A crisp winter walk is made all the more special when you know there is a warming end to your journey, preferably with a drink and a bowl of something hot involved. With this in mind, we’ve put together a selection of spectacular coastal walks in bea

WHAT’S THE BUZZ? There cannot be many hotel arrivals quite like arriving at Hotel Portmeirion. This charming waterside hotel is set within the magical Baroque-style tourist village of Portmeirion in north west Wales which in itself is a magnet for vi

WHAT’S THE BUZZ? Elegance, sophistication…and an unbeatable view – that’s the buzz at The George. This wonderfully historic building sits in just about the perfect spot looking out over the water in one of the Isle of Wight’s prettiest resorts and is

Most houses promote their bedrooms as an indication of value, but house-hunters increasingly look to the number of bathrooms with equal interest and they have a language, all of their own: family bathroom, shower room, ensuite and cloakroom – each on

Tucked beneath the dark contours of Carningli Mountain, a 450-million-year-old hill with many Iron Age structures, the unassuming village of Newport is flanked by mountains, several beaches, and an estuary, highlighting its position in one of the mos

Let the waves wash over you at Saunton Sands Hotel’s relatively new spa. Venture out from the comfort of your hotel room and the luxe indoor pool to enjoy a spot of yoga on the lawn overlooking the sea and three miles of golden sands backed by a UNES

Nothing says spring is coming like the arrival of the snowdrop. At the Cambo Country House and Estate on Fife’s stunning coastline, they mark the occasion with the renowned Snowdrop Festival, now in its 16th year. Cambo Estate at St Andrews is home t

In the late 1700s, Worthing was a popular place to visit for a spot of R&R. After Princess Amelia, the daughter of King George III, visited the West Sussex town to recover from an injury in 1798 – back when Worthing had more fishing boats than houses

Southampton is packed with culture, history, and places to dine. The Sea City Museum is a top attraction with a fantastic Titanic exhibition. On a gloomy day, we head inside and begin a journey through the exhibits, learning about the lives of the pe

I do love a good castle. That sense of history seeming to be all around you, often together with some impressive building techniques which wouldn’t look out of place today, make them a place of wonder for me. And in Conwy they do ‘do’ a great castle.

How will you be celebrating St Valentine’s Day this year? Dinner? Red roses? Big romantic gestures? Or will it be something simpler? I favour the latter because, well, I find Valentine’s Day a bit stressful. It’s not that I don’t have love in my life

Bring a warm glimmer of light to a patio or sunroom during the colder winter months with a Feuerhand Baby Special 276 LED lantern which comes in a rainbow of colours, from cobalt blue, as shown here, to ruby red, olive and bronze. The lantern is powe