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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.
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!
PoB Spotlight
Gift Wrapped: Our last-minute Christmas gift guide
14 November 2024
We’ve unwrapped the ultimate last-minute Christmas gift guide, featuring exquisite afternoon teas, Michelin-starred dining, and lavish spa retreats.
British Travel
Curtain calls: Top theatre breaks in the UK this autumn
15 October 2024
Discover the best UK theatre breaks this autumn, from London's West End to charming regional venues. Explore top shows and luxurious stays for unforgettable theatrical getaways.
Flavour & Savour
Harvest time in an English vineyard
2 October 2024
It's harvest time at Gusbourne's Vineyard. Come on a journey to discover how their grapes is transformed into their renowned wine.
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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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- To spa, or not to spa? Trick question. Always spa. ???? Homewood Hotel and Spa ➡️ @homewoodbath | near Bath ???? Calcot & Spa ➡️ @calcot_and_spa | Tetbury, Gloucestershire ???? Rockliffe Hall ➡️ @rockliffehall | Darlington, County Durham ???? Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa ➡️ @bedfordlodgehotelspa | Newmarket, Suffolk ???? Gilpin Hotel & Lake House ➡️ @gilpinhotel | Windermere, Lake District ???? Talbooth House & Spa ➡️ @talboothhouseandspa | Colchester, Essex ???? Seaham Hall ➡️ @seahamhall | Seaham, County Durham #luxuryspa #spabreakuk #relaxationstation #spahotelsuk #wellnesstravel #ukretreats #boutiquespa #spadays #pobhotels #spaescape #unwindandrelax #ukwellness #restandrecharge #spalovers #pamperyourself
- 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
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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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