I opened the plush velvet bedroom curtains to a view of a golden Willow tree blowing in the breeze, grassy banks twinkling with morning dew and the Thames trickling on by. It felt all very countrified but in fact I was just a short walk from a London tube station. Following a major refurb, I'd present the Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond as the ultimate London staycation spot. The interiors are chic yet cosy and with only 15 rooms, there is a certain intimacy about the place. I checked into the quaint redbrick townhouse (a former literary hub frequented by the likes of Ruskin and Yates) on...
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Take your tastebuds on a trip to the south of France courtesy of one of the city's top boutique hotels Blakes London. Nestled in the heart of Kensington and tucked away on a quiet street, this spot has entertained everyone from Kate Moss to Gwyneth Paltrow over the past four decades. It boasts low-key theatrical flair courtesy of interior designer Anouska Hempel, with lashings of black and gold to seduce you into staying for one more martini than you should. The hotel's latest offering - a food menu and overnight package inspired by a taste of Provence - is another reason to pop on by. I...
Read more →Paris, the city of romance, the city of beautiful architecture and where every girl hopes she will be swept off her feet (preferably at the foot of the Eiffel Tower).We continue to visit the city, and each time we do, we come across something a little more magical – be it a hidden-away bookshop or a quant café serving crepes till late hours of the night (Creperie de Cluny – you can thank us later!). Recently, a whole pile of incredible boutique hotels have opened in the city, which makes it even more of a perfect mini-break destination, and thanks to the Eurostar, a very easy one too. One of ...
Read more →Iconic gin brand Bombay Sapphire has partnered with London’s newest ultra- luxury hotel, Rosewood London, to transform its alfresco drinking and dining terrace, located in the grand courtyard into ‘The Bombay Sapphire Ultimate Gin & Tonic Terrace’.
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