One of the pleasures of being of a certain age is seasoned friendships and familiar landscapes. Since the early 1970s, when I stayed often as a schoolboy on a farm…
Country House
Car mascots: when they ruled the road
What defines the most luxurious car in the world? The Rolls-Royce boasts unrivalled build quality, of course, with an eye-watering price tag to match. It is hefty and has a…
Cothelstone Manor
Finding a weekend date that 14 friends can all make is tricky enough; finding a house that meets everyone’s requirements is even harder. Salvation arrived in the form of Cothelstone…
Warwick Hall: luxury B&B for those heading north
Warwick Hall is a great base from which to visit a host of attractions, including Hadrian’s Wall, the Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Dalemain House and Lowther Castle &…
A Fieldy guide to wedding gifts
So what to do for a wedding gift? Etiquette suggests you should always send a present to the happy couple when you receive an invitation, even if you can’t attend.…
Best cocktail making kit to mix with
The best cocktail making kit should be sleek, sophisticated and sublime. There is nothing better than a man who can handle his jigger.
Remote hideaways in glorious Devon with a stunning view
Carswell Beach Hut, Holbeton, South Devon Stay at the picturesque Carswell Beach Hut, where waves lap the shore of your own private cove and the tang of woodsmoke from the…
The Feathers Hotel: Cotswold charm
Newly refurbished Dog-friendly Near Blenheim Palace A visit to The Feathers Hotel There was a time when I would frequent Woodstock, beetling out of Oxford in my first car: a…
The Connaught
There are few places that one might want to retire to after the jolly highs of a Field Macnab Dinner. But after the morning after the night before it was…
Our selection of great gifts for fishermen (and women)
Need to buy a gift for somebody who loves fishing? Look no further. You might also like to read our guide to the best fishing books and useful fishing kit.…