Posts in the UK category

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A Perfect Picnic at Coworth Park

After my wonderful bloggers reunion, it was only a few short days before I was back at one of my favourite English countryside hotels. Part of the illustrious Dorchester Collection, everything about Coworth Park is immaculate, from the perfectly pruned hedges to the stylish interiors and the flawless service. And that’s why I just can’t… Read more »

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A Beautiful Blogger Reunion at Coworth Park

Whenever fellow blogger, Polly is in town, there’s always a great excuse to get the whole blogging gang together for a knees up, great food and lots of fun. Regular readers will know that Polly lives in Qatar and we forged a strong friendship before we’d even met…that’s the beauty of social media. We’ve met… Read more »

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The Ultimate Tea Triangle Experience

There were many benefits to marrying Mr S, not least of all I got to upgrade my surname. I liked my maiden name, but there’s no doubt that I was excited to have a precious metal as my second name. So pleased in fact that I named my blog after my new name – thinking… Read more »

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Playing Jane Austen Heroines and the Laurent-Perrier Pink T at Blenheim Palace

Growing up, Jane Austen was one of my favourite authors…romantic novels featuring fearless heroines meeting their perfect match often again the backdrop of the beautiful stately home. Of course, I often imagined myself at one of those stately homes, taking a turn about the lawn like Elizabeth Bennett or having a picnic like Emma Woodhouse… Read more »

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Rustic Luxury at The Pig in The New Forest

Sitting in the garden, drinking our coffees with the sun beaming on to our faces…we could almost be back in Italy. But we’re not…we’re in the New Forest for the weekend experiencing a perfect slice of British country life. And The Pig Hotel in Brockenhurst is the ideal way to do it… you’re sort of… Read more »

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The Classic Afternoon Tea at Corinthia Hotel London

Regular readers will know of my love for Corinthia Hotel London with my most recent trips being the Valentine’s Day preview and our family Christmas lunch. But there’s a few changes a foot at the modern Westminster gem including a brand new afternoon tea.   Taking a table in the utterly elegant Crystal Moon Lounge I… Read more »