Exploring North Devon
North Devon was a pleasant surprise. Although there aren’t many country houses and stately homes, this region still offers a…
A long weekend in Pembrokeshire
The South West county of Wales is perhaps most famous for its rugged and dramatic coastline, rock formations and sandy…
A guide to visiting North Wales
The rugged mountains and coastline of North Wales attract many tourists and hikers, but this region has so much more…
Bodnant Garden – a magical garden in North Wales
Bodnant Garden is an amazing garden and arboretum in North Wales that spans 80 acres of hillside and has many…
How to spend a long weekend in the Lake District
I've been wanting to visit the Lake District for years, but it just never happened. So finally, I just decided…
Greenway – Agatha Christie’s holiday home in Devon
Lady Rosamund Painswick: There’s nothing like an English summer, is there? Dowager Countess: Except an English winter. (Downton Abbey) Agatha…
Lindisfarne Castle
I was so excited to visit Lindisfarne Castle and the Holy Island, a place that has been on my list…
Exploring Northumberland in 3 days
Northumberland, England’s furthest North-East and perhaps the most underrated county. For many industrial areas, mining and ship building would come…
Cragside – the ultimate Victorian country house
Cragside is a fascinating Victorian country house built on a rocky crag in Northumberland. It’s not only famous for its…
A Rococo gem: Claydon House
We visited a really special country house the other day. The house itself doesn't look anything special on the…