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Ingenious Interiors: Amanda Lamb’s PoB Break
11 October 2023
TV presenter and property expert Amanda Lamb takes an inspirational PoB Break to some of Scotland’s most lavish hotels, some recently refurbished and all remarkably resplendent.
British Travel
5 of the UK’s best bonfire night events 2023
10 October 2023
Bonfire Night 2023: Your essential guide to the biggest firework displays in the UK this November 5th.
Flavour & Savour
Food & Provenance: Matt Tebbutt’s PoB Break
9 October 2023
Join chef and TV presenter Matt Tebbutt as he explores the North of England on a bespoke ‘Food & Provenance’ PoB Break, indulging in unique British food and drink experiences.
British Travel
11 of the best autumn breaks in the UK
26 September 2023
Check out our pick of the best autumn breaks in the UK for 2023 from whisky tasting in Scotland to whale watching off the Yorkshire coast.
Eco Escapism
Hidden Delights: Foraging Experiences
19 September 2023
Imagine stepping into a world where the land becomes your pantry, with delicious treasures waiting to be discovered.
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Behind the Door
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.
Behind the Door
Travelling through Time: The History of Ellenborough Park with Concierge and In-house Historian, Jonathon Bennett
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.
Behind the Door
Elevating your Health with Fitness Manager, Luke Daniels at Calcot & Spa
Struggling with your fitness journey? Calcot & Spa's fitness manager, Luke Daniels is here to help guide you.
British Travel
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
Curtain calls: Top theatre breaks in the UK this autumn
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.
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
Unplug and Unwind: The best digital detox retreats in the UK
Escape the digital noise and discover the best ways to unplug, recharge, and rediscover life beyond screens with our curated selection of UK digital detox retreats.
Holistic Highs
The Art of Forest Bathing: 8 of Britain’s top woodland walks
Discover the art of forest bathing across Britain's most enchanting woodlands, and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul at the paired luxury hotels.
Holistic Highs
January detox: 10 best luxury hotel spas in the UK
From lavish country mansions to stunning seaside retreats, check out the very best luxury hotel spas in the UK for rejuvenating spa breaks with treatments.
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- Tartan, whisky, haggis, and a warm Scottish welcome – what more could you want? ???? Burns Night is just around the corner, the perfect excuse for a Scottish escape: ???? Glenapp Castle ➡️ @glenappcastle | Ayrshire, Scotland ???? The Torridon ➡️ @thetorridon | Wester Ross, Scotland ???? Prestonfield House ➡️ @prestonfieldhouseedinburgh | Edinburgh, Scotland ???? The Fife Arms ➡️ @thefifearms | Braemar, Aberdeenshire #burnsnight #scottishescape #scotlandtravel #pobhotels #scotlandgram #burnsnightcelebration #highlandlife #luxurytravel #visitscotland #britishluxury #haggis #scottishtraditions
- Two words. 13 letters. Absolutely yes! ???? Calcot & Spa ➡️ @calcot_and_spa | Tetbury, Gloucestershire | ???? @explorewithlee & @wanderluster_tran ???? The Painswick ➡️ @the_painswick | Painswick, The Cotswolds ???? Ellenborough Park ➡️ @ellenboroughpk | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire ???? The Elms Hotel & Spa ➡️ @theelmsworcester | Worcestershire countryside #cotswoldsretreat #cosyvibes #countrysideescape #luxurytravel #weekendgetaway #rollinghills #travelinspo #wanderlust #winterretreat #boutiquehotels #escapetheordinary #countrysidecharm #relaxandrecharge #traveluk #indulgentescapes #wellnessjourney #cozycorners #spadayvibes #dreamygetaways #slowtravel
- Wellies? Spa robes? Or a plate of perfectly prepared deliciousness? Winter’s finest moments await - pick your trio ✨ ???? Fingal ➡️ @fingaledinburgh | Edinburgh’s waterfront ???? The Hari ➡️ @theharilondon | Belgravia, London ???? Gravetye Manor ➡️ @gravetyemanor | Sussex countryside ???? The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ➡️ @royalcrescent_hotel | Bath, Somerset ???? Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa ➡️ @boringdonhall | Devon ???? The Torridon ➡️ @thetorridon | Wester Ross, Scotland #wintergetaway #luxurytravel #boutiquehotels #cosyvibes #winterescape #travelinspo #wanderlust #weekendvibes #countrysidecharm #afternoontea #wellnessjourney #foodieadventures #traveluk #winterretreat #bucketlisttravel
- Everyone deserves the perfect snooze ????✨ ???? The Fife Arms ➡️ @thefifearms | Braemar, Aberdeenshire ???? Ellenborough Park ➡️ @ellenboroughpk | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire ???? Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa ➡️ @armathwaitehallhotel | Keswick, Lake District ???? Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa ➡️ @whatleymanor | Malmesbury, Wiltshire #dogsofinstagram #dogbed #travelwithpets #comfybed #petsofinstagram #bedtimebliss #cozyvibes #travelwithdogs #luxurystay #pobhotels
- Get ready for something inspiring… we can’t wait to share it with you! Stay tuned. #pobhotels #openthedoortoinspiration #comingsoon #staytuned #inspirationiscoming
- Spa days > Grey days Your January pick-me-up is calling ????????♀️???????? ???? Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa ➡️ @rockliffe_hall | Darlington, County Durham ???? The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ➡️ @royalcrescent_hotel | Bath, Somerset ???? Talbooth House & Spa ➡️ @talboothhouseandspa | Colchester, Essex ???? Gilpin Hotel & Lake House ➡️ @gilpinhotel | Windermere, Lake District #spaday #wellness #selfcare #relaxation #massage #skincare #beauty #januaryblues #winterwellness #treatyourself
- 2025 mood: chasing dolphins and sipping whisky by a castle ???? Fingal ➡️ @fingaledinburgh | Edinburgh’s waterfront ???? Prestonfield House ➡️ @prestonfieldhouseedinburgh | Edinburgh, Scotland | ???? @hiddenscotland ???? Cromlix ➡️ @cromlixhotel | Perthshire, Scotland ???? Hebridean Princess ➡️ @hebrideanislandcruises | sails mainly from Oban with some departures from Greenock and Invergordon ???? Glenapp Castle ➡️ @glenappcastle | Ayrshire, Scotland #scotlandtravel #visitscotland #scottishhighlands #scottishadventures #luxurytravel #castlesofscotland #ukgetaways #bucketlisttravel #wanderlustscotland #whiskylovers #scenicgetaways #travelbucketlist #explorescotland #scotlandisnow #highlandsandislands
- Your 2025 travel bucket list is here! ???? Seaham Hall ➡️ @seahamhall | Seaham, County Durham ???? Grantley Hall ➡️ @grantleyhall_ | Ripon, Yorkshire Dales ???? Calcot & Spa ➡️ @calcot_and_spa | Tetbury, Gloucestershire ???? The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences ➡️ @theathenaeum | Mayfair, London ???? Gravetye Manor ➡️ @gravetyemanor | Sussex countryside ???? The Montagu Arms ➡️ @montaguarms | Hampshire ???? Grove of Narberth ➡️ @groveofnarberth | Narberth, Pembrokeshire ???? The Headland Hotel & Spa ➡️ @theheadlandcornwall | Newquay, Cornwall ???? Glenapp Castle ➡️ @glenappcastle | Ayrshire, Scotland ???? Ness Walk ➡️ @ness_walk | Inverness, Scottish Highlands ???? The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ➡️ @royalcrescent_hotel | Bath, Somerset ???? Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa ➡️ @boringdonhall | Devon #travelbucketlist #luxurytravel #boutiquehotels #exploretheuk #countrysideescape #citytocountryside #britishstaycation #visitbritain #travelinspiration
- Champagne? Sparklers? AND Fireworks? We're starting the year with a bang (and a sip) at PoB Hotels ✨ ???? Grantley Hall ➡️ @grantleyhall_ | Ripon, Yorkshire Dales ???? Sopwell House ➡️ @sopwellhouse | St Albans, Hertfordshire ???? The Torridon ➡️ @thetorridon | Wester Ross, Scotland ???? The Angel Hotel ➡️ @the_angel_abergavenny | Abergavenny, South Wales #happynewyear #newyear #newyears #newyearsparty #newyearcelebration #nye #hello2025 #partytime #celebration #cheers #fireworks #champagne #newyearvibes #newyearcountdown
- ASMR ALERT: The sound of cheese being sliced, wine being poured, and fires gently crackling. Pure Twixmas bliss. ???? The Vineyard ➡️ @thevineyardhotel | Newbury, Berkshire ???? Ellenborough Park ➡️ @ellenboroughpk | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire ???? Calcot & Spa ➡️ @calcot_and_spa | Tetbury, Gloucestershire ???? The Nare Hotel ➡️ @thenarehotel | Truro, Cornwall #twixmas #firesidevibes #cheeseandwine #cosyvibes #wintergetaway #luxuryhotels #britishstaycation #pobhotels #cheeseboards #winelovers #ukescapes #traveluk #asmr #slowtravel #winterretreat #wineoclock
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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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