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…
Historic Luxe
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…
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…
Remote rural retreats in the UK for self-catering holidays
byFancy a secluded holiday in the UK with fabulous countryside to play in, unique historic buildings to stay in, and luxury self-catering cottage facilities…
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…
Unusual Places to Stay in Cornwall – Bodrifty Roundhouse
byWe did a lot of research into unique and unusual places to stay in Cornwall for our trip this summer, and there was one…
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…
Yorkshire Dales Bed and Breakfast in a Corn Mill
byYorkshire Dales bed and breakfast – spending the night in a corn mill I reluctantly clawed my way out of a deep slumber, feeling…
The White Tower of Taymouth Castle – a luxury Scottish wilderness retreat
byThe sky burned molten red as the last remnants of day finally gave way to night above the White Tower of Taymouth Castle in Scotland….
Hotel L’Iglesia in El Jadida – sleeping in a Moroccan church
bySo you’ve brought me all this way, to sleep in a church…and we’re not even sleeping in a church!?! Hubbie couldn’t work out whether he…
Kasbah Bab Ourika – a Moroccan mountain retreat
byOnce upon a time, in a land that seemed far far away but was actually only 45 minutes from Marrakech, there was a kasbah….