United Kingdom

July 14, 2025

Europe, Feature, London, Travel, United Kingdom

AS WE sashay up to the check-in desk at The Peninsula London, we’re greeted by a team of staff whose warm smiles immediately make us feel welcome. From the moment we step into the marble-swathed entrance, we’r...

A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Chelsea: 11 Cadogan Gardens

Ashleigh Jacobs

June 23, 2025

Europe, Travel, United Kingdom

TUCKED behind Sloane Street in the heart of Chelsea, 11 Cadogan Gardens feels like a grand countryside manor—yet it’s right in the centre of London. From the moment we arrived, it felt as though we had escaped...

Glass stays at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons: A culinary retreat of dreams

June 2, 2025

Dining, Drinks, Europe, Feature, Food & Drink, Travel, United Kingdom

LE Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, a Belmond hotel set in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, promises more than a luxurious escape — it is a celebration of culinary artistry. With world-renowned chef Raymo...

Farlam Hall delivers relaxation and Michelin-starred cuisine in Cumbria

April 25, 2025

Dining, Food & Drink, News, United Kingdom

WHEN you think of Cumbria, relaxation is often not the first thing that springs to mind. However, an intimate PoB Hotel located just outside of Carlisle may be about to challenge that idea. Housing just 18...

Glass experiences a weekend of wellbeing in the heart of Bath

Adina Ilie

March 10, 2025

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

AS I step off the train in Bath on a crisp morning, I’m eager to send off winter in the same way that I commenced it—intentionally and with well-being at heart. The city’s golden-stone buildings stand tall aga...

Glass gets cosy at Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Vivian Hui

November 28, 2024

News, United Kingdom

KNOWN as a city rich in history and architecture and being home to one of the world’s most famous universities, it’s no surprise that Cambridge is a sought-after destination both internationally and locally. T...

Glass stays at Edinburgh’s landmark hotel, The Balmoral

Sean Sheehan

November 18, 2024

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

THERE are classic historic hotels so grounded in their locations that their name and the city are inseparable – the Waldorf Astoria, New York; The Peninsula, Hong Kong; La Mamounia, Marrakech – and up there wi...

Glass enjoys the best of Cornish hospitality at Ardor St Ives and Boskerris Hotel

Thea Lewis-Yates

October 28, 2024

STANDING proudly over the Blue-Flag, white-sand beach at Cornwall’s Carbis Bay, sits the small but perfectly formed Boskerris Hotel. Light and airy interiors prevail; think crisp Mediterranean blues and whites...

Park Hyatt London River Thames opens its doors in Nine Elms

Olga Petrusewicz

October 21, 2024

OPENING this October, just a short walk from Battersea Power Station, Park Hyatt London River Thames making its debut in the UK. The hotel entices guests with its prime location and luxurious offerings, establ...

Fairmont St Andrews brings luxury to Scotland’s eastern coast

October 16, 2024

ST ANDREWS – Scotland’s Home of Golf – is recognised across the globe for its prestigious university, medieval cobbled streets, and, of course, its ten golf courses. However, the quiet historic town has become...

Glass experiences sky-high glamour at London Hilton on Park Lane

October 9, 2024

AS AUTUMN creeps in and the leaves gradually turn brown and auburn, sometimes all one craves is some warmth and comfort. And London Hilton on Park Lane offers such essential respite. Situated in the heart o...

Glass is awed by the historic beauty of Ellenborough Park

Nicola Kavanagh

September 9, 2024

Feature, United Kingdom

ENGLAND'S history is undoubtedly its biggest tourist attraction and when one visits Ellenborough Park it is easy to see why. The stunning manor house, which has its origins in the 1400s, is a record of Eng...

Glass spends a weekend by the water’s edge at The Lakes By Yoo

July 22, 2024

Feature, United Kingdom

THE Lakes by Yoo, located near the picturesque, sleepy Cotswold village of Lechlade, is an 850 acre development surrounded by nine lakes set within lush verdant woodland. The cabins, lodges and apartments have...

Glass relishes in Hebridean hospitality at The Machrie

Katie Felstead

July 15, 2024

Feature, United Kingdom

REMOTENESS. It conjures a sense of isolation and fear in some, or a huge sense of peace and contentment in others. I fall into the latter tribe. But do not be fooled – the Isle of Islay’s The Machrie may be re...

The NICI puts the wow in Bournemouth

May 21, 2024

SET HIGHT on Bournemouth’s West Cliff, overlooking the English Channel and Dorset’s coastline, The NICI is causing quite a stir in this once-upon-a-time zimmer-friendly seaside town. Bringing the vibrant ...

Roots Manoeuvre – a heavenly escape to the forest at Loire Valley Lodges

Thea Lewis-Yates

May 15, 2024

IF YOU GO down to the woods today… you’ll find an array of magical experiences await you at Loire Valley Lodges. Nested within 750 acres of the The Duporterie forest, sit 18 unique treehouse hideaways, each o...

Glass embraces Rutland’s beautiful greenery at The Barnsdale

May 15, 2024

Feature, News, Travel, United Kingdom

NEEDING to escape for a weekend getaway? Look no further than The Barnsdale. Having opened on the 1st of May 2023 after a series of refurbishments, The Barnsdale is an incredible asset to The Signet Collec...

Glass enjoys a cosy English countryside retreat at the Pig Hotel, Somerset

Katrina Mirpuri

May 9, 2024

Europe, Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

THIS property from the renowned Pig Hotel collection promises no-frills country comfort – but is it worth the luxury price tag? The hotel is a convenient 20-minute drive from Bath Spa station, nestled among...

The Mitre, Hampton Court offers eclectic English beauty at every corner

April 9, 2024

Europe, Travel, United Kingdom

AS The Signet Collection’s inaugural hotel, The Mitre’s timeless and enticing allure is entirely understandable. Having opened in September 2020, the Grade II-listed Surrey property is a mere 35 minutes away f...

Bicester Village transforms into an Easter paradise

March 19, 2024

Feature, News, Travel, United Kingdom

WITH Easter just around the corner, Bicester Village – Oxfordshire’s designer shopping destination – is set to transform for the festive season. From 22nd March to 10th April, the village will be offering a se...

Glass unwinds at Bath’s The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa