A superb stay at the Old Quay House Hotel The boutique hotel, The Old Quay House, situated in the heart of the picturesque town of Fowey, offers luxury rooms, ideal for those looking for accommodation in this beautiful part of South Cornwall. The hotel has been extensively refurbished to a high standard; many rooms have […]
St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel
Indian Hospitality meets Classic London St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, brings a touch of Indian Hospitality to central London. Part of the prestigious Taj group, which traces its roots back to the opening of the iconic Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai in 1903, the hotel occupies a grand Victorian building in the heart of […]
The Rosevine Hotel – Roseland Peninsula, South Cornwall
An overnight stay at the secluded coastal aparthotel, The Rosevine Portscatho The Rosevine is a unique boutique hotel situated in a tranquil spot on the Roseland Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South Cornwall. It is down a dead-end lane; the road finishes a few hundred yards later at the Porthcurnick beach. If […]
Lainston House, Winchester
A Restful Culinary Weekend Away After a blissful empty nest for a few years, the young adults are now back from university. We have, of course, missed them, but life has changed. There is more laundry – much, much more laundry; the pile of shoes in the hallway seems to have multiplied tenfold; meal times […]
The Pierhouse Hotel: Coastal Elegance in Port Appin
Scottish Hospitality and Charm at the Pierhouse, A small but perfectly formed Boutique Hotel I’m kicking off a big Scottish adventure in 2026, starting with a family visit and a trip to Mull, home of Clan Maclean, before eventually making the move to Edinburgh later this year. Since Oban is the main jumping-off point for […]
Ty Penbryn Mansion
MURDER MYSTERY Mansion for Rent When I travel for Restless Feet or sister online magazine, London Unattached, I am normally reviewing hotels or going on themed press trips. It was a first for me to be reviewing a rental property, but with the offer of a Murder Mystery dinner as part of the experience, how […]
A luxurious Culinary Weekend at South Lodge Hotel, Horsham
A culinary weekend away at South Lodge Hotel with Michelin dining at The Pass by Ben Wilkinson.
Fulham Pier Hotel
Small but Perfectly Formed, with amazing river views – Fulham Pier Hotel is an oasis of calm. Have you heard of Fulham Pier? Despite being close to my last London home, and despite travelling regularly to the area to see friends, I didn’t know much about the place. It’s a relatively new development, opened in […]
Bertrand’s Townhouse
New boutique hotel in Bloomsbury If you are looking for a boutique hotel bolthole in central London, look no further. Bertrand’s Townhouse is a 4-star, 43-room hotel around the corner from the British Museum. It opened in mid-December 2025 following an extensive refurbishment, replacing a hotel that had previously operated in the building. Being Grade […]
The Kensington Hideaway Hotel
Boutique hotel pays homage to Kensington’s literary history Newly opened following a multi-million-pound renovation, The Kensington Hideaway is a 59-room, four-star boutique hotel located on Kensington High Street. Its excellent location is one draw, while the beautifully refurbished interior is another. I was invited to review the hotel as it opened. Being the first person […]