Belmond
The Belmond British Pullman.
Blue skies, sun blazing - not usually words you associate with weather here, but they were the day I rode a private luxury train through the English countryside.
I was aboard the 14-carriage Belmond British Pullman - sister train to the famous Venice Simplon-Orient Express.
Punters can ride the lovingly-restored train around the UK, taking in beautiful scenery and eating delicious food as they go. More adventurous types can opt for murder mystery parties onboard.
Prices start from £203 ($268) per person for a brunch trip and go up to £561 ($741) for their experiences with celebrity chefs including two-star Michelin Raymond Blanc and Michel Roux Jr.
Scroll down to see how a day on the Pullman plays out, from a champagne reception to old-world singers.