National Trust Properties in the Northwest
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!The UK is full of fantastic hidden gems, from castles to cottages, country houses to the childhood homes for our nation’s greats, there is a so much to see on our little island. Continue Reading →
Guest Post: Buying Property in the UK
The following is a guest post. Leasehold, freehold, gazumping, stamp duty – buying a property in the UK involves learning a whole new vocabulary. But what do they all mean? And how would you go about buying that Cotswold country cottage or London apartment? The Continue Reading →
British Photo of the Week: Orkney Islands, Scotland
An Italian chapel, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Source: flickriver.com via Liz on Pinterest Interested in guest posting on Smitten by Britain? Email me by clicking on Contact on the menu bar and filling out the contact form. Continue Reading →
Giveaway for UK readers from Expat Mum
I hope that title got your attention because it isn’t very often that a blogger in the U.S. is able to offer a giveaway to U.K. residents, but Expat Mum is, right now! Check out her blog for details. Interested in guest posting on Smitten by Britain? Continue Reading →
British Photo of the Week: Rubh An Duin Lighthouse, Islay
Islay is the southern most island in the Inner Hebrides and the Rubh An Duin Lighthouse sits just outside Port Charlotte on Loch Indaal (a sea loch.) (Image Credit) Interested in guest posting on Smitten by Britain? Email me by clicking on Contact on Continue Reading →
London’s Changing Skyline
There are changes afoot for my favorite city’s skyline and as usual, not everyone is happy about it but you can’t stop progress, as they say. However, what one calls progress another calls an eye-sore. So which is it? You decide. The Shard building Continue Reading →
Rooms to Rent in an Ancient Castle
The 11th-century Durham Castle is benefitting from a £5-million refurbishment – and now offers holiday accommodation within its ancient walls. The UNESCO World Heritage Site in north-east England is home to Durham University’s oldest college and its rooms Continue Reading →
Ten Off the Beaten Paths in London
The American infatuation with the United Kingdom is nothing new and every year thousands of American tourists flock to the British Isles to enjoy tea, scones and all that the United Kingdom has to offer. They can find their ride at Heathrow Airport Parking ‘s Continue Reading →
Murder and Mayhem in the London Dungeon
From Jack the Ripper to Bloody Mary: there is much to find lurking in the shadows of London. Certainly one of the most popular gory attractions is the London Dungeon in Tooley Street. Toeing the line between comedic and macabre, this attraction recreates a variety Continue Reading →
British Telly Laughs in 2012
As usual there’s lots to look forward to in the world of British telly for 2012: some old favourites return, some sadly come to an end and some fresh new comedies premiere. I’m listing some of the ones I’m especially looking forward to here, but Continue Reading →
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