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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.
Holistic Highs
Nurture Your Soul: The Ultimate Wellness Journey with PoB Hotels
7 February 2025
2025 is the year to Nurture Your Soul with revitalising spa breaks, immersive yoga retreats, and serene wellness escapes designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit.
Holistic Highs
Into the Wild: Outdoor Fitness Experiences Across the UK
5 February 2025
Elevate your wellness journey with outdoor fitness experiences, from wild swimming to scenic hikes, set against Britain’s most stunning natural backdrops.
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Holistic Highs
Under the Stars: Top UK Hotels for Stargazing Experiences
28 January 2025
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 …
Eco Escapism
Food for Thought: Sustainable Practices in Michelin Star Restaurants
21 January 2025
Indulge in sustainable food without compromising on quality. These exquisite Michelin star restaurants offer food for thought as they take a lead in sustainable dining practices.
PoB Spotlight
Romance Rewritten: The Best Unconventional Valentine’s Day Breaks in the UK
16 January 2025
PoB Hotels are rewriting the rules on Valentine's Day Breaks by offering unique ways to celebrate this February. From engaging workshops, outdoor adventures and a chance to find a little privacy, these hotel packages have it all!
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Behind the Door
Behind the Door
Discovering Hidden Gems: Strolling in The New Forest with Andrew Berridge, General Manager at The Montagu Arms
There is an array of things to do in The New Forest! Whether you are visiting with family, friends or your partner, this impeccable location has it all. To make your New Forest escape a little more luxurious, we sat down with Andrew Berridge, General Manager at The Montagu Arms.
Behind the Door
Walking Down The Aisle with The Painswick’s Events Manager, Chelsea Tunstall
Newly engaged? Or simply looking for more inspiration for your wedding planning? The Painwick's Events Manager, Chelsea Tunstall is walking us down the aisle as she explains the magic of an enchanting Cotswold wedding.
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
Head to Glow: Our Guide to the Top Wellness Trends of 2025
Kickstart 2025 and focus on you with our top wellness trends. From our favourite spa breaks in the UK to embracing nature, relax and revitalise at a PoB Hotel.
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.
Holistic Highs
Unplug and Unwind: The best digital detox retreats in the UK
Escape the digital noise and discover the best ways to unplug, recharge, and rediscover life beyond screens with our curated selection of UK digital detox retreats.
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- Checked in, tucked in, snoozing until further notice ???? ???? The Torridon ➡️ @thetorridon | Wester Ross, Scotland ???? The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse ➡️ @thecapitalhotel | Knightsbridge, London ???? Seaham Hall ➡️ @seahamhall | Seaham, County Durham ???? Prestonfield House ➡️ @prestonfieldhouseedinburgh | Edinburgh, Scotland | ???? @charmingwanders #luxurytravel #staycation #wanderlust #travelinspiration #thetorridon #thecapitalhotel #seahamhall #prestonfieldhouse #scotlandtravel #westerross #edinburgh #londonlife #seaham #relaxandunwind #wellnessjourney
- Minimoon destinations too good to keep secret ???? ????Purbeck, Dorset | The Priory ➡️ @thepriorywareham ????Narberth, Pembrokeshire | Grove of Narberth ➡️ @groveofnarberth ????Ripon, Yorkshire Dales I Grantley Hall ➡️ @grantleyhall_ ????Windermere, Lake District | Gilpin Hotel & Lake House ➡️ @gilpinhotel
- Romance, but make it wellness... The only question is—where to first? ???? New Forest | The Montagu Arms ➡️ @montaguarms ???? Windermere, Lake District | Gilpin Hotel & Lake House ➡️ @gilpinhotel ????Perthshire | Cromlix ➡️ @cromlixhotel ???? Seaham, County Durham | Seaham Hall ➡️ @seahamhall #wellnessjourney #couplesgoals #datenightideas #mindfulmoments #adventuretogether #loveandwellness #naturelovers #selfcaretogether #romanticgetaway #activecouples #holistichealth #outdooradventures #spaday #qualitytime
- Bold, delectable, and irresistible… just a few words to describe our Michelin-starred hotel restaurants ✨ ???? Northcote ➡️ @northcoteuk | Blackburn, Lancashire ???? The Dining Room at Gravetye Manor ➡️ @gravetyemanor | Sussex countryside ???? SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel ➡️ @source.at.gilpinhotel @gilpinhotel | Windermere, Lake District ???? Àclèaf ➡️ @acleafrestaurant @boringdonhall | Devon ???? Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall ➡️ @shaunrankinrestaurant @grantleyhall_ | Ripon, Yorkshire Dales ???? Cedar Tree by Hrishikesh Desai ➡️ @cedartreerestaurant @farlamhall | Cumbrian town of Brampton ???? The Dining Room at Hambleton Hall ➡️ @hambleton_hall | Oakham, Rutland ???? The Dining Room at Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa ➡️ @whatleymanor | Malmesbury, Wiltshire ???? Henry Robertson Dining Room ➡️ @palehallhotel | on the edge of Snowdonia ???? The Walnut tree ➡️ @lovethewalnuttree | Sister property of @the_angel_ ???? Restaurant Hywel Jones ➡️ @lucknam_park | Chippenham, Wiltshire #michelinstar #finedining #foodie #luxurydining #chefstable #tastingmenu #culinaryart #indulgence #epicurean #foodadventure #diningexperience
- Last week’s wellness retreat was just a taste of the magic to come ✨ Ready to nurture your soul? Leave a ????♀️ below, and we’ll send you a link to our wellness hub—your go-to spot for the latest yoga and wellness retreats. Recharge your body and mind with our upcoming experiences, including @gemmamerna’s @mindandwellnessuk retreats, coming soon! #nurtureyoursoul #pobhotels #wellnessretreat #mindfulmoments #wellnessjourney
- Ready to unlock the secrets to year-round wellness? ✨ Introducing 'Nurture Your Soul' – a collection of sleep hacks, soul-soothing retreats, glow tips, expert-led yoga and Pilates, indulgent spa days, and all the good stuff to help you unwind. Ready to give yourself the ultimate reset? Nurture your Soul via the link in our bio ???? #nurtureyoursoul #pobhotels #openthedoortoinspiration #wellnessjourney #selfcarematters #yogaretreat #findyourcalm #holisticwellbeing
- Yorkshire’s rolling hills, shimmering lakes, and the wild, wild coastline of Scotland. Need we say more? ???? Yorebridge House ➡️ @yorebridge_house | Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales ???? Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa ➡️ @armathwaitehallhotel | Keswick, Lake District ???? Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant ➡️ @farlamhall | Cumbrian town of Brampton ???? Glenapp Castle ➡️ @glenappcastle | Ayrshire, Scotland #yorkshiredales #lakedistrict #discoverscotland #wanderlust #instatravel #exploremore #adventureawaits #travelgram #scenicviews #countrysideescape #naturelovers #coastalwalks #ukcountryside #britishadventures #bucketlisttravel
- Love is in the air... and on the menu ???????? ???? Àclèaf ➡️ @acleafrestaurant @boringdonhall | Devon ???? Torrish Restaurant ➡️ @torrishatnesswalk @ness_walk | Inverness, Scottish Highlands ???? Ocean Restaurant ➡️ @atlanticjersey | Jersey, Channel Islands ???? il Pampero ➡️ @ilpampero @theharilondon | Belgravia, London ???? Montagu’s Mews ➡️ @montagusmews @royalcrescent_hotel | Bath, Somerset #valentinesday #loveisintheair #romance #valentinesdayideas #valentinesdaydinner #valentinesdate #foodie #foodlovers #restaurant #diningout #finedining #dinnerdate #datenight #romanticdinner
- Winter in the UK just got a whole lot cosier... Where’s your first stop? ???? Fingal ➡️ @fingaledinburgh | Edinburgh’s waterfront ???? Prestonfield House ➡️ @prestonfieldhouseedinburgh | Edinburgh, Scotland | ???? @hiddenscotland ???? Homewood Hotel and Spa ➡️ @homewoodbath | near Bath ???? The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ➡️ @royalcrescent_hotel | Bath, Somerset ???? The Torridon ➡️ @thetorridon | Wester Ross, Scotland ???? Grantley Hall ➡️ @grantleyhall_ | Ripon, Yorkshire Dales ???? Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa ➡️ @rockliffe_hall | Darlington, County Durham #wintergetaway #UKwinter #pobhotels #exploretheUK #cosyretreats #ukstaycation #travelinspiration #britishtravel #luxurygetaways #discoverUK #travelgoals
- Tartan, whisky, haggis, and a warm Scottish welcome – what more could you want? ???? Burns Night is just around the corner, the perfect excuse for a Scottish escape: ???? Glenapp Castle ➡️ @glenappcastle | Ayrshire, Scotland ???? The Torridon ➡️ @thetorridon | Wester Ross, Scotland ???? Prestonfield House ➡️ @prestonfieldhouseedinburgh | Edinburgh, Scotland ???? The Fife Arms ➡️ @thefifearms | Braemar, Aberdeenshire #burnsnight #scottishescape #scotlandtravel #pobhotels #scotlandgram #burnsnightcelebration #highlandlife #luxurytravel #visitscotland #britishluxury #haggis #scottishtraditions
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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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