Explore Great Britain’s timeless elegance in Victoria’s September/October issue, journeying from Welsh castles, gardens, and historic hotels (including one once home to Princess Margaret) to a quaint Cotswolds cottage and London’s finest ateliers. Round out the season with an early autumn dinner menu and a delicious lineup of sweet and savory pie recipes.
The Heart of Wales
While London dazzles with grandeur and Edinburgh brims with Gaelic charm, Cardiff quietly captivates as the United Kingdom’s youngest capital city, a vibrant Welsh gem where medieval history, waterfront beauty, and a rich cultural spirit converge.
Going Afield
Rooted in traditions of etiquette, camaraderie among generations, and love of the outdoors, the quail hunt endures as an American pastime enjoyed in the sublime weather of early fall.
Tidal Rhythms
Winding its way across western Wales, the serpentine waterway of the Dyfi Estuary ebbs and flows with the tide, forming a dynamic backdrop for the turreted silhouette of a fanciful country retreat in Machynlleth that embodies the romantic ideals of its age.
Among the Thistles
In an idyllic setting between Snowdonia’s majestic peaks and the Irish Sea’s windswept shores, a centuries-old narrative lends everlasting enchantment to a National Trust Historic House Hotel in Wales, where guests can repose and renew their spirits.
Art of Discovery
Far off corners off the world converge inside Fiona Finds, where storied pieces hand-selected by the stylish curator’s discerning eye await their next owner.
