Great British boltholes: Finally, a hotel with food and rooms that befit the class of honeypot Henley-on-Thames Crockers in Henley-on-Thames is a Grade II, converted Georgian townhouse with seven large bedrooms It’s the second opening from Luke Garnsworthy, who once worked under Heston Blumenthal There are three restaurants serving everything from modern British fare to … Read more
A chef who got a Michelin star at 24 and a ‘gorgeous’ interior: Inside the hip new place to stay in the Somerset town they call ‘the Notting Hill of the West’ No 1 Bruton is housed in a Grade II listed building in Bruton, which has boho shops and art galleries It has an … Read more
Great British boltholes: The Hampton Court riverside fun palace that’s fit for a king The Mitre, positioned on the banks of the Thames, is an upscale hotel that’s ‘fun, informal and individual’ All 36 rooms are bespoke, but you can expect Bramley toiletries, espresso machines and pastel bathrooms There are four eating areas including … Read more
Eye-popping sea views, a secret beach mere footsteps away and an uber-cool interior: Inside the Scandi-chic Isle of Wight lodge that’s shaking up the island’s hotel scene Hillside is located in the quirky resort of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight’s south coast with Scandi-chic decor There are 12 rooms – eight of which have sea … Read more
Great British Boltholes: Nothing beats arriving at Falmouth’s Greenbank Hotel by boat – and it only costs £5 Falmouth’s Greenbank Hotel is perched on the edge of a beautiful harbour Guests can jump on and off ferries during their stay or take watersport lessons Choose room 101 for best balcony views, says Simon Heptinstall By Simon … Read more