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  • Hotel Indigo Bath

    Hotel Indigo Bath Review

    Hotel Review Following a multi-million pound restoration project taking four years, the 166 room Hotel Indigo Bath finally opened its doors in September 2020.  It’s set in a beautiful honey coloured Bath stone Georgian terrace laid out in the 1740’s by renowned local architect John Wood the Elder. Location: The hotel is perfectly situated on…

  • The Fleece Hotel, Cirencester

    The Fleece Hotel, Cirencester Review

    Hotel Review Overview: The Fleece is a 5 star, grade II listed coaching inn set in the heart of the Cotswolds.  The property’s history stretches as far back as 1651. Following defeat at the Battle of Worcester in the same year, King Charles II is believed to have used the building as a hiding place…

  • Ribblesdale Park, Gisburn

    Luxury Glamping at Gisburne Park, Lancashire Review

    Overview: The Ribble Valley is an idyllic part of the north of England located in north east Lancashire and covering 212 sq. miles of the Forest of Bowland, an area of deep valleys and peat moorland. It’s an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty but despite booming tourism with ever increasing numbers of visitors, it’s still…

  • Leonardo Hotel Entrance, Chester

    Leonardo Hotel Chester Review

    Hotel Review Location:  The Leonardo is a recently opened hotel located within Chester’s historic Roman walls.  It’s just a 15 minute walk from the railway station which has frequent connections between London, Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds.  It’s also just 10 miles (17 km) from Liverpool John Lennon airport for guests arriving from overseas. Arrival and check-in: We…

  • Hotel Indigo, Stratford upon Avon

    Hotel Indigo, Stratford-upon-Avon Review

    Hotel Review  Location: The charming medieval town of Stratford-upon-Avon famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare is located in rural Warwickshire.  The town is approximately 100 miles north west of London with rail services from Marylebone Station.  If arriving by car, Stratford lies close to the motorway network being five miles from Junction 5…

  • Cotswold House Hotel, Chipping Campden

    Cotswold House Hotel, Chipping Campden Review

    Hotel Review Overview Cotswold House Hotel is a luxury hotel and spa in a charming Grade II listed regency townhouse in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire featuring 28 individually styled bedrooms and suites. Location: The hotel is situated in the centre of the charming market town just 16 miles from Cheltenham and within two miles of the…

  • The Cow, Dalbury Lees

    The Cow at Dalbury Lees, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Review

    Hotel Review Location: The Cow at Dalbury Lees is a luxury boutique inn nestled along a leafy lane in the rural and tranquil Derbyshire countryside.  Although tucked away, it’s only six miles from Derby and the M1 motorway making it easily accessible from most parts of the country. Arrival and check-in: The country inn has…

  • Percy Arms, Guildford

    The Percy Arms, Chilworth near Guildford, Surrey Review

    Hotel Review Location: The Surrey Hills is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) with its hills stretching across a quarter of the county from the chalk North Downs running from Farnham in the west to Oxted in the east.  We’d arranged accommodation at The Percy Arms in Chilworth, a village three miles south of…

  • The Willows, Limavady

    The Willows Luxury B & B, Limavady, Northern Ireland Review

    Hotel Review  Location: The Willows comprise a luxury B & B and self catering studios set in three acres of gardens, five minutes drive from the small town of Limavady on Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal Route.  The walled city of Derry is 40 minutes away whilst City of Derry airport a mere 20 minute drive,…

  • Outside The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow

    The Cavendish Hotel, Baslow Review

    Hotel Review Location: The Cavendish Hotel is located on the scenic Chatsworth Estate owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, in the picturesque village of Baslow, 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…

  • Belmore Court and Motel, Enniskillen

    Belmore Court and Motel, Enniskillen Review

    Hotel Review Location: Located in the island town of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland’s Fermanagh Lakelands, Belmore Court is well positioned just a 10 minute walk from the town centre.  The scenic town is nestled between the Upper and Lower sections of Lough Erne and dominated by its castle.  Enniskillen is conveniently accessible from both Northern…

  • Causeway Hotel, Northern Ireland

    The Causeway Hotel, Giant’s Causeway Review

    Hotel Review Location: The Causeway Hotel is located in a breathtaking location next to the Giant’s Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site on the north Antrim coast of Northern Ireland.  This historic hotel dating from 1836 was the first accommodation provided for travellers to stay close to the famous stones.  Remaining in private ownership until 2001 it…

  • Gibbon Bridge Hotel

    The Gibbon Bridge Hotel, Chipping, Lancashire Review

    Location: The Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant is located on the edge of the charming village of Chipping in the picturesque Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the Ribble Valley, Lancashire.  The hotel is set in 23 acres of beautiful gardens in a secluded position yet is easily accessible to the…

  • Altido Vita, Edinburgh

    Altido at Vita, Edinburgh Review

    Location: Located in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh overlooking the Union Canal is the modern and well appointed Altido Vita aparthotel.  Just a 10 minute walk from Princes Street and a short walk from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile it’s in a perfect location to explore the city.  Both Haymarket and Waverley railway stations are accessible on…

  • Your Apartment, Bristol, Frederick Place

    Your Apartment Bristol Review

    Review: Your Apartment, 3 Frederick Place, Clifton, Bristol Location The accommodation is managed by Your Apartment and located on Frederick Place in the desirable Clifton neighbourhood of Bristol.  This suburb is within easy walking distance of the city centre and features leafy streets, stunning architecture and rows of pastel coloured Georgian terraces. Arrival and check-in…

  • The Harrison, Chambers of Distinction, Belfast

    The Harrison Chambers of Distinction, Belfast Review

    Hotel Review The Harrison Chambers of Distinction is a newly opened hotel and formerly a Victorian merchants’ residence dating from 1879.  Owner Melanie Harrison has expertly woven past and present into a celebration of all that is great about Belfast.  Carpets are from Ulster Carpets, the company who fitted out the ill fated Titanic, Victorian…

  • Citysuites Manchester

    CitySuites Aparthotel Manchester Review

    Hotel Review Location CitySuites is located on Chapel Street in the heart of Manchester city centre and just a five minute walk from Victoria Station. For guests arriving by car, discounted parking rates are available at the adjacent Q-Park Manchester and Exchange Square with its Metrolink tram station is close at hand. The aparthotel us…

  • StayCity ApartHotel, Greenwich

    Staycity Aparthotel Greenwich, London Review

    Hotel Review Location Staycity Aparthotel is located in the historic centre of Greenwich and is just a few minutes walk from Greenwich mainline railway station with frequent trains to and from London Bridge taking only 8 minutes.  The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is also nearby with links from the London Underground at Bank taking 20…

  • The White Lion Hotel, Hebden Bridge

    The White Lion Hotel, Hebden Bridge Review

    Hotel Review Location: The White Lion Hotel is a beautifully restored former coaching inn dating from 1657, and is the oldest building in the attractive market town of Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire.  The inn has a riverside location in the town centre making it easy to explore the town on foot.  In addition to good…

  • White Hart Hotel, Lincoln

    The White Hart Hotel, Lincoln Review

    Hotel Review Location The White Hart Hotel opened in the 14th century as a coaching inn and it has continued to welcome guests for more than 600 years.  It’s located in the heart of Lincoln’s historic Cathedral Quarter close to both the cathedral and castle.  Lincolnshire is situated in the East Midlands and is easily…

  • Exterior of Roomzzz York City Hotel

    Roomzzz York City Review

    Hotel Review Location Roomzzz Aparthotel has a riverside location overlooking the River Ouse and is conveniently situated just a 15 minute walk from York Railway Station and close to all of the city’s main attractions. Arrival and Check-in Check-in is from 3.00 p.m. in the spacious lobby where we were welcomed with a smile and…

  • The Boulevard Hotel, Blackpool

    The Boulevard Hotel Blackpool Review

    Hotel Review Location The Boulevard Hotel is nestled between the beach and Pleasure Beach theme park on Blackpool’s Ocean Boulevard in South Shore.  It‘s a 25 minute gentle stroll along the seafront from North Pier, with trams running along the promenade at up to 15 minute intervals and taking only ten minutes.  The nearest tram…

  • The Pheasant Inn, Highclere, Hampshire

    The Pheasant Inn, Highclere, Hampshire Review

    Hotel Review Location This picturesque 17th century inn is located in the village of Highclere, Hampshire close to the Berkshire border. Highclere Castle, where most of the filming for Downton Abbey took place, is just up the road and the attractive market town of Newbury a fifteen minute drive away. The Pheasant has ample parking…

  • The Inn at Whitewell, Clitheroe

    The Inn at Whitewell, Clitheroe Review

    Hotel Review Location The Inn at Whitewell is located in one of England’s 36 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) on the Duchy of Lancaster estate overlooking the River Hodder in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire.  This charming 14th century inn is easily accessible from the M6 motorway with Lancaster being 18 miles to the…

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