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Heckfield Place

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

An Icon Reimagined

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

That was June

If May was about momentum, June became a celebration of three things that seem to follow me wherever I go: tea, travel and twirls. There

Highland Highlights

From Aberdeen to Braemar and on to Inverness, our Highland journey has been filled with breathtaking landscapes, fascinating history, unforgettable hotels, and moments that will

Cotswolds Escape

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

New Year by the Sea

Staying at Rusacks St Andrews Continuing a New Year tradition that has quietly taken root over time — one that brings us to the coast

Tea, Tails & Tender Memories

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

Tail-Wagging Tour of Iconic Hotels

Pawprints & Pillow Mints: Our Dog-Friendly Hotel Tour 2025 “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort,” Jane Austen once wrote — though I

Estelle Manor Escape

Estelle Manor (formerly Eynsham Hall) is a refreshingly modern yet timeless reinvention of the country house retreat, where grand English heritage, contemporary design, and lively community

Jane Austen, Georgian Elegance & Us

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,

Escape to Gidleigh Park

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

The Peninsula London Experience

“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

Quintessentially Chelsea

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

Exeat at art’otel

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

A Weekend in Cambridge

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

Cotswolds Weekend

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

Wow @ OWO

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

Summer day @ Le Manoir

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,

Lochs & Golf

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

At Cromlix House

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

Haste ye back.

“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

#24 Wales

Yes, Wales is a country. It forms part of the island of Great Britain alongside neighbours England and Scotland. And it is one of the

Brown’s BFF

In the heart of London’s elegant Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel is an iconic luxury hotel seamlessly blending historical charm with 21st-century sophistication. For the most discerning

January Escapade

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

Staycation At Sloane

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

Lulu’s first beach

We took Lulu to South Sands Beach in Devon for her first beach experience. I think she was a little unsure of what she was

A Cotswolds Retreat

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

It’s been awhile

Cliveden House holds a special place in our hearts. Mum celebrated her birthday there before she had us but as soon as Darcy came along,

Spring in the New Forest

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

Scatterings of Memories

Just couldn’t contain Darcy in one place. There are too many memories and so Mum decided to scatter her memories at places that will always

Darcy

Darcy

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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