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Flavour & Savour
Sweet Retreats: 6 Must-Try Fine Dining Desserts at UK Hotel Restaurants
24 June 2024
Indulge in our round up of the best fine dining desserts at hotels with Michelin Star restaurants across the UK.
British Travel
The Most Inspiring PoB Breaks for 2024
19 June 2024
Explore our pick of the top slow travel itineraries across the UK with PoB Breaks.
British Travel
In Full Bloom: 8 of the best gardens in the UK
17 June 2024
With lush greenery and vibrant blooms, the UK knows how to celebrate nature. Here’s our guide to the most beautiful gardens you can visit in Britain.
Art of Living
Culture trips: In the footsteps of British musical and literary legends
11 June 2024
Discover Britain’s best literary locations and musical regions with culture trips in the UK.
Flavour & Savour
World Gin Day: Crafting the Perfect Gin with Miranda Hayman from Hayman’s Gin
7 June 2024
We catch up with Miranda Hayman to talk all things gin for World Gin Day.
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British Travel
Minimoon ideas: The most magical romantic breaks in the UK
25 August 2023
Your essential guide to the best minimoon destinations and UK romantic breaks that won’t break the bank.
British Travel
Open houses: 10 of the finest stately homes in the UK
28 March 2024
For an intriguing taste of British history and lives of the aristocracy, follow our guide to visit the best stately homes in the UK.
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Behind the Door
Behind the Door
Experiencing Glenapp Castle with John Orr, Guest Relations Manager
15 January 2024
We go behind the door at Glenapp Castle with John Orr, Guest Relations Manager.
Behind the Door
Living remote yet staying connected with Dan and Rohaise Rose-Bristow, owners of The Torridon
19 October 2023
We go behind the door of The Torridon, the UK's most northerly five-star hotel, with owners Dan and Rohaise Rose-Bristow.
Flavour & Savour
Flavour & Savour
High tea: The best of British afternoon teas
16 April 2024
Discover the history of afternoon tea in the UK and the finest hotels for a luxury afternoon tea experience.
Flavour & Savour
Cocktail hour: The best hotel bars in the UK
12 March 2024
We’ve handpicked the best hotel bars in the UK for the most memorable gin o’clock gatherings, vodka-infused sundowners and cocktail parties for all occasions.
Flavour & Savour
PoB Recommends: UK Hotels with Michelin Star Restaurants for 2024
6 February 2024
We've rounded up the best UK hotels with Michelin Star restaurants for 2024.
British Travel
British Travel
Gone Fishing: The five best UK hotels with fishing experiences
2 July 2024
Discover the top UK hotels with fishing breaks and explore serene lochs, rivers, and seas for unforgettable angling amidst stunning natural beauty.
British Travel
The Most Inspiring PoB Breaks for 2024
19 June 2024
Explore our pick of the top slow travel itineraries across the UK with PoB Breaks.
British Travel
In Full Bloom: 8 of the best gardens in the UK
17 June 2024
With lush greenery and vibrant blooms, the UK knows how to celebrate nature. Here’s our guide to the most beautiful gardens you can visit in Britain.
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The Handle 2024
Our annual captivating print edition dedicated to British seasonal produce, provenance and exciting travel tips.
Discover 40+ recipes from renowned chefs in the PoB Hotels’ collection, oodles of inspiration for your idyllic British getaway, delve into sustainable dining practices, explore the art of cultivating your own produce, and glean expert wine-pairing tips. The Handle is your gateway to a host of unique experiences.
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