A Perfectly Formed Boutique Hotel in Stockbridge Edinburgh – Nira Caledonia. Thinking of visiting Edinburgh? Stockbridge is one of the few central parts of the City that still has a village feel to it. On the edge of what is known as ‘Edinburgh New Town’ – built from the 1760s to the 1830s after an […]
Burgh Island Hotel – Devon Art Deco and Decadence
The Great White Palace – Burgh Island Hotel – channel your inner Agatha. What better setting for a murder mystery than an island. Perhaps that was why Burgh Island inspired not one but two of Agatha Christie’s novels (‘Evil Under the Sun’ and ‘ And Then There Were None’). Or was it just because she […]
Rothay Manor – boutique hotel in Ambleside – review
Finest of fine dining and accommodation in the heart of the Lake District You have to hand it to those merchants of old Liverpool who came to the Lake District – they could spot a great place for a country retreat, somewhere to escape the stresses of nineteenth-century living. They also had the brass to […]
Creating History – The Columbia Hotel
The Renaissance of a Rock Hotel – The Columbia. Walking from Lancaster Gate to the Columbia Hotel, you might wonder, like me, why you’ve heard of it but never been there. The five townhouses that make up the hotel were built between 1856 and 1857 in the French Rennaissance style. Grade II listed, the hotel […]
Channels Lodge Hotel – Essex
A perfect staycation in the Essex countryside at Channels Hotel. I’m a Londoner through and through, and for me, life in the city has many advantages. During lockdown though, I’ve longed for a break in the countryside and plenty of fresh air. Since restrictions have been lifted and the hospitality trade has reopened, I’ve particularly […]
Hotel Indigo Bath – Staycation and Dining at The Elder
Boutique comfort at Hotel Indigo Bath with excellent food at The Elder Restaurant. A second winner for the Hotel Indigo/Mike Robinson pairing We recently heard about the opening of the latest Hotel Indigo in Bath. We’ve loved the way that this quirky line of hotels has evolved and we’ve already visited a few, in London, Stratford-upon-Avon, […]
Hotel Indigo Manchester
The perfect staycation in central Manchester For the past couple of years, I’ve been travelling up and down to Manchester delivering or visiting my daughter at the university. Discovering this vibrant Northern city has been a real pleasure and I have come to love the amalgamation of old and new architecture, with clear evidence of […]
Hotel Indigo Chester
A Perfect Choice for a City Staycation. Wanting to take a staycation, but seeking inspiration on where to go? Help is at hand! Indigo Hotels promise you’ll find them “At the heart of vibrant neighbourhoods”, and from the list of the UK destinations they cover, including Hotel Indigo Chester, you can look forward to a […]
Hotel Indigo, Stratford upon Avon
A new place opens alongside Shakespeare’s New Place! Themed destination hotels have come a long way. On a business trip, I once refused to spend the night in a Wild West-themed bedroom complete with covered wagon, only to find myself upgraded to “Ali Baba’s Cave” and sleeping in Scheherazade’s bower! At the newly opened Hotel […]
Boutique Hotels in Devon and More
Hotels in Devon and other great places to stay. Planning a trip to the West Country? Devon is one of my personal favourites – a quintessentially English holiday destination with a series of pretty south-coast harbour towns that are dubbed The English Riviera. You’ll find fabulous seafood in Brixham, home to England’s largest fish market. […]