Heckfield Place Is a Modern Twist on the Classic English Country House in Hampshire
The beauty of Heckfield Place is that it’s a bit of a rule breaker. On the outside, it looks like your bog-standard country house hotel, but just like…
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Why Claridge’s in Mayfair Remains London’s Timeless Icon of Elegance
Claridge’s is a rare hotel. Not just because its storied or famous, but because it has remained effortlessly relevant while being stuck in its own perpetual time warp….
Stay at This Quirky Manor House Escape in Devon’s Otter Valley
At last, a British country house hotel that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Yes, the dark side of most Blighty retreats is that most have their heads firmly…
Welcome to Rural Wales’ Premier Boutique Hotel for City Dwellers Who Want to Escape Reality
Congratulations, you made it to rural Wales. That’s how you’ll instantly greet yourself post the five-hour journey from London all the way to the prettier-than-pretty maritime town of…
Step Aboard Belmond’s Glamorous British Pullman Express for an Unforgettable Train Travel Experience
I love trains, and I am not going on about your average Amtrak service to somewhere and everywhere. No, I am talking about the creaky heritage carriage kind…
Babington House Is the Quintessential English Retreat That Defines Country House Charm
She’s beauty. She’s grace. She’s an advert for your quintessential Miss England retreat. Yes, Babington House is everything you want your classic country house hotel to look like,…
This Swoon-Worthy Edinburgh Country House Hotel Is Delightfully Eclectic
Say the word eccentric and repeat it three times. Bamboozled. Well, that’s exactly what Prestonfield House does to you. Perhaps the most eclectic of all of Edinburgh’s grand…
This Edinburgh Boutique Hotel Perfectly Captures Scotland’s Gothic Chic Aesthetic
If there is one thing Scotland does well (aside from the haggis, witches, shortbread, and whisky), it’s goth chic. Virgins to the Scottish capital might at first be…
Experience Luxurious Conservation at South Africa’s Premier Eco-Safari Retreat
The beauty of Singita is that it’s one of those rare brands that actually cares. What do I mean by this? In an age of rapid expansion, growth,…
Lucknam Park Is the Originator of Country House Chic in England’s Wiltshire
The beautiful thing about Lucknam Park is its nirvanic location. Hidden down a long drive of great beech trees (which back during the Great World Wars hid a…
