The Cottage in the Wood: A boutique hotel in the Malvern Hills
It’s an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with historic towns which inspired writers C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and spring water that’s a favourite with …
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Finding paradise in the Caribbean at Cap Maison, Saint Lucia
Picture yourself lying on a sunbed, the sun is beating down and you can hear the waves crashing. You’ve got an icy tropical cocktail and …
A mini adventure in the Forest of Dean with Tudor Farmhouse
The Forest of Dean was a big part of my childhood. I grew up not far away in Ross-on-Wye and spent so many weekends in …
Villages Nature Paris: An eco resort with a dose of Disney magic
It’s an autumnal Sunday morning in France – couples sit on deckchairs in the sunshine drinking coffee while their kids run around, steam rises from …
A French vineyard stay at Château Autignac
If you’ve always fancied yourself running a vineyard in the South of France by day and swanning around a stunning château by night, then Château …
Boutique on a budget: Affordable hotels in London
Looking for somewhere to stay in London? Our pick of the best affordable hotels in London for boutique on a budget, with stylish rooms, central …
A night behind bars: The Malmaison Oxford prison hotel reviewed
As I’ve got no plans to take up a life of crime, a stay at the Malmaison Oxford is hopefully the only way I’ll ever spend …