Heather Steele

Southern Region

Managing Lifestyle Editor and Podcast Host at SheerLuxe

Deputy Editor at SLMan

Author. Dreamweaver. Visionary. Plus journalist. Managing lifestyle editor at SheerLuxe.

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43 Stylish Things To Buy From Hotels & Restaurants

1 week ago | sheerluxe.com | Heather Steele

/ Just by hanging out in their lobbies, you might have noticed hotels are becoming hotbeds of pleasing paraphernalia. The same can be said for some of our favourite restaurants – so from matchboxes to beach towels and bedding, we’ve rounded up the pieces that will bring the same feeling into your own home...
A Restaurant Worth Travelling To: Jöro, Sheffield

3 weeks ago | sheerluxe.com | Heather Steele

Chef and Great British Menu finalist Luke French, together with his wife Stacey Sherwood, launched Jöro (pronounced ‘yoro’ and Old Norse for ‘earth’) in 2016. On Kelham Island in Sheffield’s city centre, Jöro’s chic shipping container setting fitted the post-industrial nature of the rising neighbourhood. It went on to become Sheffield’s first Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant and earned the love of locals.
6 Mega Greek Hotels Off The Beaten Track

3 weeks ago | sheerluxe.com | Heather Steele

The Cycladic island of Antiparos is ten minutes by boat from its big sister Paros but that little bit of separation makes a big difference. Perhaps that’s why Tom Hanks has a house here? The island is famous for its beaches, which have some great swimming spots with crystal-clear waters – Psaralyki is a particular highlight. Visitors should also head to the Cave of Antiparos and the charming village of Antiparos Town for a bit of local culture.
11 Of The Best New Books Coming In Spring

1 month ago | sheerluxe.com | Heather Steele |Taylor Jenkins Reid |Heather Parry |Diana Evans

In the summer of 1980, astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston’s Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond; mission specialists John Griffin and Lydia Danes; warm-hearted Donna Fitzgerald; and Vanessa Ford, the magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer.
My Life In Travel: Marie-Louise Sciò, Il Pellicano Hotels

2 months ago | sheerluxe.com | Heather Steele

I never thought I’d work in hospitality. I studied architecture, which turned out to be handy in this role. I knew I wanted to do something creative but I never thought about it too much – I struggled to decide what to study because I had so many different passions, from film to fashion to interior design. I decided that studying architecture would give me a bit of all that. After university, I went back to Rome and started working as an interior designer.
8 New London Restaurants To Book Now

2 months ago | sheerluxe.com | Heather Steele

/ From the fun offshoot of one of 2024’s biggest launches to a handful of revamped favourites, there’s lots going on in the London restaurant world this month. This is where to book a table… Shakara, @Lateef.Photography After a successful soft launch last month, restaurant-bakery Don’t Tell Dad has officially opened in Queen’s Park. The space is headed up by Daniel Land, co-founder of Coco di Mama.
A Restaurant Worth Travelling To: Boath House, Scotland

Jan 13, 2025 | sheerluxe.com | Heather Steele

Near the small town of Nairn on Scotland’s sprawling, sandy east coast, Boath House is a beautiful Georgian building in the middle of 20 acres of wild grounds. In the last few years, it’s been transformed to accommodate nine en-suite bedrooms, two restaurants, a lodge and two cabins. Launched as a hotel in 2022, the venue is a gorgeous mix of Scottish and Scandi – its interiors echo the monastic décor of its sister venture, the enormously popular Sessions Arts Club in Farringdon.
7 Cosy Staycation Spots In Somerset

Nov 27, 2024 | sheerluxe.com | Heather Steele |Sherri Andrew

Holm, South Petherton, Dave Watts Photography Chef and restaurateur Nicholas Balfe was part of the trio that opened Salon in Brixton and Levan in Peckham. Since stepping away, he has moved to the small village of South Petherton to open Holm, a smart restaurant with rooms. It’s housed in a former bank in the centre of the village, with pared-back interiors and a buzzy dining room that’s nearly always full. On arrival, guests are warmly welcomed by Nick and his team.
15 Holiday Homes To Book For New Year’s Eve

Nov 5, 2024 | sheerluxe.com | Heather Steele

Glen Dye Cabins & Cottages, Aberdeen, Scotland Welcome Beyond has a great selection of handpicked hotels, villas, beach houses and holiday home across the world. Fresh to the collection is this cosy cabin in Presteigne, Wales. Surrounded by beautiful scenery with forests, hills and trails right outside, the cabin was restored by the owner who was inspired by Edwardian drawing rooms. Inside, you’ll find Persian silk tapestries and 1960s furniture.
12 London Openings To Have On Your Radar

Nov 3, 2024 | sheerluxe.com | Heather Steele

Photography: Park Hyatt London River Thames / 04 November 2024 There are plenty of new openings in the capital right now – and from late-night clubs to hot restaurants and luxury hotels, we’ve rounded up the best. By Heather Steele / Photography: Park Hyatt London River Thames All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products.