Hand Picked Blog
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Discover Jersey’s Heritage
From the finest forts to World War II tunnels, Jersey has a wealth of fascinating heritage attractions just waiting to be discovered.
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Wood Hall’s Winning Wedding Co-ordinators
Following their success in winning Yorkshire Wedding Co-ordinators of the year for the second year in a row we asked the team what it is that makes their jobs so rewarding!
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Donald Russell - Hand Picked Supplier
Ever wondered where our steaks and sausages come from? Donald Russell our meat supplier shares with us their history and recipes and an exclusive special offer for readers!
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Hand Picked Health Club & Spas Raise Over 2k For Macmillan
On Friday 27th September, the teams at Hand Picked Spa & Health Clubs took part in Macmillan’s largest coffee morning, raising £2,287 for the cancer charity.
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Native Woodland Project at Crathorne Hall
Crathorne Hall in North Yorkshire has collaborated with The Woodland Trust to plant 1000+ trees within the 15-acre estate to introduce a new native woodland to the grounds.
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Short day trips from London
Leave your daily obligations behind and feel a world away in mere minutes! Our magical country house hotels are easily accessed from London and make the perfect base from which to embark on joyful day trips. Discover Britain’s finest gardens, historical sites or dining experiences.
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Finding the Perfect Wedding Venue
When it comes to choosing a venue, Laura and Dan advise to go with gut instinct. They fell head over heels in love within minutes of seeing Stanbrook Abbey and sure enough couldn’t have imagined spending their day anywhere else.
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The Most Instagrammable Wedding Venue in the UK?
When bride-to-be Nicole was checking out wedding Instagram accounts and found Rhinefield House little did she know how special it would prove.
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Afternoon Tea Etiquette
Afternoon Tea is something we hold dear to our hearts within Hand Picked Hotels, a significant part of the day rooted in British history which brings together friends and family.
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Discover Surrey
There are plenty of things to do in Surrey and Woodlands Park Hotel is well located to explore this county’s gems from its thriving market towns and picture postcard villages, to its ancient woodland and glorious gardens.
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