Travel

Why Nassau Paradise Island is the perfect place for your winter break this year

Find out why Nassau Paradise Island in The Bahamas is one of the finest places to holiday in The Caribbean.

Beekeeper’s Hut review: A shepherd's hut in North Wales with impressive political links

Liberal politician William Gladstone would likely be pleased to find out that his Welsh estate is still in family hands, but it's hard to know what he'd make of the custom-built shepherds huts that have been newly installed in the grounds. We sent Ben Lerwill to judge for himself.

Maberly House: A spectacular place to stay in one of Devon's most beautiful corners

In the heart of the South Hams and looking like the set from a period drama, Maberly House is a cut above your average holiday rental, as we found out when we paid a visit.

The Country Life guide to Kent: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat

From its rich history and rugged coastline to fast-evolving cultural and culinary scenes, here's our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat in Kent.

What it's like to stay at the 'world's best hotel', the pleasure-filled paradise that is Passalacqua on Lake Como

It might look timeless and traditional, but there's a new hotel on Lake Como that's vibrant and fun without compromising on world-class service, finds Rosie Paterson.

Thyme hotel review: All in good Thyme in the Cotswolds

This Cotswolds idyll – which encompasses a series of cottages, manor houses and barns in the village of Southrop – is a true epicurean haven of tranquillity that’s guaranteed to be unlike any other hotel you’ve stayed at, says Paula Lester.

Honey, we’re bringing the kids: Why the honeymoon is changing and where to go

The honeymoon as we know it is over, says Amanda Morison, who explores the rising popularity of family-friendly, adrenaline-fuelled and health-conscious post-nuptial travel — and tells you exactly where to go.

Log cabin escapism is great — but super-luxury cabin escapism is even better

Pamela Goodman falls for the rustic charms of Glen Glack Cabins in Perthshire.

The Grove hotel review: A country retreat in 300 acres that's still within the M25

The Grove in Rickmansworth, just outside Watford on the north edge of London, has become one of the best-known hotels in Britain. But does it deserve its reputation? Ben Harris checked in.

Chewton Glen review: 'I genuinely wanted to stay forever'

Annunciata Elwes visits Chewton Glen, the New Forest gem that's one of Britain's best-loved country house hotels.

The Country Life guide to Suffolk: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat

Suffolk is often overlooked in favour of neighbouring country Norfolk, but there's just as much to do here and plenty of fascinating early medieval period history. Here’s our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat.

10 of Scotland’s most magical white sand beaches

What better day to celebrate some of Scotland's most stunning locations than St Andrew's Day? Here's our pick of 10 of the finest white sand beaches in the country.

The Three Horseshoes Batcombe review: Touring motorists need more pubs with rooms like this one

The Three Horseshoes Batcombe is a reimagined 17th century pub with fantastic food and rooms is inextricably linked to Country Life, discovers Giles Kime.

Temple Guiting Manor hotel review: Manor from heaven in the Cotswolds

Temple Guiting Manor is one of the country’s most handsome Tudor manor houses; together with its surrounding barns, it affords lavish and characterful self-catering accommodation in the heart of the Cotswolds. Paula Lester took a trip.

On the tiger trail in India: ‘I simply couldn’t move from visceral terror’

2024 marks 130 years since Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book’ was published. Rupert Uloth has been inspired by that to go on his own tiger trail in India; he journeyed to India and Suján Sher Bagh in search of his own Shere Khan.

Jason Goodwin in Rome: 'Shelley would have been appalled; Keats would have told them to shut up'

Jason Goodwin heads to the Eternal City and finds a very 21st century mode of transport.

The Barnsdale at Oakham hotel review: 'A lesson in pure relaxation' next to Rutland Reservoir

Sister hotel to The Mitre and the third hotel in The Signet Collection is now open, but does it live up to the standards set by its siblings? We sent Lucy Ford to find out.

The eccentric corner of the country that's the only part of the UK successfully invaded in World War II — and how it's become a sought-after place to live

Charlie Baker visits one of the Isle of Wight’s oldest villages and finds a quiet enclave of eccentricity — as well as some remarkable homes up for sale.

Gstaad in summer: Chalets, cows and the joys of warm mountain air

Gstaad is a name that evokes winter glamour — yet the Swiss town is just as worthy of a visit in the summer as Rosie Paterson found out.

Perugia and rural Umbria: Where to go, what to see, and the best places to eat, drink and stay

Mary Miers explores what the capital of Umbria and its surrounding hilltowns have to offer.