London is no stranger to tradition, from afternoon tea to the monarchy. But rebellion, from Guy Fawkes to the Sex Pistols to these nonconformist hotels, is never far behind.
London is no stranger to tradition, from afternoon tea to the monarchy. But rebellion, from Guy Fawkes to the Sex Pistols to these nonconformist hotels, is never far behind.
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. A couple of Silicon Valley millionaires learn their favorite English village is falling on hard times. So they set out to revitalize it — one pub, post office, chip shop, farm, and guest room at a time.
What do you do after being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame? You talk to Tablet, of course, and you tell us all of the most memorable European hotels you stayed in during your peak years of international touring.
You’d think the most interesting aspect of London’s Chateau Denmark would be its legendary rock and roll history, or maybe the art left behind by Johnny Rotten. Not quite.
By taking inspiration from its untamed roots, golf has potential to be mentioned alongside sports like — don’t laugh — skiing and surfing. Given its reputation, that might be exactly what it needs. Plus: rugged golf courses with remarkable hotels.
It continues to be surprising that some of the world’s most eclectic and irreverent hotel designs can be found in small towns and villages all over England.