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Braydeston House – Norfolk

One of the pluses of visiting Norfolk is that you won’t struggle when it comes to sourcing fine accommodation – there are plenty of excellent places to stay throughout the county. But if you’re after some Georgian charm, try Braydeston House in the pleasant village of Brundall – you won’t be disappointed. This fine Georgian country [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:25+01:00 November 6th, 2013|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs, Self-Catering|0 Comments

The Maids Head Hotel – Norwich

Norwich, the county town of Norfolk and its only city, is steeped in history. If you’re looking to continue that theme when choosing a hotel for the duration of your visit, look no further than The Maids Head – oh, and don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten the apostrophe in the name, it’s never had one! [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:25+01:00 October 25th, 2013|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs|0 Comments

Welcombe Hotel, Spa and Golf Club

If you fancy doing Stratford-upon-Avon in style, then your place to stay must be the four-star Welcombe Hotel, Spa and Golf Club. Situated on the outskirts of the town, you won’t find a grander hotel. Set amidst 157 acres of lush Warwickshire countryside, the hotel was formerly part of Menzies Hotels but is now owned by [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:26+01:00 October 10th, 2013|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs|0 Comments

The Grand Hotel – Bristol

If you’re ever visiting Bristol, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better place to stay than The Grand. Steeped in history, it’s played a key role in the city’s social life for over 150 years. Its guest list boasts such famous names as opera star Maria Callas, actresses Sybil Thorndike and Ava Gardner, singers [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:28+01:00 July 4th, 2013|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs|0 Comments

Inn On The Lake

The phrase “location, location, location” must have been coined with the Inn on the Lake in mind because you couldn’t ask for a better positioned hotel. Situated in the village of Glenridding, at the southern end of Ullswater, the hotel sits within 15 acres of lawns stretching down to the shores of the lake. For [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:29+01:00 July 4th, 2013|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs|0 Comments

Bovey Castle Hotel

Set in acres of lush, rolling countryside on the slopes of Dartmoor, Bovey Castle Hotel has something to offer everyone. Built in 1907 by the Smith family – of WHSmith fame – as a lavish neo-Elizabethan styled manor house, it’s now an impressive hotel offering over 60 comfortable and spacious bedrooms – many with sweeping [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:30+01:00 April 26th, 2013|Hotels/B&Bs|0 Comments

Legoland Windsor Resort Hotel

Legoland’s website enthuses – and quite rightly – about the Windsor resort’s hotel, which celebrated its first birthday in 2013. It states: ‘Staying in the fully Lego-themed hotel is a truly unforgettable experience you really can’t get anywhere else – open your curtains and you’re right in the heart of Legoland!’ And it’s true, whether [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:30+01:00 April 4th, 2013|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

Crowne Plaza Marlow

Set in five acres of lush Buckinghamshire countryside on the outskirts of Marlow, there is an air of tranquillity about the Crowne Plaza Hotel. It seems in a world of its own, cocooned from outside distractions, and provides an ideal retreat for those, including families, who want to relax at the end of a busy [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:30+01:00 March 21st, 2013|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs|0 Comments

Hotel Seattle – Brighton

On the hotel’s website the general manager makes two bold statements: the Seattle is all about “great hospitality wrapped up in a little piece of Brighton” and that the staff are a “big part of what makes the Seattle experience so unique”. They’re brave statements because all too often staff-visitor relations are where hotels let [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:31+01:00 March 15th, 2013|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs|0 Comments

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