The charming market town of Malmesbury on the southern Cotswold borders is small in size but packed with things to see and do – and it’s within easy reach of Bath and Cirencester. Before you head off though there’s plenty to explore within Malmesbury itself and it certainly merits a closer look.
by Colin and Liz Legge
There’s something about Autumn that feels almost magical. The sight of leaves changing colours – the warm golds and browns on the trees and the ground – is one to look forward to. But where are the best places to enjoy the spectacle from a UK or Irish Wolsey Lodges B&B this year?
by Jack Barker
These days many B&B guests prefer to dine where they sleep rather than heading out to eat in the evening. Many Wolsey Lodges have risen to this challenge, with more than half our members offering evening meals on request. The meals to expect are as diverse as our lodges. Read on for a snapshot of three different lodges – and the very different approaches they have to making sure their guests are perfectly fed.
by Jack Barker
Whatever the restrictions imposed on outbound travellers by the UK government, Eire is now open to visitors and already promoting itself in the USA. And there’s a lot to like about the Wexford Garden Trail. Not least the open, chatty nature of the average Irish gardener. These gardens are truly impressive and justify a stay at Kilmokea B&B.
by Emma & Mark Hewlett
There are now ten National Parks in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland and six in Eire. These are some of the best – and the Wolsey Lodges best placed to use as a base.
by Jack Barker
Many Wolsey Lodges pour just as much of their hearts into their gardens as they do their homes. These are some of the B&Bs where the gardens form an essential part of their charm.
by Jack Barker
2021 isn’t the best year to visit Scotland’s Highland Games. Fixtures are either being cancelled or moved online. But Sheena Thompson delves into the history of the Games and has some advice about what to look out for.
by Sheena Thompson
Wales is a country of wonderful contrasts – from vibrant cities to colourful fishing villages and from Britain’s smallest city to its third highest mountain (and the highest in England and Wales). It offers something for everyone.
by Jane & Alan Rees-Baynes
If you love wandering around beautiful gardens, then Boreham House B&B in East Sussex is the place for you to stay! We have our own gorgeous walled garden and another couple of acres of meadows as well as at least six gardens nearby.
by Simon & Sara Parker
It is perhaps unsurprising that many Wolsey Lodges bed and breakfasts have croquet sets and lawns to match. There’s no better way to pass a summer afternoon. Arrive early at your B&B, stock up with ice and cold drinks, and lay out the hoops for an evening contest. There’s nothing that says summer quite as […]
by Jack Barker
