A Tale of Two Stays: Northumberland to Mayfair
Karen Yates explores the art of the “slow staycation” with PoB Hotels, swapping speed for…
Author Karen Yates
Roebuck Estates Rare Expressions No.96
In an idyllic setting on the Thames aboard a handcrafted wooden boat, Karen Yates discovers…
The Elegance of Ellenborough Park
A two-hour train journey from Paddington to Cheltenham Spa, followed by a short taxi ride…
Templeton Garden, Earl’s Court
When looking for a peaceful hotel in London, Earl’s Court – with its bustling tube…
A Croatian Escape: Hotel and Spa Iadera, Punta Skala
As the mercury drops with the onset of autumn, Karen Yates enjoys sea, sports, spa and sunsets…
To Cycle Through Sussex
Wellness is more than a buzzword – these days guests want to leave hotels well…
48 Hours in…Bahrain
We’re on a speedboat, spray flying as we skim the surface of the water, heading…
The Old Ferry Inn, Bodinnick, Cornwall
Nestled on the banks of the River Fowey in Bodinnick, with views of the harbour…
Jarvis Cocker at the Royal Festival Hall
Jarvis Cocker wanders on to the stage looking more like a geography teacher than a…
Lord Crewe Arms, Blanchland
Hidden away in the picturesque north Pennines, a 45-minute drive from Durham through glorious English…
Irvine Welsh in Conversation…in Magaluf
I’m relaxing in the late summer sun by a pool on the rooftop fifth floor…
Aquavit London
It’s been a tough year – you don’t need me to tell you that –…