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A stay at Hambleton Hall Rutland, possibly the perfect country house hotel

by Sarah Bridge
added April 3, 2023

If you're looking for the perfect country house hotel then Hambleton Hall Rutland must be high on the list. Dating back to 1881, this classic luxury hotel in Britain's smallest county has just 15 bedrooms and two suites, each one individually styled ...

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Birthday treats in five star luxury at Bovey Castle hotel in Dartmoor, south Devon

by Sarah Bridge
added November 2, 2022

Planning a significant birthday is always a scary prospect, but a weekend at the five star luxury hotel Bovey Castle in the heart of Dartmoor, meant that I was assured of a stay fit for the occasion. A birthday weekend at Bovey Castle hotel ...

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Romantic, hot tub luxury in Herts with Bethnal&Bec’s cosy adults-only hideaways

by Sarah Bridge
added October 26, 2022

Arriving at The Foaling Box at Bethnal&Bec luxury self-catering studios, my partner's first reaction was: 'Wow? Can we stay here for a week?' Sadly we were there just for the night, but we instantly felt at home in this fun, quirky and welcomi...

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What it’s like to holiday in Mauritius now that it’s open for tourists once again

by Sarah Bridge
added December 9, 2021

The sense of excitement is as tangible as the ever-present smell of frangipani and hibiscus flowers. Mauritius is finally open once again. From airport staff to taxi drivers, stall holders and restaurant staff, hotel owners, fishermen, massage the...

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A stay at Sopwell House St Albans – luxury spa with VIP access

by Sarah Bridge
added December 3, 2021

Staying at Sopwell House There's a lot to pack in during a stay at luxury hotel Sopwell House, St Albans in Buckinghamshire. There's the popular afternoon tea in the lounge at this four-star Georgian country house hotel; there's a variety of food ...

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A castle, a canal and a cosy pub stay at Bel & The Dragon Odiham, Hampshire

by Sarah Bridge
added November 2, 2021

There are few more delightful ways to spend a night away than in a historic coaching inn with bedrooms and good food, and Bel & The Dragon Odiham was the perfect choice for a relaxing overnight stay. Not only was it located in the lovely villa...

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Exploring Hampshire and a stay at The Old Vine Winchester

by Sarah Bridge
added June 4, 2021

Visiting the historic town of Winchester and staying at the closest hotel to Winchester Cathedral, the Old Vine Winchester, seemed like a great idea when tyre company Bridgestone offered me the chance to try out their new high performance Potenza Spo...

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A luxurious foodie stay at Gravetye Manor, a West Sussex gem

by Sarah Bridge
added June 27, 2020

When I first arrived at Gravetye Manor, the Michelin-starred country house hotel with award-winning gardens, I soon decided that this was one of the best hotels in West Sussex and when I was fortunate to revisit recently, there was nothing to make me...

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9 of the most romantic hotels for Valentines Day

by Sarah Bridge
added February 9, 2020

Who doesn't want to stay in a romantic hotel for Valentines Day? Just picture the scene: a luxury bedroom with a four-poster bed, thick carpet and possibly a fireplace, a bottle of something chilling next to the bed and a massive bathroom with an ext...

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