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First impressions of the Academy Hotel, London The Academy Hotel was actually really hard to find. Google Maps took me to the wrong side of the hotel and told me I’d arrived when I hadn’t. You need to walk around to the Gower Street entrance, so it’s worth bearing that in mind if you’re arriving…
One of the unexpected things I’ve noticed while reviewing hotels over the last couple of years is how often I come home with interiors ideas. They are masters at small room design ideas. When you’re staying somewhere new every few weeks, you start spotting patterns. Certain hotels feel calm and spacious even when the room…
The Grand Brighton hotel review… don’t let it be said that I don’t take my bespoke on a budget mantra seriously. Not only do I apply it to my home decor and DIY projects I meticulously plan our family trips with getting the best value for the least money in mind. As a result, we…
Hilton Brighton Metropole review We’ve stayed in Brighton loads over the years and it’s become one of our favourite family getaway spots. We usually come during February half term, Easter or October half term, so this was one of the first times we’d really experienced Brighton during a proper heatwave and peak summer crowds. Safe…
I personally tested all 8 free things to do around Covent Garden when we stayed at the Kimpton Fitzroy London recently. It was bang in the middle of a heatwave so we felt like we were back on holiday in Rome! We got the train into Charing Cross and then decided to walk the rest…
My Somerset House London review isn’t the result of a long-planned money-saving day out, like lots of my content. We were on our way back from a luxurious (but amazingly good value) stay at the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel London and wanted to mix up the walk back to Charing Cross and discovered Somerset House by…
Bayham Old Abbey ruins Bayham Old Abbey is one of the most underrated family days out near Tunbridge Wells if you enjoy history, countryside walks and peaceful hidden places. The ruined abbey is incredibly atmospheric, parking is inexpensive, and the whole site feels far calmer and less commercialised than many major attractions. Bayham Old Abbey…
If you love interiors, unique home styling and discovering pieces that feel a little bit different from what everyone else has, then I honestly cannot recommend the Affordable Art Fair Hampstead enough. I visited for the first time this week and came away completely blown away by the scale of it all. I knew there…
Back in February, I stayed at The Standard London Hotel for a work event in London, and it ended up being one of those hotels that instantly makes an impression from the moment you arrive. Now, usually I book my own hotels and spend hours and hours trawling the internet looking for deals and reading…
Where shall we go first? Travel Rome on a Budget travel Malta on a Budget Travel London on a Budget Travel on a budget was a natural extension of my bespoke on a budget approach to life and interiors. I’ve always loved finding ways to get the absolute most out of our money, whether that’s…
There are some events in London that feel magical, and Chelsea in Bloom 2026 is definitely one of them. I spent the day wandering around Chelsea today, taking in the incredible floral displays, and it is hard to believe this is a completely free event. As you know, if you’re a regular round here, I…
All the details you need about the Amare Beach Hotel, Ibiza to decide if it’s the place for you… If you are looking for a stylish Ibiza stay that balances design, location and value, then Amàre Beach Hotel Ibiza is a great place to consider. Set right on San Antonio Bay, this adults-focused hotel combines…