Mini Breaks
Charles Renee Mackintosh - Glasgow’s architectural genius
September 26th 2012
Karen Bowerman visited Glasgow on the trail of art nouveau architecture and discovered a lavish Victorian mansion and a special tearoom on the way...
Charles Renee Mackintosh - Glasgow’s architectural genius
September 26th 2012
Karen Bowerman visited Glasgow on the trail of art nouveau architecture and discovered a lavish Victorian mansion and a special tearoom on the way...
On holiday at Heathrow Airport- Review
June 30th 2011
As she flew into Heathrow Karen Bowerman gave in to last minute whim. She booked herself a couple of extra days away – at an airport hotel - and was pleasantly surprised to discover you can still have a weekend break close to the runway...
Glastonbury Festival - in comfort
June 8th 2011
There's not a broken tent and dodgy portaloo in sight
Taking things up a gear, Adrenalin Rally, Middlesbrough
March 21st 2011
Looking for a weekend with a bit of excitement – how about trying your hand at rally driving? Karen Bowerman headed to Middlesbrough to learn about powersliding, handbrake turns and the importance of apexes….
Taking things up a gear, Adrenalin Rally, Middlesbrough
March 21st 2011
Looking for a weekend with a bit of excitement – how about trying your hand at rally driving? Karen Bowerman headed to Middlesbrough to learn about powersliding, handbrake turns and the importance of apexes….
More than a puff of smoke… Tees Valley
March 17th 2011
Beyond its chemical works and refinery towers, Tees Valley may surprise you! Karen Bowerman discovered moorland, museums and Europe’s oldest floating warship – plus links with Nelson and Captain Cook...
More than a puff of smoke… Tees Valley
March 17th 2011
Beyond its chemical works and refinery towers, Tees Valley may surprise you! Karen Bowerman discovered moorland, museums and Europe’s oldest floating warship – plus links with Nelson and Captain Cook...
Fit for a King. Dalhousie Castle, Scotland
March 11th 2011
Always wanted to stay in a castle? How about sleeping in the tower or clambering into a four poster overlooking the ramparts? Karen Bowerman went to Bonnyrigg, just outside Edinburgh, to see what it was like staying in a 13th century fortress ….
Fit for a King. Dalhousie Castle, Scotland
March 11th 2011
Always wanted to stay in a castle? How about sleeping in the tower or clambering into a four poster overlooking the ramparts? Karen Bowerman went to Bonnyrigg, just outside Edinburgh, to see what it was like staying in a 13th century fortress ….
Cliveden, Berkshire, Hotel Review
April 16th 2010
Mark Kebble enjoys a mixture of history and views at the stately home of Cliveden
The Grove, Hertfordshire
March 3rd 2010
Nicholas Jones finds plenty of London sophistication amongst all the country decadence at The Grove in Hertfordshire
The Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa, West Sussex
January 22nd 2010
Nicholas Jones finds some classic British comfort at The Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa in West Sussex
Bishopstrow House, Wiltshire
December 13th 2009
With food and last minute panics a staple of the Christmas holidays, a spa break is in order come January. Try out Bishopstrow House in Wiltshire, says a relaxed Mark Kebble
Crazy Bear, Beaconsfield
November 17th 2009
Can a flamboyant, outrageously designed hotel succeed in rural Buckinghamshire? Lisa Pollen holes up at the Crazy Bear in Beaconsfield to find out
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