With beehives and a garden on the roof, the countryside doesn’t seem so far away at this elegant London hotel that’s perfect for a festive stay

A few minutes’ walk from bustling Earls Court Road, past quiet cobbled mews, is Templeton Garden, the latest opening from chic European hotel group Miiro and arguably London’s most stylish new hotel.

Set in one of the UK’s prettiest villages, this historic hotel makes a classy-yet-kid-friendly escape for Rebecca Pitcairn and family

What are the ingredients for a great day out by the sea? A coastal location offering a good walk, fantastic seafood and plenty of history and culture to enjoy if it rains. Alex Fisher visits the Crown & Anchor near Chichester and finds the perfect combination

They say first impressions last, and mine begins ...

Even the swankiest islands have a scattering of smaller, more affordable stays – if you know where to look. Luckily, Lucy Thackray does