Interview
The Inside Track…

One of the most luxurious, and deeply English, ways to travel through England’s glorious countryside is on the Orient-Express British Pullman. Over the last century, Orient-Express has come to symbolise the most romantic railway experiences available, and, as the birthplace of the locomotive, there’s no better place to experience the iconic brand’s opulent hospitality than in England. Orient-Express Managing Director Gary Franklin tells us why.

‘Guests are encouraged to explore the 55 acres of woodland gardens, with the family Labradors acting as guides. Bees and orchards supply the castle with honey and apple juice’

After inheriting this 17th century castle positioned on the Cornish bank of the River Tamar in 2007, the Coryton family put all their energies into renovating and modernising this historic property to create a multi award-winning B&B and wedding venue.

‘It undoubtedly has the reputation for being one of the best hotels in England, if not Europe and according to some, even the world’

From great wines to great tea, from experimental dishes to traditional cuisine, you’ll find it all here.

‘British Pullman and Northern Belle, are sister trains to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express’

"While arriving is superb, so should the journey there be.."

For centuries Royal Warrants of Appointment have been granted by British Monarchs and other Members of the Royal Family to businesses and individuals who supply goods and services to the Royal Households. At present Royal Warrants are granted by HM The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH The Prince of Wales.

‘Bentley creates powerful, luxurious cars born of a remarkable racing heritage’

Over the past 100 years, England has seen the birth of some of the world’s most adored motor car marques. Yet none has managed to combine performance and luxury quite like Bentley.