Staying In

 Invest In A Freestanding Bath

Bathroom design doesn’t get much chicer than a freestanding tub. They’re simply made for luxuriating in – whether for a quiet evening with essential oils or a pamper session complete with bubbles and Prince blaring through a speaker, à la Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. ‘Freestanding baths offer a real sense of occasion and a boutique-hotel quality that’s hard to replicate with any other single piece,’ agrees Louise Ashdown, head of design at West One Bathrooms. Think of it as the statement piece in your bathroom. ‘A freestanding bath is designed to be seen,’ agrees Cat Buchanan, head design consultant at ABI Interiors. But if you’re considering one for your home, make sure to plan the space well in advance. ‘Position matters enormously,’ emphasises Louise. ‘If the space isn’t genuinely generous enough to allow the bath to breathe, it will look exactly as though it has been squeezed in, and cleaning underneath and around it will be a constant frustration. It’s one of the most common mistakes I see.’ For more bathroom design inspiration, see our guide here.

Going Out

Join A Moving Meditation Walk

Dutch-born wellness brand Sanctum is known for its euphoric mindful movement concept, which combines meditation, breathwork and exercise for an experience like no other. Try it for yourself this spring at the new weekly series from Inhabit Hotels. Each Tuesday, 90-minute sessions will take participants on a guided walking route through Queen’s Gardens, the walkways of Paddington Basin and the green surroundings of Little Venice – kitted out with headphones leading the session. Sound and music are used to support pacing, incorporating elements of breathing exercises, light physical activation and reflective pauses. Finish with a restorative smoothie or apoptogenic latte back at the hotel. Tuesdays 6.30-8pm, eventbrite.co.uk

Property Of The Day

This Tudor home welcomes you in via its 16th century entrance, onto the Victorian kitchen, and then through to the 2001 extension with its pool and gym – and that’s not even mentioning the WWII plaque out front. Spanning 16 acres, this Grade II listed country house is truly a portal through time (and it boasts some of the most beautiful private gardens in the region). 

£5.95m, knightfrank.co.uk and bluebookagency.com

Little Luxury

The meal deal gets a luxe twist at Claridge’s Bakery, which has introduced a lunchtime offer. Stop by the Mayfair cafe to choose a sandwich, drink and sweet treat for £15 – the bakery is renowned for its artisan breads, as well as the irresistible selection of nostalgic British cakes (think Bakewell tarts, jammy dodgers and Belgian buns). £15, maybourne.com

Competition Time

We’ve partnered with Stoke Park to offer two lucky winners the chance to experience one of the British summer season’s most elegant sporting events: The Boodles at Stoke Park – an exclusive summer garden party with world class tennis. Enter here for your chance to win.

Psssst…

Following an 18-month transformation, a newly designed garden at Windsor Castle is opening up to the public this summer. The Venus Garden – formerly known as the East Terrace Garden – was designed according to plans by King Charles, with around 11,000 spring bulbs planted to ensure vibrant displays early in the year.

Whatever You Do, Don’t

Forget to book a pub for England’s first game at the 2026 World Cup on 17 June. Bookings are being snapped up fast across these London hotspots, from riverside terraces in Wandsworth to Chelsea stalwarts and rooftops in Peckham.

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