Those who recognise the view of Godrevy Lighthouse from our front cover won’t be surprised to hear our focus this edition is North Cornwall. We love to get the first scoop on exciting UK travel news here at British Travel Journal, so the launch of Una St Ives made it to the top of our travel agenda, as did one of our all-time favourite hotels, The Headland, Newquay – with the launch of their luxurious £10 million Aqua Club swimming and spa sanctuary.
While in Cornwall's beautiful Carbis Bay we had the pleasure of meeting renowned British chef Adam Handling at his latest restaurant, Ugly Butterfly and chatted to him about cooking and his passion for zero-waste. Whether you want to go glamping, have a house to yourself or discover the latest hotels this summer, we tell you where to look in our Travel News and suggest ten incredible summer staycation ideas in our Unique Luxury Breaks. From new gardening, cycling and surf-school experiences to food, drink and vineyard tours we are spoilt for choice this year!
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NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE Sawcliffe Manor Groups of two to 46 people can stay at Sawcliffe, which has just opened the doors of its historic house and cottages to guests after a careful restoration. Try axe throwing or hit the giant yurt for an on-site party. Cottages from £150, manor for 24 from £1,500 a night. sawcliffemanor.com CORNWALL Rosehill in Padstow We’re not sure if Charles Dickens actually stayed here when visiting his friend, who owned the property, but we are sure of Rosehill’s fantastic location. Within walking distance of the beach and all the foodie restaurants that Padstow has to offer, it comes with its own parking space and garden. Inside the Grade-II-listed building, as well as a comfy living room and openplan kitchen diner, there’s also an attic room, ideal for a snug. It has the same views of the Camel Estuary you get from the master bedroom, one of five rooms. A week for eight from £3,328. ◆ boutique-retreats.co.uk LONDON The Other House Stay for a night or a year at this apartment-style club with hotel services, opening on 5 July. Book studios with kitchenettes from £270 or Club Combos sleeping ten with their own front door, from £1,500. There’s an all-day café, two bars, and a gym with vitality pool and wellbeing classes, too. ◆ otherhouse.com 16 BritishTravelJournal.com
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