Historic places to stay in Scotland: castles, towers and gatehouses
byWe visit Scotland a lot, for walks in the heather-clad hills, otter watching on the coast, and to sleep in some of the UK’s…
Luxury
Kekaroka Lodge – WIN a Luxury Cabin Hot Tub Stay in Cumbria
byLayers of dusky pinks and pale oranges hung above the horizon, perfectly framing the blazing red sun as it made a last valiant effort…
Stanbrook Abbey Hotel Review
byMy heart plunged into the far recesses of my boots as I heard those dreaded words: “Welcome to Stanbrook Abbey – we’re pleased to…
Hot tub holidays in Cornwall at Wrinklers Wood Treehouse
byA trail of steam drifted up through the woodland canopy, its wispy tendrils snaking lazily along the concealed valley. Subtle overtones of cedarwood mingled…
Staying in the Chevalier’s Gatehouse at Upton Cressett – a Review
byThe Chevalier wearily climbed the spiral stairs to the top of the gatehouse, legs aching from yet another long day in the saddle. Running…
Review of Sundy Praia Luxury Beach Lodge on Principe
bySundy Praia Lodge is without doubt the most luxurious of all Príncipe resorts. An indulgent haven offering the ultimate experience in tropical serenity and…
East Gatehouse Lodge, Crieff – a Luxury Scotland Staycation
byIf you’re looking for luxury self-catering accommodation in Scotland or a romantic bolthole for a special occasion, then East Gatehouse Lodge near Crieff ticks…
A Stay at Roça Sundy on Príncipe – Boutique Plantation Hotel Review
byRoça Sundy is a unique and unusual place to stay on Príncipe, a tiny island in the Gulf of Guinea just north of São…
Review of Bom Bom on Principe – a Secret Castaway Island
byWe spent three nights at Bom Bom beach resort on Principe island. It’s one of the few luxury eco-hotels in Sao Tome and Principe,…
The Welsh Gatehouse – an unusual place to stay in Wales
byThe deer lifted its head and sniffed the air, sensing a slight shift in the breeze. The light was fading rapidly and he knew…
A Hemingways luxury Kenya safari-beach holiday
by“All I wanted to do was get back to Africa. We had not left it yet, but when I would wake in the night…
Aikwood Tower – luxury self catering in Scotland
byTwilight is when the magic happens. It’s a time when imagination merges with reality and impossibilities suddenly become distinct probabilities. You don’t have to…