TRAVEL
Travel news
Discover your home away from home
CULTURAL BREAKS
Sent to Coventry
allows families to try a new country pursuit such as archery and clay pigeon shooting, explore the estate on borrowed bikes, enjoy a woodland walk and get competitive on the croquet lawns and tennis courts. Guests can also order picnic hampers filled with seasonal gourmet fare to be enjoyed within the grounds, indulge in al fresco cream teas and barbecues, or tuck into delicious meals from The Brasserie, which will be open for outside dining. And if that all sounds like too much for a single day, why not take a look at the hotel’s luxurious self-catering cottages, which will be reopening this month.
With New York out of reach for the time being, and Devon booked up until 2022, we’ve been scrabbling for short break options. A search that has led to Coventry… It might not offer rural views or coastal air, and it isn’t the usual mini break choice, but as UK City of Culture 2021, this diverse city does have lots to offer. And there’s a programme of events planned to show it off to the full – all organised to allow for any guidelines that may be in place at the time. From storytelling to music, and activism to theatrical arts, there’s something for everyone. The perfect base for exploring comes in the form of the Telegraph Hotel, due to open imminently. The iconic Telegraph building was home to the city’s newspaper for more than 50 years. It has been given a luxurious makeover that celebrates the cool mid-century style of the building. All of the 88 uniquely styled bedrooms are stunning, but we’re eyeing up the Lord Iliffe Suite (named after the founder of the newspaper), which includes its own hot tub and terrace.
Days out are available Wed–Sun from 12 April to 16 May, priced from £170 pp. For further information, see lucknampark.co.uk/explore/whats-on/
Discover the City of Culture programme at coventry2021.co.uk (telegraph-hotel.com)
RURAL PURSUITS
Escape to the country Much as we love our corner of the Capital, we’re now longing for a change of scenery. The current stay at home advice has felt interminable, but all being well, we’ll finally be able to exercise that wanderlust this month. While overnight accommodation in hotels isn’t scheduled to reopen just yet, the clever folk at Lucknam Park have designed a series of restorative day packages that make the most of the hotel’s 500-acre Wiltshire estate. Set in Colerne, just outside Chippenham, it’s far enough away from home to feel like an escape, but still manageable for a special outing. And there’s something to appeal to the whole family, from Saddle & Spa, which includes a one-hour hack through the estate, a two-course lunch and decompression time in the spa, to the Sunday Family Day Out, that
STAYCATION
Home from home
We’re looking forward to catching up with friends and family after long months apart, but while overnight stays are still off the cards, catching up with far flung loved ones is tricky. With selfcatering accommodation due to open this month, we’re planning to put our loved ones up close by, facilitating day trips and al fresco meals right here in London. Of course, only the best will do, and that’s where Domus Stay comes in. A brand-new, short-term rental brand, it offers access to some of London’s most extraordinary homes. With chic, design-led properties located in the most vibrant neighbourhoods, Domus presents the ultimate, envy-
53
inducing places to lay your head – from a handsome Victorian villa in Holland Park, to a quirky and architecturally interesting home in Hackney. Guests also benefit from having a personal assistant on call 24-hours a day, dedicated to fulfilling every request – whether that be providing business and travel assistance, organising cultural experiences or simply assisting with housekeeping. With a background in luxury hotels, we think the team are on to a winning formula. We’re even tempted to book a few nights for ourselves – a way to rediscover our city and escape these four walls. domusstay.com
fabricmagazine.co.uk