Welcome to Fingal, a luxury floating hotel permanently berthed on Edinburgh’s vibrant waterfront, recently awarded 'Hotel of the Year' by PoB Hotels and 'Hotel of the Year Scotland' by AA, offering five-star accommodation, and fine dining to leave yo

Just footsteps from the picturesque South Sands Beach in Salcombe, South Devon, Harbour Beach Club’s brand-new two-night wild-swimming package includes an invigorating sea-swim session led by a certified coach and marine-inspired spa treatments plus

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It’s no secret that many of us have fallen under Cornwall’s spell. It’s home to dozens of beautiful and well-loved holiday destinations, all with their own charm and individual appeal, but dig a little deeper, travel a little further, and there are s

Turn the clocks back ten years ago, and UK music festivals were mostly about partying and muddy wellies. Well, times are changing, and there is a movement of festivals where music is becoming secondary to emotionally grounding life-affirming experien

As a self-confessed food fanatic (read: glutton), I nearly always plan my holidays around what I’m going to eat when I get there. I’ve driven to deepest Cornwall to feast on fresh seafood, travelled miles across Scotland for a specific scoop of ice c

PoB Hotels, a collection of the finest, independent hotels across the British Isles, boasts inspiring hotel rooms, award-winning spas and mouthwatering menus. Showcasing the very best experiences, PoB Hotels is proud to feature numerous Michelin-star

The Pig’s pen is expanding with Barnsley House and its village pub near Cirencester due to open as part of the restaurant-with-rooms group this summer. The hotel already has a working kitchen garden to supply the restaurant; its spa will allow more t

Imagine waking up to the sound of birds chirping and the gentle rustle of leaves as you step out onto your private decking, sipping your morning coffee and taking in the breathtaking views of the scenic lake and lush greenery. At Silverlake, a luxury

Herm might be the smallest of the Channel Islands, yet it holds within its stunning scenery, natural beauty, and rich history, a huge spirit that is bound to captivate anyone who sets foot on its seemingly untouched pristine beaches and scenic trails

Hanging out with a druid was not quite what I was expecting from my stay at The Dreaming. To be fair, I am not sure what I was really expecting from this Welsh healing retreat, created by Charlotte Church. The website had mentioned all sorts of poten

There aren’t many places in the UK, let alone the world, where you can lie in bed and watch owls hunt for their supper, go on a 4x4 safari across miles of unspoilt marshland, and unwind in a huge outdoor bathtub while curious hares go hopping past. L

As famed Scottish hotel Gleneagles celebrates its centenary, British Travel Journal discovers all that the ‘glorious playground’ has to offer, as well as visiting its latest opening – Edinburgh’s hottest new hotel, Gleneagles Townhouse There are a ha

Swansea Bay and the Gower Peninsula in South West Wales are absolute havens for those seeking a peaceful escape to connect with nature. From the rugged moors and striking limestone cliffs, to the secluded coves and expansive stretches of sandy beache

Nestled in the folds of South Somerset lies a nature lover’s paradise. A place where apples hang abundantly from trees, walking trails weave through ancient woodlands, and ducks wander freely from pond to lake. Beautiful honey-stone buildings house a

The beloved musical Grease has made its triumphant return to the West End! Starring Jason Donovan, who first appeared as Scott Robinson in the hit Australian series Neighbours and global media star Peter Andre,* praised for their outstanding performa

The Cotswolds is an impossibly picturesque location with picture-postcard towns and villages at every turn, impressive country estates, beautiful countryside, and quaint honey-coloured stone cottages. Cotswolds Allure is a six-night immersive journey

As I enter Cromlix House, I am welcomed first by neat rows of Hunter wellies, just waiting for willing walkers to step into them, then by the smiling duty manager, Ali. A reception area is an important part of a hotel, it being the first room a guest

Croydon isn’t exactly the first place that springs to mind when planning a country escape, but here, just 30 minutes south of London, lies one the UK’s most exciting new hotels. Birch (Selsdon) has taken the bones of a fusty, old-fashioned golf resor

Country manor hotels in the Cotswolds aren’t hard to find. But, few have the charm and warmth of the Calcot & Spa. Near the pretty town of Tetbury, the Calcot is an idyllic place for families, couples and solo travellers alike – a sprawling grand man

Looking through the keyhole of Cornish Gems, there’s so much more to celebrate than their immaculate portfolio of 200 exclusive Cornish holiday properties. Their ethical practices are a force for good and their principles an inspiration within the su

Driving through the blink-and-you-miss-it village of Whitwell, population 41, I wonder if I read the street sign correctly. ‘Twinned with Paris’, it announces proudly. Whitwell might have a handful of pretty, stone cottages, possibly more ducks than

Newmarket has a horse-racing pedigree like no other town, dating back to the reign of James I over 400 years ago, and still with royal connections today. A day at the races isn’t the only way to enjoy it. On a half-day ‘Newmarket Experience’, watch h

How well do you know Britain? Perhaps you’ve ticked off the main sites, dashing off to see Stonehenge, or snatching a weekend break at Hadrian’s Wall. But have you taken in Devon’s two coastlines and brace of national parks on the same trip? Or tried

For a country-house hotel that offers something for everyone, take a look at this newly opened Oxfordshire pad. A sister to private club Maison Estelle in London, it has a kids club, gym, workspace and outdoor pool; a Roman baths complex featuring fi