Frost-Smith shares her neighbourhood favourites ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Small but oh-so-quaint, what was once an outlying village has become a rather gentrified magnet for creatives,
3 August 2023