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See inside the luxury holiday cottage of the year in south Lakeland
As Liz Nelson hosts a tour of her holiday cottages in south Lakeland no detail escapes her notice. A quilt is smoothed here, a sofa moved a couple of inches there, cushions plumped and pictures straightened. But there is one area the guests who
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Well-known Ullswater pub becomes sister venue to lakeside hotel
The Brackenrigg Inn at Ullswater has started a new chapter with the same owner as Another Place, The Lake hotel. The pub has reopened to guests of the lakeside hotel as well as local people and walkers after undergoing a full renovation. The
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A sophisticated taste of the country at Tottington Manor
Whenever I was asked to name my favourite restaurant, I didn’t need to think for second. ‘The Wolseley’ I’d reply, conjuring up the images of the grand restaurant in London’s Piccadilly. When I lived and worked in London I’d drag my husband, friend
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The North Yorkshire gastropub celebrating 25 years
It’s the measure of a genuine hospitality hero to look back on life’s journey in the context of food, wine and the pleasures of both. In Michael Ibbotson’s case, it might be summed up by....scallops. Contemplating 25 years at The Durham Ox, a fascinating
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The South Devon coastal hideaway that's a hidden gem
It’s just a few minutes’ walk from the beach, but you don’t see Soar Mill Cove Hotel from the coast path. The low building lies gently in the folds of the hill that sits above the little cove. It’s unobtrusive, respecting the very special landscape
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A delightful escape from reality in Suffolk
“Triggers” are something that (thanks to the ever-increasing awareness around mental health) most of us understand. But until recently I was unaware there was actually a word to describe the opposite. Psychologists, it would appear, use the term
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Family travel can still be luxurious on board Fred Olsen’s Borealis
HEADER: Cruising charm STANDFIRST: Finding that family travel can still be luxurious on board Fred Olsen's Borealis WORDS: Fred Olsen might not be the first name on every parent or grandparent’s lips when it comes to a family holiday, but
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How to create and enjoy a luxury hotel feel at home
No longer just for vacations, if a luxurious living aesthetic is on your bucket list and looking to revamp and glow up this summer, a five-star vibe is where it’s at. Indeed, if wanderlust takes you as far as focusing on the overall feel and functionality
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On board Cunard's contemporary and luxurious new ship
Angela Rippon is crossing her impossibly long, Strictly-toned legs to my left while Escape to the Country’s Nicki Chapman is chatting animatedly to my right. MasterChef: The Professionals supremo Michel Roux Jr is looking decidedly dapper in the flesh
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A unique staycation on the Somerset coast
I was lounging in the bath, fully clothed, a pair of upturned legs dripping in paint distracting me from reading Susie Hodge’s How Art Can Change Your Life. You’d be forgiven for thinking I was at the tail end of a riotous country house party reminiscent
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Hampshire hotel wins prestigious new award from major travel site
A Hampshire hotel has won a new 'Perfect Somewheres' award as part of a new programme from a major travel site. Aviator Hampshire in Farnborough has been included in a curated list of the top 1 per cent of hotels around the world on Hotels.com.
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2 Lancashire spas win Good Spa Guide awards for 'excellence'
Two Lancashire spas have won awards in the annual Good Spa Guide (GSG). There were seven awards available at the ceremony, including Best Hotel Spa and Best Spa for Wellness. On its website, the GSG explains that the accolades at the 15th annual
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A Maldon weekend away in the incredibly opulent D’arcy Suite
I love Maldon. Having grown up just 20 minutes away, I’ve always had a fondness for the town and have spent much of my life here: I’ve enjoyed hundreds of dog walks and ice creams in Promenade Park, many family meals out and I reckon I've sampled the
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Four new restaurant openings in Manchester and Cheshire this month
When one door closes, another opens. It will come as no shock to you to hear the UK Hospitality industry is facing one of the toughest operating environments EVER. It’s currently harder to survive and keep the doors of a business open than through