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10 Family Road Trips Across the UK for Scenic, Easy Adventure
20 March 2026
A guide to 10 UK family road trips with beaches, castles, wildlife and easy walks, plus hotels that make every stage of the trip feel effortless.
Now & Then
Vintage Wheels
19 March 2026
The experts at three PoB hotels share the classic car experiences to discover and the best local drives for a memorable spin.
British Travel
The Easter Edit: Where to Spend the Long Weekend
18 March 2026
Discover four very different styles for the Easter long weekend, spanning culture-led London, breezy Devon escapes, spa stays in the South East and Scotland at its most dramatic.
PoB Spotlight
Kathryn Drysdale’s Regency Escape: Where Past Meets Present
17 March 2026
Kathryn Drysdale explores three PoB Hotels, uncovering rooms rich with history and some thoroughly modern spoiling along the way.
British Travel
The Winning Formula: Sharp Suits & Stylish Stays
9 March 2026
What to Wear & Where to Stay for your Next Raceday with Favourbrook.
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Flavour & Savour
The Best Restaurants in the UK for Winter Dining
3 February 2026
Winter is a time for hearty plates, snug corners and restaurants that make chilly days feel like an excuse to treat yourself.
Flavour & Savour
Zero Proof and Fully Fabulous: Elegant British Mocktails for a Refined New Year
19 December 2025
Start your year with drinks so delicious you’ll forget they’re alcohol-free. Created by the brilliant bartenders of some of Britain’s loveliest hotels, these beautifully crafted mocktails deliver all the glamour with none of the regret.
British Travel
Little Explorers, Big Adventures: Family-Friendly UK City Breaks
26 September 2025
Your guide to the best UK city breaks this autumn: enjoy kid-friendly activities, luxury hotels and seasonal treats for a magical family half-term holiday
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Behind the Door
Behind the Door
Life on the Land: In Conversation with Fergus MacLeod of the Fife Arms Ghillie Team
As part of the Ghillie team at The Fife Arms, Fergus MacLeod helps guests discover the wild beauty and stories of Royal Deeside. Through guided walks, off-road journeys and time spent immersed in the landscape, he creates experiences shaped by weather, place and season.
Behind the Door
Inside the Garden Gates: with Matt Orme at The Montagu Arms
Head Gardener Matt Orme shares his expertise at The Montagu Arms, revealing how the gardens are carefully cultivated to delight guests and create a tranquil escape from everyday life.
British Travel
British Travel
Inside the 2026 Sporting Season: Where Style Meets Sport
Let the UK’s sports calendar set the pace for your year ahead, turning every event into a trip you will want to replay again and again.
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
The Ultimate Scottish Road Trip: NC500 & Beyond
Embark on the ultimate Scottish road trip with our NC500 guide and discover breath-taking routes, hidden gems, and luxurious stays across Scotland.
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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- A little sign to take the long way round. Expect countryside strolls, storybook villages, and spa time that feels very well earned (even if your main exertion was a gentle potter and a well-timed tea stop). The itinerary is set. The lingering is inevitable. Find the full break via the link in bio. 📍 St Albans | Sopwell House 📍 Dedham Vale | Talbooth House & Spa 📍 Lavenham | The Swan at Lavenham 📍 Newmarket | Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
- When you realise there are over fifty of the UK’s most characterful hotels, all right under your nose. Tucked along coastlines, perched on moorland, hidden down country lanes and perfectly placed in Britain’s finest cities. Fifty reasons to go nowhere else. Go on then. Where to first?
- Meet White Hart Hotel: 2 AA Rosettes, Cathedral views and centuries of character. Joining the PoB Hotels collection from the cobbled streets of historic Lincoln, this newly refurbished retreat comes with characterful rooms, a cocktail lounge, spa treatments and enough charm to make a return visit feel rather inevitable. History outside. Impeccable comfort within. Take a peek through the keyhole via the link in bio ✨ #pobhotels #openthedoortoinspiration #whiteharthotel #luxuryhotel #lincolnhotel
- If mum had it her way this Mother’s Day, and she should, it would look a lot like this. A long lazy spa morning. A dinner worth the drive. A hotel so characterful she’ll talk about it for months. All of it. One gift voucher. Rather straightforward, as it turns out. Shop gift vouchers via the link 💌
- The racing season is here. The only acceptable approach is to do it properly. Britain’s most iconic meets deserve Britain’s most characterful hotels nearby. Pair that with a perfectly tailored outfit from @favourbrook and a healthy dose of insider knowledge and you’ve got yourself a very good season indeed. Save this before the next race day invitation arrives.
- Turns out the past had excellent taste. Black Mitcham Mint. Sweet Cicely. Fig Leaves. Once forgotten. Now grown, foraged and quietly stealing the show in our kitchens. Old ingredients. New admiration. Curious what else is making a comeback? Read more in The Handle, our annual book. 📍 Gravetye Manor, Sussex countryside 📍 Grove of Narberth, Pembrokeshire 📍 Whatley Manor, Wiltshire
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The Handle 2026
Our annual print edition celebrates British heritage, timeless traditions, and the stories that shape our islands.
Order your complimentary copy of The Handle 2026 and take a properly British journey through time. From landmark hotels steeped in local legend to characterful architecture infused with modern comfort, each property has a tale to tell. Discover the British calendar, iconic brands, and enduring traditions that honour the past while embracing a contemporary twist. Timeless, distinctive, and always worth making a song and dance about.
Available online or by post.