The Royal Horseguards Hotel has one of the finest locations in London – but how does the rest of it stack up? We went along to find out.
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Across Scotland by motorbike: The beauty of Skye, hangover cures and noisy neighbours
Country Life's Steve Ayres is taking a trip that's a biker's dream: touring Scotland on a Triumph Tiger XRX 1200. In his latest dispatches he camps on Skye, tackles the…
10 of Scotland’s most magical white sand beaches
What better day to celebrate some of Scotland's most stunning locations than St Andrew's Day? Here's our pick of 10 of the finest white sand beaches in the country.
The Cary Arms & Spa, Devon: A boutique bolthole in Babbacombe Bay
The Cary Arms & Spa in Devon's delightful Babbacombe Bay is a boutique bolthole by the sea that's won all sorts of awards – Heather Clark paid a visit.
10 of the best dog-friendly country hotels in Britain
Bonnie Friend, editor of the Good Hotel Guide, shares her tips for places that will not only welcome your dogs but also keep them entertained.
Nassau: The Pirate Capital of the Caribbean
Nassau, the city on the island of New Providence that's capital of The Bahamas, isn't just a beautiful Caribbean spot: it's a fascinating city rich with history that still resonates…
50 great things to do in Britain that won’t cost you a penny
From moonlight to museums, birdsong to the Old Bailey, Kate Green and Giles Kime find 50 gloriously free things to celebrate in Britain.
De Vere Wotton House review: A Surrey Hills getaway with grottoes, temples and griffons galore
In its 400 years of history, Wotton House has been everything from a spectacular home to a school for firefighters. These days it's a beautiful country house hotel, and Annunciata…
It’s a shore thing: The finest beaches in Jersey
From puffin-spotting and strawberry ice cream to rocky descents and churches dotted with shells, Sophie Barling explores Jersey’s finest beaches.
Across Scotland by bike: Glorious views, great curries – shame about those midges…
Country Life's Steve Ayres is taking a trip that's a biker's dream: touring Scotland on a Triumph Tiger XRX 1200. In his latest dispatches he visits the birthplace of British Christianity,…
The North York Moors: Alive with adventure, from enchanting forests to castles, beaches and gardens
Whether you go in search of adventure, family fun or a quiet break, you will leave this hospitable land of history, nature and tradition enriched and invigorated.
12 fascinating facts about Somerset, from to King Arthur’s Avalon to the skeleton at the bottom of Cheddar Gorge
From the watery Levels and mystical Glastonbury Tor to the wild, heathery hills of Exmoor, Somerset is a vast, mainly rural county with origins that stretch back through the mists…
Across Scotland on a motorbike: The start of a spectacular journey
Country Life's Steve Ayres has long had a dream: to traverse Scotland on a classic British motorbike. Now, he's making that dream come true.
Aboard the Orient Express: The iconic and elegant 1920s train is back at its best
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is synonymous with bygone opulence, romance and intrigue – and it's firmly back in vogue, says Fiona Vlemmiks.
Rivercatcher Log Cabins: Getting away from it all in the heart of Snowdonia
In a remote spot in the heart of Snowdonia you'll find the Rivercatcher log cabins, offering a lovely place to stay amid incredible scenery. Dean Usher went along to try…
Fischer’s at Baslow Hall: A perfect country house weekend
I’ve always loved the air of mystery a sweeping driveway evokes as you wind your up towards your prize, which, in this case is a golden one: the 24-year-in-a-row* Michelin-starred…
8 stupendous holiday hideaways fit for a Royal honeymoon
HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are deferring their honeymoon until a few months after their wedding – which means they've plenty of time to pick just the right place.
The original Art Deco lido that’ll soon be as warm as a bathtub, thanks to Icelandic-style geothermal energy
An Art Deco lido in Penzance will soon boast bath-temperature waters thanks to new technology that uses heat tapped from within the Earth. Julie Harding reports.
The Lulworth Cove Inn: A cosy base for exploring some of Britain’s most extraordinary coastline
As a girl born in Devon but raised in landlocked Warwickshire, a chance to escape to the coast is one I will always jump at. I love the smells, the…
The Kensington hotel review: ‘A charming bolthole that’s just what we’ve been looking for’
West London is full of hotels – does The Kensington deserve to up there with the best of them? Rosie Paterson went along to take a look.