Kyoto is a fabulous city and one that can easily be explored on foot (if you don’t fancy using the two subway lines or the reliable bus system). Of course, as with […]
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 […]
Luxury family breaks: A family break to remember at The Elms
 
            It’s been a couple of days now since we got home after our weekend away, split between Fishmore Hall in Shropshire and The Elms in Worcestershire, and it’s our time at the […]
Villa Song: A serene base to explore Siagon from
 
            Saigon was the last stop on our travels in Vietnam and the small hotel, Villa Song, on the banks of the Saigon river was the ideal location for us to go out […]
La Residence: A special hotel to explore Hue from
 
            Hue in Central Vietnam, with its splendid mausoleums, pagodas, and imposing moated citadel, is a must-see for any visitor to Vietnam. The fact that during our recent stay in Hue the Asian […]
The White Swan Inn: Family-run inn pulling off something special in the heart of Pickering
 
            Pickering is a beautiful market town on the edge of the North York Moors National Park that is quite simply steeped in history. Some of this history is hidden, and demands to […]
Views to take your breath away at Windermere’s Beech Hill Hotel and Spa
 
            Beech Hill Hotel and Spa in the Lake District prides itself on being the “most distinctive 4 star hotel” in Windermere, and that boast might just be right. The Lake District is […]
The Malmaison in Leeds: A city centre hotel proud to offer something a little different
 
            The Malmaison, as a chain, like to do things a little differently to other hotel groups. This approach is evident in the little touches scattered physically throughout the rooms and communal areas, […]
The Black Swan Hotel in Helmsley: Location, location, location
 
            The Black Swan Hotel in Helmsley prides itself on many things: its award-winning food, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and family-friendly approach. It’s true that it ticks all of these boxes, but the […]
The Highfield: A beautiful hotel in the heart of the northern Lakes
 
            Today’s post comes courtesy of our good friends Asha and Chris, who stayed at the Highfield Hotel in Keswick. Here’s what they had to say about their stay… Tucked away slightly from […]
