When I'm about to write a new book, I like to prepare myself and my surroundings.

How do I do this, you ask? I go on a day trip to Bisto Village, which is only an hour outside London,

to grab some luxurious comfy clothes and items for my home. With over 150 fashion and lifestyle

boutiques, Bista Village offers great savings, up to 40% of the original retail price all year round. I love picking up some new

bedding for a really good night's sleep from the white company, gorgeous candles

and diffusers to calm my environment from Neom and even some new tea mugs because listen you need fuel

thanks very much Emma Bridgewater and for comfort I love a new pair of leggings from Lulu lemon and even a comfy pair of

ugs. I also like to stop for a spot of lunch when I'm there at restaurants such

as Chaconis or Latua pasta and Bista Village is nestled in tranquil Oxford countryside, easy to get to by train or with free parking, so I can have a chilled day out and charge up my batteries before embarking on some serious work.

Treat yourself at Bist of Village.

Visit Bist of Village.com to discover more and plan your ultimate day out.

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When staying abroad with a group of friends,

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I stayed in one in Sardinia, Italy a few years ago. It had its own pool,

garden, and even table tennis under a canopy. We had privacy and we could set our own

agenda. If we wanted to hang out on our own we could go and

occupy one of the many spaces around the property to read a book or just fall asleep in

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The host had thought of everything and it was just ideal when we were taking turns to cook each night.

The Airbnb was brilliant for hanging out together with a communal space to eat, chat and have fun

under the stars just as our little group.

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