Bath, England
Britain’s only natural thermal waters allows the opportunity to bathe as the Celts and Romans did over 2000 years ago
By Sue Ostler
Categories England, Spa breaks
The Devon pub that inspired Simon and Garfunkel
Simon and Garfunkel’s classic song ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ was apparently inspired by a visit to The Fisherman’s Cot in Bickleigh
By Faith Bleasdale
Categories Cultural, England, Food and drink
Tea by the sea
When you enter The Mock Turtle in Brighton, expect time to travel back to the 1950s.
By Jessica Adams
Categories England, Food and drink
Boho Soho
If you’re visiting London and want to escape the Oxford street high-street hell, just a quick walk and you’ll be in the heart of Soho.
By Jane de Teliga
Categories Europe, London
Goddess Gold – England
Dog-Friendly Holiday Lets
Boxtree Barn, Devon sleeps four and has a dog-sitter in residence. Chiconomical and dog-friendly.
Visit www.coastandcountry.co.uk
The Old Vicarage, Norfolk, is a Georgian house with plenty of good walks nearby. Pricey but luxe.
Visit www.ruralretreats.co.uk
Swn y Dail, Pembrokeshire is a flat with no stairs (suits arthritic dogs) and can sleep up to six for a very [...]
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories England, Goddess Gold
Goddess Gold – London, England
Uniquely British Scents
If you’re really over the duty-free perfume selection and want something uniquely British, then we recommend you try the following brands. You can pick up some of these in Selfridge’s, Liberty’s, Harrod’s or Harvey Nichols – but it’s more fun to visit the store of origin to choose your ultimate personal scent.
Floris at [...]
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories England, Goddess Gold, London
Goddess Gold – London, England
Beautiful ribbons, fake flowers, amazing buttons
If you sew or do craft (or have a friend who does) then you can’t miss London’s V.V.Rouleaux – an easy three-minute walk from Sloane Square tube station on the Piccadilly line. Simply the most beautiful, unusual and desirable ribbons, buttons and faux flowers we’ve ever seen. At http://ww.vvrouleaux.co.uk
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London
Goddess Gold – London, England
Buying Great British Cashmere – Where and How
We would recommend these websites to find out sales times, discount deals and special offers. Marks and Spencer is on every British high street and we have nabbed some amazing cashmere cardigan bargains in the January sales. If you’re serious about a cashmere trawl then start with some [...]
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London
Goddess Gold – London, England
Princess Diana’s Frocks in Kensington
Twelve of Princess Diana’s classic dresses are on display at Kensington Palace including the famous Victor Edelstein creation worn when she danced with John Travolta. Have tea in the beautiful Orangery afterwards. For more information www.hrp.org.uk
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London
Goddess Gold – London, England
Cult British Notebooks and Diaries
Smythson produces visiting cards, writing paper and wedding invitations for the great and the good. It also offers a series of tiny, cult-status leather notebooks and diaries. Expensive but worth it. We still think their ‘Blondes, Brunettes, Redheads’ notebook is the wittiest. Visit www.smythson.com
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London
