Reviews of Hotels in the UK & Around the World
Here you can browse and read all my reviews on hotels we’ve stayed in around the world.
Firsthand opinions on all types of hotels in a variety of locations.
48 Hours in Jersey
Here at Travellowdown, we always enjoy visiting Jersey and our recent trip was no exception. Despite measuring just nine miles by five, it’s the largest of the Channel Islands as well as the southernmost. A self-governing dependency of the UK, it has much to offer visitors, including splendid beaches, rugged coastline, myriad walking trails, inland valleys, military history and a fine collection of superb cafés and restaurants. In fact, Britain’s sunniest spot has something for everyone. So, to help plan your short break, here’s a summary of what we got up to…
5 Things to See & Do in Jersey in 2025
Despite measuring just nine miles by five, Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands as well as the archipelago’s southernmost isle. A self-governing dependency of the UK, it has much to offer visitors.
Alykes Garden Village – Zante
I spent a week with my family at Alykes Garden Village, just outside the village of Alykes on the attractive Greek island of Zante. We stayed in a four-person studio (number 101). Equipment and [...]
Avon Gorge Hotel – Bristol
Many hotels claim they have a decent view but the location of Bristol’s Avon Gorge Hotel takes some beating. It’s situated on the edge, quite literally, of a deep gorge in the heart of Clifton [...]
Bamburgh Castle Inn – Northumberland
The quaint coastal town of Seahouses in Northumberland is well known for its little harbour and for providing access to the Farne Islands, a scattering of tiny isles just off the Northumberland coast. An ideal [...]
Bovey Castle Hotel
Set in acres of lush, rolling countryside on the slopes of Dartmoor, Bovey Castle Hotel has something to offer everyone. Built in 1907 by the Smith family – of WHSmith fame – as a lavish [...]
Braydeston House – Norfolk
One of the pluses of visiting Norfolk is that you won’t struggle when it comes to sourcing fine accommodation – there are plenty of excellent places to stay throughout the county. But if you’re after [...]
Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa
I’ve stayed in a few of these large hotel/leisure complexes and sometimes they promise more than they can deliver. But that’s not the case at Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa. Whilst the self-contained [...]
Carlyon Bay Resort Hotel
Stunning location, comfortable accommodation, delicious cuisine, first-class service…here at Travellowdown, we could go on and on with superlatives when describing The Carlyon Bay Hotel, which is perched atop the Cornish cliffs on the outskirts of St Austell. But I think you’ll have got the picture by now: we rate the hotel highly after enjoying a three-night stay.