On the cusp of the grape harvest, here’s our pick of vineyard stays easily accessible by train in the UK, France and SwitzerlandRathfinny Estate’s 242 hectares (600 acres) of south-facing chalk downland is one of the finest sparkling wine-producing spots in the UK. And owners Sarah and Mark Driver are...

Whether by boat, swimming or on foot, dedicated travellers are steadily ticking off Britain’s ‘baggable’ islands – and the leader is on 518Passnotes: British island bagging.Age: quite young. Continue reading...