Guide to Edinburgh: From Auld Reekie to the New Town
From the cobbled medieval streets of the Old Town to the elegant Georgian thoroughfares of the new, Scotland's historic capital is well worth your time.
Words by Henrietta Easton
Here's our city guide to Edinburgh
Day 1
Admire...
Royal Berkshire: County of Kings
Berkshire’s royal seal of approval stretches back to the time of William the Conqueror. Soak up the ages-old pageantry and ceremony at Windsor Castle, but
don’t miss this historic county’s quieter side
Royal Berkshire
What makes a...
The Suffolk Coast: The picturesque seaside resorts and rural villages at England’s eastern edge
We explore the picturesque seaside resorts and rural villages of the Suffolk coast at England's eastern edge
Words by Catherine Jones
The Suffolk Coast
With its long stretches of sand and shingle beach, historic towns and villages...
Winner of Great British Holiday Competition 2023 announced!
We’re excited to announce that the winner of the Great British Holiday Competition 2023 is Eileen Young, who was picked from many thousands of entrants
Eileen wins the holiday of a lifetime, including a luxury...
The best hotels with gardens in Britain
From grand estates with manicured lawns to Cotswolds manors with cottage gardens, here are our favourite hotels with gardens in Britain
The best hotels with gardens in Britain
The Newt, Somerset
Garden-lovers rhapsodise about The Newt in...
The best castles in Kent
The coastal county of Kent is home to no less than 30 castles. From magnificent homes to mighty military fortresses, each has its own fascinating story to tell. Here, we list the best castles...
Win a luxury stay in beautiful Cornwall
Here's your chance to win a two-night luxury stay for you and a guest in beautiful Cornwall
Nestled along the Cornish coast with truly exceptional views across St Austell Bay, The Carlyon Bay Hotel is...
West Sussex and the South Downs
West Sussex's rolling hills, dotted with castles, gardens and stately homes, soothe the soul
Words by Catherine Jones
With its glorious, undulating countryside punctuated by historic market towns and impossibly idyllic villages, it’s no wonder West...
The best hotels in Scotland
Whether you want to retreat to a cosy inn or play golf on a country estate, here’s our pick of the best hotels in Scotland...
Words by Natasha Foges
The best hotels in Scotland
Pierhouse Hotel
Tucked away...
London street names: What do they really mean?
London is full of intriguing and sometimes puzzling street names. We navigate the history of some of the more unusual examples...
Words by Felicity Day
Stand in almost any spot in central London and you can...