Why England is the best holiday destination on Earth
I’ve always had a love for the English seaside. My earliest family holiday memories are of trips spent down at Camber Sands. The weather was never a…
The hidden highlights of England’s new answer to Route 66
But there’s no reason why this road trip can’t be a boost for parts of the South West that don’t already get hordes of tourists. Drivers need…
There’s no finer place to be right now than this overlooked English county
Cheryl reveals that Avalon derives from the ancient Welsh for apple orchard; and indeed, apple trees still grow on the Tor’s lower slopes, their branches heavy with…
The southwest city that’s home to one of Britain’s coolest new hotels
Set in a historic building, all rusting distressed walls and art deco-style drinks trolleys, it has an ‘East End squat meets five-star Cotswolds inn’ feel. The café-cum-cocktail…
Searching for the ultimate great British seaside holiday, with the artist who knows it best
Scarborough, he said, had “everything at your fingertips: you’ve got arcades, a massive beach, donkey rides, the sea. There were entertainments; I remember seeing the Grumbleweeds here,…
15 hot new spa holidays if you’re in need of a reboot in 2022
For, at Chenot, wellness is not something you can buy in a bottle, it’s something you achieve by focusing on the four pillars of health – nutrition,…
Where to stay in Cornwall for a beautiful budget break
A former coaching inn dating back to the 1800s, this is the type of place that you would hope to stumble across on a long hike, it’s…
Why we’re opening up our stately home to paying guests
These women are a brilliant gang, says her mother, the duchess: “What the podcast shows me again and again is that there is a group of women…
The alluring Oxfordshire town that’s a favourite of the A-list
Gruesome deaths happen on a surprisingly regular basis around here. The most recent was during a stage production of Amadeus. The crowd was enraptured as the actor…
This beloved Brecon Beacons hotel has just got even better
Checking into Room 8 Luxury, of course, is subjective; all I know is that when staying in a modest, centuries-old place such as the Felin Fach Griffin in…
Chaos in Manchester – just how bad is it at the much-maligned airport?
Once through security, in a record five minutes, the scene was serene – one woman was stretched out Roman-style on a large bench – well there wasn’t…
10 of Britain’s coolest campsites to stay in this summer
In spring, once the sun appears and the British countryside’s simple pleasures beckon, the pick of the nation’s campsites will book up fast. If you want meadows with…
The best hotels for budget city breaks in the UK
Once a tourism black hole, Belfast is now a vibrant city with glorious Victorian architecture, a great live music scene – the cobbled streets of the Cathedral…
The Essex private island that’s an unlikely A-list bolthole
A helicopter thunders overhead as we wait for our lattes, and I find myself wondering which A-lister is about to be deposited nearby to join us. We’re…
Why I’ve given up on going abroad, and plan to spend my holidays on home soil
Like so many others during the pandemic, we’ve fallen in love with the south west, so decided to spend a week there. We started our trip at…
Five of the best hotels for a babymoon in the south of England
The non-alcoholic drinks The atrium bar is a buzzy place for an aperitif – all marble-topped counter and tangerine bar stools – so it’s good news that…
The Shoreditch hotel that ‘geriatric millennials’ will love
This makes the launch of One Hundred Shoreditch, where the Ace Hotel stood, an interesting gambit. Last year an article about “geriatric millennials” went viral; this hotel…
Britain’s 10 quirkiest places to stay this spring – from houseboats to horse boxes
Iron Age in the 21st Century, Isle of Harris Best for: An island escape Quirkiest feature: Looks like something from the Iron Age From the outside, The…
The best last-minute holidays for Easter, with or without kids in tow
Combine the history of Egypt with the Red Sea Turn a trip to Egypt into an odyssey by giving yourself plenty of time to see the sights…
England’s best secret beaches to enjoy the warmer weather in peace
It felt like winter would never end, but after months of chilly temperatures warmer weather has finally arrived. For those hoping to celebrate this weekend with a…
In defence of Cornwall’s second home owners
My story is a case in point. Back in January 2020 I booked a pretty Cornish Airbnb for me and my partner, our whippet, my youngest son…
The West Midlands hotel that’s a hotspot for foodies (and why butter is its secret ingredient)
Grace & Savour is based around the work of chef David Taylor and his co-host and wife Anette. Formerly on the team that took Maaemo in Oslo…
The 20 best European cruises for summer
“People can book with confidence,” says Jamie Loizou, managing director of river cruise operator AmaWaterways. “Even if there are restrictions at the moment, by the time they…
Digital detox? Why a holiday with no phone is utter twaddle
After a couple of hours, we felt compelled to explore the area, so we drove to Finchingfield for a Guinness at the Fox Inn which we had…
Was St Patrick in fact Welsh? How two former nuns created a pilgrim’s path to reveal the truth
This is the start of the new Coastal Camino – a seven-mile stroll following in the first footsteps the saint took as a missionary. As we begin…