Beneath the Balloons
Miss Darcy
10/07/2026
There are some places that leave such an impression that you find yourself wanting to return. Beaverbrook was one of those places. Our first visit
There are some places that leave such an impression that you find yourself wanting to return. Beaverbrook was one of those places. Our first visit
A Beautiful Piece of English Countryside That Redefines the Idea of a Hotel As our Kitchen Chat®: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality Tour
The Chancery Rosewood: London’s Newest Grand Address Few hotel openings have generated as much excitement in London’s luxury hospitality scene as The Chancery Rosewood, which
There’s something special about escaping the city with your friends, and in our case, our dogs, too. After a long winter, five of us packed
At the crossroads of Knightsbridge, Chelsea, and Belgravia, the Jumeirah Carlton Tower commands one of London’s most enviable postcodes. Overlooking the private Cadogan Gardens, the hotel feels like a
Some places feel like old friends—their presence lingers long after you’ve checked out. For us, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has always been one of those places, a
This year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. Celebrations span heritage sites, immersive festivals, exhibitions, novel releases, and cultural programming. From Bath—where her feelings were complex but creatively fruitful—to Chawton (her writing sanctuary), Reading,
A Dartmoor Dream: Moss, Moors & Michelin Stars Gidleigh Park is a luxurious Tudor-style country house hotel set majestically on the bubbling upper reaches of
“Staying at a beloved place is like reconnecting with an old friend—an echo from the past, reminding us of the indelible footprints we’ve left.” One
Right in the heart of fashionable Chelsea where Sloane Square meets Kings Road and Sloane Street, where the Duke of York Square thrives with activities
With another Exeat weekend approaching, I found myself wondering what to do with my 14-year-old godson, Sasha. Then, a lightbulb moment struck! Why not check
Cambridge, a city set along the picturesque River Cam, is best known for its prestigious University of Cambridge and its wealth of historic sites and
We just had the most lovely weekend in the Cotswolds, a region renowned for its picturesque beauty and quintessential English charm. Each season in the
Our recent adventures with Margaret of Kitchen Chat ended with another staycation at Cliveden House – it is always a pleasure to return to this
When we heard that Raffles Hotel was opening in London, it immediately brought back fond memories of enjoying a Singapore Sling at the original Raffles
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, a Belmond Hotel in Oxfordshire is one of England’s most celebrated manor house hotels. Often referred to simply as Le Manoir,
As we continued on our discover Scotland journey with Margaret’s Kitchen Chat, we had to show her two of Scotland’s well-known destinations at a Loch
Continuing on our journey around Scotland with Margaret from Kitchen Chat, we had a most wonderful time at Cromlix House Hotel, a Victorian country house
“Come back soon.” That’s what they said to us the last time we were in Scotland. That was early January 2023. Has it been that
To escape the January gloom, we escaped to Norfolk, one of England’s most unspoiled corners, where land meets sea. It’s serenely beautiful, not in a
As soon as November arrived, even before all the leaves had fallen, the world began to light up with Christmas decorations. Amidst the merriment that
Christmas has arrived in Chelsea! And we wanted to be a part of all the happenings so we checked into the newly opened boutique hotel
It was time for Lulu to see more of England, her new country. And we thought The Cotswolds with it’s miles of rolling hills and
Last weekend, we had a change of scene … from our Victorian red brick mansion block to skyscrapers and city lights. We were excited to
It’s April, and we had a most glorious Spring Day when we visited Lime Wood Hotel in the stunning New Forest National Park earlier this
Shining bright on the high street of the medieval village of Alfriston is The Star, our latest staycation destination. The original Star was a religious hostel built
That is Rest, Relax, Re-energise at the Rural Rutland Retreats. Meander along the path and take time to breathe in the fresh air, listen to
For last couple of weeks, we have seen Union Jacks appearing everywhere! And I proudly donned the limited edition Union Jack bowtie from Distinguished Dog
That is … the Great Scotland Yard Hotel. It’s been a little while since we did a London staycation and we were excited to check
Our latest travel was to St. Mawes, a small fishing village nestled on the coast of the Roseland Peninsula on the south coast of Cornwall.
My father’s a miniature poodle called Ginger and my mother an English Cocker Spaniel called Beth. That’s what makes me a cockapoo.
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