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Durslade Farmhouse review: An extraordinary 18th century restored farmhouse to rentDurslade Farmhouse is a triumphant and bold restoration project (and the perfect place for a big birthday or celebratory stay) made even more special by its prominent position on the Hasuer + Wirth Somerset site, says our Travel Editor Rosie Paterson.
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Cliveden House hotel review: Where Italianate splendour reigns supremeUndoubtedly one of England’s finest — and most expansive — country house hotels, Cliveden is steeped in history, glamour and political scandal, but is it resting on its heritage laurels? Emma Earnshaw pays a visit to find out.
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No. 131 Cheltenham hotel review: Looking out for number 131Smack-bang on the Promenade in Cheltenham — one of our most elegant spa towns — No. 131 is a chic and cool hotel that oozes glamour without compromising on its original Georgian period charm, says Paula Lester.
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Babylonstoren hotel review: 'As close to paradise as one can imagine'Octavia Pollock passes through the portals of Babylonstoren and enters an enchanted world of ancient plants, fine wine and historic design, where every element, from scented field to owl box and beechnut path, contributes to the farm-to-table ethos.
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Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons review: The country house hotel-restaurant where 40 of the finest chefs in the world are responsible for your supperJust a stone’s throw from Oxford, Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir is famously the go-to hotel for serious food lovers — it has a two Michelin-starred restaurant — but does it still make the mouth water? We sent Tiffany Daneff to find out.
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Combe Grove in Bath: The wellness retreat in a former country house that's on a mission to improve our metabolic healthCombe Grove has set itself an audacious task: to harness the healing power of Nature, to improve guests' metabolic health and reverse the first signs of Type 2 Diabetes — all in a country house hotel setting on the outskirts of Bath. We sent Emma Hiley along to check it out.
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The minesweeper that became a tourist cruiser: Life aboard HMS GåsstenA veteran minesweeper is enjoying a new lease of life as a charter boat touring majestic Norwegian islands. Hugh Francis Anderson sails away on HMS Gåssten; photographs by Tord Karlsen.
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The Great Arch at Fonthill: A Grade-I getawayThe B&B options at the Beckford Arms in Wiltshire have always been lovely. Now, though, they include something really rather incredible: a Grade I-listed arch that was built as the gateway for a Georgian estate. Mark Hedges paid a visit.
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Beekeeper’s Hut review: A shepherd's hut in North Wales with impressive political linksLiberal politician William Gladstone would likely be pleased to find out that his Welsh estate is still in family hands, but it's hard to know what he'd make of the custom-built shepherds huts that have been newly installed in the grounds. We sent Ben Lerwill to judge for himself.
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Maberly House: A spectacular place to stay in one of Devon's most beautiful cornersIn the heart of the South Hams and looking like the set from a period drama, Maberly House is a cut above your average holiday rental, as we found out when we paid a visit.
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What it's like to stay at the 'world's best hotel', the pleasure-filled paradise that is Passalacqua on Lake ComoIt might look timeless and traditional, but there's a new hotel on Lake Como that's vibrant and fun without compromising on world-class service, finds Rosie Paterson.
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Thyme hotel review: All in good Thyme in the CotswoldsThis Cotswolds idyll – which encompasses a series of cottages, manor houses and barns in the village of Southrop – is a true epicurean haven of tranquillity that’s guaranteed to be unlike any other hotel you’ve stayed at, says Paula Lester.
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Log cabin escapism is great — but super-luxury cabin escapism is even betterPamela Goodman falls for the rustic charms of Glen Glack Cabins in Perthshire.
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The Grove hotel review: A country retreat in 300 acres that's still within the M25The Grove in Rickmansworth, just outside Watford on the north edge of London, has become one of the best-known hotels in Britain. But does it deserve its reputation? Ben Harris checked in.
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Chewton Glen review: 'I genuinely wanted to stay forever'Annunciata Elwes visits Chewton Glen, the New Forest gem that's one of Britain's best-loved country house hotels.
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Temple Guiting Manor hotel review: Manor from heaven in the CotswoldsTemple Guiting Manor is one of the country’s most handsome Tudor manor houses; together with its surrounding barns, it affords lavish and characterful self-catering accommodation in the heart of the Cotswolds. Paula Lester took a trip.
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Win a two-night stay at Hotel Tresanton and a Fortnum & Mason hamperMake the most of summer with our competition to win one of two magnificent prizes from Hotel Tresanton and Fortnum & Mason.
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Perugia and rural Umbria: Where to go, what to see, and the best places to eat, drink and stayMary Miers explores what the capital of Umbria and its surrounding hilltowns have to offer.
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Annabelle Hotel, Cyprus, review: A family-friendly hotel in PaphosThe classic Annabelle hotel in Cyprus is Emma Hiley's go-to hotel for winter sun trips with the whole family in tow. Post-Covid, and with a huge multi-million pound refurbishment complete, she checked to see if it's still at the top of its game.
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Rewild Things review: Brand new treehouses on an ancient estate, bound to help you reconnect with your inner childElmore Court has introduced six treehouses to their burgeoning estate, overlooking an ongoing rewilding project. We sent Emily Anderson to take a walk on the (re)wild side.
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Bailiffscourt hotel review: I can't believe it's not medievalTake a look at Bailiffscourt and you'd think it dated back to the 14th century, yet it's a painstakingly-recreated facsimile that was the brainchild of the Guinness family. Toby Keel paid a visit.
