I don’t like arriving at a country hotel in the dead of night. Even with Google Maps, there is no guarantee you got the right entrance, or even the right hotel! Our stay at Hawkstone Hall Hotel in Shrewsbury had both these elements. We’d booked a night to break our journey up to Liverpool but […]
A Historic Retreat at Langley Castle Hotel, a Luxury Hotel In Northumberland
Two nights at Langley Castle in Northumberland. Fascinating history, luxurious rooms, great service and incredible weather combined for a truly memorable stay. We decided to book a long weekend in Northumberland to extend our visit after a night in Newcastle seeing Eric Clapton. Typically we’d head out to Lindisfarne for a few nights but decided […]
The Cadogan Hotel: A Gem of Luxury and History in the Heart of Chelsea
The Cadogan Hotel in Chelsea has rapidly become my favourite luxury hotel in London. After a number of stays I have put down why I feel this is such a wonderful hotel – from the bedrooms, to the dining rooms and the service this is a five star place all round.
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From The Rolling Stones to Radiohead: The South of France’s Hidden Music History
The South of France, with its appealing climate and tax benefits, has been a hotspot for artists to record classic albums. Iconic records like “Exile on Main Street” by The Rolling Stones and “The Wall” by Pink Floyd were created in residential studios like Villa Nellcôte and Super Bear. Other notable artists such as Queen, Kate Bush, Radiohead, and Wham! also found inspiration in this region, producing hits and embracing the picturesque locations. While properties like the Chateau d’Herouville revive music history, fans speculate about other possible recordings made in the area.
Postcards from Nice – Summer 2024
It has been just under two years since I sent my last postcard from Nice, my favourite South of France city. I’ve been coming to Nice for well over 30 years so any visit is always a mixture of retreading happy, familiar places and seeking out new ones. This trip, in July 2024 was no […]
Loving Lo Scoglietto – David Niven’s Beautiful Riviera Home
In the 1950’s legendary English actor David Niven fell in love with the South of France, it’s climate and luxury lifestyle. The Oscar winning actor fell in love with the Riviera whilst filming Bonjour Tristesse in 1957, purchasing the gorgeous Lo Scoglietto in the early Sixties. Lo Scoglietto means ‘The Little Rock’ as it sits […]