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You can spend the night on a luxury yacht with space for 10 guests… in Salford

With prices from £370 per night.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 20th October 2023

Ever fancied cruising along on your own luxury yacht, the warm water of the Mediterranean lapping beneath you, stunning islands cruising past you? What about your own luxury yacht?

Of course, we all have… but what about if that luxury yacht was in Salford?

It’s not quite the same scenery as the sort of turquoise waters and white sandy beaches we all see on Netflix’s Below Deck, but the actual boat in question is pretty fancy.

There’s a 130ft classic yacht moored in Clippers Quay, and it’s available to rent through Airbnb.

Your views here will be more Old Trafford than Old Town of Dubrovnik, with Manchester United‘s ground just a short walk away.

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Known as Jacamar, the Salford yacht has space for up to 10 guests across three double en suite cabins and some extra fold-out beds.

It has a huge 800 sq ft main lounge space with cream designer sofas, and a massive dining area with a bespoke oval glass and granite dining table.

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This luxury yacht is moored in Salford, Greater Manchester, as an Airbnb
This luxury yacht is moored in Salford, Greater Manchester, as an Airbnb
This luxury yacht is moored in Salford, Greater Manchester, as an Airbnb
This luxury yacht is moored in Salford, Greater Manchester, as an Airbnb
This luxury yacht is moored in Salford, Greater Manchester, as an Airbnb
This luxury yacht is moored in Salford, Greater Manchester, as an Airbnb
This luxury yacht is moored in Salford, Greater Manchester, as an Airbnb
This luxury yacht is moored in Salford, Greater Manchester, as an Airbnb

Then the wheelhouse has been adapted to provide a snug TV lounge, with panoramic windows.

The galley kitchen has original features like the ship’s oven, combined with new, high-end Siematic kitchen and Smeg built-in appliances.

There are three en suite cabins, and the whole boat is decorated with artwork and photography throughout the boat is by award-winning artists Anthony Crook, Guy Farrow and Amelia Troubridge.

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Jacamar may scream special occasion, but it’s not a party boat, with a strict policy against large groups, stag parties and hen dos.

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A night’s stay on Jacamar starts from £370 per night and you can see the latest availability at airbnb.co.uk.

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A spectacular Chinese garden has opened at RHS Bridgewater, and it’s a must-visit

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson A spectacular Chinese garden has opened at RHS Bridgewater, and it's a must-visit

RHS Bridgewater has opened the Yangzhou Scholars’ Garden, the centrepiece of a spectacular Chinese garden.

At seven acres, the Chinese Streamside Garden is the largest, most comprehensive, and most authentic classical Chinese garden in all of Europe.

It’s taken more than eight years to complete, and has utilised landscape architects and specialist craftspeople from China, using traditional techniques rarely seen outside the country.

This has been combined with the contemporary British garden setting of RHS Bridgewater to create a new must-visit attraction in Greater Manchester.

It’s also be designed to be as beautiful in each season as the last, with spring magnolias and cherry blossom, all the way through to dazzling autumn colours from acers and gingkos.

The Chinese garden is the result of an ambitious international collaboration of fundraising, design and craftsmanship between Yangzhou City, China Flower Association, Yangzhou Classical Garden Construction Company*, the City of Salford, Greater Manchester’s Chinese community and the RHS.

Inspiration comes from the historic scholars’ gardens of Yangzhou in Jiangsu province in East China, embodying the classical Chinese principle that gardens are places of philosophy, learning, reflection and seasonal observation.

The landscape features rock, water, planting, and timber structures, with each step revealing new views and perspectives.

There are four interconnected pavilions surrounding a courtyard and pond, each dedicated to one of the four traditional scholarly arts – chess, music, calligraphy and painting.

Pavilions are dedicated to traditional scholarly arts - like chess
Pavilions are dedicated to traditional scholarly arts – like chess
Timber structures and water feature heavily
Timber structures and water feature heavily
Every step reveals a new view
Every step reveals a new view
Footpaths weave through the Chinese garden at RHS Bridgewater
Footpaths weave through the Chinese garden at RHS Bridgewater
The space has taken almost eight years to complete
The space has taken almost eight years to complete
Plants have been chosen for their year-round beauty
Plants have been chosen for their year-round beauty
Credit: The Manc Group

Key features include traditional hand-crafted mortise-and-tenon joinery, Chinese Fir timber sourced from FSC-certified forests, kiln-fired tiles and handmade brickwork from China, intricate stone carvings, and detailed stone mosaic and poetic inscriptions.

More than 200 trees and shrubs representing 56 species and cultivars have been selected for their seasonal beauty and cultural significance, with planting conveying traditional messages of good luck, health, happiness and love.

Marcus Chilton-Jones, Head of RHS Garden Bridgewater explained: “The opening of the Yangzhou Scholars’ Garden is a landmark moment for RHS Garden Bridgewater, for Greater Manchester and the UK.

“This remarkable international collaboration has created not only a beautiful garden, but a lasting symbol of friendship, cultural exchange and shared learning.”

Tracy Snell, Curator at RHS Garden Bridgewater said: “It’s a garden full of meaning and intricacies.

“Importantly, it can be enjoyed throughout the seasons – from spring magnolias and cherry blossom to restful summer greens and the vibrant autumn colour of acers, ginkgos and euonymus.

“Chinese scholars’ gardens were created as places to slow down, reflect and reconnect with nature.

“Visitors will discover something new around every corner, and I can’t wait for people to experience the sense of calm and wonder the garden creates.”

Mr Gerry Yeung, Chinese Streamside Garden Founding Committee member added: “The opening of the Yangzhou Scholars’ Garden is a proud and historic moment for everyone who has helped bring this vision to life and the result of many years of dedication, generosity and shared ambition from people in both China and Greater Manchester.

“We hope visitors will enjoy discovering this special place and, through it, gain a deeper appreciation of the rich traditions, artistry and values that have inspired Chinese gardens for centuries.”

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The Peak District stroll named one of the UK’s most beautiful autumn walks

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson The Peak District stroll named one of the UK's most beautiful autumn walks

A Peak District walk taking in dramatic reservoirs, rolling fields and rugged moorland has been named one of the UK’s most beautiful autumn walks by The Times.

The circular route, which starts and finishes at Fairholmes car park near Derwent Dam, offers walkers the chance to experience the national park at one of the most colourful times of the year.

As autumn arrives, the surrounding fells turn shades of copper and bronze, while the changing season brings opportunities to spot some of the area’s wildlife.

The Times has listed some of the finest spots in the country to get out for a stroll as the seasons change, which includes a walk not too far from Manchester.

They’ve highlighted the Derwent Valley because of the chance to see ring ouzels gathering to feed before beginning their migration to Africa, alongside mountain hares starting to change from their brown summer coats into snowy white winter fur.

The walk begins at the distinctive, turreted Derwent Dam, before heading right alongside Ladybower Reservoir. Walkers then pick up a footpath veering left past Lanehead Cottage, crossing fields and open moorland as the route climbs towards the higher ground.

The scenery becomes increasingly dramatic along the way, with steep-sided cloughs and sweeping views across the Derwent moors offering plenty to take in.

Views along Derwent Valley. Credit: Unsplash, ainthemotherland
Derwent Dam. Credit: Unsplash, Carl Beech
Derwent Dam. Credit: Unsplash, Carl Beech

After reaching the moorland, the route bears left before following a downhill path near the ruins of Bamford House. From there, walkers loop back alongside Derwent Reservoir to return to Fairholmes car park.

The combination of waterside paths, open countryside and more challenging climbs makes the route a varied way to explore the Peak District, particularly as the landscape takes on its autumn colours.

And for anyone wanting to round off the walk with a meal, The Times recommends a visit to The Anglers Rest.

The 17th-century coaching inn serves traditional pub dishes alongside modern classics, offering walkers a welcoming place to refuel after a day exploring the countryside.

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