Home away from home

The cosiest, most comfortable homes are those where you can be your true self, says India Knight . Here’s how to tell your story…

Self-catering has all the benefits of staying at home, but the joys of being away. For a shortcut to the best places to stay, here are some we’ve tried and tested

Forget fussy dinner parties – ‘deep casual hosting’ is the stress-free alternative. Hattie Crisell is a convert…

There's no longer any need to leave your favourite four-legged friend behind when you go on holiday, says Richard MacKichan, because hotels, superyacht designers and airlines are all setting new standards for petfriendly travel

I’ve just returned from three magical days in the Lake District. Craggy mountains, mist over the fells, and the gentle hum of a Herdwick sheep or two. I stayed near Hill Top, once home to Beatrix Pott

Political refugees, economic migrants and devoted Anglophiles are transforming the city one luxury apartment at a time, finds Will Hosie