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Review: The Balcony Studio, St Ives, Cornwall, UK

Review: The Balcony Studio, St Ives, Cornwall, UK

ByMichael Edwards June 19, 2023

With its listed balcony hanging out over the sea wall walk, this blue-washed waterfront retreat is almost on the beach. Pole position for exploring St Ives’ charms from dawn to dusk and beyond.

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Review: Penmarlam Lodge Retreats, Near Fowey, Cornwall, UK

Review: Penmarlam Lodge Retreats, Near Fowey, Cornwall, UK

ByMichael Edwards June 14, 2023

High above the yacht-dotted River Tamar, the road west crosses from Devon to Cornwall. If many Cornish people, waving their black and white cross flags, had their way we would be entering another country.  Also, in this land of Kernow, they would be speaking the Cornish language.

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Review: The Green Cumbria, Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, UK

Review: The Green Cumbria, Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, UK

ByMichael Edwards October 14, 2022April 10, 2023

Drive through fells, past drystone walls, and over stone bridges to reach The Green Cumbria, a trio of Visit England 5* Gold self-catering cottages.

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Review: Edgar House, Chester, UK

Review: Edgar House, Chester, UK

ByPaul Johnson September 17, 2022April 10, 2023

Formerly a boutique hotel, Chester’s white-painted Edgar House is one of the city’s most iconic residences.

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Taking luxury vacation rentals to new heights with KEY

Taking luxury vacation rentals to new heights with KEY

ByPaul Johnson September 16, 2022September 17, 2022

Luxury vacation rental accommodation saw a resurgence during the pandemic as travellers sought more privacy, space and independence.

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Review: Birkdale House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, UK

Review: Birkdale House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, UK

ByPaul Johnson March 14, 2022April 10, 2023

Birkdale House is a large Victorian house set on the 470-acre Matson Ground Estate close to Bowness-on-Windermere in the…

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Review: The Fellows House, Cambridge, UK

Review: The Fellows House, Cambridge, UK

ByMichael Edwards March 2, 2022April 24, 2023

“Feel at home, feel inspired, feel like a fellow,” invites the hotel’s mantra. Strategically positioned, a mere eight minute…

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The number one National Park in Europe?

The number one National Park in Europe?

ByPaul Johnson January 20, 2022

You might be surprised to learn that the UK south coast’s New Forest National Park has been voted No….

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5 more of the best luxury cottages in the UK

ByPaul Johnson November 27, 2012November 29, 2012

Sometimes we all need to recharge the batteries and a short break away from the stresses and strains of modern…

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5 of the best luxury cottages in the UK

ByAnna Fern November 21, 2012November 29, 2012

The UK has always been famous for holidaymakers travelling abroad. However in recent years, milder weather and ever rising flight…

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Interview with Helen Howitt, Co-Founder of Sheepskin

ByPaul Johnson August 2, 2011

Helen Howitt is co-founder, with her partner Adam, of Sheepskin, a small collection of unique holiday properties located in…

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New boutique holiday cottage in Dartmoor, Devon

ByPaul Johnson April 22, 2010November 9, 2018

A new boutique holiday cottage has just opened in Dartmoor National Park, Devon. With Molton Brown cosmetics, beautiful decor…

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New opening: luxury apartment between Lake District and Yorkshire Dales

ByPaul Johnson April 1, 2010March 30, 2010

As regular readers will know, the last couple of months have been a particularly busy period for me as…

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