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Kingsley House Escapes: A Masterclass in Luxury on a Smaller Scale
Brand spanking new and bloody gorgeous, Kingsley House in Haslemere is a beautiful three suite boutique escape in Surrey.
The Best British Hotel Products and Where to Find Them (part 4 Bamford)
100 Acres was born in 2014 from a lifelong love of the countryside and a desire to bottle and share its magic. The founders’ thinking was that if they could, they would spend all of their time running naked through a hundred acres of fragrant English countryside full of lavender, roses, herbs and wildflowers.
Thyme: A Living, Breathing Village in the Cotswolds
Thyme, a living, breathing village in the heart of the Cotswolds. A family affair this country house hotel has sustainability at its heart without compromising on luxury. The perfect combination.
The Best British Hotel Products and Where to Find Them (Bertioli)
Thyme and Bertioli, founded by Caryn Hibbert, are part of a unique family of brands centred around the sustainable lifestyle ethos of Thyme, a luxury countryside hotel in the Cotswolds. Bertioli, the natural extension of Thyme, is Hibbert's vision of blending luxury with nature’s rhythms, offering eco-conscious fashion and homeware products inspired by the countryside.
Commune launches new Seymour hand cream
A beloved ritual, made portable
Now available encased in a sculpted aluminium tube, this beloved Seymour Hand Cream is an alchemy of rich butters and restorative oils — Shea, Cocoa, Coconut, and Rosehip — blending seamlessly to nurture and shield your skin.
The Best British Hotel Products and Where to Find Them (part 3 100 Acres)
100 Acres was born in 2014 from a lifelong love of the countryside and a desire to bottle and share its magic. The founders’ thinking was that if they could, they would spend all of their time running naked through a hundred acres of fragrant English countryside full of lavender, roses, herbs and wildflowers.
The Best British Hotel Products and Where to Find Them (part 2 Commune)
Part one of a series on which hotels have the best bath and body products (I’m not a fan of the word ‘toiletries’) and what they are. Next is Commune a newly launched British self-care and lifestyle brand founded by husband-and-wife duo Rémi Paringaux and Kate Neal, both fashion industry veterans. Drawing inspiration from the magic of the English countryside, they’ve created a collection that is as eco-conscious as it is luxurious.
The Best British Hotel Products and Where to Find Them (part 1 Wildsmith)
Part one of a series on which hotels have the best bath and body products (I’m not a fan of the word ‘toiletries’) and what they are. First up is Wildsmith and where to find them.. I think you’ll be suprised..
Greenway Hotel and Spa – A Cotswold Hideaway with Heart and Heritage
Greenway Hotel and Spa in the Cotswolds features beautiful interiors, fantastic food (the best sticky toffee pudding ever) and brilliant spa.
Whatley Manor: A Commitment to Sustainable Luxury
Whatley Manor: A Commitment to Sustainable Luxury
The UK’s first climate-positive hotel
Whatley Manor, the UK’s first climate-positive hotel.
Find Your Perfect Boutique Hotel in the UK | Lulu’s Top Picks
Lulu’s selection of some of the best boutique hotels in the UK.
Suffolk Hidden Gems
The unspoilt county of Suffolk is rich in little hidden gems in the countryside, by the lakes or next to the sea..
British Coastal Retreats
Discover some of the best boutique hotels by the British seaside.
New Hotels for 2021
2021 is finally here and with it some great new hotel openings in the UK and aboard that we can all look forward to and add to our dream list.
TAKE THE WATERS AT NEW LUXURY SPA HOTEL BUXTON CRESCENT
Buxton Crescent is the first UK luxury spa hotel from Europe’s largest health spa operator Ensana. This luxury spa retreat is located in the historic spa town of Buxton, the UK’s highest market town nestled within the rolling hills of the Peak District.
THE SPA AT GLENEAGLES, SCOTLAND
Gleneagles luxury spa days are a tempting and luxurious blend of ancient philosophies and modern therapies, lovingly curated in the beautiful surroundings of Scotland’s finest luxury spa & wellness retreat.
THE SPA AT THE NEWT IN SOMERSET
The Newt in Somerset is a historic country estate near Bruton which opened as a 23-room luxury hotel & spa in August 2019. This great British boutique hotel boasts beautifully cultivated gardens, a cider press, restaurants, farm and house and garden shops. With a focus on all things Somerset to celebrate the history and heritage of this county in the south-west of England, the estate and gardens have been lovingly transformed by Karen Roos, the owner of the award-winning luxury hotel and gardens, Babylonstoren, in South Africa’s Franschhoek valley.
