British Travel Journal

British Travel Journal is the UK’s finest independent travel magazine for holidays in Britain, delivering inspirational destinations and travel ideas for individuals, couples and families, seeking unique and enriching travel experiences. Content includes ideas for unforgettable holidays, weekend breaks and amazing days out whether taking a staycation or visiting from overseas on vacation. This subscription is perfect for you if you are looking for new adventures, experiences and British destinations to explore.

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TRAVEL NEWS autumn/winter • It’s harvest time, and we bring you the latest crop of places to stay, from a hotel by a whisky distillery to a folly at Royal Sandringham and a rural lochside croft

Win a magical escape TO NORTHUMBERLAND • Escape to The Tempus, where you’ll be immersed in a vibrant, whimsical world and lose all sense of time

Spotlight on... THE BRITISH PULLMAN A Belmond train • As Belmond’s brand-new luxury sleeper train, the Britannic Explorer, takes to the tracks, British Travel Journal embarks on a railroad journey like no other aboard the iconic British Pullman

I capture THE CASTLE • A new hotel right on the doorstep of Alnwick Castle makes the perfect base for exploring Northumberland. Jane Knight goes castle-hopping in the county, which has more fortresses, keeps and strongholds than any other part of England

ANOTHER PLACE, another ADVENTURE • British Travel Journal discovers how the familiar magic of the fells, invigorating cold dips in the lake, and the comfort of the Brackenrigg Inn at Another Place combine for a truly purposeful and restorative escape

CHECKING IN at the HOLISTIC HOTEL • Down by the river in south west London, Bingham Riverhouse is rewriting the rules of the modern escape. British Travel Journal checks in to the UK’s first B Corp–certified independent hotel for an experience where luxury, sustainability, and wellness flow effortlessly together

FINDING new flavours in the COTSWOLDS • Hide away from the crowds in Coln St Aldwyns – the beautifully understated gateway to the Cotswolds’ best new pubs and farm shops

A ROOM with a view • From castle-crowned horizons to idyllic rolling fields, British Travel Journal reveals ten beautiful bedrooms worth booking for their views alone

It’s HARVEST time • Autumn is one of the best times to explore the British Isles, particularly when it comes to discovering more about the produce that is grown and reared here

NATURAL wonders • British Travel Journal heads to the glorious banks of the River Dart to the well-established Devonshire vineyard that’s now taking the natural wine world by storm and gets to the root of its success

GREAT BRITISH landmarks • In the 60 years since The Landmark Trust rescued its first property, it has restored and transformed hundreds of Britain’s most fascinating historic buildings into holiday homes. British Travel Journal uncovers some of its most unique stays

Coastal CRAVINGS • Long admired for its staggering natural beauty, Cornwall is now just as celebrated for its thriving food scene. British Travel Journal heads to the north coast for a taste of what’s on offer, and discovers a region that’s redefining coastal cuisine

WHERE to stay • From luxurious hotel rooms to characterful cottages, these are North Cornwall’s finest places to stay, where coastal charm meets contemporary comfort

EXTRA bites • Where freshly caught seafood and culinary creativity meets coastal flavour

COTTAGE core • As the nights draw in, British Travel Journal discovers some of the UK’s cosiest cottages, perfectly primed for seasonal adventures and snug evenings by the fire...

Clues & Reviews • Enjoy our crossword puzzle about some of the places we love and have featured in this edition!