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Flavour & Savour
Taste Of Britain: A Foodie’s Ultimate Guide to the UK
6 June 2025
A celebration of the best of UK food travel: food festivals, delicious dining experiences and ever-so-gourmet getaways.
Art of Living
Botanical Therapy: How Flowers Can Transform Your Mind & Mood
22 May 2025
Discover the power of floral wellbeing with our pick of mood-boosting gardens, botanical spa retreats, and the Chelsea Flower Show 2025.
British Travel
Gig Tripping: Where to Stay for the UK’s Best Music Festivals & Concerts
16 May 2025
Discover our ultimate UK festival and concert guide for 2025, and where to stay to make a luxurious weekend of it.
British Travel
The Ultimate UK Summer Bucket List
9 May 2025
Discover the ultimate UK summer bucket list, from world-class festivals to historic spectacles and outdoor adventures, all paired with luxury stays.
British Travel
Step Into Summer: The Best Walking Holidays in the UK
1 May 2025
Discover the UK's best walking holidays, from the Lake District to the Scottish Highlands. Explore stunning landscapes, historic trails, and luxury stays along the way.
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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
A Conversation with Lorraine Jarvie: History, Heritage & the Magic of Bath
Bath oozes history, heritage and a touch of magic. To find out how to make the most of this enchanting city and to celebrate the inspirational women who called it home, we spoke to Lorraine Jarvie, General Manager at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa.
Behind the Door
Providing a Golden Service with Sarah Gaskin, a Golden Keys Concierge at The Headland
What makes a Golden Keys Concierge? To find out, we spoke with Sarah Gaskin at The Headland to discover how she provides each and every guest with a golden service.
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.
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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- The temperature’s rising, and so is our desire to pack a bag and disappear (somewhere with an outdoor pool and Pimm’s in hand, obviously). 📍 Talbooth House & Spa ➡️ @talboothhouseandspa | Colchester, Essex 📍 Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa ➡️ @boringdonhall | Devon 📍 Ockenden Manor ➡️ @hshotels | Cuckfield, West Sussex 📍 The Headland Hotel & Spa ➡️ @theheadlandcornwall | Newquay, Cornwall 📍 The Vineyard ➡️ @thevineyardhotel | Newbury, Berkshire #uksummergetaways #luxuryukhotels #outdoorpooluk #spahotelsuk #heatwaveescape #summertraveluk #bestukstaycations #pobhotels #boutiquehotelsuk #uksummerbreaks #britishstaycation #ukpoolsidehotels #weekendgetawayuk #traveluk2025 #explorebritain
- Consider this our visual love letter to a very PoB Hotels summer 💌 📍 The Atlantic Hotel ➡️ @atlanticjersey | Jersey, Channel Islands 📍 The Painswick ➡️ @the_painswick | Painswick, The Cotswolds 📍 Penmaenuchaf Hotel ➡️ @penmaenuchaf_dolgellau | Eryri, North Wales 📍 The Angel Hotel ➡️ @the_angel_abergavenny | Abergavenny, South Wales 📍 Seaham Hall ➡️ @seahamhall | Seaham, County Durham 📍 Gravetye Manor ➡️ @gravetyemanor | Sussex countryside 📍 Cromlix ➡️ @cromlixhotel | Perthshire, Scotland 📍 The Relais Henley ➡️ @therelaishenley | Henley, Oxfordshire 📍 Calcot & Spa ➡️ @calcot_and_spa | Tetbury, Gloucestershire #summerescapeuk #pobhotels #luxuryukbreaks #boutiquehotelsuk #ukstaycationideas #coastandcountryside #restandrecharge #explorebritain #slowtraveluk #travelmoreuk #romanticgetawayuk #hiddenukgems #britishsummervibes #scenicstaycations #unwindinbritain
- Your next escape? Closer than you think. Great British escapes, perfectly packed and ready when you are via the link in bio ☀️ 📍 South Devon Coast 🛏 Thurlestone Hotel ➡️ @thurlestone1896 📍 Painswick, The Cotswolds 🛏 The Painswick ➡️ @the_painswick 📍 St Albans, Hertfordshire 🛏 Sopwell House ➡️ @sopwellhouse 📍 Ayrshire, Scotland 🛏 Glenapp Castle ➡️ @glenappcastle 📍 Mayfair, London 🛏 The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences ➡️ @theathenaeum 📍 The New Forest 🛏 The Montagu Arms ➡️ @montaguarms 📍 Keswick, Lake District 🛏️ Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa ➡️ @armathwaitehallhotel #ukgetaway #luxuryukbreaks #pobhotels #boutiquehotelsuk #countrysideescape #sparetreatuk #coastalandcalm #ukstaycationideas #slowtraveluk #restandrecharge #relaxandunwind #weekendescape #coastalretreat #explorebritain #travelmoreuk
- We like our weekends like our cocktails: Perfectly mixed, preferably outside, and with a little twist. 📍 Grantley Hall ➡️ @grantleyhall_ | Ripon, Yorkshire Dales 📍 The Painswick ➡️ @the_painswick | Painswick, The Cotswolds 📍 Homewood Hotel and Spa ➡️ @homewoodbath | near Bath 📍 Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa ➡️ @boringdonhall | Devon 📍 Bodysgallen Hall & Spa ➡️ @bodysgallenhallspa | Llandudno, Wales #weekendescape #cocktailsandviews #pobhotels #luxuryukbreaks #boutiquehotelsuk #summergetawaysuk #alfrescovibes #countrysideescape #ukstaycationideas #slowtraveluk #sundownerspot #relaxandunwind #travelmoreuk #explorebritain #restandrecharge
- Centre Court? Charming. A private court and a glass of rosé? Even better. Just add @wearebam and these dreamy stays ⬇ 1️⃣ Talbooth House & Spa ➡️ @talboothhouseandspa | Colchester, Essex 2️⃣ Park House Hotel & Spa ➡️ @parkhousehotelandspa | Midhurst, West Sussex 3️⃣ Cromlix ➡️ @cromlixhotel | Perthshire, Scotland 4️⃣ Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa ➡️ @rockliffe_hall | Darlington, County Durham 5️⃣ Hambleton Hall ➡️ @hambleton_hall | Oakham, Rutland #wimbledon #tennistravel #courtstyle #luxuryukbreaks #pobhotels #nurtureyoursoul #boutiquehotelsuk #tennisescape #ukstaycationideas #sportyluxury #summergetawaysuk #countrysideescape #roséallday #travelinspo #activeescape #weekendgetawayuk #slowtraveluk
- The great British heatwave survival kit: 1 cold plunge, 1 spritz, 0 responsibilities. 📍 Homewood Hotel and Spa ➡️ @homewoodbath | near Bath 📍 The Headland Hotel & Spa ➡️ @theheadlandcornwall | Newquay, Cornwall 📍 The Nare Hotel ➡️ @thenarehotel | Truro, Cornwall 📍 Park House Hotel & Spa ➡️ @parkhousehotelandspa | Midhurst, West Sussex 📍 Thurlestone Hotel ➡️ @thurlestone1896 | South Devon coast 📍 The Torridon ➡️ @thetorridon | Wester Ross, Scotland #ukheatwave #staycool #summerescapeuk #coldplungeclub #spabreakuk #luxuryukbreaks #pobhotels #boutiquehotelsuk #countrysideescape #coastalcool #restandrecharge #wellnesstravel #summergetaway #slowtraveluk #explorebritain
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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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