Built in 1800 for the then Governess of the Trelowarren Estate, Wildwood Holt is situated at the end of a long, winding lane in a deep valley near the Helford River. When the current owners first bought the house over 30 years ago it had none of the modern facilities you would expect in the…
This unique stone cottage overlooking Kenmare Bay and the Caha mountains in Ireland, is a warm and welcoming retreat. Outside, there may be otherworldly scenery, crashing seas and spellbinding skies, but inside all is calm and serene. In other words, the perfect contrast to days spent hiking, wild swimming…
What do you want from a holiday cottage when you book a break away? Do you want to find every level of comfort within a minimal interior, with nothing to tax your overworked brain? Or do you hope to find character, inspiration, and innovative recycling ideas every which way…
Something completely different to the cosy cottages I normally feature today. But sometimes you just see an idea that takes your breath away. And that dream of escaping to an idyllic seaside location for the next weekend break, becomes a fantasy of snow, clouds and fjords. I’m already packing…
If there’s one thing we can agree on lately, it’s that we all need a holiday. Just to escape our own four walls, explore new places once again, and enjoy the restorative pleasures of pastures new would be amazing. And I couldn’t think of a lovelier place to spend…
Forgotten for many years and reclaimed by nature, this stunning period property was restored to offer luxury self-catering accommodation by the recent owners who live in the original adjoining manor. It was originally created at the turn of the 20th century by Arthur Graham, the eccentric owner of the…
What do you look for when holidaying in the UK? Is it a typical beach holiday with sandcastles on the beach and icecream cones? Or is it rugged scenery with opportunities for stretching the legs and taking in the views? Or maybe it’s pretty little villages to explore, local…
Since our lives these days are full of frenetic activity and multiple screens urging us to keep up, is it any wonder that a country idyll is what we most want for our holidays? I know it’s what I yearn for. Badly. Juneberry (which is available to rent on…
I’ve never really thought that I was a ‘cruise person’. I’m a fairly independent traveller, and the thought of being held captive with several hundred people for a week or more didn’t really appeal to me. But friends and family have also told me that once you try a…
I don’t know about you, but when I manage to escape reality for a few days of relaxation it helps if the accommodation is as pretty as this. I’m never tempted by the ultra-modern or minimal. I’m most tempted by country or city escapes where I can enjoy a…