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Behind the Door
From New Faces to Old Friends: Curating a Magical Escape at Seaham Hall with Porter, Kevin Jackson
16 December 2024
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.
Flavour & Savour
Cheers to the Season: The Best Christmas Cocktail Recipes to Enjoy this Year
4 December 2024
We’ve rounded up the most luxurious Christmas cocktail recipes from Britain's finest hotels, to truly elevate your festive entertaining.
Eco Escapism
A Wild Winter: The Best Places for Winter Wildlife Experiences
29 November 2024
Discover our pick of the best winter wildlife experiences the UK has to offer, from spotting red deer in Yorkshire to watching starling murmurations in the Chilterns.
British Travel
Ring in the New: The Top Twixmas and New Year’s Eve Breaks in the UK
26 November 2024
Discover the best New Year’s Eve Breaks in the UK, from elegant Twixmas getaways to lively New Year’s Eve celebrations in stunning country houses and coastal retreats.
British Travel
Bright Lights: Unwrapping the best winter city breaks in the UK
20 November 2024
Discover enchanting winter city breaks in the UK, with festive markets, luxury stays, and seasonal events across Edinburgh, London, Inverness, York, and Bath.
Behind the Door
Travelling through Time: The History of Ellenborough Park with Concierge and In-house Historian, Jonathon Bennett
15 November 2024
History is woven through many hotels in the PoB Hotels collection. We sat down with Jonathon Bennett as he guides us through the history of Ellenborough Park in the Cotswolds.