The beautiful Biarritz Hotel, St Brelades, Jersey
Michael Edwards takes a short hop across to Jersey to enjoy a five-star experience at the intimate Biarritz hotel.
Brocket Hall: a luxurious golfing mecca in leafy Hertfordshire
Set in 543 acres of beautifully landscaped Hertfordshire countryside, Brocket Hall is a golfing jewel waiting to be experienced. Michael Edwards reviews.
100 Queens Gate – Where curiosity meets luxury
Michael Edwards time travels to Victorian days at 100 Queens Gate, South Kensington.
Penmarlam Lodge Retreat: Perfect base to explore Fowey and south Cornwall
Michael Edwards escapes to the idyllic Fowey area of Cornwall for a rejuvenating short holiday break at Penmarlam Lodge Retreat.
Discover the fascinating history and charm of Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight
Michael Edwards explores the Carisbrooke castle’s ramparts and medieval walls and how Parliamentarians used it to imprison Charles I after the English Ci…
Hood and Loaf at Kingsland Farm – the perfect Dorset hideaways
Michael Edwards enjoys a multi-generational, dog-friendly retreat at stunning Hood near Bridport in Dorset.
Cotswolds magic at the Cotswold House Hotel and Spa, Chipping Campden
Chipping Campden is referred to as ‘the jewel in the crown’ of Cotswold towns, Michael Edwards has a short break at the luxurious Cotswold House Ho…
Dittisham Hideaway – a luxurious timbered treehouse
Michael Edwards swings into a treehouse at the Dittisham Hideaway, Devon.
Hotel Indigo Chester – discover the beauty and history of old Deva
Michael Edwards stays at Hotel Indigo Chester and explores the city’s historic past encompassing the Romans and the Civil War.
Spirit of Bridgerton and Jane Austen captivate in Bath
Michael Edwards continues his roam around Bath and finds ITV drama Bridgerton and Jane Austen has introduced a new audience to the city’s Georgian splend…
Classic Pennine Way route based on talks with Wainwright
Ron Scholes reveals the inspiration behind his new book outlining a route along the length of the Pennines range, based on conversations between himself and es…
De Vere Latimer Estate – The luxury “Spy House” in the Chilterns
Michael Edwards luxuriously lives the past at the De Vere Latimer Estate in the heart of Buckinghamshire
The Bristol Hotel – a luxurious stopover on thriving harbourside
Staying at The Bristol Hotel, Michael Edwards discovers Bristol’s thriving waterside.
Glorious West Sussex coast and country
Staying in Beachcroft Hotel’s Beach Hut Suites at Felpham, Michael Edwards explores West Sussex.
Hotel Halvard: Outstanding Hotel on the Isle of Man
Valery Collins heads to the Isle of Man and the chic Hotel Halvard for a touch of luxury that makes any holiday special.
Margate’s rich heritage evolves into cultural renaissance
Michael Edwards stays at the Kentish coastal town that’s reinventing itself.
Stunning winter escapes at English country hotels
Michael Edwards picks his top 5 English country hotels for a winter getaway.
Burleigh Court Hotel: a forager’s delight in the Cotswolds
Staying at Burleigh Court Hotel, near Minchinhampton, Michael Edwards discovers an enlightening country escape and learns how to forage for a stellar dinner.
Scotland: the magnificent Caledonian Canal
Michael Edwards calls Telford’s engineering masterwork, the Caledonian Canal, home for a week as he sails from Fort William to Inverness on a LeBoat crui…
Liverpool city break on a budget -Stay-Zeni apartments
Staying in affordable studio self-catering accommodation, Michael Edwards discovers Liverpool.
The Belfry Hotel and Resort, Warwickshire
Michael Edwards stays at The Belfry Hotel and Resort for all the family offering far more than just golf
Luxury at Ettington Park Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon
Michael Edwards is privileged to stay at one of England’s finest country houses in Shakespeare country.
Blackheath and Greenwich
Blackheath and Greenwich – Michael Edwards visits London’s historic but oft-overlooked green acres on the south bank of the Thames
Roseate House – returning to London
We have missed vibrant London’s life. Michael Edwards recalls a stay at the Grade II listed Roseate House London, last summer.
Staffordshire: A country escape
Country walks, superb food and a classic village pub, Michael Edwards enjoys a stay at The Duncombe Arms, Ellastone.
Devon: Between two moors
Paschoe House is a favourite destination for lovers of food and peaceful country living. Michael Edwards tells the story of a remarkable and stylish renovation…
South coast getaround
A weekend driving the South Downs and Sussex coast makes for a perfect autumn short break.
Osborne House, Isle of Wight
Queen Victoria seemed to control her vast empire from the Isle of Wight but she was more vulnerable than her image suggests writes Michael Edwards
Sherborne, Dorset
Staying at the Eastbury Hotel, Michael Edwards explores Sherborne’s many charms.
The perfect gin and tonic
Design a gin to your taste. Michael Edwards spends a day at Nelson’s Distillery and School, Uttoxeter.
A New Forest break at Balmer Lawn Hotel
David Powell rediscovers peace, tranquility and relaxation during a short break to the New Forest and Balmer Lawn Hotel.
Nestled in the New Forest
Michael Edwards visits Rhinefield House Hotel. Not only is it a gourmet’s delight, this palatial property is also perfectly located for exploring Hampshi…
London’s Seven Dials
Just a few steps away from Covent Garden and Leicester Square lies a secret village. Michael Edwards reports
Belgravia: London’s finest village
Staying at the luxurious Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, Michael Edwards surprisingly finds a traditional village at the heart of London.
