Category Archives: Escape London

April 03

ESCAPE LONDON – Step back in time and enjoy a country weekend at the White Horse Inn in Duns Tew, Oxfordshire

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The White Horse Inn is situated in the pretty village of Duns Tew in Oxfordshire. It is only just an hour from London and after you leave the M40, you are met with pretty country lanes, surrounded by beautiful green fields and picturesque villages.   As the pub accepts dogs, my trusty four-legged friend joined me […]

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March 30

ESCAPE LONDON – Head to Washingborough Hall near Lincoln for peace, relaxation and luxury

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It’s been a while since I have had the opportunity to enjoy one of Britain’s luxury hotels and so I jumped at the chance of a night at the renowned Washingborough Hall, a country house hotel just two miles east of the cathedral city of Lincoln. So, the week after the festivities of the New […]

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January 24

ESCAPE LONDON – Enjoy a country welcome at a Wolsey Lodge private home

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Wolsey Lodges is the marketing organization behind a group of luxury private homes, all of which offer Bed & Breakfast – and in many cases also an evening meal – to paying guests. No longer are they one of the best-kept secrets of the travelling cognoscenti; today they have some 140 different establishments in the group, stretching from Cornwall […]

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January 24

ESCAPE LONDON – The Fox and Goat in Oxfordshire, a cute country pub, rich with history

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This cute little pub is only an hour drive from central London and just minutes from the M40, it has ample parking and is very easy to find. The white exterior is pretty and has plenty of seating outside for you to enjoy in those warm summer months. The bar staff are friendly and well […]

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December 11

ESCAPE LONDON – Get a taste of the countryside at The Pheasant Inn, Lambourn

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The Pheasant Inn in Lambourn is just minutes away from the M4, just over an hour from London and set in between beautiful country fields. The Inn has ample parking and as I arrived the beautiful sunset could be seen hovering over the luscious green fields. Entering the pub, you are transported into a lovely […]

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November 24

LONDON HOTELS – The Courthouse Hotel Celebrate 10 Years with Rooms for £10 This Christmas

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The Courthouse Hotel, formerly the Great Marlborough Street Magistrates Court, is celebrating 10 years as one of Central London’s most reputable and iconic hotels with rooms for just £10! Built on a formidable reputation for comfort and elegance, the hotel is a staple of the rich history of the city; formerly hosting the trials of characters such […]

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November 18

ESCAPE LONDON AND VISIT PARIS – Stunning handpicked hotels and apartments from RentParis.com

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Have you ever booked a hotel online and arrived to find it looks nothing like the photos or in a really bad area, I know I have, I even booked one for my aunt and mother that ended up being in a red light district! Rent Paris have created a service that is much more […]

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November 18

ESCAPE LONDON – Short but very sweet

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The beautifully stylish cottages on the Combermere Abbey estate enjoy such peaceful and spectacular surroundings, that a short but sweet stay may be all that is required to restore and revive you. A quality two night ‘nano-break’ allows guests a window in their busy schedules, without the fuss required of a planning a longer break. […]

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November 13

ESCAPE LONDON – The Great Country House Weekend

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Located in one of England’s most picturesque and wild habitats, Crag Hall is an imposing sandstone Georgian country house, enjoying elevated views over the Peak District. This rural retreat is now available by exclusive appointment, accommodating up to 21 guests for weekend and short stays. Until recently, the house has been the private country retreat […]

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October 02

ESCAPE LONDON – Sleep like a baby at Hanbury Manor, Hertfordshire

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Hanbury Manor is just over an hour from bustling London and after a particularly hectic week, a great sleep, fresh country air and a breathtaking Manor House was just want I needed. As you drive into the beautifully well-kept grounds of the Golf Course, you are met by a truly beautiful sight. A sprawling red […]

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