Quinta do Pégo, Cerro do Santo Reserva receives a Gold Medal in the Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2018!Silver at International Wine & Spirit Competition 2017;Bronze at International… Read More
This novel is something a little different for me. It is a satire set in the
UK at the present moment. There are striking parallels between these days and
the 1930s. There’s a lot of r… Read More
It was only when I heard the receptionist answer the phone at Stapleford Park hotel in Leicestershire that I realised I’d been saying its name all wrong and it was actually pronounced… Read More
My recent trip to Sherborne to review The Eastbury hotel was an unexpected delight. I had been looking forward to a stay at this luxury hotel as I’d heard great things about it but I k… Read More
If you’re going to spend the night in a castle, then it’s appropriate to look the part, which is why it felt very fitting arriving at the luxury hotel Bovey Castle in the he… Read More
I’ve been lucky to stay in some of the best hotel rooms in the country but for sheer romance it’s hard to beat a Beach Suite at the delightful Cary Arms and Spa on Babbacombe Bay… Read More
The wonderful thing about writing the ALadyofLeisure.com blog is that I’ve discovered so many new places which I would never in a million years have come across otherwise, and the awar… Read More
Cannizaro House in Wimbledon. Sadly that isn’t my car.
Note: This review is from Feb 2014. Cannizaro House is now owned by Hotel Du Vin so will have changed since my visit. If you&rsqu… Read More
Father’s Day is right around the corner (June 21, in case you didn’t know!). If you are tired of giving your dad or father-figure yet another tie for every holiday, use this list… Read More
Tompkins bounded down the stairs and buttonholed Spiffy Wiffy, loitering in his vehicle.
“I have to say, Spiffy, that I don’t like the cut of Ingram’s jib, he thinks I depo… Read More
Experts Say These are the 14 Perfect Groomsmen Gifts For Your Wedding
Bridal parties have their strange origins in ancient Rome. In those days, the law required at least 10 people to be pres… Read More
While everyone’s idea of a romantic getaway weekend is different, I think it’s fair to assume there are some things which you have to expect: gorgeous bedrooms, a top resta… Read More
The import of “50” can’t be ignored. Actuarial statistics show that this isn’t usually the case, but it has a nice “halfway” sound, does it not? It certai… Read More
Anniversary Gifts By Year: Celebrate Your Milestones With These Traditional Presents
Some historians speculate that the practice of giving themed anniversary gifts dates back to the Middl… Read More
Father’s day is around the corner (June 20th in case you forgot) and I personally feel like this year we should celebrate them a little better than just gifting socks or ties. Last yea… Read More
If nut milk is your plant-based milk of choice, you know you can find a variety of nut milk makers these days. This simple kitchen appliance is easy to use and will make fresh nut milk at ho… Read More