British Travel Journal | Summer 2019
Hooray it’s the summer! – and all we want to do is travel - to see as much of the British Isles in this glistening sunshine as we possibly can, and with tourism in the UK rising rapidly from previous years, it seems we are not alone.... Inside this issue we tour the new South West Coast 300 driving route in Scotland, Nathan Outlaw takes our food columnist, Chantal Borciani on a gourmand’s tour of the spectacular Cornish coastline, we visit the wonderful new Machrie Hotel on the Isle of Islay, ‘In search of Scotch Whisky’, we go behind-the-scenes at Wimbledon, learn to ride the waves at surfer’s paradise, Fistral Beach, Newquay, we join a cookery class to improve the culinary skills, find adventure after-dark with our 10 unique experiences - and not to mention all of our regulars too - with the latest Travel News, What's On Cultural Agenda, and featured destinations and travel itineraries we hope will inspire you to book that holiday you have been dreaming of too!
Hooray it’s the summer! – and all we want to do is travel - to see as much of the British Isles in this glistening sunshine as we possibly can, and with tourism in the UK rising rapidly from previous years, it seems we are not alone.... Inside this issue we tour the new South West Coast 300 driving route in Scotland, Nathan Outlaw takes our food columnist, Chantal Borciani on a gourmand’s tour of the spectacular Cornish coastline, we visit the wonderful new Machrie Hotel on the Isle of Islay, ‘In search of Scotch Whisky’, we go behind-the-scenes at Wimbledon, learn to ride the waves at surfer’s paradise, Fistral Beach, Newquay, we join a cookery class to improve the culinary skills, find adventure after-dark with our 10 unique experiences - and not to mention all of our regulars too - with the latest Travel News, What's On Cultural Agenda, and featured destinations and travel itineraries we hope will inspire you to book that holiday you have been dreaming of too!
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10of the best<br />
Luxury stays<br />
BRITISH<br />
TRAVEL<br />
JOURNAL<br />
Loves...<br />
ESCAPE TO<br />
THE COAST<br />
BAMBURGH SHEPHERD’S COTTAGE A property with the wow factor - the<br />
views are spectacular. This fabulous large country holiday home sleeps 10 guests and welcomes 2<br />
dogs, with great views out to Budle Bay and just 6 miles from the pretty village of Bamburgh, with<br />
its stunning beach and magnificent castle. This is an ideal family retreat on the peaceful and idyllic<br />
Northumbrian coast. Priced from £875 for a short break coquetcottages.co.uk<br />
BOURNEMOUTH BEACH LODGES<br />
Bright and airy located only a few steps away from<br />
the soft sand and lapping waves. Priced from £295<br />
for a 4 night stay. bournemouthbeachlodges.co.uk<br />
SUFFOLK THE WATCH ROOM<br />
Built at the end of a private track on the site of a<br />
World War II watch station, with coastal views.<br />
Priced from £575 for 3 nights. suffolkhideaways.co.uk<br />
CORNWALL<br />
SALTPONDS HOUSE<br />
An exquisite cottage with a<br />
stunning, unobstructed sea<br />
views. Scandi inspired (there's<br />
a marvellous Scandinavian<br />
Jøtul woodburning stove that is<br />
more like a piece of art!) Grade<br />
II listed luxury cottage to rent in<br />
Mousehole, recently restored with<br />
stunning interiors. Up to 4 guests<br />
and child - Priced from £995 for a<br />
7-night stay. saltpondshouse.com<br />
PEMBROKESHIRE<br />
DRAGON'S EYE<br />
This is a great base to explore<br />
nearby Cardigan Bay, while<br />
enjoying its remote lakeside<br />
position and eye-like design,<br />
Plus, with access to a shared<br />
hot tub, games room and pizza<br />
oven, there is plenty to do on<br />
site. Featured on Channel 4's<br />
'Cabins in the Wild' series.<br />
Priced from £214 for a 3 night<br />
stay, originalcottages.co.uk<br />
84 <strong>British</strong><strong>Travel</strong><strong>Journal</strong>.com
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