Championing the best of the British countryside, The Sybarite has picked out the most luxurious of rural sanctuaries.
Where guests can savour home-grown produce, drink local ciders or fine wines and relax in utmost tranquillity. Set within the most inspiring landscapes, these inns offer a wealth of country sporting activities, all dog friendly and are situated near the UK’s leading shooting schools.
The White Horse, Chilgrove is nestled at the foot of the stunning South Downs, where luxury and excellence presents itself in the form of dining and private cottage rooms; steamer trunks, iconic mid-century furnishings and architectural four-poster beds are set amidst sheepskin rugs, wool throws and exposed wood beams, while the outdoor hot tubs in the private patios of the 'Stag' rooms offer supreme luxury. All game and fish is brought by the local suppliers – from the exquisite venison, straight from the nearby estates such as nearby Goodwood and prepared on site, to the Chilgrove wood pigeons, rabbits and trout, plucked from nearby rivers and fields that morning. The White Horse, 1 High Street, West Sussex, PO18 9HX near Apsley Shooting grounds.
Once the stables of the original King’s Arms in the 17th century, their two spacious self-catering cottages are ideal for families and larger parties looking for their own private country hideaway. Carefully appointed with dark wooden beams, claw-foot bathtubs and brown leather sofas, our cottages have been designed with comfort and relaxation in mind. Book to stay with your dog and they’ll have a comfy bed and doggy treats waiting in the room along with a bottle of (non-alcoholic) Snuffle Dog beer. The Kings Arms, The Street, Gloucestershire GL9 1DT, located near Ladyswood Shooting School.
The Yew Tree Inn is a delightful 17th century country house with excellent dining situated moments from Highclere Castle. Offering eight cosy, cottage-style rooms designed with comfort and relaxation in mind. Dogs are more than welcome and facilities such as dog beds and water bowls are available on request. All rooms feature king size beds and are handsomely decorated with William Morris print wallpaper, timber beams and warm tartan blankets for that quintessential country cottage feel. Sink into sumptuous Feather & Black bedding, unwind beneath calming rain showers and enjoy luxurious handmade bathing products from Bramley. Two gun cabinets are available for the convenience of guests staying as part of a shooting party, while the expansive garden is also able to accommodate arrival by helicopter. The Yew Tree, Hollington Cross, Nr Newbury, RG20 9SE, located near the Royal Berkshire Shooting School
Nestled deep within the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, The Trout Inn is a riverside inn that celebrates the very best of British country life. Surrounded by fields and with the river Thames flowing just outside our door, their menu makes the most of fresh fish and local game while the cosy bar and boutique rooms (designed to give a real home-from-home experience with vintage furnishings, rain showers or claw-foot tubs and large brass beds) for the ultimate in Cotswolds comfort. The Trout at Tadpole Bridge, Buckland Marsh, Oxfordshire SN7 8RF, based near The Oxford Gun Company.
In the Petit Alaska area of Val d'Isère sits Chalet Inoko, an elegant alpine hideaway and magical setting for your winter ski holiday. Kerene Barefield was fortunate enough to recently visit, and spills the secrets of Purple Ski - the finest luxury chalet hospitality service in the French Alps.
Golf's DP World Tour has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Berkhamsted's OCEANTEE that sees the company become the Tour's Official Sustainable Products Supplier.
Budapest; a city famed for it's rich and historic culture, flowing Danube River and local delicacies. But it should also be known as a city of Romance. The capital is endowed with a bounty of art nouveau architecture, eccentric ruin bars and soporific bathhouses - making it the perfect travel date destination for you and your loved one.
If you prefer your festivals more highbrow than hardcore, and you enjoy your conversation to be as sparkling as your champagne, then this year’s spring/summer season of literary festivals should have you champing at the bit.
As you approach the majestic Grand Hotel Kronenhof, you could be mistaken for entering the set of The Grand Budapest Hotel. It's a 5-star superior hotel that delivers on the wow factor even from a distance.
The Murray is an impressive architectural hotel centrally located in the heart of Hong Kong on the famous Cotton Tree Drive which once housed Hong Kong’s most influential government offices. Today, this grand exterior welcomes international business and leisure travellers alike who appreciate the luxury and lifestyle standard of hospitality and modern aesthetic.
To experience The Peninsula is to experience its flagship hotel in Hong Kong. A stay here is remarkable and truly exceptional beyond comparison. This Grande Dame of The Far East inhabits a spirit of proud history and hospitality so authentic that it's not an easy one to replicate.
Originally from Brazil, Chies travelled extensively throughout South America before setting roots in London, and her love for connecting with locals on her travels sparked the idea for Let’s GoDo. “Our experiences are authentic and accessible, and our booking platform is designed to be simple and easy. Guests trust us and enjoy the fact that we create a community, which is key to standing out in the travel space.” she says. On this edition of Women Who Launch, The Sybarite speaks with Chies about how she stands out in a crowded market and where her dream destination is.
The deeply romantic Lost Gardens of Heligan were woken from their Sleeping-Beauty slumber 30 years ago. Visit them in the coming weeks to see them burst into cinematic colour.
If you’re traveling to Bali and if what you’re looking for is a more secluded type of accommodation that ticks all of the boxes in terms of luxury and lifestyle living coupled with strong environmental and cultural sustainability principles, then Soori should be on your radar.
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