The Townhouse, Stratford-upon-Avon
It is barely possible to take a step in Stratford-upon-Avon without a whiff of Shakespeare cutting through the air. From eponymous hotels to tailored Bard-influenced afternoon teas, the 800 year-old market…
Desirable destinations for weekend breaks, spas, destination holidays, adventures and day trips
It is barely possible to take a step in Stratford-upon-Avon without a whiff of Shakespeare cutting through the air. From eponymous hotels to tailored Bard-influenced afternoon teas, the 800 year-old market…
For the last year, trend pieces about Scandinavian lifestyle have been dominated by Hygge – the Danish art of being cosy, embracing the winter months and giving ourselves over to…
Oh Cotswolds…the destination of the rich and famous. I have yearned to see this jewel of weekend gateways for a very long time, so when the opportunity to visit this…
Britain is jam packed with beautiful cities, but few compare to glory of Bath. It is home to some of the nation’s grandest Georgian architecture – not to mention one…
Time was that the mere mention of the word hostel left you feeling itchy and unclean, with visions of bunk-bedded dorms full of creepy crawlies and drunken travellers. The image…
We all need an escape sometimes. And what’s even better is when the journey to that escape isn’t too arduous, yet you immediately feel like you’ve been transported a million…
Having endured endless viewings of Madagascar 3 since it was on telly at Christmas, my love for lions, zebras, hippos and giraffes has been rapidly diminishing. My four-year-old son is…
If you’re contemplating a Valentine’s Day getaway, why not give the gift of relaxation by whisking your other half away for a romantic retreat? Forget air fares and jet lag,…
The pronunciation, spelling and meaning of ‘Hygge’ has had the nation perplexed all winter. Put simply, Hygge (or Hue-Gah) is the art of ‘creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the…
Unlike many previous years, my own personal Christmas present wish list this year was short and without any particularly hungry yearnings. I guess in my increasing years I’ve sort…