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Horns, Horses and Harbour Dips: Britain’s Quirkiest Festive Celebrations
5 December 2025
Discover Britain’s quirkiest festive celebrations in a joyful journey through centuries-old traditions, wild winter fun and the magic that keeps the season alive long after Christmas Day.
PoB Spotlight
A Season of Style: How Hotels Turn Festivity into an Art Form
28 November 2025
Explore festive hotel inspiration from Britain’s most beautiful stays – timeless ideas for creating warmth, style and sparkle at home.
British Travel
Oh Yes It Is: The Pantos Bringing Magic to Christmas 2025
21 November 2025
From West End spectaculars to local favourites packed with laughter, music and holiday cheer, join us as we celebrate the magic of the Christmas pantomime
PoB Spotlight
A Christmas Away: Where the Season Comes Fully Wrapped
14 November 2025
Swap the rush for luxury festive escapes at Britain’s most magical hotels, where roaring fires, flowing bubbles and classic style turn Christmas into the ultimate holiday treat.
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.
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Flavour & Savour
Our Michelin Guide 2025: UK Hotels with Michelin Starred Restaurants
11 February 2025
Let us navigate you through the Michelin Guide 2025, opening the door to an holistic foodie experience with a stay at a PoB Hotel with a Michelin Starred Restaurant.
Eco Escapism
Food for Thought: Sustainable Practices in Michelin Star Restaurants
21 January 2025
Indulge in sustainable food without compromising on quality. These exquisite Michelin star restaurants offer food for thought as they take a lead in sustainable dining practices.
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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.
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- A series of excellent excuses to slow things down. 📍 Penmaenuchaf Hotel ➡️ @penmaenuchaf_dolgellau | Eryri National Park, North Wales 📍 The Torridon ➡️ @thetorridon | Scottish Highlands 📍 Seaham Hall ➡️ @seahamhall | North East England 📍 The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ➡️ @royalcrescent_hotel | Bath, Somerset 📍 Gravetye Manor ➡️ @gravetyemanor | Sussex countryside 📍 Calcot & Spa ➡️ @calcot_and_spa | Cotswolds, Gloucestershire 📍 Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa ➡️ @boringdonhall | Devon countryside Luxury spa hotels and characterful countryside stays across the UK, thoughtfully placed for switching off rather well
- 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
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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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