The Mustard Pot, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Just what you need on a sunny afternoon. We’re sure it’s just as good on a wet, rainy November day too, but this was ideal. It was July 5th 2014, […]
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The Yorke Arms, Nidderdale, North Yorkshire
As you go further south, the Yorkshire Dales relax a bit. From Swaledale in the north [rugged and broody] down towards conurbations of West Yorkshire, each dale seems to soften, […]
Blue Lion, East Witton, North Yorkshire
Time to celebrate a bit of Yorkshire, now Le Tour is passing through. The Blue Lion has long been a favourite – probably for the last 20 years – seeing […]
Bofinger, Paris
If you’re staying in Paris, then Bofinger must be on the list. We love it, and it’s definitely the absolute favourite of friends. A traditional Alsation Brasserie, perfect for lovers […]
Pavillion de la Reine, Paris
Heavenly. That’s some praise, as Yorkshire is only described as the “Edge of heaven” in the title of Selina Scott’s study of the Yorkshire Coast. This wonderful hotel is set […]
Monteverdi, Toscana
Monteverdi is set in the small village of Castiglioncello del Trinoro, in authentic Tuscany, at a height of 2,600 feet – oops, around 800 metres. Comprising a small number of […]
La Locanda del Colonnello, Modica
This is the second, less expensive restaurant to the Michelin-starred La Gazza Ladra, but described by Giorgio Locatelli as doing elegant versions of street food as a starter – rice […]
Croft 103, Durness, Scotland
A brave and committed exercise in sustainable holiday cottage design. Built on the site of a croft, these two houses, each for a maximum of two people, nestle into the […]
Casa Talia, Modica
Time stands still. A perfect terrace overlooking Modica Storica, a deserved world heritage site, from every one of the small number of individual little one bedroom villas. Beautifully restored by […]
15 Glasgow
This is how to restore a Glasgow town house. Thoughtfully decorated in grey (we like grey) it’s taken a lot of effort, care and money to bring back to life […]
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