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14/01/2024

Sundays in nature 🍃

Some soothing shots from around Cowley today with D’Artagnan and hubby ❤️

A much needed moment of peace this week!

02/01/2024

A festive photo dump…

10 years with my beloved diary courtesy of Dad ❤️

A trip to No 42 Margate with Darts

My annual homemade gravadlax blinis

A beautiful cobweb & sunset

Sadly we had a family bereavement over the holidays, and such things always make you reflect.

Hope you all have a wonderful 2024 x

#2023 #2024

03/07/2023

Mousehole & Porthgwarra

Mousehole is always on our Cornish trip list - beautiful old streets, fab views, stunning houses, galleries, shops and amazing food.

wins for food I think - dogs are allowed in their courtyard garden which is dreamy. Service is friendly and speedy, and crab and chips is always on the order!

We also love and have stayed before - we visited for a glass of Riesling watching some live music before venturing into town.

And a new find, Porthgwarra - a stunning cove reached via a max level difficulty Cornish lane (only risk it if you can reverse around corners up hill 🤣) - and the rewards are a beautiful beach, little cafe and lots of walks - not dog friendly though (the beach) worth noting.

02/07/2023

I’ll take you to the Lobster (Shack) 🎶

Finally got a table on one of our visits! And quite the table it is…the whole world knows already but yes this is Cornish outpost complete with lovely lobster shack - and it was *chef’s kiss* delicious!

For every lobster bought, another is released into the sea 🌊

And look at that knickerbockerglory!

Worth a visit 🥂but bring the piggy bank 🤣

30/06/2023

Discovering the reimagining of

We were delighted to be invited to the preview of Cowley Manor’s next legendary story, written by the

Stunning interiors that are considered and eclectic (the Alice in Wonderland theme is evident throughout - Lewis Carroll did write it in the grounds after all!) and effortlessly cool food & beverage offerings are going to set this up to be a smash hit I think.

Having been part of Cowley’s history for more than a decade I am so excited for its future now with the Experimental team - we’ll be spending many weekends here to come!!

Thank you for having us and thank you for the fabulous food .hargreaves &

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05/05/2023

Dreaming of lunch on the Harrod’s rooftop today, under grey skies at home in the Cotswolds.

It was only last week we had the pleasure of the most delightful lunch at - when you step into the restaurant, it’s a cocoon of sweeping curves and mellow wood veneer, with glass blocks leading to the roof.

Once there, it’s hygge-chic, chygge perhaps? Or maybe hyggic?? Anyway - it’s delightful.

Aside from being delighted by the menu design which is so pretty you could frame it, and the rose being £50 a bottle (really thought it would be more!) the food was just amazing.

I had the Salmon Tataki, which came with grilled avo and the most sublime salad on fabulous lace-like China. Very generous portions (it was £34) and the milk bread, just insane - and the deep fried hassleback potatoes are NOT to be shared.

A sublime lunch, perfect before a show. Can’t wait to return!

01/05/2023

Celestial 🌟

What a magical weekend ✨after/during some stressful times, fabulous friends whisked us away to for a night and a show…more on that later, and the most spectacular lunch 🍣

But, back to - a charming bolthole across the street from the big H, part for and , it’s a five star gem with charming service and fabulous bar / restaurant - so so pretty!

Oh, and the hamper for the journey to town our friends prepared for us - eternally grateful xx

13/10/2022

A tale of two hotels…

Supper at - giving me Villa Cipriani vibes I HAD to go for the evening there after being introduced to it but a colleague. The pink walls, the view, the terrace…a dream. Well worth a visit when in San Diego (La Jolla specifically).

And then the Grand Dame of the Coronado island coast, - a majestic hotel with stunning Victorian interiors and plenty of lively seafront dining. Plus GORGEOUS holiday cottages on that stunning coast.

Two gems when in San Diego…

01/10/2022

First impressions from - first planned in 2020 we’re feeling very blessed to finally be here for an extended trip with lots of relaxing and some business too.

We’re staying in the ‘residence club’, perfect for extended stays with the apartments featuring kitchens and laundry facilities, plus dedicated pool area and concierge.

We’re often pulled by the sea and though we have La Jolla & San Francisco on our trip too, being in the vastness of the desert is very stilling too. Beautiful starry nights and long hot days.

Obviously we’ll be posting snaps of the Grand Canyon soon… for now enjoy some captures of the fabulous Four Seasons resort in Scottsdale, where every single person working here that we’ve met so far has been unfailingly fabulous.

04/07/2022

by night - we splashed out on their 7-course menu with wine last night, and it was quite the experience.

We sat with commanding sea views and watched as the restaurant transformed with nightfall into a glittering galaxy of stars - it get very special indeed - and check out the petit four selection box! Just gorgeous.

03/07/2022

So after some resistance (I’m not into large hotels really) I’ve given in (or rather my curiosity has got the better of me) and we’ve visited the new Savoy Palace hotel - we’re here for dinner tonight at - their 17th floor panoramic restaurant and rooftop - and we couldn’t resist a couple of cocktails at lunch to check it out.

The view is obviously stunning - and the mixture of furniture, the different levels, infinity pool and so on make it feel like a discovery around every corner. It’s hard to make something so large feel intimate and I must say, the rooftop definitely achieves that. Worth a visit - and maybe we’ll do an overnighter here next time ✨

01/07/2022

Happy 4th anniversary to us! I cannot believe this sushi platter that Executive Chef at the , .faudry has kindly made for us - menus change of course, but just after suggesting that we missed sushi from the pool menu to the incredible Martim (who oversaw our wedding) the next day we have this feast - THIS is 5 star service. We feel very special indeed ✨ (and full! - although we have our annual (Villa Cipriani) meal to look forward to tonight…the gauntlet has been thrown!)

30/06/2022

by nightfall - as I described it last night (a few wines in…) ‘it’s like being inside a jewellery box’.

The glittering orange streetlights, the mermaid-like colours of the pool at night and the drama of the mountains wreathed in clouds, all set against the quiet expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Just breath taking - I’m usually a total-seclusion kind of person when it comes to holidays, but I’ve always found this city beguiling and enchanting. We’re so happy for to back and already can feel the stresses of the past two years melting away ✨

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29/06/2022

Back, back, back again! After a 3 year hiatus (cheers Covid!) we’re back to where it all began - in Funchal, Madeira.

We first visited in 2014 and have been back annually ever since (Covid excepting) and were married here in 2018. Although they haven’t been unscathed by the staffing crisis the hospitality industry faces, we’ve still been greeted with open arms by the team, many of whom are more like friends now. I love travelling and discovering but sometimes it’s best to just ‘come home’.

And as it happens, we’re staying in the suite we first stayed in 8 years ago!

04/06/2022

Welcome to the Côte d’Azur 🌊

We can’t pretend that this trip hasn’t been a bit of a disaster - have lost our luggage and now have cancelled our flights home. Great.

We did however come to celebrate our friend’s wedding which at the magnificent Belle Rives hotel - and it was glorious! And we discovered some lovely restaurants and our hotel, a little boutique gem,

Thoughtful design, a beautiful pool and poolside, well priced food and drink (hard to find in Antibes!) friendly, compassionate service - washing outfits we had bought in a couple of hours to wear again later (because you know, no clothes!!) and much more.

01/04/2022

A welcome escape to the ✨

Laid back luxury, we escaped avec le pupper for a day of quaffing and snaffling, and managed to see just about all four seasons in one night!

A stunningly natural setting, peaceful with an alpine vibe, we tucked into delicious pizza, burrata, probably a bit too much gavi di gavi and that was all at lunch!

The pathway up to Hook from the Stables pictured looked gorgeous and dinner was fab - including a cod Kyiv raising money for Ukraine’s war efforts.

Delightful staff throughout - highly recommended for somewhere to retreat and recharge x

15/12/2021

A day at capturing the spirit of this fabulous hotel. A few BTS pics to enjoy - surely the breakfast of kings, tubs for days and oodles of space for a glorious stay isn’t the Surrey Hills. Proud of my super team for a great day pulling this together ✨

In pictures - the master suites at Barnett Hill, The Surrey Hills

22/11/2021

Always quite the show this time of year 🌅

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Have you seen our charity gala, the Gala at the Gorge? We’re raising funds for the refurbishment of Ward D603 at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - which is the regional oncology specialist ward covering the whole of the southwest of England! Hosted at the @avongorgehdv on Friday 14th June the event is selling fast 👌🏻 Tickets include: 🥂 champagne & canapés 🍽 three course banquet ☕️ coffee 🔨 awesome auction featuring a host of superb lots - we even have yacht charters!! 🛥 💃 dancing the night away £65 for individual tickets and £55 for pp for groups of 10 Link in bio ☝🏻official charity partner @aboveandbeyondcharity Shout out to our auction supporters: @hotelduvin @cowleymanor @peachpubs @arkellandwills @lauraleighhairbeauty @johnlewisandpartners @bamford @margaret_dabbs_london @ivycliftonbrass @thyme.england @thezetterhotel @xlcork #doinggoodfeelsgood #charity #fundraising #nhs #bristol #oncology #fundraiser #gala #proud #nursing

Gala at the Gorge

Gala at the Gorge charity fund-raiser on June 14th at the Avon Gorge Bristol, supporting University Hospitals Bristol and their refurbishment of Ward D603, the regional oncology ward for the southwest of England. Tickets on sale now, from £55 pp including champagne and canapes, three course banquet, entertainment and auction featuring a host of exciting lots from: Cowley Manor Peach Pubs Margaret Dabbs London Laura Leigh Hair & Beauty Bamford John Lewis Bristol The Ivy Clifton Brasserie The Zetter The Bell At Selsley Thyme Arkell & Wills XL CORK White star CharterHotel du Vin & Bistro TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION: https://greatexpectations.live/gala-at-the-gorge/

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Well, sadly it's time to leave the lovely Italy. This video from when we arrived high up in the mountains at Nocelle is everything though. Can't wait to return 👌🏻 #positano #nocelle #amalficoast #italyholiday #italy🇮🇹 #friendswedding #lwt #luxurytraveldiary #luxurydestinations #travelersnotebook #roamtheplanet #traveldeeper #gaytravel #luxurygaytravel #getravel

Mr G doesn't like a salty rim 😂 #margarita #cocktail #camden #london #weekender #shortbreak #getravel #luxurytravel #mexican #lunchspot #cosy #tequila

Woops sound was off on the last one - still trying to find Nicole. Mr G can be heard saying 'urgh?'. Rather funny! #nicolekidman #travelblogger #weekender #weekendaway #travelblogger #shortbreak #getravel #mist #hiking #views #shortbreak

Chair lift vibes 😂 our final day skiing, and we conquered the Tetras Blue run at Super Morzine (that at the start of the week, most definitively conquered us!) #skiing #avoriaz #skilift #bluesky #sun #sunshine #sunandsnow #bluerun #freshair #mountainair #morzine #frenchalps #alps #progression #accomplishment #getravel #luxurytravel #luxurylife

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