Best Walking Holidays in the UK
Walking has so many health benefits and is a great way to discover new destinations. I love walking and being outside in the elements, surrounded by nature. After a long day of hiking there’s nothing better than bedding down in a charming local pub or hotel, eating good food and having a drink or two.…
Review: Hub by Premier Inn, London
I’ve reviewed my fair share of five-star hotels and there’s nothing I love more than a bit of luxury. But, for a short stay in a hotel that you’re probably not going to spend a huge amount of time in, I’ve been a long-time fan of the Premier Inn and I’m not afraid to admit…
January Offers: 3 Of The Best UK Hotel Deals
January can be a bit of a drag so why not plan an adventure and get something in the diary to look forward to? Many of the best UK hotels have special offers running throughout the winter, designed to fill bedrooms during the low season. Book a UK staycation and escape for a while –…
Stay At Ardross Castle As Seen In The Traitors
Hands up who watched The Traitors on BBC One? Well, did you know you can stay at the castle where it was filmed. Filmed at Ardross Castle, just north of Inverness, this luxury 19th century castle can be hired privately and would be perfect for a group of friends, families or a corporate event. Who…
Special Offer: Bespoke Travel Itinerary For Just £250
Travel like a local and discover a path less travelled. If you’re starting to think about your 2023 holidays but are unsure where to start looking for the best destinations, hotels, places to eat, things to do and off the beaten track experiences, why not let me do all the hard work for you. Give…
Alternative Guide To Manchester
There’s much more to Manchester than football and the Northern Quarter. This buzzing northern city is famed for its music, nightlife, food scene, architecture, shopping and fascinating history. In the 1800s it was one of the UK’s most important industrial power houses, known globally for its cotton trade. Take a walk around the city and…
Review: Gunton Arms, Norfolk
Set in a magical 1,000-acre deer park near Cromer in Norfolk, The Gunton Arms is a very special place. Owned by art dealer Ivor Braka, with interiors by Robert Kime, ex Mark Hix chef Stuart Tattersall heads up the kitchen at this sublime country pub. After years of decline, the park was bought in 1982 and…
Review: The Rose, Deal
I set off for a solo road trip up the Kent coast, starting in Sandgate, making my way through Folkestone, Deal, Ramsgate, Botany Bay, Broadstairs and Margate. After a day exploring the delights of the Garden of England, I couldn’t wait to spent the night in Deal, staying at The Rose. This 200 year old…
Postcard From Folkestone
Most people who live in the south of England have probably been to Folkestone. Either to get on a ferry or take the Eurotunnel to France. But how many have ever actually stopped off to explore? And what are the best things to do in Folkestone? There’s been a lot of investment in Folkestone in…
Edinburgh With Kids
Before this summer I’d never visited Edinburgh. Shameful, I know. So with foreign travel still too uncertain, August was the perfect time to go. I was all set to go solo but managed to persuade my daughter to come with me on a three day mini break. Thankfully, Scotland’s capital didn’t disappoint. This beautiful city…