Take your time and enjoy this historic city with its contemporary vibe. Lying 74 miles southwest of London, a two-hour drive or train ride, Salisbury is a modern thriving community inhabiting an attractive, mediaeval town first planned out back in 1227. The original cathedral was located two miles to the north, in the now ancient […]
Mariage Frères – Tea á la française!
Direct from Paris, a luxurious tea experience in the heart of London. Time was when afternoon tea was synonymous with the English. But a trip down to Kings Street in Covent Garden, to Mariage Frères, could potentially take your tea experience to a whole new level. Originally established in Paris in 1854, this luxury tea […]
12 days of Christmas: Blue Aurora Wine
When life gives you berries, make Blueberry Wine. Or better still, try your luck with our Blue Aurora Trio giveaway If you’re looking for an interesting gift for the enophile or environmentalist in your life, look no further. Hot footing it from the Great Taste Awards 2021 comes Blue Aurora, the sustainable answer to the […]
Take time to explore the Yorkshire Coast Part 2
Relax at Wrea Head Hall, the perfect country house base to discover magnificent moorlands and the Scarborough seaside. If you’re a city dweller, like me, when it comes to planning a short break away the dilemma is often: coast or country? The delightful truth is that in Britain you can have both! With our glorious […]
Take time to explore the Yorkshire Coast
Stay at Raithwaite Sandsend for countryside, clifftop walks, curiosities and culinary delights. Film and TV programme-makers rejoice at the stunning vistas and historic villages of the Yorkshire Coast and the North York Moors which offer atmospheric backdrops for their stories of dramas and romance. People write books about them, but this is a region that […]
Low Alcohol Scottish “Gins”
A great alternative for a “school night” Scotland’s long history and unchallenged prowess in whisky production is a global given. With the rise in popularity of gin consumption, so it’s not surprising that those fine Scottish noses and pallets have turned their gifts to gin production. NB Gin, produced in North Berwick and The Secret […]
Take time out and explore wonderful Warwick!
Discover, Explore, Relax and Enjoy! The charming town of Warwick owes its foundation in 914 AD to Ethelfleda, Queen of Mercia, daughter of Alfred the Great. This formidable woman is emerging from her father’s shadow to be appreciated as one of England’s most courageous and astute monarchs. Similarly, as a destination Warwick, often viewed on […]
Eat, Drink, Sleep in Wonderful Warwick!
Take time out to enjoy Warwick, a quintessential English county town. A 1970 travel guide described Warwick as being “one of the least spoilt county towns in England”. I’m happy to report that 50 years later this is still the case. By train, taking the frequent service from London’s Marylebone Station, you’ll arrive within 90 […]
Picnic in the Park with El Pirata
Enjoy the authentic taste of Spain in a leafy London park. Whilst a trip to Spain might be wishful thinking, a taste of Spain can be yours for the asking right here in London. Tucked away in Mayfair, a very short walk from London’s Green and Hyde Parks, Spanish restaurant, El Pirata has just launched […]
Martin Miller’s Gin
A voyage in search of the perfect G&T The story behind Martin Miller’s Gin sounds a tad eccentric. It evokes those conversations we’ve all had with friends. The “let’s do…” conversations, often embarked upon in a state of excitement (or after a few glasses of something relaxing!). Inventive ideas which produce smiles, sighs and “if […]