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 […]
From Broadstairs to Ramsgate, Isle of Thanet
Following in Dickens’ Footsteps – From Broadstairs to Ramsgate My trip to Thanet began in Margate where I spent a fantastic couple of days, Next, my travels took me just a few miles down the coast to Broadstairs and Ramsgate. It was my first time visiting both of these Georgian and Victorian resorts which sit […]
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 […]
All About Margate – The Isle of Thanet
Margate – things to do, where to stay, and places to eat Have you noticed that lots of people are upping sticks and heading to the Isle of Thanet? Thanet is at the very edge of the Garden of England, Margate, Broadstairs, and Ramsgate, three lovely Georgian and Victorian resorts, each with its own distinctive […]
An Exhilarating Road Trip to the Jurassic Coast
Exploring the Dorset Jurassic Coast With Bridgestone Potenza Written in conjunction with Bridgestone Potenza I am a Londoner through and through, but as much as I love city life, I have been longing to escape to the countryside and go exploring again after a long winter in lockdown. Now that restrictions are easing and that […]
Fuller’s Hill Cottages – staycation in South Cambridgeshire
Escape to the Country at Fuller’s Hill, Cambridgeshire In the heart of the South Cambridgeshire countryside, I found respite from the past eight months of staring at my own four walls. Since the brief lifting of lockdown restrictions last summer, when I staycationed in Devon, I have hardly left my neighbourhood never mind London. Hence, […]
Tried and Tested UK Staycations
Staying at home? It works for us! The dates are in the diary! Life as we once knew it will return again and the London-Unattached team are here to help you make the most of your freedom. In recent years the team has been invited to review hotels in some of the UK’s loveliest spots. […]
The Black Bull at Sedbergh – Review
Enjoy an award-winning culinary experience whilst savouring some serious countryside. England’s Lake District is rightly known for its famous fells and fabulous vistas. But the county of Cumbria contains many more atmospheric attractions down roads a little less travelled. Just off the M6, the ancient town of Sedbergh stands as a gateway to the glorious […]
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 […]
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 […]