the Cadogan, a Belmond Hotel
After two nights in the English countryside, I made my way into London. I was able to spend one night at the Cadogan, a Belmond Hotel, centrally located in Chelsea and close to incredible shopping in Knightsbridge.
From the moment I stepped foot inside the Cadogan I felt like I was in my home away from home. The lobby is a cozy environment with a roaring fireplace to warm guests on arrival. The Cadogan reopened in 2019 after an extensive restoration of the heritage building, which dates back to 1887. Featuring two dining outlets, LaLee and an elegant tea lounge, the Cadogan is a bit of an escape from the hustle and bustle of central London.
Heckfield Place
I recently traveled to London for my agency’s annual conference where I was able to meet with colleagues and partners from the across the globe. Before the event, I stayed at Heckfield Place, located about an hour outside of London in Hampshire. The main building of Heckfield Place is a Georgian Estate, which has been lovingly restored and turned into an incredible place to gather during your stay. There are also a few rooms on the second floor of the main building, and they are beautiful (as are the other accommodations).
Set on 400 acres of lush gardens, woodlands and meadows, I was able to get outside and explore the property while attempting to get over my jet-lag. Depending on the season, activities include discovering the gardens, visiting the working farm, taking a picnic outdoors, a home farm cooking experience for lunch, cycling and hiking, fishing, boating on the lower lake, falconry, forest bathing walk (which I have done and it’s incredibly peaceful), yoga, cocktail masterclasses, wine tasting, and more.