Fancy a seasonal getaway? From cosy inns to restaurants with rooms, we’ve found the best boltholes – all with menus as enticing as the scenery

Central to Japanese cooking, it has apparently been around since 200BC – yet has become the taste of the summer in the UK. Chefs explain how it can improve the flavour of almost everything, from ice cream to pasta dishes to cocktails

Giving up booze doesn’t have to mean missing out, especially if you get creative with fruit, herbs and infusions. Here is how to enjoy all your favourite drinks without the hangover