Discover our online magazine for the latest news, travel tips and hidden gems.
The Handle
Your doorway to news and stories
Latest Stories
Flavour & Savour
Feeling a little bitter? That’s just the Negroni talking!
20 September 2024
Hayman's Gin is partnering with 5 PoB Hotels to celebrate Negroni Week in aid of the Drinks Trust. To join in this event, create your own Negroni with tips and advice from Hayman's and bartenders at each hotel.
British Travel
The best PoB Breaks for Autumn 2024
17 September 2024
Experience the UK's finest autumn breaks with PoB. Explore curated itineraries featuring luxury stays, seasonal activities, and stunning landscapes.
Holistic Highs
The Art of Forest Bathing: 8 of Britain’s top woodland walks
11 September 2024
Discover the art of forest bathing across Britain's most enchanting woodlands, and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul at the paired luxury hotels.
Art of Living
The Art of Living: Our Guide to An Inspired Life
5 September 2024
Dive into our complete guide to living An Inspired Life. Explore curated UK breaks featuring architectural wonders, culinary delights, wellness retreats, and stunning interiors.
Behind the Door
Worlds Collide: Exploring Inverness with Ness Walk’s Head Concierge, Steve Hales
2 September 2024
City and country collide at Ness Walk. To help you make the most of your stay, we spoke to Head Concierge, Steve Hales, who shared his secrets to exploring the beauty of Inverness.
Open the door to...
Behind the Door
Behind the Door
From Plot to Plate with Darren Stephens: Seasonal Growing at Homewood Hotel
Stepping into the kitchen gardens at Homewood Hotel is to enter a living pantry, brimming with flavour and colour.
Behind the Door
Get to Know Dominic Chapman: Creating Great British Dishes at Relais Henley
We sit down with Chef Dominic Chapman from Relais Henley
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.
@POBHOTELSUK
- The trick to winter? Check in. Switch off. 📍 Scottish Highlands 🛏 Ness Walk ➡️ @ness_walk 📍 Eryri National Park 🛏 Bodysgallen Hall & Spa ➡️ @bodysgallenhallspa 📍 Edinburgh 🛏 Fingal ➡️ @fingaledinburgh | Prestonfield House ➡️ @prestonfieldhouseedinburgh | 📷 @hiddenscotland 📍 Lake District 🛏 Gilpin Hotel & Lake House ➡️ @gilpinhotel 📍 Cotswolds 🛏 Calcot & Spa ➡️ @calcot_and_spa
- A little this. Or rather, that? We’re terribly curious. 📷 @calcot_and_spa, @thefifearms, @penmaenuchaf_dolgellau, @northcoteuk, @theathenaeum, @sopwellhouse, @boringdonhall, @cromlixhotel, @talboothhouseandspa, @seahamhall, @hshotels, @marhallresort 📍 A collection of the most characterful places to stay across the British Isles.
- British breaks, beautifully behaved. Mostly. A very PoB Hotels way of getting away. 📷 @groveofnarberth, @boveycastlehotel, @boringdonhall
- Out with the old. In with the “right, where are we off to?” We’ve got a few rather good places to start. 📍 Yorkshire Dales 🛏 Grantley Hall ➡️ @grantleyhall_ 📍 Edinburgh 🛏 Fingal ➡️ @fingaledinburgh | Prestonfield House ➡️ @prestonfieldhouseedinburgh 📍 Cotswolds 🛏 The Painswick ➡️ @the_painswick 📍 Pembrokeshire Coast 🛏 Grove of Narberth ➡️ @groveofnarberth 📍 South Downs 🛏 Park House Hotel & Spa ➡️ @parkhousehotelandspa 📍 Cornwall 🛏 The Headland Hotel & Spa ➡️ @theheadlandcornwall 📍 Northumberland Coast 🛏 Matfen Hall ➡️ @matfenhall 📍 Jersey 🛏 The Atlantic Hotel ➡️ @atlanticjersey 📍 New Forest 🛏 The Montagu Arms ➡️ @montaguarms 📍 Lake District 🛏 Gilpin Hotel & Lake House ➡️ @gilpinhotel 📍 London 🛏 The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences ➡️ @theathenaeum | The Hari ➡️ @theharilondon | The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse ➡️ @thecapitalhotel 📍 Scottish Highlands 🛏 The Torridon ➡️ @thetorridon
- If the night insists on sparkling, who are we to argue? A toast to British adventures, done properly 🥂 📷 @grantleyhall_, @the_painswick, @thetorridon, @ntmiddlethorpe_hall
- There are only two types of people during Twixmas: Those blissfully tucked into games by the fire (snacks within reach), and those “just popping out for a walk” only to circle straight back for cheese. Which side feels irresistibly, undeniably you? 📍 Fife Arms ➡️ @thefifearms | Braemar, Aberdeenshire 📍 The Headland Hotel & Spa ➡️ @theheadlandcornwall | Newquay, Cornwall 📍 Gravetye Manor ➡️ @gravetyemanor | Sussex countryside 📍 Calcot & Spa ➡️ @calcot_and_spa | Tetbury, Gloucestershire 📍 Penmaenuchaf Hotel ➡️ @penmaenuchaf_dolgellau | Eryri, North Wales 📍 Grove of Narberth ➡️ @groveofnarberth | Narberth, Pembrokeshire
Latest Videos
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.
Available online or by post.