The hottest new hotels in the UK for your summer staycation
Get ready for a well-deserved break at one of these fabulous new places to stay in the Cotswolds, Devon, the Peak District and more
16 May 2021 • 5:00am
Book a stay at a brand new British hotel
After a frustrating start, it s now set to be a bumper year for new hotels – finally, they can throw open their doors from Monday May 17. Some selections on this list may have been a long time coming, but proprietors have used the lockdown delays as a chance to iron out any potential kinks and even to fulfil more ambitious plans.
AJ Pritchard says girlfriend Abbie Quinnen is truly inspirational following horrific fire accident as she turns 24
The I’m A Celebrity star posted a loved-up picture of the couple as the pair enjoyed a meal out at The Mitre in Hampton Court
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A new school of British designers are making their mark on the world s finest hotels
It s a golden age for British hotel design
A room at the historic Mitre hotel at Hampton Court, modernised by interior designer Nicola Harding
A talented new school of British designers is making its mark on hotels, both in Britain and further afield. They come from backgrounds that encompass architecture, art and furniture design. Olga Polizzi, the doyenne of our group, says: “It’s like fashion, nothing comes back quite the same. The country house look has come back, but there’s a new twist to it.”
The best restaurants to book your Christmas dinner in outdoor igloos and heated domes across the UK
From dining domes in Bath to a five-star hotel in Newbury with an après-ski tent, the magical options for dining al fresco
Heated domes and glittering greenhouses are options for dining outside
Credit: BuBear Photography
You might not have planned to eat your Christmas lunch or dinner in a greenhouse or tent, but for those of us who usually celebrate on December 25 with a slap-up meal out, that might well be a viable option.
This year, heated outdoor areas, private igloos, covered terraces and tents are de rigueur for any venue that has the space to erect them, and will be popular choices for those hoping to enjoy a Covid-secure drink or dinner on Christmas Day.