Staying on the Dock of the Bay New restaurant concepts turn up on a regular basis but innovation in the traditionally more conservative hotel sector is harder to find. The idea of the ‘hometel’ as introduced by room2, a new hospitality brand, is to bring together the ‘best bits of hotels’ with the ‘comfort and […]
The Five Arrows Hotel – A portal to the world of the Rothschilds
A Food Lover’s Paradise in Aylesbury – The Five Arrows Hotel I can’t imagine that anyone has missed out on hearing about the Rothschilds’ wealth (and wine), but what you may not know is that in the 1880s Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild set about building himself an impressive home in Aylesbury. Waddesdon Manor was built […]
Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa – a Plymouth Sanctuary
Boringdon Hall Hotel Review It must have been Karma. Just as I was putting the final details to my recent trip to Plymouth exploring the Mayflower heritage, an email hit my desk about Boringdon Hall Hotel. What could be better than balancing a trip to the centre of historic Plymouth with one to a historic […]
An English Country Destination – Thyme
Visiting the Thyme Estate in Southrop: Guest post by Susan Grossman The little Bichon puppy, the newest addition to the Hibbert family, tore across the water meadow, scattering Welsh Black Mountain sheep and French ducks in its path. The 150-acre Thyme estate in Southrop, on the border of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, described by the owner […]
Hotels and restaurants in Winchester, Hampshire UK
Where to stay and eat in Winchester, Hampshire The historic city of Winchester in Hampshire is just an hour from London by train; a great place to visit it’s right in the heart of the English Countryside. While it has the usual chain restaurants found in most city centres these days, there are also plenty […]
Staycation – the Lamb at Hindon, Wiltshire
The Lamb at Hindon – a Country Hotel and Pub for the perfect staycation With the beautiful weather we are having this year it’s a great time to stay in England, make the most of home attractions and enjoy our beautiful countryside. What better than a staycation at a traditional hotel and pub like the Lamb […]
The Cotswold House Hotel and Spa – the perfect antidote to London
A Detox and Retox at the Cotswold House and Spa: Many tourists visiting England complete our version of the Golden Triangle; London, Oxford, and Stratford Upon Avon. Whilst each of these has a huge variety of stunning locations, hotels, restaurants, and sights, it’s rather a shame to hurtle through Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire without taking some […]
Stapleford Park – The Perfect Getaway
A Luxurious Country Escape at Stapleford Park Hotel: You know that you have arrived somewhere pretty special when you approach a hotel via a long driveway, drive past its private church, through an arch, park on freshly raked gravel, and enter the hotel to the smell of a log fire, and be greeted by name. […]
The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne
English Seaside Deluxe in Eastbourne: For a quintessential English seaside luxury hotel experience, look no further than The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne, part of The Elite Hotels group.Built in 1875 and nestling between the sea and the chalk downs of Beachy Head, The Grand maintains a respect for its Victorian and Edwardian heritage but with a […]
Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa, Wiltshire
Twin Bath Luxury in the Sunset at Bishopstrow Park: There’s no denying that all of us who contribute to Fiona’s blog love food, wine, theatre, exhibitions, and music; everything that London has in abundance. But sometimes, it’s nice to escape the noise, pace of life, and frankly poor air quality and head out of the […]