United Kingdom

FOR those who don’t know, Braemar is close to Balmoral, the Royal Family’s Scottish home, and The Fife Arms is the newly renovated pearl of Braemar, fit for a King (and actually a frequent dining spot for him ...

Glass enjoys utmost relaxation at Pennyhill Park, Surrey

Joshua Hendren

November 13, 2023

WHETHER you’re seeking anti-ageing, fitness or just a general reset, look no further than Pennyhill Park, a five-star country house hotel in Bagshot, Surrey, nestled amidst 120 acres of gardens and parkland. ...

Glass unwinds at Seaham Hall on the lovely Durham coast

Angela Cobbinah

November 2, 2023

Destination Spas, News, Travel, United Kingdom

MOST people will agree that listening to waves crashing onto a beach is great way to relax. I recently had that pleasure – not on a beach but as part of a spa treatment harmonised with the sound of the sea hit...

Glass stays at The Grove and discovers countryside luxury a stone’s throw from London

Rachel Spencer

October 12, 2023

News, United Kingdom

AS WE wind up the country path in the midst of the 300 acres, we approach The Grove and it is clear upon arrival that this is a stately 5-star residence with pedicured lawns and manicured tees that would happi...

Glass enjoys The Lakes by YOO – the Hamptons of the Cotswolds

Thea Lewis-Yates

October 4, 2023

NESTLED amongst 850 acres of bucolic Gloucestershire countryside, sits The Lakes By YOO. While I’m loath to describe anything as ‘experiential’ (too Gen Z, too 2023) it’s fitting for this ambitious, impressive...

Glass relaxes at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian

Amanda Bernstein

August 7, 2023

THE BLACK Bentley from the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh -The Caledonian whisks me along Princes Street. I’m heading for a stay at the hotel to indulge in their spa. Having recently undergone an overhaul, it now f...

1 Hotel Mayfair opens in London giving luxury vacationing a sustainable twist

July 28, 2023

News, United Kingdom

THE DEBUT property of 1 Hotel’s mission driven portfolio, 1 Hotel Mayfair arrives just in time for the demanding summer season, offering vacationers and staycationers alike, a tranquil escape from the energeti...

Glass unwinds in the charm of Hart Shoreditch

Alicia Tomkinson

July 4, 2023

UPON arriving at the Hart Shoreditch Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton, I'm taken aback by how seamlessly this building blends into the high street. The effortless modern charm of the hotel presents a w...

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Glass tastes a wee dram on the isle of Orkney

Sean Sheehan

June 26, 2023

IF EINSTEIN, having showed how time is relative to its own frame of reference, had visited the Orkney archipelago he might have been tempted to extend his insight into the naming of places. The largest and mos...

Glass relaxes at Talbooth House and Spa

Kim Brown

June 20, 2023

PERFECT for a relaxing night away, Talbooth House and Spa with its Soho farmhouse style outdoor pool, tennis court and recently expanded spa; with treatment rooms are in the beautiful setting of Constable Coun...

Glass discovers the best of British at Knockinaam lodge

Nicola Kavanagh

May 3, 2023

KNOCKINAAM Lodge is truly one of Scotland’s hidden gems. Tucked away in the remote South-Eastern corner of Dumfries & Galloway, this beautiful and historic boutique hotel offers the ultimate in trad...

Glass stays at Lews Castle in the Scottish Hebrides

Nicola Kavanagh

March 27, 2023

PERCHED ON the rugged coastline of the tiny town of Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the remote Scottish Hebrides, Lews Castle is the ultimate romantic getaway. A piece of fanciful Victorian architectu...

Prepare for the year ahead with the new wellness programs designed by the Four Seasons

January 10, 2023

Health, News, United Kingdom

A NEW Year is as good excuse as any to escape into an oasis of rejuvenation, and with the latest wellness programs designed by the Four Seasons, expert masseurs, hypnotherapists and facialists help to combat “n...

Enjoy expert luxury in the city at Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch

January 5, 2023

NESTLED within one of the capital’s most vibrant districts, Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch is a curated luxury experience that promises a visit as rich in culture as it is beauty. Taking industrial elements o...

Glass joins a class in the cookery school of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Oxfordshire

Amanda Bernstein

January 3, 2023

“FOR ANYONE who is a pan-shaker, remove your hand from the pan on the heat. Take an empty pan from the drawer and shake that if you have to” chuckles Michael John, our course tutor for the day. He conti...

Glass sees the British seaside at its best at the Cary Arms Hotel & Spa

Nicola Kavanagh

December 29, 2022

NESTLED in the charming and idyllic Devonshire coastline sits a tiny bay which has long been a draw to tourists and health-seekers alike, but perhaps to none so famous as Queen Victoria and Prince Alber...

Glass enjoys a festive getaway at the Billesley Manor Hotel, Warwickshire

December 19, 2022

NESTLED deep between acres of rolling countryside is the Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa. Decked out for the holiday season, the Tudor style residence has transformed into a wonderland of fir garlands and metalli...

Glass goes to the moon and back at Heckfield Place

Twig Hutchinson

December 12, 2022