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Buddymoon Destinations: The Ultimate Post Wedding Breaks Across the UK
20 March 2025
Discover the perfect buddymoon destinations for those magical group getaways that bring your closest friends together after the big day.
PoB Spotlight
The Gift of Choice: The Best UK Experience and Travel Gift Vouchers
12 March 2025
Discover our guide the best travel gift vouchers for 2025, from luxury spa breaks to fine dining and afternoon tea.
Behind the Door
Behind the Door: International Women’s Day
7 March 2025
Join us as we go behind the door to meet female hospitality leaders, in celebration of International Women's Day.
Behind the Door
Designing Innovation with Geraldine Milsom: Inside Talbooth House & Spa
7 March 2025
Talbooth House is known for it beautiful interiors and elegant rooms. We sat down with owner Geraldine Milsom to discover more about the hotel's unique flair.
Behind the Door
Catching Up with Zoe Kedward: From Grove of Narberth’s Beginnings to the Beauty of Wales
7 March 2025
Imagine a delightful hotel nestled in the Welsh rolling hills. The Grove of Narberth is the pinnacle of Welsh beauty. To discover its story, we spoke to director, Zoe Kedward.
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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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- 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
- Where to this summer? Somewhere charming. Somewhere scenic. Somewhere that serves cocktails with a view. 📍 Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa ➡️ @hshotels | nestled about Climping Beach in West Sussex | 📷 countrysiderapunzel 📍 Matfen Hall ➡️ @matfenhall | Northumberland 📍 Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa ➡️ @armathwaitehallhotel | Keswick, Lake District 📍 Calcot & Spa ➡️ @calcot_and_spa | Tetbury, Gloucestershire 📍 Bodysgallen Hall & Spa ➡️ @bodysgallenhallspa | Llandudno, Wales #summergetawaysuk #cocktailswithaview #pobhotels #luxuryukbreaks #boutiquehotelsuk #scenicescape #ukstaycationideas #countrysidecharm #coastalandchic #slowtraveluk #travelinspo #explorebritain #sundownerspot #alfrescovibes #uktravelguide
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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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