Mark Hedley

2 weeks ago | squaremile.com | Mark Hedley

“Can we pleeease have a pool table for the garden?” my 11-year-old son asked me. “Can we pleeease have a pool table for the garden?” I duly asked my wife. We both knew what the answer would be. But thanks to Cornilleau, I had an ace up my sleeve. “But what if it also doubles up as a designer outdoor dining table?” Eyebrows were raised. Cornilleau 1, wife 0. When it comes to games furniture, Cornilleau is the senior pro.

2 weeks ago | squaremile.com | Mark Hedley

There’s a quiet confidence about Peter Fraser – the kind that comes not from flash or fanfare, but from decades of coaxing greatness from the soil underfoot. As winemaker and general manager at Yangarra Estate Vineyard in McLaren Vale, Fraser has crafted more than just wine – he’s stewarded a legacy. Voted Winemaker of the Year in 2016 and at the helm of one of Australia’s top-rated wineries, Fraser’s accolades are many, but it’s his philosophy that leaves the lasting impression.

1 month ago | squaremile.com | Mark Hedley

My wife has incredibly high standards. (I must be the exception.) So given she decides to book at Tribe London every time she stays in town, I knew it must be good. Some context: we live in Yorkshire, but she works in banking – so Canary Wharf often comes a calling. Tribe London is the only hotel located within the Canary Wharf estate itself, just a few minutes’ walk from the Tube, DLR and Crossrail stations – and crucially, her office. My main reason for staying there?

1 month ago | squaremile.com | Mark Hedley

Tissot knows all about good timing. Case in point: the Swiss brand has managed to launch a new solar-powered watch on the sunniest week of 2025. So, while we dust off our lawnmowers and pack away the thermals, what has Tissot been hiding under its sleeve? The new PRC 100 Solar – and it’s quite the piece of kit. Solar watches as a concept are nothing new; the world's first solar-powered watch was developed by an American engineer named Roger W Riehl back in 1972.

2 months ago | squaremile.com | Mark Hedley |Chris Terry

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons is, quite simply, the OG. It didn’t just break the mould – it created a new one. Four decades on, it’s still heralded as the ultimate fine-dining experience. The parameters? First, grow a decent proportion of your produce onsite (100% organically, natch); second, serve exceptional cuisine that balances tradition with innovation; and third, offer such an extraordinary experience that staying the night is the only way to properly appreciate it. Full. Package.