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Caps Off: The Ultimate Guide to UK Graduation Getaways
9 April 2025
Celebrate in style with the best UK graduation getaways. From grand country houses to chic city retreats, find the perfect stay for an unforgettable milestone.
British Travel
The Great Escape: Screen-Free Half-Term Breaks for Families
3 April 2025
Step away from screens this Easter with these half-term breaks, offering adventure, creativity, and wellness-focused activities for a truly enriching holiday.
British Travel
Set Sail: The Best UK Boat Trips & Stays by the Water
26 March 2025
From yacht charters to tranquil river cruises, UK boat trips offer the perfect escape. Explore our guide to iconic boating events, floating hotels, and exclusive waterside stays.
British Travel
Buddymoon Destinations: The Ultimate Post Wedding Breaks Across the UK
20 March 2025
Discover the perfect buddymoon destinations for those magical group getaways that bring your closest friends together after the big day.
PoB Spotlight
The Gift of Choice: The Best UK Experience and Travel Gift Vouchers
12 March 2025
Discover our guide the best travel gift vouchers for 2025, from luxury spa breaks to fine dining and afternoon tea.
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Art of Living
250 Years of Jane Austen: Our Pick of Regency Cities & Stately Stays
19 February 2025
In 2025, celebrate Jane Austen's anniversary with our guide to the most iconic Regency cities, key events, and stately stays.
British Travel
Lights, Camera, Action: Your 2025 Cinema Releases Getaway Guide
13 February 2025
Discover the must-see 2025 cinema releases across the UK, from Bridget Jones to Wicked: For Good, with insider tips on film locations and travel experiences.
Flavour & Savour
Our Michelin Guide 2025: UK Hotels with Michelin Starred Restaurants
11 February 2025
Let us navigate you through the Michelin Guide 2025, opening the door to an holistic foodie experience with a stay at a PoB Hotel with a Michelin Starred Restaurant.
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Behind the Door
Behind the Door
A Conversation with Lorraine Jarvie: History, Heritage & the Magic of Bath
Bath oozes history, heritage and a touch of magic. To find out how to make the most of this enchanting city and to celebrate the inspirational women who called it home, we spoke to Lorraine Jarvie, General Manager at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa.
Behind the Door
Providing a Golden Service with Sarah Gaskin, a Golden Keys Concierge at The Headland
What makes a Golden Keys Concierge? To find out, we spoke with Sarah Gaskin at The Headland to discover how she provides each and every guest with a golden service.
Behind the Door
From New Faces to Old Friends: Curating a Magical Escape at Seaham Hall with Porter, Kevin Jackson
Feeling like you need to switch off? Porter, Kevin Jackson explains how guests can leave all their troubles behind with a magical escape at Seaham Hall.
British Travel
British Travel
2025 Luxury Travel Trends: What’s Shaping Britain’s Getaways?
Discover the 2025 luxury travel trends shaping Britain's high-end getaways, from sustainable escapes to wellness retreats.
British Travel
Family Ties: The Ultimate Guide to Multi-Generational Trips
Discover the rise of multi-generational UK family holidays. Explore top hotels offering activities and accommodations for all ages, creating unforgettable memories together.
British Travel
Country Pursuits: Top country sport experiences in the UK
Here’s our pick of the top country properties in the UK, offering a plethora of exhilarating country pursuits from clay pigeon shooting to falconry.
Holistic Highs
Holistic Highs
Into the Wild: Outdoor Fitness Experiences Across the UK
Elevate your wellness journey with outdoor fitness experiences, from wild swimming to scenic hikes, set against Britain’s most stunning natural backdrops.
Holistic Highs
Under the Stars: Top UK Hotels for Stargazing Experiences
Dive into the star-bathing trend, highlighting hotels that offer immersive stargazing experiences for wellness. Explore unique packages, guided tours, and prime locations for celestial viewing, where guests can enjoy the beauty of the night sky in luxury settings.
Holistic Highs
Winter Wellness with GAIA Skincare: Simple Practices to Nourish Your Body and Soul
Self-care habits are essential during the cold dark months. PoB Hotels' partner GAIA Skincare are offering their winter wellness tips to nourish the mind and soul.
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- Planning your day around the tasting menu? Utterly acceptable behaviour. ???? Tom Brown at The Capital ➡️ @tombrownatthecapital @thecapitalhotel | Knightsbridge, London ???? Ocean Restaurant ➡️ @atlanticjersey | Jersey, Channel Islands ???? Fernery Restaurant ➡️ @ferneryrestaurant @groveofnarberth | Narberth, Pembrokeshire ???? Cedar Tree by Hrishikesh Desai ➡️ @cedartreerestaurant @farlamhall | Cumbrian town of Brampton ???? Torrish Restaurant ➡️ @torrishatnesswalk @ness_walk | Inverness, Scottish Highlands ???? Àclèaf ➡️ @acleafrestaurant @boringdonhall | Devon ???? Northcote ➡️ @northcoteuk | Blackburn, Lancashire #tastingmenu #foodieescape #ukrestaurants #luxurydining #culinaryescape #finediningUK #gastroadventure #michelinstaruk #foodietravel #eatingmywaythrough #restaurantgoals #cheflifeuk #britishcuisine #pobhotels #diningdestinations
- All signs point to spring. And a cheeky little getaway. 1️⃣ New Forest ???????? The Montagu Arms ➡️ @montaguarms 2️⃣ Pembrokeshire Coast ???????? Grove of Narberth ➡️ @groveofnarberth 3️⃣ Lake District ???????? Gilpin Hotel & Lake House ➡️ @gilpinhotel 4️⃣ Cornwall ???????? The Nare Hotel ➡️ @thenarehotel 5️⃣ Dartmoor National Park ???????? Bovey Castle ➡️ @boveycastlehotel #springescape #ukgetaway #britishstaycation #boutiquehotelsuk #luxuryukbreaks #weekendgetawayuk #visitengland #springinbritain #travellingbritain #pobhotels #escapetothecountry #uktravelideas #luxuryretreats #countrysideescape #exploreuk
- The countryside called. It said, you’ve earned a little indulgence. ???? Gravetye Manor ➡️ @gravetyemanor | Sussex countryside ???? Rockliffe Hall ➡️ @rockliffehall | Darlington, County Durham ???? The Painswick ➡️ @the_painswick | Painswick, The Cotswolds ???? The Priory ➡️ @thepriorywareham | Purbeck, Dorset #luxurytravel #boutiquehotel #countrysideescape #britishcountryside #ukgetaway #staycationuk #visitengland #weekendescape #countrylife #travelgram #relaxationmode #explorebritain #hotelstay #luxuryretreat #escapetothecountry
- Pull on your comfiest layers (or something suitably chic from @wearebam) - we’re off into the very heart of British springtime splendour. 1️⃣ South West Coast Path ???????? Thurlestone Hotel ➡️ @thurlestone1896 2️⃣ Wales Coast Path ???????? Bodysgallen Hall & Spa ➡️ @bodysgallenhallspa 3️⃣ Southern Upland Way ???????? Glenapp Castle ➡️ @glenappcastle 4️⃣ Yorkshire Three Peaks ???????? Northcote ➡️ @northcoteuk 5️⃣ Cotswold Way ???????? The Painswick ➡️ @the_painswick #nationalwalkingday #springwalks #springwalkingguide #springgetaways #ukstaycation #slowtravel #britishcountryside #escapeoutside #pobhotels #wearebam #springexploring
- Spring has sprung, and so has our desire to book a weekend away ???? ???? Cromlix ➡️ @cromlixhotel | Perthshire, Scotland | ???? @__verenawood ???? Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa ➡️ @boringdonhall | Devon ???? The Atlantic Hotel ➡️ @atlanticjersey | Jersey, Channel Islands ???? Hebridean Princess ➡️ @hebrideanislandcruises | sails mainly from Oban with some departures from Greenock and Invergordon ???? Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa ➡️ @rockliffe_hall | Darlington, County Durham ???? Fingal ➡️ @fingaledinburgh | Edinburgh’s waterfront #luxuryukhotels #boutiquehotelsuk #ukstaycation #luxurygetaways #pobhotels #springescapes #countrysidebreaks #coastalescapes #uktravelinspo #romanticgetawaysuk #weekendbreaksuk #besthotelsuk #luxuryretreats #ukholidayideas #britishboutiquehotels
- Roses are red, violets are blue, Britain’s best gardens are waiting for you... Ready to roam? Here’s where to start: ???? Gravetye Manor ➡️ @gravetyemanor | Sussex countryside ???? Hambleton Hall ➡️ @hambleton_hall | Oakham, Rutland ???? Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa ➡️ @whatleymanor | Malmesbury, Wiltshire Explore PoB Breaks via the link in our bio ???? #britishgardens #luxurybreaksuk #gardengetaway #boutiquehotelsuk #ukstaycation #gardentravel #pobhotels #countrysideescape #ukhotelswithgardens #englishgardens #greatbritishgardens #luxurygardenretreats
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The Handle 2025
Our annual captivating print edition dedicated to wellness, holistic health, spiritual serenity, and ultimate relaxation.
Discover the breadth of wellness offerings across the British Isles, from peaceful sanctuaries nestled in the countryside to invigorating coastal escapes - our collection ensures that every moment of your stay is an opportunity to nourish your body, mind, and soul. The Handle is your gateway to a host of unique experiences.
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