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  • Sofitel London Heathrow Airport

    Holiday Extras: Park, Stay & Fly – Sofitel London Heathrow Review

    We’d arranged early morning flights from Heathrow airport and rather than making an early start from home we opted to book a package with Holiday Extras offering parking and overnight accommodation. Purple Parking at Heathrow Airport Purple Parking at Heathrow airport T2 and T3 is one of the most convenient airport car parks around. We…

  • Corner London City Hotel

    The Corner London City Hotel Review

    Location: Situated on Adler Street in the vibrant East End, The Corner London City Hotel enjoys an excellent location for visitors wanting to experience a slightly different side of London. The hotel sits within easy walking distance of Aldgate East Underground station, which makes getting around the city quick and convenient. From there, the London Underground connects to central London attractions…

  • hoburne Holidays

    Hoburne Cotswold Reach Luxury Lodge Review

    Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park is located within the scenic Cotswold Water Park at South Cerney, Gloucestershire comprising Hoburne Cotswold and the recently opened Cotswold Reach where we had been invited to stay. Getting there: We found it very easy to reach the Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park from the north as we just needed to leave the…

  • Hideaway Hut, The Fish Hotel, Cotswolds

    The Fish Hotel, Cotswolds Review

    Location: The Fish Hotel is nestled on a hillside within the 500 acre private Farncombe estate in Worcestershire and comprises a collection of luxurious country house styled rooms, cosy hideaway huts and treehouses. Arrival and Check-in: The Fish Hotel is located near Broadway in The Cotswolds and was easy to reach by car as we…

  • The Imperial Hotel Blackpool

    The Imperial Hotel Blackpool Review

    Location: Standing proudly along Blackpool’s North Promenade, the hotel’s grand Victorian façade immediately sets the tone for a historic stay. First opened in 1867, the Imperial has hosted an extraordinary roll call of guests, from Charles Dickens to Winston Churchill, members of the Royal Family and international leaders. Arrival and check-in: We arrived by train and as it was…

  • The Doubletree by Hilton Stoke-on-Trent Hotel Review

    Hotel Review Location: The Doubletree by Hilton Stoke-on-Trent is situated close to the M6 motorway enabling easy access from the North West and Midlands. The hotel is located on the edge of Festival Park to the west of Hanley and with Waterworld on its doorstep and the Alton Towers theme park being only a 35…

  • Malvern Hills Hotel

    The Malvern Hills Hotel, Worcestershire Review

    Location: The Malvern Hills Hotel is situated on the A449 midway between Malvern and Ledbury and commands a spectacular location next to the Malvern Hills British Camp hillside. A hostelry has occupied the same spot for over 500 years and this charming old building holds a special place within the landscape and local heritage. Arrival…

  • Stanbury Abbey, Great Malvern

    Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Malvern Review

    Dating back to the early 16th century, Stanbrook Abbey Hotel was the former home of a closed order of Benedictine Nuns from 1838-2009. With dwindling numbers, the 26 acre estate became too difficult for the nuns to manage so they moved to a new, purpose built convent in North Yorkshire which retains the same name.…

  • Sofitel London Gatwick

    Holiday Extras: Park, Stay & Fly – Sofitel London Gatwick Review

    We’d arranged morning flights from Gatwick airport and rather than making an early start from home we opted to book a package with Holiday Extras offering parking and overnight accommodation. It was easy to locate the Cophall Parking which was just six miles from the airport. As instructed, we parked in the reception area, unloaded…

  • Loch Tay Highland Lodges, Killen

    Loch Tay Highland Lodges, Scotland Review

    Location: The award winning Loch Tay Highland Lodges are located four miles from Killin in Perthshire, occupying an enviable position on the edge of Scotland’s sixth largest loch. Getting there: By car: From Glasgow, there are two routes to reach Killin. Follow the A82 north for 56 miles, by way of Loch Lomond and Crianlarich then…

  • Hotel Indigo Dundee

    Hotel Indigo Dundee Review

    Hotel Review Hotel Indigo Dundee is a four star boutique hotel set on the site of a former textile mill built in 1822, which still retains its Italianate bell tower. Location: Dundee is Scotland’s fourth largest city and is situated on the north coast of the mouth of the Tay Estuary. Edinburgh lies 60 miles…

  • William de Percy Inn, Northumberland

    The William de Percy Inn, Northumberland Review

    Location: The William de Percy is a luxury boutique hotel located in the pretty village of Otterburn, on the edge of the scenic Northumberland National Park. The hotel lies 30 miles north west of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and about 16 miles from the Scottish border. Arrival and Check-in: The smart grey and white former 17th century coaching…

  • Wotton House Hotel, Dorking, Surrey

    Wotton House Hotel, Dorking, Surrey Review

    Hotel Review Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Surrey Hills countryside, Wotton House Hotel is a historic 17th century country house hotel set within 13 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. The hotel was originally the centre of the Wotton Estate and the birthplace of the diarist and landscape gardener John Evelyn, who constructed the first Italian garden in England…

  • Crown Hotel, Harrogate

    The Crown Hotel, Harrogate Review

    Hotel Review Harrogate is a spa town in North Yorkshire noted for its beautiful parks, gardens, elegant buildings, Turkish baths, high class shops and tearooms.  I recently had the pleasure of visiting the town and staying at the beautiful The Crown Hotel. Location: The Crown Hotel sits in the heart of the beautiful town of…

  • The Milner Hotel, York Review

    Hotel Review The Milner Hotel started life in 1853 during the early days of the the British railway era under the ownership of the North Eastern Railway Company. This grand old station hotel was sold off from the railways in 1982 and after varied ownership its latest rebrand as The Milner took place in October…

  • Hewn Yorkshire, Luxury Glamping

    Hewn Yorkshire, Luxury Glamping Review

    Accommodation Review Hewn Yorkshire is an adults only escape from hectic daily life. Sheltered from the wind in a historic quarry are 12 luxurious cabins offering wood fired wellness and authentic Finnish sauna bathing. It sounded just my sort of place so off I went to experience it for myself. Location: Hewn Yorkshire sits at…

  • Weetwood Hall Estate Leeds

    Weetwood Hall Estate, Leeds Review

    Hotel Review Location: Weetwood Hall Estate is a luxurious four star country house hotel set within nine acres of parkland on the outskirts of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The estate has been built around a 17th century Jacobean Manor House and is steeped in history, with parts of the property dating back as far as 1540.…

  • VOCO Winchester Hotel and Spa

    voco Winchester Hotel and Spa Review

    Hotel Review The former Holiday Inn Winchester was rebranded to voco Winchester Hotel & Spa in October 2024 following a complete refurbishment programme which took 8 months and a cost of £2 million.  Voco Hotels is IHG’s fastest-growing premium brand and as we hadn’t stayed in one previously we looked forward to the opportunity of being invited to review a stay.…

  • Moxy Manchester City Centre

    Moxy Manchester City Centre Review

    Hotel Review Moxy Manchester City is part of the Marriott family of hotels offering a fun vibe combined with affordable luxury. The previous year I’d had the pleasure of staying at Moxy The Hague so I was interested to find out how Moxy Manchester compared. Location: Moxy Manchester opened in early 2022 and is located…

  • The Old Police Station at Montgomery House, Leeds Review

    Hotel Review The Old Police Station at Montgomery House has just opened its doors in the vibrant suburb of Headingley, a ten minute drive from Leeds city centre. The former police station had been abandoned for almost twenty years and was in a poor state of repair until Alex Ball, his partner and a couple…

  • School Lane Hotel, Liverpool

    School Lane Hotel, Liverpool Review

    Hotel Review: Location: School Lane Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel housed in an 1850’s building located along a quiet lane just steps away from the heart of the Liverpool One shopping district with its many high end shops, bars and restaurants. Getting there: Liverpool is well connected by road via the M6, M62, M58…

  • Twr y Felin Hotel, St. Davids, Wales

    Twr y Felin Hotel, St. Davids, Wales Review

    Hotel Review Twr y Felin Hotel (translated from Welsh to mean Mill Tower) started life as a windmill built in 1806 and is perfectly positioned on the Pembrokeshire peninsula to harvest the ever-blowing winds. It operated for 100 years before the sails fell off and then became a temperance hotel. Today it is Wales’ first…

  • The Falcondale Hotel, Lampeter

    The Falcondale Hotel, Lampeter, Wales Review

    Hotel Review The Falcondale Hotel is a 150 year old Italianate style villa situated just outside the university town of Lampeter in mid-Wales. Being only 30 minutes drive from the coastal villages of Cardigan Bay and the Cambrian Mountains the hotel is an ideal base for exploring the area. Location Take the M4 and follow…

  • Bodysgallen Hall & Spa, Llandudno

    Bodysgallen Hall & Spa, Llandudno Review

    Hotel Review Location: Bodysgallen Hall is a Grade 1 17th century manor house that has been sympathetically restored by Historic House Hotels Limited since 1980 and was given to the National Trust in 2008.  It is one of the three Historic House Hotels of the National Trust and is located in over 200 acres of parkland two miles…

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