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  • Braidhaugh Holiday Park, Crieff

    Luxury Glamping at Braidhaugh Holiday Park, Crieff, Scotland Review

    Accommodation review: Location: Braidhaugh Holiday Park is located in a tranquil setting on the banks of the River Earn in Perthshire, mid-way between Perth and Crianlarich and 10 miles from the A9 between Perth and Stirling. For rail travellers the nearest stations to Crieff are either Gleneagles, Perth or Dunblane. Arrival and check-in: Check-in is from 4.00…

  • Hotel Les Douvres, Guernsey

    Hotel Les Douvres, Guernsey Review

    Hotel Review Location: Les Douvres Hotel is a former 18th century manor house situated in the quiet St Martins Parish, in the south eastern part of Guernsey and within a ten minute drive of the main town St. Peter Port and a similar distance from the airport. Guests have the option of picking up a…

  • Offshore Hotel, Lytham St. Annes

    Offshore Hotel, Lytham St. Annes Review

    Hotel Review Offshore is a newly opened hotel located in St. Anne’s-on-Sea, on Lancashire’s Fylde Coast. Two former seafront hotels have been remodelled and completely refurbished to create Offshore, the newest addition to the Inn Collection Group’s portfolio. Location: The hotel is located in a prominent position on the seafront just a few minutes walk…

  • The Pilsley Inn, Derbyshire Review

    Hotel Review Location: The Pilsley Inn located on the scenic Chatsworth Estate owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, in the picturesque village of Pilsley, Derbyshire.  The hotel is easily accessible by car being just 16 miles from the M1 motorway and a 40 minute drive from Sheffield.  The nearest rail station is Chesterfield…

  • The Fleece Inn, Bretforton

    The Fleece Inn, Bretforton Review

    Hotel Review: The Fleece Inn is a historic pub that was originally built in the early 15th century by a farmer named Byrd and remained in the same family ownership until 1977. The last of the descendants was Miss Lola Taplin who bequeathed the pub to the National Trust after she passed away in 1977.…

  • Hotel Indigo. Coventry

    Hotel Indigo Coventry Review

    Hotel Review: Hotel Indigo Coventry opened in January 2024 after the completion of a multi million pound project which is part of a wider Friargate regeneration initiative. This stunning new-build property is defined by its striking silver and blue cladding in shades of metallic blue drawing on the city’s history. In Medieval times Coventry was one of the country’s most…

  • Falcon Manor, Settle

    Falcon Manor, Settle, North Yorkshire Review

    Hotel Review Falcon Manor is a beautiful country house hotel dating from 1841 that was constructed for Reverend Swale with money provided by his two grandmothers to befit his status in the local community. Originally known as Ingfield Hall after the field in which it was built, this grand Tudor mansion has changed ownership several times.…

  • Shireburn Arms, Clitheroe Review

    Location: Steeped in history and renowned for its good food and its friendly welcome, the Shireburn Arms is situated in the idyllic village of Hurst Green in the scenic Ribble Valley. This beautiful part of east Lancashire is centred around the prosperous market town of Clitheroe five miles away and is easily accessible being only…

  • The Ullswater Inn, Glenridding, Cumbria

    The Ullswater Inn, Glenridding, Cumbria Review

    Location: The Ullswater Inn is situated in Glenridding on the south western shore of Lake Ullswater in the Lake District National Park.  The hotel was formerly known as The Glenridding Hotel but since its recent change of ownership and major refurbishment by the Inn Collection Group it has adopted a new name. Arrival and check…

  • The Bush Hotel, Farnham, Surrey

    The Bush Hotel, Farnham, Surrey Review

    Hotel Review The Bush is an independent hotel that has been welcoming guests through its doors since 1618. Steeped in history but embracing contemporary design, it’s the perfect blend of old world charm and contemporary design. Location: Known for its Georgian streets, historic buildings and craft heritage, Farnham is a historic market town located in…

  • The Fenwick, Claughton, Nr. Lancaster

    The Fenwick, Claughton, Lancaster Review

    Hotel Review: Overview: The Fenwick is a historic pub full of character dating back over 250 years making it the perfect place for a cosy short break in north west Lancashire. Location: The country inn is located in the village of Claughton (pronounced Clafton) on the A683 east of Lancaster, just north of the Forest…

  • Roseate Villa, Bath

    Roseate Villa, Bath Review

    Hotel Review  Location: The Roseate Villa Bath is a luxurious boutique hotel located on an elegant residential street overlooking the Henrietta Gardens in the centre of Bath.  It’s conveniently situated just around the corner from the iconic Pulteney Bridge and within a short walk of the famous Pump Room and the city’s other main attractions.…

  • The Seaburn Inn, Tyne and Wear

    The Seaburn Inn, Seaburn, Tyne and Wear Review

    Hotel Review Location: The Seaburn Inn is situated in the seaside resort of Seaburn, close to Sunderland in the north east of England.  For motorists, the area is accessible by taking the A1231 junction from the A1 and for those guests arriving by train Seaburn Station is served by Tyne and Wear Metro. Arrival and check-in:…

  • The Angel Inn, Bowness-on-Windermere

    The Angel Inn, Bowness-on-Windermere Review

    Location: The Angel Inn is a classic Lakes style country hotel situated in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District National Park in the north west of England.  The town lies approximately halfway along the lake between Waterhead at the north end and Lakeside to the south. For motorists, the A591 is one of the main routes into…

  • Crown and Thistle, Abingdon

    The Crown and Thistle Hotel, Abingdon Review

    Overview: The Crown and Thistle dates from around 1605, and is a Grade II listed property comprising of three individual buildings clustered around a cobblestone courtyard.  It is thought that the hotel takes its name from the uniting of the English and Scottish Crowns under King James VI of Scotland and King James I of…

  • Black Swan Hotel, Helmsley

    The Black Swan Hotel, Helmsley Review

    Overview:    The Black Swan Hotel is a characterful inn dating back to the 15th century with an Elizabethan building on one end, a Tudor one on the other and a Georgian House sandwiched in between. Location:  The hotel is located in the centre of the attractive town of Helmsley within the North York Moors…

  • The Harrogate Inn Hotel

    The Harrogate Inn 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 Harrogate Inn. Overview:  The Harrogate Inn is a historic, centrally located hotel formerly known as the…

  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel, Lancaster

    Royal Kings Arms Hotel, Lancaster Review

    Hotel Review Location: The Royal Kings Arms Hotel is centrally located in the historic city of Lancaster and within easy walking distance of all the main sights and shops.  The hotel was originally constructed in the 17th century in the reign of Charles 1 but was later rebuilt in 1879 following a devastating fire. Getting…

  • CASA Hotel, Chesterfield

    CASA Hotel, Chesterfield Review

    Hotel Review Location: The CASA Hotel is one of Derbyshire’s leading four star hotels and is conveniently located on the outskirts of Chesterfield, 6 miles from Junction 29 of the M1 motorway.  For guests arriving into Chesterfield by train, East Midlands Railway offer regular services to the town from Norwich, London, Sheffield, Nottingham and Leeds.  The…

  • Midland Hotel, Morecambe

    The Midland Hotel, Morecambe Review

    Hotel Review The Midland Hotel is an iconic 1930’s hotel and a classic example of Art-Deco architecture with its graceful curved lines designed to reflect the sweep of Morecambe Bay. This modernist masterpiece was built opposite the former Morecambe Promenade railway station and more recently has undergone extensive renovations to return it to its former…

  • Tempest Arms, Elsack, Skipton

    The Tempest Arms, Elslack, Skipton Review

    Hotel Review The Tempest Arms is a newly refurbished 17th century country inn nestled in beautiful countryside on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales boasting a restaurant, 21 bedrooms and suites. Location: The inn is located in the small village of Elslack within a 15 minute drive of the picturesque market town of Skipton, North…

  • Roseate Reading

    The Roseate Reading Review

    Hotel Review Overview: The Roseate Reading is a luxurious five star hotel in the centre of Reading.  The building was originally the Berkshire County Council Shire Hall and since becoming a hotel has been fully restored to its former glory. Location: Reading lies on the River Thames in south east England and is easily accessible by…

  • Wood Norton Hotel

    The Wood Norton Hotel, Evesham Review

    Hotel Review History of Wood Norton:  The Wood Norton Hall dates back to medieval times with its past owners including Edward Holland (the local Liberal MP), the Duc D’Aumale of the Bourbon-Orleans family and the BBC.  Shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, the BBC bought the site to relocate its broadcasting operations…

  • The Club Hotel and Spa, St. Helier, Jersey

    The Club Hotel and Spa, St. Helier, Jersey Review

    Hotel Review Overview: Jersey is a British crown dependency and the largest of the Channel Islands lying just 12 miles (19 km) west of the Cotentin peninsula of France.  The island is about 9 miles (16 km) across and 5 miles (8 km) from north to south.  From May you can book flights to Jersey…

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