Forest Pines Hotel is just a stone’s throw from Junction 4 of the M180. You wouldn’t know this, though, as you turn into the hotel’s grounds and see the 190 acres of […]
A hefty dose of relaxation at Forest Pines Hotel
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 […]
Fishmore Hall: An independent luxury boutique hotel in Shropshire
Fishmore Hall is an independent luxury boutique hotel nestled deep in the Shropshire countryside within a stone’s throw of the charming town of Ludlow. We visited last weekend with our little girl and […]
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 […]
Starting 2017 in style with a cosy Coppermines Cottages hideaway
There are few more spectacular locations in the UK for a January hideaway than the Lake District, and few more charming locations in the Lake District than Coniston. Going away for a […]
Guernsey: Why La Pointe Farm is the best accommodation option for families
It’s the start of November, the nights are really starting to draw in, the thermal socks have been brought out the cupboard again, and our three cats have taken up residence by […]
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 […]