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48 hours in Maastricht
With its cobbled streets, stylish boutiques, grand squares and one of the world’s top antiques fairs, Maastricht in the Netherlands is well worth a visit. Discover how to spend a weekend in this exciting city, steeped in history and charm
Lesser-known cities to visit in Belgium
Karen Harvey takes us on a tour of some of Belgium’s lesser-known cities, each with plenty to offer lovers of antiques shopping, fine food and culture
Review: The Stack, Trelion, Cornwall
The Stack is nestled in a Cornish hamlet and is both cosy and stylish, making it a perfect Christmas retreat
Review: Boconnoc House & Estate, Cornwall
Boconnoc is at the heart of the Lostwithiel area in Cornwall and the sprawling 860-acre estate is not only an events venue but also an enchanting place to stay…
16 royal buildings to visit in the UK
We round up the best royal buildings to visit around the UK, from castles to palaces to the great Tower of London...
Best haunted castles and stately homes to visit around the UK
Stately homes, castles and heritage homes all have a spooky story to tell. Are you brave enough to pay one of these haunted castles and houses a visit?
9 must-visit places in Brussels
If you're planning a trip to Brussels, Belgium's capital, these are the must-visit places and sights you won't want to miss
The best stately home wedding venues in the UK
If you're after a venue for a picture-perfect wedding, look no further than the UK's wide offering of stately home wedding venues
Must-visit bookshops around the UK
If you're a book-lover, these are the best bookshops around the UK worth a visit...
Where is Bridgerton filmed?
From regal stately homes to historic countryside cottages, we share the locations where Netflix's period drama Bridgerton has been filmed
Review: Elmley Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
Unplug, relax and revel in nature with a night or two at Kingshill Farmhouse or in a well-equipped cabin on the family-owned Elmley Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent
Best European antiques markets to visit
From Munich to Amsterdam, we've rounded up a few of the best antiques markets in Europe
16 romantic retreats for Valentine's Day
Fancy a treat? Whisk yourselves away to one of these historic love nests for Valentine's Day
Best antiques shops in Brussels
Whether you’re after streets full of antiques shops or a stroll around vintage markets, Brussels has plenty to offer antiques and vintage shoppers
Travel guide: how to spend a weekend in Paris
For a sophisticated weekend filled with art, antiquities, show stopping architecture and delicious food, the French capital has it all
Our favourite UK cottage holidays
Enjoy a countryside escape this summer with our favourite UK cottages for two...
Best coast paths for New Years Day walks
Stride out along a designated Heritage Coast and marry sea air with historic scenery with one of these scenic New Years Day walks
Antiques experts share their favourite places to visit
From sun-soaked Sicily to an Oxfordshire reclamation yard, six antiques aficionados tell Ellie Tennant about the places they love to visit…
St Ives travel guide
Sandy beaches, breathtaking views, glorious food and oodles of culture – what better way to get away from it all than an escape to idyllic St Ives?
The best arboretums to visit this autumn
Whether you're looking for a new place for a morning walk or you can't resist the changing leaves in the autumn, a visit to these arboretums is sure to put a skip in your step!
Best poet's houses to visit around the UK for a holiday
Give your next staycation a literary slant with a holiday at the former home or estate of a famous poet. Here are some historic haunts that offer a uniquely inspiring break…
Best things to do in Ludlow
Soak up the historic atmosphere of this charming Shropshire town, a magnet for sightseers, antiques mavens and foodie fans alike.
10 of the best off-grid holidays in the UK
Leave your laptop and phone behind and enjoy lush landscapes and trilling birdsong at one of these idyllic retreats
Antiques experts share their favourite museum collections
If you had to choose your favourite public collection, what would it be and why? When Ellie Tennant put this question to 10 interiors and antiques experts, she unearthed a world of inspiration...