Tresco Sea Garden Cottages
If it’s good enough for Prince William and his brood, it’s surely going to be good enough for the rest of us mere mortals….
Foxhill Manor
Foxhill Manor is the luxury private house hotel to beat them all. Why, you may ask? Well, the main selling point here is its…
Grantley Hall
Set to put North Yorkshire on the luxury hotel map, Grantley Hall is one of Yorkshire’s biggest hotel openings for 2019. They are bringing…
The Swan Southwold
This luxury seaside retreat boasts two restaurants, 35 rooms and an unbeatable location. If you like beer, the Swan is also for you. Attached…
Heckfield Place
It’s only been a casual 10-years in the making and 6 years in development. Heckfield Place is surely one of the most anticipated hotel openings…
Thyme
Located in the picturesque village of Southrop, Thyme is a beautiful country retreat with a passion for the seasons, produce and comfort in style….
Whippet Inn
The Whippet Inn is one of those bars and restaurants that’s worth tracking down. It reminds us of long weekends in the country estate, tucked…
Beaverbrook
Set within 400 acres of beautiful, privately owned Surrey countryside, Beaverbrook is one hell of a country-house hotel. This eccentric property was once home…
The Painswick
Bagging the recent accolade of The Sunday Times ‘Hotel of the Year’ in 2016 is no mean feat and the Painswick has much to…
The Beaumont
Imagine an oasis of calm, a mere stone’s throw from the frantic pace of Oxford Street, and you have likely found your way to…
Dalloway Terrace
Set in the heart of historic Bloomsbury, Dalloway Terrace really comes up trumps in all weathers what with their heated terrace in winter and…
Haymarket Hotel
A mere stone’s throw from London’s theatre district and ideally located for Mayfair and the nearby tourist attractions of Trafalgar Square, the Haymarket Hotel…
Blakes Hotel
With its enviable Chelsea location, design-led interiors and the Matthew Williamson courtyard garden out the back, it’s no wonder that the re-designed Blakes has returned with top…
Ida Restaurant
Ida is one of our favourite neighbourhood spots for a delicious meal out with friends. Located in trendy Queens Park, Ida Restaurant is run…
Goode & Wright
Goode & Wright is not your typical Notting Hill eatery. Tucked away on the iconic Portobello Road, this quaint neighbourhood restaurant sums up all that’s…
Malmaison Belfast
Malmaison has become synonymous with style and comfort, perfectly blending trendy interiors for both business and leisure travellers alike. Malmaison Belfast doesn’t disappoint the swanky…
The Wheatsheaf Combe Hay
It doesn’t get more charming than this. The Wheatsheaf Combe Hay is tucked away in surrounding Bath countryside, a mere hop, skip and a…
Ham Yard Hotel
It’s hard to believe that this little oasis of greenery sits atop one of London’s buzzy nightspots in the heart of fashionable Soho. So…
Dorset Square Hotel
We know just the ticket when in Marylebone and you’re in need of a relaxing haven after all that shopping and exploring. Dorset Square…
Calcot Manor
Calcot Manor has it all. With an envious Cotswold location, a glamorous spa complete with a whopping indoor pool and family-friendly activities, it’s one…
Spring
It would be fair to say that Skye Gyngell’s CV holds her in high acclaim amongst her peers, so when the former Petersham Nurseries mastermind…
Snaps + Rye
Nestled on the edge of Notting Hill, Snaps + Rye is one of our favourite weekend haunts. Sitting without fanfare on the glorious Golborne…
Fanny Nelsons
Bringing a whole new meaning to ‘neighbourhood charm’, Fanny Nelsons knocks it out the park when it comes to a cosy space to sit…
Old Brewery
For the naval buffs amongst you (we’re looking at you Dad), steer them down the river towards The Old Brewery in Greenwich, a much…
Bellanger
Bellanger is located smack-bang in the middle of Islington Green. A funny little pocket where the surrounding area promises great things but in fact has an…
ALFS
Situated slap-bang in the middle of the yummy mummy mecca that is Chiswick High Road, ALFS (Angie’s Little Food Shop) unsurprisingly attracts a rather…
Rochelle’s Canteen
Rochelle’s Canteen is hidden away in an old schoolyard, behind a high brick wall that was once a former bike shed, a hidden gem that…
Hoppers
With the hotly anticipated opening of Hoppers comes with it the tastes and smells of Sri Lanka slap-bang in the heart of Soho from the…
Ivy Kensington Brasserie
The Ivy Kensington Brasserie opened in December 2015 offering all-day dining and a long cocktail list a mere stone’s throw from Kensington Palace and…
The German Gymnasium
Big up to the guys behind Bluebird and Quaglino’s who have bought their ever expanding glamorous empire to the heart of Kings Cross with…
Bel and the Dragon
If you ever wonder why long-lost friends deserted the big city we think we found the answer. Stumbling across the glamour that is Odiham’s…
The Palomar
Never has a restaurant caused quite such a stir when the Palomar opened in the heart of Soho in the summer of 2014 and…
Ladbroke Arms
It’s hard to miss The Ladbroke Arms with its award-winning display of hanging baskets giving the small terrace out front a personality all its…
The Cock and Bottle
When we heard that one of London’s best Sunday roasts was found tucked behind Westbourne Grove we were tempted to keep it to ourselves….
The Spaniards Inn
Any pub that gives HP sauce a starring role on its menu gets our vote which more than ‘cuts the mustard’ (oh yes, we…
The Swimmer at The Grafton
Finding oneself near the gritter side of Islington you’d be foolish to think you’re out of ideas for nice pubs once past the comfort…
The Cross Keys
The team behind Fulham’s finest, The Sands End and The Brown Cow, have lovingly restored The Cross Keys (a former ‘collars up, pints in’ kind of…
32 Old Town
Surely the most relaxing place to while away a Sunday morning we love No 32 Old Town in Clapham for a super-stylish backdrop for…
The Sands End
Being one of the longest-standing public houses in South West London is no mean feat maintaining their reputation as the locals’ favourite in a…
The Holly Bush
Tucked away up a cobbled side street you’ll find this charming, centuries-old pub a stark contrast to the chi-chi shops a short stroll away…
The Summerhouse
The Summerhouse is one of our favourite spots in London to while an afternoon, whatever the weather. With enviable canal-side views, the staff couldn’t…
Wilmington
Conveniently located across from the buzzy Exmouth Market, The Wilmington is the perfect watering hole for the Clerkenwell foodie crowd. Open for brunch, lunch…
Number Sixteen
Number Sixteen is surely one of the most luxurious ‘home away from home’ hotels in all the land situated on an enviably pretty square…
The Pig on the Beach
With one of the finest locations our UK shores has to offer it’s no wonder The Pig on the Beach chose Studland Bay as…
Tuddenham Mill
We were slightly screaming out for a boutique hotel in this part of the Suffolk countryside and Tuddenham Mill doesn’t disappoint having been lovingly…
Pizza East Portobello
It’s no surprise that we saw Pizza East Portobello opening up in a restored Georgian pub in the middle of Portobello Market. Pizza East were…
Escape
Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside and what bracing air is better than at Escape B&B on the west coast of…
Fairyhill
The award-winning restaurant is reason alone to head straight to the country house hotel Fairyhill. In the heart of West Glamorgan but with the stunning…
Bell at Skenfrith
Situated a stone’s throw from Skenfrith (a mecca for avid walkers and foodies), The Bell at Skenfrith was a former 18th century coaching inn…
Bourne & Hollingsworth
Tucked away behind the charming Exmouth Market you’ll find cocktails-a-plenty to be enjoyed under the stunning greenhouse canopy that sits overhead at Bourne & Hollingsworth….
Zelman Meats
We shed a tear when we heard that Rex & Mariano, the master small plate fish restaurant in Soho’s centre, had been closed down…
108 Garage
We almost gave up when trying to locate the mysteriously elusive 108 Garage. Found in the less charming end of Portobello Road, this former garage…
Kitty Fishers
A traditional wood grill in the heart of Mayfair is exactly what this part of London has been crying out for what with all…
The Gallivant
Set up to be more ‘restaurant with rooms’ The Gallivant is suitable for laid-back, lazy weekends with acres of sandy walks in front of…
Tommy Tucker
Wrestle your way to the bar at the Tommy Tucker as word has sadly got out. Fulham now has an edge. With Claude Compton…
Bull & Last
Stumbling in from your exhausting walk on Hampstead Heath, The Bull & Last is the perfect stopgap for much-needed refreshment and R&R. Housed in…
The Samling
You can take your pick from most of its 67 acres to breathe in their stunning views over Lake Windermere. Adding a Michelin star…
Brown Cow
Housing Fulham’s finest the Brown Cow has even been known to serve a certain Prince. It’s this understated elegance that has kept those fickle…
Texture
We embrace the Scandinavian influences in the UK’s restaurant scene with it being abundantly clear from the stylish Icelander Agnar Sverrisson. Having spent his…
Hand and Flowers
Our favourite chef, Tom Kerridge, has made Marlow quite the destination since his arrival with the Hand and Flowers in 2005 gaining 2 Michelin…
Maggie Jones’s
Maggie Jones’s is a Kensington institution having housed a host of celebrities and long-standing fans for over 40 years. As the sister restaurant of…
Barrafina
Make sure to head to Barrafina as your first port of call when in Soho. Packed to the brim on a daily basis with…
Milk House
Set in the heart of a picturesque Kent village, The Milk House is everything a weekend retreat should be. The rooms are simple, clean…
The Hoste Arms
You’ll know why the Hoste Arms is a local institution when you arrive. It’s everything a coastal pub should be. Goodness me, it makes…
The Five Alls
Having transformed the fortunes of Brook Green, Sebastian & Lana Snow turned their attentions to the hottest rural postcosde. Nestled between Burford and Lechlade-on-Thames,…
Claude’s Kitchen
Now remember a big bill doesn’t always equate to a good time. Hailing from his oh-so-dreamy location at Petersham Nurseries, Claude Compton has brought…
The White Horse
Situated on the highlight of Norfolk’s Coastal Path, the White Horse is the perfect base if you’re looking for a weekend exploring. With stunning…
The Lion Inn
Undoubtedly one of the prettiest pubs in the UK, the Lion Inn is a former 15th century coaching inn found in Winchcombe has been…
Bedruthan Hotel and Spa
It may seem that the hotel is intent on showing you the full Play-doh colour chart in full force but don’t let the slightly…
Seven at Brixton
Stripped-back, ice-cool New York chic has hit but it’s really no surprise to find this new addition of Seven at Brixton wedged in-between the…
The Bird in Hand
It may be a little harder to find than some, but the Bird in Hand is one of those pubs that’s worth tracking down. It reminds us…
The Pelton Arms
Don’t be alarmed at the interior of The Pelton Arms which bears an alarming resemblance to our Grandma’s house. Everyone loves a random hotch potch…
The Salusbury
The Salusbury is certainly well worth a visit for the outstanding food alone – regularly named as the favourite ‘gastropub’ of many a foodie –…
8 Hoxton Square
The irony of East London is now lost on itself finding achingly-cool hipster hangouts on every street corner. However 8 Hoxton Square has outdone…
The Pig and Butcher
Authenic with a capital A, there isn’t a dish on the Pig and Butcher’s menu that can’t be traced back to their authentic roots…
The Drapers Arms
You’d be hard pushed to find a more well-heeled pub than the Drapers Arms. Attracting the upmarket Islington residents its a big surprise to…
Little Social
Little Social is the place to be. Jason Atherton has rightfully taken Ramsay’s crown – you’d have thought with endless restaurants popping up under…
Chez Bruce
We don’t often venture South of the river but for old school glamour you can’t go wrong with Chez Bruce. Offering foodie sensations without…
The Ledbury
Brett Graham stamped his mark on Notting Hill when he opened The Ledbury leaving the surrounding restaurants quivering in its wake. Even with the…
Petersham Nurseries
You couldn’t find a more idyllic spot for lunch than Richmond’s Petersham Nurseries. Lovingly brought to fruition by Skye Gyngell, it is now led…
10 Greek Street
You might feel like a sardine once seated at this Soho favourite but don’t let that put you off. 10 Greek Street favours the…
The River Café
Ok, so it’s not cheap but you either hope the parents bring out their credit card or suck it up and treat them. The…
Bibendum Oyster Bar
With the legacy of the one and only Simon Hopkinson behind them (he of ‘Roast Chicken and Other Stories’ fame), Bibendum Oyster Bar in…
The Bath Arms
The Bath Arms has managed to set itself apart from the crowd with quirky interiors and rather unique bedrooms (Karma Sutra might not be…
The Wellington Arms
It’s worth the drive to wind up at The Wellington Arms – this little corner of Hampshire heaven. Jason and Simon have finished it…
Chiltern Firehouse
With the Chateau Marmont under his belt, it’s no wonder that André Balazs turned his attentions to British gastronomy for his next challenge. Welcome…
The Imperial
The Imperial has seen many an owner try and re-jig this part of Chelsea avoiding the stomping footfall of the Chelsea fans. Where others…
The Shenkman Bar
Add a touch of class to your evening out with a visit to The Royal Academy. Oliver Peyton has added a whole new glamour…
The American Bar at The Savoy
This is the most expensive bar we list but you’re sitting on history for goodness sake. Although it’s moved location this is the oldest…
Aqua Shard
You’d be unsurprised to discover that cocktails don’t come cheap in this kind of setting. Looking out on the 31st floor of Aqua Shard, you…
Barnsley House
Some spa hotels can be all black lacquer and hard edges or instead offer up the dreaded Laura Ashley curtains – neither help for…
Rosewood
You know how to have the perfect weekend? Hitting Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood. Don’t get in the car and drag her away from…
The Drunken Duck Inn
The Drunken Duck has been a Lake District staple for years. Offering stunning rooms alongside the kind of attention to detail that’s hard to…
Askham Hall
Askham Hall is a revelation slickly converting a stately home into a stylish offering in the Lake District having lost none of it’s old…
Hotel Tresanton
Growing up in the Forte household, it’s no wonder Olga Polizzi learnt how to create a wondrous masterpiece on the Cornish coast. Hotel Tresanton…
Ilsington Country House Hotel
Ilsington Country House Hotel caters for all. Take your dogs. Or the kids. Either way, this Dartmoor favourite offers stacks of activities in a…
Swinton Park
With 200 acres of parkland to explore Swinton Park certainly works up an appetite. Which is rather handy seeing that it’s kitchen garden spans…
Hell Bay Hotel
The fact that the Isles of Scilly benefit from their own little microclimate means the British weather becomes but a distant memory. Jump on…
The Swan Inn
Pack your wellies. We’re off to the Cotswolds. The Swan Inn in Swinbrook has featured in Downton Abbey which would be quite enough for…
Andrew Edmunds
Please keep this hidden gem a secret if you can. Its unassuming location in the heart of Soho will have your heart the moment…
Blanchette
This is how French exchange should have been. Never-ending brie and your first taste of a good merlot. Blanchette serves up a new concept…
NOPI
Yotam Ottolenghi holds the key to all of our hearts. If you don’t know him yet be prepared to move heaven and high water…
Cafe Murano
Angela Hartnett has done it again with Café Murano. Spectacularly simple, the Italian-inspired menu takes you back to long lunches in Siena where deadlines are…
Foxlow
Follow the smell of the best hunk of steak in town. From the team behind the Hawksmoor, Foxlow focus on well-reared meat that’s cooked…
Rules Restaurant
This is old school dining. In fact, it’s the oldest dining in London. Rules has been catering for London’s finest since 1798 and you’ll…
Ace Hotel Lobby Bar
The staff may dress better than your date but please forgive them. You’re in Shoreditch. Everyone is trendier than you. Putting ego aside, a…
Upstairs at Nancy’s
For those who don’t like too many choices in their life we have the perfect place for you as this little hideaway only serves…
The Gilbert Scott
The Gilbert Scott is a great romantic stop gap if you’re whisking your loved one to Paris as it’s right by St Pancras Station. If…
Paradise by Way of Kensal Green
Way out West, the Paradise has seen us through our 20’s and continues to impress. The perk is now we’re into our 30’s we…
The Blind Pig
This is the upstairs bar of Jason Atherton’s acclaimed Pollen Street Social sister restaurant, the Social Eating House. The Blind Pig to those in…
The Wolseley
You’d think the hustle and bustle of The Wolseley would be anything but romantic. But we challenge you to not feel slightly wistful in…
Wright Brothers Kensington
We could always rely on good food and a frisson of romance at Kensington’s La Bouchée. Since it closed the South Kensington area didn’t appeal as…
Ape and Bird
Don’t be fooled by the Ape and Bird public house label. From the outside it looks like a fairly mediocre pub in the middle…
Tom’s Kitchen
Chelsea Village is a failsafe address for a ladies-wot-lunch destination following a cardio morning maxing out the credit card on the Kings Road. So…
The Shed Restaurant
The Shed is authentic with a capital A. Run by West Sussex foragers extraordinaire, this brother team source locally produced seasonal dishes that means…
Otto’s
Simon Hopkinson named Otto’s his favourite restaurant so we knew this would be our new French love. The decor may look like your Nan…
Marianne
With a Masterchef pedigree Marianne has set up a little slice of foodie heaven in the heart of Notting Hill. Having cut her teeth…
The Antelope
An enduring, characterful pub in the heart of Chelsea seems unlikely. We don’t all want to drink in a Farrow & Ball showroom and…
The Builder’s Arms
Always full of eclectic types, we love the Builder’s Arms for its bountiful drinking surface area. This means that you can order your pint,…
The Queen’s Arms
Those elusive London mews are a guaranteed hideaway for those of you desperate to escape the tourist routes and have our own British form…
The Bull’s Head
Make like Mr Toad and head for the river. Nothing beats The Bull’s Head whether its a cold, dank day or the sun is…
The Hillgate
A short walk from Notting Hill Gate lies this charming gastropub delight. With a welcoming air (we like anyone who lets a jack russell…
The Duke of Cumberland
Much as we don’t want to tell you about this gastonomic gem we can no longer keep it to ourselves. Turning up on horseback…
The Pot Kiln
If there’s no room at Heston’s you can keep driving as you’ll stumble across this great offering from passionate TV game cook Mike Robinson….
The Harwood Arms
Combining culinary whizzkids from the Pot Kiln in Berkshire and the Ledbury was always going to produce something pretty special. Fulham residents lucked out…
The Mall Tavern
One for the boys, the Mall Tavern serves up hearty dishes so it’s always worth taking a healthy appetite or a penchance for over-eating….
Queen of Hoxton
Tick your daily cultural dosage in one fail swoop by booking into the Queen of Hoxton. What with it being a gallery, club and…
The Westbourne
Frequented by well-heeled West London types, luckily The Westbourne comes with a hearty dose of jovial staff and a warm welcome. Situated in the…
The Royal Oak
The Michelin-starred Royal Oak offers one of the most beautiful settings to while away a sunny afternoon enjoying delicious British food. The Scotch egg would…
Riva
Regularly cited as every great food critics favourite restaurant, Riva has some serious backing behind it. When you have AA Gill and Gordon Ramsey’s…
The Five Fields
The Five Fields is perfect for a special occasion with a dreamy menu, we’d head for the tasting menu at only £75 boasting beautifully…
East Hill
Known to be one of the best pubs in Wandsworth, the East Hill is everything a country pub should be with its leather interiors,…
The Orange
The Orange in Pimlico should be your first port of call when the parents are up in town. Set in the chocolate-box surroundings of…
Windsor Castle
This is the worst-kept secret in West London. Head to where the locals drink, as you should do in any City, and pull up…
L’Enclume
Simon Rogan is one of our finest wizards seen whipping up puddings that looked like dust but wowed Pru Leith on the Great British…
Red Lion Freehouse & Troutbeck Guest House
You always know the food is going to be good when the website of your destination seems to advertise an old boozer rather than…
The Gunton Arms
North Norfolk has ‘for all men’ on its label. Surely the main reason to head to The Gunton Arms is the menu all hulking…
The Wild Rabbit
Imagine Daylesford Organic doing overnight stays. Well they do. So pack your bags and head off to Lady Bamford’s vision of gastropub extraordinaire at…
The Devonshire Arms
Mention you’re going to The Devonshire Arms and you can drop in that your hosts are to be the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Add…
Punch Bowl Inn
You can leave her copy of House & Garden at home when visiting The Punch Bowl Inn. The Farrow & Ball paintwork, twin rolltop…
The Village Pub
Avoid those swanky Gloucestershire hotels with price tags to shock and head for the Village Pub in Barnsley. Foodie gems are ten-a-penny in this…
Felin Fach Griffin
The Felin Fach Griffin has opened their arms to guests for over 12 years. You have got to be doing something seriously right to…
The Bull at Ditchling
The Bull at Ditchling is one to ditch the iPhone (sorry, we couldn’t resist) and settle into the leather sofa by the fire whiling…
Coworth Park
Set in 240 acres of prized parkland amidst Windsor’s Great Park, Coworth Park is big and bold. Part of the Dorchester Collection it sits…
Salcombe Harbour Hotel
With sea views to chew your own arm off for and a luxury spa, Salcombe Harbour Hotel has it all. It’s a safe bet for…
The Spencer Arms
The Spencer Arms is found on the way to Barnes but you can take a walk and you can jolly well earn that lunch….
The Avalon
The Avalon is one of those rare Clapham gems that offers a great boozer but also a rather inviting menu. Much as we love…
The Rum Kitchen
Notting Hill has a problem. It tends to shut down by 10pm leaving nights falling flat. Finally we have the Rum Kitchen. A late…
Polpo
Going to the theatre used to mean rushed suppers choosing the simplest fare on the menu whilst counting down the minutes to curtains up….
Colbert
Colbert has quite the prime location in London’s fashionable Chelsea. Urban legend has it that the freeholder of this prime real estate walked into…
Balthazar
Balthazar has been a New York favourite for foodies and celebs since 1997. They’ve now introduced their chic all-day brasserie experience to the heart…
Riding House Cafe
Small plate sharing menus are all the rage. The Riding House Café do this better than anyone else. Sadly service could be improved (I…
La Poule au Pot
The eponymous Chelsea landmark La Poule au Pot offers long drawn-out lunches watching the Sloanes battle their shopping bags home from their weekly shopping…
The Engineer
A favourite for the Primrose Hill locals, The Engineer is a hearty reliable venue for a great Sunday lunch with the parents. Open for…
