Last weekend, we popped down to Creams in The Core in Leeds to sample their afternoon tea offerings. Before we say anything else, our afternoon tea experience is plentiful; we’ve had afternoon […]
Afternoon tea at Queens Hotel: Stepping into a classy bygone era
When you head into Queens Hotel in Leeds, you can immediately appreciate the fact that the hotel has an art deco history and the elegance of an age that has long since […]
Where to stay in York: Step back in time at The Grand Hotel & Spa
Last weekend, we stepped inside one of York’s most historic, and certainly one of the grandest, hotels. With a fortunate twist of fate from our point of view, it was also the […]
Getting into the festive spirit with Oh, You Pretty Things
We nipped down to Oh, You Pretty Things last weekend to check out their festive offerings. It’ll come as little surprise to you to hear that alcoholic delights dominate their festive menu, […]
Afternoon tea in York: Class, comfort, and clotted cream at The Principal, York
Twinkly lights on the trees through the window, crisp white tablecloths, deep, plush armchairs, warm scones smothered in clotted cream and strawberry jam. It may sound like a scene from a Christmas […]
Decadent, distinctive and delicious: Afternoon tea at Shangri-La at The Shard
Every now and then we’ve been lucky enough to sample an afternoon tea that redefines the standards by which we judge this lovely English tradition of sneaking an extra meal into the […]
Afternoon tea in York: An elegant experience at Countess of York
Afternoon tea is all about elegance and by default is required to be opulent. At the Countess of York at the National Railway Museum, this shines through from the moment you see […]
Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh: Relaxed elegance at The Bonham
Located in the West End area of Edinburgh’s New Town, The Bonham hotel is perfect for business travellers and families. With its attractive facade and great reputation, we were excited to be invited to […]
Guernsey: Four wellness retreats less than an hour from mainland Britain
The excitement is still sinking in that we’re going to be teaming up with Aurigny, Visit Guernsey, and La Pointe Farm to provide coverage of the Guernsey Food Festival at the end […]
Afternoon tea in Leeds: Decadence in the drawing room at Oulton Hall
Oulton Hall is a hotel that Leeds can be proud of. We thought as much when we stayed several years ago for Kyle’s birthday weekend, and our feelings were confirmed this weekend […]