Great British boltholes: A review of The Devonshire Arms, Sheffield

The tiny village of Middle Handley is just 15 miles from Chatsworth House, one of Britain’s grandest stately homes, and it once formed part of the Chatsworth Estate, the seat of the Duke of Devonshire since the 16th Century. Now it is linked by name only thanks to the village’s popular pub, The Devonshire Arms. … Read more

Great British boltholes: A review of The Bear, Dorset

Delightful Dorset: Inside the heritage-chic Georgian pub that’s perfect for exploring the delights of the Purbecks The Bear is a lovingly restored 18th Century coaching inn located in the town of Wareham, Dorset Its ten rooms are named after famous bears – Aloysius features a ‘showstopper’ bathroom with copper bath  Chef Chris Button serves imaginative … Read more

The best UK boltholes for a get-together including one in the Cornish village set to host Joe Biden

Not everyone is rushing to head overseas. Staycations are booking up fast for this summer and autumn — on the assumption that we’ll be sticking to Boris’s road map. If you’re keen to reunite with loved ones in the UK, here are some fabulous options for multi-generational breaks… CAPTIVATING CORNWALL Host a family get-together at … Read more

Great British boltholes: A review of The Globe, Warwick

A theatre that still has drama: The Globe in Warwick has been reincarnated as a cosy contemporary bolthole The Globe, in Warwick, is a modern boutique restaurant-with-rooms  It serves Mediterranean food from wood-fired pizzas to grilled Rosso prawns Angelina Villa Clarke checked into Room 9, which has a sleek four-poster bed By Angelina Villa Clarke … Read more

Great British boltholes: A review of The George, Cheltenham

Mr Superdry’s super-chic retreat: The delights of fashion tycoon Julian Dunkerton’s Cheltenham townhouse hotel The George in Cheltenham is owned by Julian Dunkerton, the entrepreneur behind the Superdry fashion chain The hotel stretches across five Grade II listed townhouses – all 46 bedrooms are ‘joyful’ with rain showers   While it doesn’t have its own restaurant, … Read more

Great British boltholes: A review of The Old Success Inn, Cornwall

Great British boltholes: The charming 17th Century beachside Cornish inn that’s upped its game with 10 glass-fronted bedrooms in a new two-storey annexe The Old Success Inn is a characterful 17th Century property in Sennen, Cornwall, opposite the beach In addition to 13 guest rooms, a modern two-storey building has just gone up with 10 glass-fronted … Read more

Great British boltholes: A review of Farlam Hall hotel in Cumbria

A great British bolthole so good, the guests bought it! Farlam Hall in Cumbria is owned by a couple who were regulars for over 30 years Farlam Hall was sold to a couple who were regulars – who then let another regular-guest couple run it It dates from the early 19th Century and has ‘space … Read more

Great British boltholes: A review of Middlethorpe Hall, York

Great British boltholes: Inside the pretty-as-a-doll’s-house Middlethorpe Hall near York where service is delivered with gusto and guests relax in exquisitely detailed rooms Middlethorpe Hall is one of three stately homes belonging to the National Trust’s Historic House Hotels group The 29 rooms and suites offer ‘old-fashioned country-house grandeur’ with four-posters and antique furniture The … Read more

Great British boltholes: A review of The Hare, Scawton, North Yorkshire

Great British boltholes: The Hare in North Yorkshire packs a punch with a ‘chunky-wood chic’ vibe and amazing food, including ‘nitrogen-frozen ewe’s-milk ice cream’… The Hare Inn flies slightly under the radar, despite head chef Paul Jackson hoovering up numerous awards It’s a fine old building in a handy location, flanked by fields and moorland … Read more

Great British boltholes: A review of The Alexandra hotel, Lyme Regis

Great British boltholes: Inside the ‘perfectly appointed’ Alexandra hotel in Lyme Regis – an elegant and serene retreat that’s not far from the fun First built as a dower house for the Countess Poulett in 1735, the Alexandra became a hotel in 1901  It has a reassuring mix of traditional comforts, such as the petite … Read more