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Winter wine dinner at Rookery Hall: a four-course Burgundy pairing

January 21, 2026

Winter wine dinner at Rookery Hall: a four-course Burgundy pairing

What to expect from a wine dinner at Rookery Hall in Cheshire, with four courses paired with La Croix de Brully Burgundy and a Master

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Rookery Hall Hotel review: a luxury Cheshire spa stay with festive charm

December 19, 2025

Rookery Hall Hotel review: a luxury Cheshire spa stay with festive charm

My Rookery Hall Hotel review, covering a Junior Suite, a Burgundy wine dinner, the spa and the festive atmosphere at this Cheshire country house.

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Alpaca Annex review: a cosy Airbnb with alpacas in Northamptonshire

January 21, 2025

Alpaca Annex review: a cosy Airbnb with alpacas in Northamptonshire

My Alpaca Annex review: a quirky Airbnb in Gayton, Northamptonshire, where you can feed three friendly alpacas, with things to do nearby.

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The Coach House Cottage review: a cosy Bakewell staycation

December 1, 2024

The Coach House Cottage review: a cosy Bakewell staycation

My review of The Coach House Cottage in Bakewell, a dog-friendly Peak District retreat, with how to get there and the best things to do

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Where to eat and drink in York: a guide to the city’s food scene

June 23, 2024

Where to eat and drink in York: a guide to the city’s food scene

Where to eat and drink in York, from Brew York and Pairings Wine Bar to Shambles street food, Spark York and afternoon tea at Bettys.

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The Alan Hotel review: a stylish Manchester stay with a great restaurant

March 27, 2024

The Alan Hotel review: a stylish Manchester stay with a great restaurant

My review of The Alan Hotel in Manchester, with an industrial-chic Signature Suite, a surprising open-plan shower and a restaurant worth staying in for.

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Vanbrugh House Hotel review: boutique rooms and punting in Oxford

September 24, 2023

Vanbrugh House Hotel review: boutique rooms and punting in Oxford

My Vanbrugh House Hotel review, with characterful rooms in central Oxford, a hamper breakfast and a punting trip on the River Cherwell.

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The Corner London City review: a stay at London’s greenest hotel

September 14, 2023

The Corner London City review: a stay at London’s greenest hotel

My review of The Corner London City, an East End hotel with quirky sustainable design, clever pod rooms, a cocktail bar and pancake machines.

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Cornish Wave review: a surf adventure weekend in Cornwall

September 4, 2023

Cornish Wave review: a surf adventure weekend in Cornwall

My honest Cornish Wave review of a surf and coasteer adventure weekend in Newquay, with a day-by-day itinerary, the wild camp and what to know

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