The UK spa getaways that will leave you feeling refreshed and recharged
In need of a spa getaway? One of these should do the trick…THE FAMILY ALL-ROUNDERCarden Park Hotel, CheshireLifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley, husband Andy and kids Poppy, five, and Raffy, two,...
View ArticleThe glamping spot with delightful alpacas and ponies – plus top-notch roasts
GLAMPING in Warwickshire could be the break you never knew you needed.Lifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley looks at a quirky lodge that’s the ultimate family win.You’re bound to fall in love with...
View ArticleI tried 30-minute flat pack coffee table that’s 10 times faster than IKEA –...
AS soon as we heard the news about a new flat-pack hero coming to the UK, we wanted to try it.Easy Klix by Forte has just launched exclusively with John Lewis & Partners, and offers a 19-piece...
View ArticleHow to make the prettiest cuppa and nail the ‘cafecore’ trend
EVERYONE remembers their first flowering tea experience – unless you’ve yet to try one, in which case, now is the time.Newby London has launched a flowering tea gift set, which could make a brilliant...
View ArticleHow to tablescape your Easter spread like a pro – with tips from interior...
IT’S official – Easter is becoming as much of a hosting moment as Christmas.The shops are full of decorating ideas to make your bumper bank holiday a little more special, be it with mini trees adorned...
View ArticleFrom go-kart thrills to immersive ball pits, London has fun activities for...
JABBING the DRS button, I whoop as my F1 electric go-kart flies down the straight and a voice announces I’ve hit a personal best. I’m close to overtaking my husband Andy when he hits his booster and...
View ArticleTwo self-catering saviours beside the seaside – but which will you pick?
HEAD to the south coast and choose between two idyllic locations for the perfect getaway, To help you choose Associate Editor Sarah Barns and family head to Ferne Lodge near Chichester, while Lifestyle...
View ArticleThe quintessential British break home to much-loved UK theme park, home-made...
I’M not sure who’s wearing the biggest grin, my husband Andy or our kids Poppy, five, and Raffy, two, as we ride the miniature steam railway through Exbury Gardens.But this quintessential British break...
View ArticleWatersports fun with family in Portugal or boozy French spa escape for two –...
The family one Wyndham Grand Algarve, Portugal Writer Victoria Hrastic, husband Marko and kids Freya, 14, Nate, eight, and Dylan, three, discover natural beauty in Quinta do Lago.Wyndham Grand Algarve...
View ArticleHabitat gives us all happy returns with its 60th anniversary collection of...
IF you’re having a big birthday – you should celebrate it in style.And that’s exactly what high street interiors brand Habitat has done this week.HABITAT 60From candlestick holders and vases to a red...
View ArticleI won Interior Design Masters – my biggest dos and don’t for decorating your...
SHE can count Sophie Ellis-Bexter amongst her fans, has a homeware collection with La Redoute and has set her sights on designing interiors for The Ivy – things aren’t going too badly for the winner of...
View ArticleEast Midlands makes for fab family staycation – from great museums to...
THE EAST Midlands makes for a fab family escape, says Lifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley.Birdholme Glamping near Nottingham is the perfect destination for a great staycation.Birdholme Glamping...
View Article7 ways to give your outside space a glow-up – including a £14 buy to...
WHATEVER outdoor space you have, it should spark joy.If it’s not doing that, Fabulous is on hand to fix that.Annie Sloan, Marks and Spencer, Patch PlantsFrom plants to paint – it’s time to transform...
View ArticleFrom family fun & foodie feasts to mountain adventures & brilliant beaches –...
AFTER some stress-free holiday inspo? You’re in the right place.Whether you’re looking for family fun or foodie feasts, a mountain adventure or brilliant beaches– we’ve tested five all-inclusive...
View ArticleHow to create the ultimate afternoon teascape inspired by Bridgerton –...
AFTERNOON tea is arguably one of the best British inventions ever.It’s a sure-fire way to get you feeling like royalty or part of the Ton, Bridgerton-style.Talking TablesDecorating your cake with...
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