Windsor Castle, Highclere Castle, Donnington Castle… it’s no wonder Berkshire is officially recognised as England’s ‘Royal County’. Divided into 2 sections (bisected by Reading), much of it is ...

Spilling over the Welsh border, Herefordshire’s unspoilt countryside and languid pace of life are balm to a city-frazzled soul. Stretching from Shropshire right down to Symonds Yat, encompassing ...

It’s the tail end of summer, and our precious annual leave allowances are dwindling. Here are six of our favourite destinations for long weekends.

If you’ve ever wondered what it's like to stay in a country villa in the middle of Venice, then this is your place. Oltre Il Giardino (‘beyond the garden’) is a bucolic villa owned and run by Lorenzo ...

Each month we send our team out to discover the best new hotels and rentals around the world, with only 1 out of every 100 making the cut. Now that you’ve found your shortcut to the world’s loveliest ...

A serene boutique resort perched on a spectacular beach, with 8 charming rooms, a seafront restaurant and a dreamy pool A serene boutique resort perched on a spectacular beach, with 8 charming rooms, ...

This breathtaking circular penthouse apartment boasts what must surely be the best views in town - wave-pounded beaches, coastal cliffs, Newquay's rooftops - all in full 360-degree splendour, enjoyed ...

Treat someone special to a blissful break in one of our pampering hotels, boutique B&Bs, city pads or country boltholes.

Historic mansion-turned-boutique-hotel with 12 sophisticated rooms, a secluded outdoor pool and restored features from days gone by Oh to be an Italian aristocrat! We can just imagine ourselves ...

The past is not another country in the tradition-led lands of England and Wales but at least the plumbing has improved. Once the despair of travellers for its obstreperous hoteliers, dingy beds and ...