Great British boltholes: The beautiful boutique pub that’s a heavenly reward for tackling Cambridgeshire’s Devil’s Dyke hike The Mail on Sunday’s Jane Knight checked into The Three Blackbirds, a dog-friendly pub in Woodditton The rooms would ‘not be out of place in a boutique hotel’, with oversized headboards and proper milk for tea And the … Read more
A rush of millionaires snapping up upmarket rural homes has driven price growth of country houses to a four-year high, figures show. Prices for rural properties including manor houses, cottages and farmhouses increased by 2 per cent in the three months to the end of September, according to estate agent Knight Frank. It marks the biggest … Read more
Great British boltholes: Inside an AA ‘pub of the year’ that’s the beating heart of an ancient village and wows with immaculate bedrooms and a hot tub in secluded grounds Three Daggers in Wlitshire is owned by Chad Pike, a vice-chairman of a New York-based investment firm The pub features three bedrooms with ‘expensive finishes … Read more
Great British boltholes: A stay at a beautifully restored 400-year-old drovers’ inn that’s ‘a doorway to a differently delightful world’ The Pheasant Inn in Berkshire is a restored 400-year-old drovers’ inn close to Newbury racecourse Racehorse owners and jockeys, including the champion jumper A. P. McCoy, are regulars The ground floor features a dining room, … Read more
Great British boltholes: The Bull Inn is an indulgent escape for the eco-traveller The Bull Inn, located in Little Totnes, Devon, is Geetie Singh-Watson’s fourth organic venture There are eight rooms adorned with modern and vintage furniture – bathrooms have organic waffle towels Wake up to the sound of seagulls and breakfast on granola, lemon … Read more
Great British boltholes: Howard’s House Hotel in Wiltshire is a hidden foodie haven that’s well worth seeking out Howard’s House Hotel is tucked away at the bottom of a valley in the tiny village of Teffont Evias, Wiltshire There are ten individually decorated rooms with comfy beds and all have White Company products Head chef … Read more
A new escape to the country property trend is emerging among wealthy homeowners, according to an upmarket estate agent. It says that ‘house swapping’ is occurring among second homeowners who are making their countryside homes their main residence, spurred on by the coronavirus lockdown. Savills, which sells many of Britain’s multi-million pound homes, said that … Read more
Great British boltholes: History meets luxury at The Swan in Lavenham – arguably England’s most perfect medieval village At the heart of Lavenham in Suffolk you can stay in a medieval showcase, the 15th Century Swan Hotel With its oak beams, leaded windows, creaky floors and pleasingly uneven walls, it bristles with history There are … Read more
As a Cornwall resident, I’ve seen Rock, Polzeath and Padstow draw staycationers by the carload. But now there’s a great new diversion from the main drag: The Pig at Harlyn Bay, which will entice not only the hotel group’s faithful (and fashionable) following but grateful locals alike. A stroll away from Harlyn’s expansive beach, this … Read more
Great British boltholes: Tickton Grange Country House Hotel has Yorkshire hospitality… down to a tea Tickton Grange, near Beverley, was lavishly restored by the Whymant family It is now a country house hotel with 20 acres of gardens and a wedding venue Afternoon tea is served on the hotel’s own design Royal Derby china By … Read more