In the ‘chocolate box’ town of Chipping Campden, The Cotswold House Hotel and Spa is certainly no strawberry cream! Grand, yet beautiful, it cannot fail to be to everyone’s taste, whether you’re after a romantic weekend away with your partner, gastronomic adventure or rejuvenating spa experience with your besties. It’s easy to appreciate why this Grade II listed regency townhouse hotel is so popular - and boasts awards to its name. While it … [Read more...]
About Amanda Chalmers
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A journalist of 30 years - and former newspaper editor - now running Chalmers News PR agency, based in Warwick.
I also pursue my combined passions of travel and writing through travel reviews on this site!
The Earl of Yarmouth, co-founder of The Secret Aristocrat Company
Four years ago William Seymour's life took on a completely new direction. The Earl of Yarmouth married the love of his life and then, together, they established The Secret Aristocrat Company, producing a unique drink inspired by their own wedding day. Today, William and Kelsey's St Maur elderflower liqueur has several international awards to its name and their business continues to grow. Lord Yarmouth answers our questions. . . Q1. How and … [Read more...]
Jo Carroll, co-owner of Winchcombe Farm Holidays
Husband and wife Jo Carroll and Steve Taylor run Winchcombe Farm, a unique collection of six luxury holiday lodges in Upper Tysoe, Warwickshire. For more information, visit www.winchcombefarm.co.uk or call 01295 680190. Q. How did this business come about? We built our first holiday lodge, Will’s Treehouse, on the site of our former private nursery business, in 2017. We decided to go in a complete change of direction due to the … [Read more...]
Sea views and sophistication – 48 hours of fun in Brighton
Forty-eight hours in Brighton is just enough to scratch below the surface of this brilliant and bohemian city which is a great place to enjoy with both friends and family. Returning with my family for the first time in more than 20 years, I found it be just as welcoming and diverse as ever, a city rightly proud of its passion for culture, creativity and sustainability as well as its history. Whether it’s art, entertainment, live music, … [Read more...]
Peace and harmony reign supreme on former historic battle site
HISTORY is integral to the story of the tiny village of Edgehill in Warwickshire, the scene of the bloodiest battle in The English Civil War. Today, the din of muskets and cannons are, thankfully, confined to those history books and the battlefields instead offer idyllic views from one of the most impressive vantage points in the country, The Castle pub. Perched on the summit overlooking the infamous battlefields, The Castle at Edgehill is … [Read more...]
A heavenly Oasis at Plas Robin Rural Retreats in Wales
The word ‘luxury’ is overused – as are ‘tranquility’ and ‘unique.’ Yet, as I discovered at Plas Robin’s retreats in the heart of the rural Wales, sometimes justifiable. A picture, it is said, paints a thousand words and, to be honest, the breathtaking views from these two bespoke holiday homes perched atop the rolling Welsh hillside, do most of the talking! However, it’s only after staying in the Shepherd’s Rest lodge for three nights … [Read more...]
A touch of luxury – and then some!
THE phrase five-star luxury is much overused when it comes to holiday accommodation. But it’s not until I’ve considered it an inadequate description for somewhere I’ve stayed. Winchcombe Farm Holidays in Upper Tysoe, is quite simply, luxury on another level. I am lucky enough to be among those qualified to speak first hand as I’ve stayed in two of the lodges – one of the smallest Will’s Tree House (the only treehouse in Warwickshire!) and the … [Read more...]