Hotels/B&Bs

The Esplanade Hotel – Newquay

If you ever get the chance to stay at The Esplanade Hotel, grab it with both hands - you certainly won't be disappointed. It offers everything you need for a relaxing, comfortable and pleasant stay. This clifftop hotel prides itself on supplying "family holidays in Cornwall" and we were lucky enough to experience a one-night [...]

By |2019-09-18T08:18:49+01:00September 18th, 2019|Accommodation, Destinations, Hotels/B&Bs, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

The Amble Inn – Amble, Northumberland

If you’re travelling in Northeast England or planning a holiday in the region, take a look at what The Inn Collection can offer in terms of accommodation – you won’t be disappointed.  A leading hospitality and pub company in the north of England, The Inn Collection boasts an expanding portfolio of inviting inns stretching from [...]

By |2019-09-13T13:36:05+01:00September 13th, 2019|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

Family Fun in the West Midlands

During our 2019 summer holidays, we spent a couple of days in the West Midlands. I must admit, it’s not a region of England we’ve explored much but based on our experiences this summer, we’ll certainly be back for more. WHERE TO VISIT Warwick Castle I’ve visited many castles over the years and Warwick Castle, [...]

By |2019-09-13T12:56:31+01:00September 13th, 2019|Attractions, Destinations, Hotels/B&Bs, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

Staycity Aparthotel – Birmingham’s Newhall Square

  Aparthotels provide the perfect combination between hotel services and home-style facilities. As a family, we love the freedom and flexibility they provide. Dublin-based Staycity Group, founded in 2004, offers a range of contemporary quality accommodation that's versatile and affordable with all the facilities needed for short and long-term stays in 7,000 apartments around Europe. [...]

By |2019-09-13T10:35:02+01:00September 13th, 2019|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs, Latest Reviews, Self-Catering|0 Comments

Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa – Bournemouth

The concept behind Oceana Hotels presence in the sunny south coast town of Bournemouth is very interesting. The company has created its own self-contained resort by owning five hotels within a stone’s throw of each other – in fact, three of them – The Suncliff, Ocean Beach and flagship hotel, The Cumberland – are next [...]

By |2018-10-08T10:31:54+01:00March 9th, 2018|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

Hilton London Metropole

When visiting London, hotel location is key: how far is it from the nearest Tube station? Is it within walking distance of the main attractions, if you decide to explore on foot? And if, like us, you decide to drive into the capital, is the hotel outside the congestion charge zone? Such factors have to [...]

By |2018-10-08T10:31:55+01:00October 24th, 2017|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

The Boathouse Inn & Riverside Rooms – Chester

We visited Chester recently and enjoyed being based in the Riverside Rooms. Being a family of four, we occupied two downstairs rooms and found them very comfortable.  The Boathouse Inn sits on the banks of the River Dee while the purpose-built rooms are situated behind the pub. Opened in 2016, the accommodation is a combination [...]

By |2018-10-08T10:31:59+01:00May 15th, 2017|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

The Commissioners Quay Inn – Blyth

During Summer 2016 my family and I were lucky enough to sample five inns owned by The Inn Collection. This leading hospitality and pub company in the north of England boasts an expanding portfolio which, to date, comprises seven pubs/inns stretching from Flass Vale in Durham to Berwick-upon-Tweed, close to the Scottish border. If you [...]

By |2018-10-08T10:31:59+01:00April 24th, 2017|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs, Latest Reviews|2 Comments

The Suites Hotel – Merseyside

A warm welcome awaits at The Suites Hotel. Just outside Liverpool, the hotel has a fine restaurant, stunning spa, free parking (300 spaces) and is the only 4-star in the northwest where everyone gets a suite. But that’s just a taste of what you can expect. We stayed two nights and couldn’t fault any aspect; [...]

By |2018-10-08T10:31:59+01:00April 21st, 2017|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

Bamburgh Castle Inn – Northumberland

The quaint coastal town of Seahouses in Northumberland is well known for its little harbour and for providing access to the Farne Islands, a scattering of tiny isles just off the Northumberland coast. An ideal base while holidaying in this neck of the woods is The Bamburgh Castle Inn, where my family and I stayed [...]

By |2018-10-08T10:32:01+01:00February 28th, 2017|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs|0 Comments
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