Heckfield Place
Miss Darcy
07/07/2026
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
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
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
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 (formerly Eynsham Hall) is a refreshingly modern yet timeless reinvention of the country house retreat, where grand English heritage, contemporary design, and lively community
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
From the city of a thousand ghosts … BOO! 👻 The ancient city of York has a reputation for being the most haunted city in
A few weeks ago, we were invited to stay at Talland Bay Hotel which is west of the town of Looe, Cornwall. The hotel is
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
A few nights ago we saw the Full Buck Moon light up the skies in Alfriston. This July full moon is called a Buck Moon
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
The day finally came for our departure to Northern Ireland – a destination, long in the making. The drive from London to the ferry crossing
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.
Did you know that the Tamar River is part of the boundary between Devon and Cornwall? And on the Devon side, Hotel Endsleigh overlooks the
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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