From silken sunsets and golden eagles to homemade jam and nudists, Colin Freeman shares some of the gems he’s stumbled upon in holiday visitors’ books.
Weekends away
The Royal Horseguards Hotel review: A tranquil and comfortable spot in the very heart of London
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
Titanic Hotel, Belfast review: A shipyard escape
John Goodall paid a visit to Belfast's recently-opened Titanic Hotel, a place full of clever themed touches to celebrate the ill-fated ocean liner.
Birdsong Barn: A holiday cottage getaway set in its own private nature reserve
Birdsong Barn, in the heart of England's '1066 Country', offers a unique break: a beautifully-converted building with a private 350-acre nature reserve on its doorstep. Toby Keel paid a visit.
Valletta, Malta: What to see and where to go in the European City of Culture
Clive Aslet visits the delightfully serene European City of Culture 2018.
The Pointer, Brill: A hotel, pub and restaurant oozing character and class
The Pointer has won all sorts of awards in the last few months, but does it justify all the acclaim? Toby Keel paid a visit to find out.
Talland Bay Hotel: A dog-friendly, Cornish delight
When it comes to charming boutique hotels in Cornwall, Paula Lester finds that there’s nowhere quite like the Talland Bay Hotel.
The Maytime Inn review: ‘A tranquil, hidden gem off the usual beaten track’
The Maytime Inn promises an indulgent night away in the charming Cotswolds. Emma Earnshaw paid a visit.
Bruern Holiday Cottages: A cosy Cotswolds getaway perfect for a winter weekend
Bruern Holiday Cottages are the perfect place to spend a winter weekend curled up by the fire, discovers Victoria Marston.
Budock Vean review: A heavenly spot on the Helford Estuary
Kate Green recommends the Budock Vean on the Helford Estuary.
Queens Hotel, Cheltenham: A Georgian gem in one of England’s prettiest towns
In the heart of the beautiful spa town of Cheltenham you'll find this beautiful neo-Classical hotel where even the wallpaper has a tale to tell. Toby Keel paid a visit.