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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.
Art of Living
International Women’s Day 2025: How to Celebrate the Women in Your Life
6 March 2025
Celebrate International Women’s Day with unforgettable experiences at PoB Hotels and explore the best ways to honour the women in your life.
Behind the Door
A Conversation with Lorraine Jarvie: History, Heritage & the Magic of Bath
6 March 2025
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.
Eco Escapism
Sustainable travel: How luxury staycations can cut your carbon footprint
4 March 2025
Discover how the UK’s best luxury hotels are leading the way for more sustainable travel and the benefits of slow travel.
Behind the Door
Providing a Golden Service with Sarah Gaskin, a Golden Keys Concierge at The Headland
3 March 2025
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.
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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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- Family time? Yes, please - with sea views, long lunches and a healthy disregard for bedtime. Your Jersey family escape awaits via the link in bio. 📍 The Atlantic Hotel ➡️ @atlanticjersey | Jersey, Channel Islands #familybreakuk #jerseychannelislands #luxuryfamilytravel #pobhotels #familyfriendlyhotels #ukstaycationideas #britishislesescape #coastalandcountry #seasideescape #travelwithkidsuk #familygetawayuk #boutiquehotelsuk #summergetawaysuk #explorejersey #weekendescapeuk
- 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
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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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