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Life on the Land: In Conversation with Fergus MacLeod of the Fife Arms Ghillie Team
17 December 2025
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 …
Behind the Door
Inside the Garden Gates: with Matt Orme at The Montagu Arms
31 October 2025
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.
Behind the Door
Tom Brown: Redefining Modern British Dining at The Capital Hotel
27 August 2025
Step inside the kitchen at The Capital Hotel and you’ll be greeted by the aromas, colours, and creativity that define Tom Brown’s cooking.
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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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- 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
- Yorkshire to Scotland. Via the scenic route. Obviously. Ramble the Yorkshire Dales, breathe in the Lake District, fall quietly in love with Cumbria and end up at a castle on the Scottish coast. This is what a PoB Break looks like. In that order. Trust us. Which stop would you linger longest at? 📍 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
- These are the stories Behind the Door. Turns out, exceptional stays don’t happen by accident. For every polished plate, perfectly plumped bed and immaculate garden, there’s someone rather brilliant making it happen. Time to meet them properly. Discover their stories via the link in bio.
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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.