This summer, Country Life's Steve Ayres travelled across Scotland by motorbike. This latest instalment of his adventures sees him visit the spectacular island of Raasay, where he finds the island's…
Weekends away
Walking Hadrian’s Wall: An epic walk from coast to coast and back in time
One of Britain’s most famous landmarks makes for an epic walk back in time – and it's a journey that Fiona Reynolds took this summer.
Sark: A dot on the map, a step back in time and an unforgettable, eccentric holiday spot
A skip and a hop over the sea lies the island of Sark, a gem of a place in the Channel Islands which really is a step back in time.
The Mews Suites at Sopwell House review: A private idyll just outside London
I’ve always fancied myself living in a mews house, sitting by the window looking out onto the quiet cobbled street whilst I edit some very important images. In reality, I…
Jason Goodwin: ‘I want to see a city when it’s at work, not merely taking our money at the turnstile’
Our columnist, ever the reluctant tourist, laments his removal from country life for a family holiday.
What to write – and what NOT to write – in a visitors’ book
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.
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.