British Travel Journal | Autumn/Winter 2022

E D I T O R
L O V E S
The heatwave season might be over
but that doesn’t mean our outdoor fun
should stop. Beach days, dog walks
and wild swims should be activities
we enjoy all the year round – and
thanks to these thermally lined stylish
weatherproof boiler suits they can
be, and with effortless style. Say hello
to the brand new Wylding suit; the
perfect new fashion statement musthave
for camping, paddleboarding,
sailing, festivals and more!
priced £160 wylding.co.uk
YOUR GOURMET GUIDE TO
60 WALES
With a Welsh restaurant nominated as the
UK’s best and the World Cheese Awards being
hosted in Wales in 2022, now is the time to
discover this underrated country’s gourmet
delights.
WILDLIFE WALKS
64 If you’ve wondered where to see wild
orchids while wandering in Britain, or the
perfect spot to admire peregrine falcons and
other natural phenomena, this article from
Wildlife Walks author Charlotte Varella will
open your eyes.
THE VALLEY OF PARADISE
70 We take a trip to Cornwall to review the
recently refurbished Hotel Meudon, an idyllic
escape with its own private beach, high-class
dining, and nine acres of exquisite gardens –
it’s dog-friendly too.
AN EXTRAVAGANT
94 REFURBISHMENT
The £16-million refurbishment of Leeds’
historic site The Queen’s Hotel is a good
excuse to learn more about its glamorous
heyday and new must-dine destination, the
Grand Pacific restaurant.
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INTERVIEWS
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SIMON ROGAN
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his
three-Michelin-starred restaurant L’Enclume
in the Lake District, chef Simon Rogan is a
pioneer of field-to-fork dining and a long-time
champion of sustainability. He chats to us
about his ambitions and his spectacular local
ingredients.
Not only do these fragrances smell
wonderful, they come as a gorgeous
mini-travel collection of 6ml spritzing
bottles. Perfect for people who like to
wear perfume when they travel.
Priced, three for £80, or six for £150
matiere-premiere.com/en/fragrance/
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