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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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10 of the best vacation homes in the USA

10 of the best vacation homes in the USA

ByPaul Johnson June 19, 2022

Vrbo has revealed its list of Vacation Homes of the Year to recognize the ten best-in-class vacation homes across the USA.

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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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Review: Barrow Hill Barns, near Petersfield, The South Downs, UK

Review: Barrow Hill Barns, near Petersfield, The South Downs, UK

ByMichael Edwards February 15, 2022April 10, 2023

It is easy to see why these eight ultra-luxurious detached cottages are given five stars by Visit England. These…

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The best villas in Barbados

The best villas in Barbados

ByKevin Pilley February 4, 2022February 7, 2022

The definition of luxury must be being handed the keys to your own zen garden, koi pond, speedboat and…

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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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