A review of the Cat Inn in the West Sussex village of West Hoathly

An Inspector Calls… at the Cat Inn in West Sussex, which charms with ‘wonky ceilings’, a candle on the dresser and ‘stupendous confit duck’ The Cat Inn, in the West Sussex village of West Hoathly, has four rooms The Inspector says it’s the food that brings people from miles away He described his breakfast as ‘perfect’, … Read more

Holiday Inn near Heathrow to be a coronavirus quarantine centre

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Almost 1,900 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 73,000 have been infected. But experts predict the true number of people with the disease could be as high as … Read more

Great British Boltholes: A review of The Stump – a 17th-century roadside inn in the Cotswold

Great British Boltholes: A wood-fired slice of Cotswolds heaven at The Stump – a 17th-century roadside inn The Stump has just opened outside of Cirencester and boasts 10 bedrooms  It was snapped up by London Bridge-based pizza maestros Baz & Fred a year ago The menu is confident with just seven pizzas and four pastas to choose … Read more

Review of the Greyhound Inn in Oxfordshire which is the perfect ramblers’ retreat 

Great British Boltholes: The 18th-century Greyhound Inn in Oxfordshire is the perfect ramblers’ retreat The Greyhound Inn is in Letcombe Regis on the edge of the Ridgeway trail The pub has eight stylish new rooms decorated in Farrow & Ball colours   There’s a renovated bar/restaurant with a wood-burning fire and scattered rugs By T. D. … Read more

Great British Boltholes: A review of The Sun Inn, Dedham, Essex

Great British Boltholes: Why The Sun Inn is the shining star of Constable country The Sun Inn is located in the quintessential English village of Dedham in Essex   There are 7 rooms, which are pretty and country modern, but not ‘achingly so’ Don’t miss the dried fruit compote poached in Earl Grey tea at breakfast  … Read more

Great British Boltholes: A review of The Castle Inn, Dorset

Great British Boltholes: The Castle Inn is ideal for dog-walkers, seaside strollers and lovers of gin, who might want to visit in the warmer months when the garden bar serves 50 types The Castle Inn is located in the peaceful Dorset village of West Lulworth  There are a dozen recently revamped rooms with little ultra-modern … Read more