Into the woods

Joely Carey heads into the woods to discover Michelin-starred magic in the north of the Lake District National Park

From cosy country hotels to far-flung paradise retreats, these GH -tested and approved spas will deliver the me-time you deserve

“ I met Charles Dickens today, except he had clearly been so busy working on The Mystery of Edwin Drood that he had fallen asleep, so I didn’t get to speak to him!” I laughingly proclaimed to Ro when

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At 42 Acres in Somerset, guests can create their own mini apothecary using plants gathered from rewilded land. Rhiannon Batten immerses herself in the healing hideaway

Blending Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian soul, Suki is a design-led retreat above Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, that invites you to slow down, soak up the salt air, and reconnect with nature