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Even though Monkey Island Estate is a quick train ride from central London, it feels like it’s a world away. Tucked within the impossibly pretty village of Bray, the seven-acre-island is flanked by the River Thames. The hotel opened in spring 2019, but its history spans centuries: In 1197, monks settled nearby, and while this... View Article

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This month I’ve been invited to co-host the monthly Travel Link-Up, and we’re talking about home, which is you all know by now is something I’ve spoken about regularly given my constant moving around. I’ve…

Just a two-hour drive from London you find Burley Manor set within the enchanting environs of the New Forest. The New Forest is made up of spectacular untouched woodlands, heathlands, and coastlines where ponies have roamed free since medieval times. It covers vast swathes of southern England, stretching from Hampshire in the east to Wiltshire... View Article

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Indulge in the invigorating beauty of sculptural chandeliers found in higher buildings that highlight a decorative purpose that is simply out of this world!

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most esteemed art and history institutions in the world. Besides showcasing world art and history, inside these outstanding museums and historic buildings, one often can find outstanding sculptural chandeliers that could actually be considered authentic masterpieces.

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A Relais & Chateaux property and the sister hotel to the historic Cliveden House, Chewton Glen is a bucolic beauty in New Forest, Hampshire. It’s refined, yet warm and welcoming, and is ideal for jaunts out of London. It’s set within 130 acres of countryside and has a charming herb and organic garden (the produce... View Article

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As one of Scotland’s best hotels, Gleneagles has a sterling reputation and is loved by those with a passion for the great outdoors. The grand hotel is set within the 850-acre Gleneagles estate in the Scottish countryside where you’ll find lochs, tennis courts, a croquet lawn, shooting and fishing school, stables, zip line, three championship... View Article

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Positioned between the high-class Mayfair borough and the vibrant Soho neighborhood, Hotel Café Royal is in the thick of it, yet is surprisingly relaxed inside. The landmarked building dates back to 1865 and is full of history: Oscar Wilde, Brigitte Bardot, David Bowie, Winston Churchill and Elizabeth Taylor are all past patrons. The Royal Wing... View Article

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Delivering impeccable service since 1865, The Langham in Marylebone was London’s first grand hotel, and it is famed as being the birthplace of afternoon tea. At 4,844 sq ft, The Sterling Suite is one of the largest suites in London, and it can be configured to include up to six bedrooms. It has a dining... View Article

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The 19th-century red-brick facade of The Connaught is as instantly recognizable as the curious water feature outside: a piece by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, named Silence, it sees a mist of water seep into the air every fifteen minutes. Art aficionados will delight further at the 3,000-strong collection of original artworks from artists like Damien... View Article

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The gleaming white facade of The Lanesborough is a neoclassical monument on Hyde Park Corner in London’s affluent Knightsbridge neighborhood. The hotel is a destination in itself — many visit to dine at the Michelin-starred restaurant, Celeste, or for the award-winning afternoon tea. For a longer stint, book the Royal Suite (you might recognize it... View Article

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Situated in the bustling Holborn area, Rosewood London is at the heart of the action, but inside it is another world. Enter through a grand archway and carriageway into a quaint courtyard (during the winter holidays you’ll see an enormous Christmas tree adorned with baubles and fairy lights). The hotel is a restored Edwardian mansion... View Article

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Near London’s Westminster neighborhood, the Corinthia is lavish with its glass-domed lobby, grand floral displays and glittering chandeliers. The two-story Royal Penthouse Suite has views from its 680-sq-ft terrace of landmarks of the London skyline: the London Eye, Big Ben, Nelson’s Column, St Paul’s and the Thames. Inside, the two floors connect via a private... View Article

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