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Flavour & Savour
Cheers to the Season: The Best Christmas Cocktail Recipes to Enjoy this Year
4 December 2024
We’ve rounded up the most luxurious Christmas cocktail recipes from Britain's finest hotels, to truly elevate your festive entertaining.
Eco Escapism
A Wild Winter: The Best Places for Winter Wildlife Experiences
29 November 2024
Discover our pick of the best winter wildlife experiences the UK has to offer, from spotting red deer in Yorkshire to watching starling murmurations in the Chilterns.
British Travel
Ring in the New: The Top Twixmas and New Year’s Eve Breaks in the UK
26 November 2024
Discover the best New Year’s Eve Breaks in the UK, from elegant Twixmas getaways to lively New Year’s Eve celebrations in stunning country houses and coastal retreats.
British Travel
Bright Lights: Unwrapping the best winter city breaks in the UK
20 November 2024
Discover enchanting winter city breaks in the UK, with festive markets, luxury stays, and seasonal events across Edinburgh, London, Inverness, York, and Bath.
Behind the Door
Travelling through Time: The History of Ellenborough Park with Concierge and In-house Historian, Jonathon Bennett
15 November 2024
History is woven through many hotels in the PoB Hotels collection. We sat down with Jonathon Bennett as he guides us through the history of Ellenborough Park in the Cotswolds.
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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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- 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
- Our top tip for English Wine Week? Don’t overthink it. Just pour, pair, and repeat as needed. ???? Rosé & Cornish crab ➡️ Mallory Court Country House Hotel and Spa | @mallory_court ???? Pinot Noir & Beef Wellington ➡️ Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant | @farlamhall ???? Gusbourne Sparkling Wine & Afternoon Tea ➡️ The Montagu Arms | @montaguarms ???? Chardonnay & Cornish Lobster ➡️ The Vineyard | @thevineyardhotel #englishwineweek #winepairinguk #pobhotels #luxuryukbreaks #boutiquehotelsuk #foodandwineuk #tastingmenuuk #gourmetgetaway #wineloversuk #englishvineyards #fineDiningUK #culinaryescape #traveltoeat #ukfoodiehotels #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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