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Discover Scotland

Staying at Norton House, located just five minutes from Edinburgh airport, gives you the best of both worlds. So whether you're looking for an adventure in the great outdoors, a trip filled with historic sights or a change of scenery, there's so much to experience here.

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Supplier Spotlight: Served Hard Seltzer

We love getting to know the stories behind our suppliers. This time, we speak to Dean and Ryan from Served, to celebrate the introduction of their brand new hard seltzer drinks into our collection.

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Staycations in Cheshire

Introducing The Hand Picked Hotels Guide to staycations in Cheshire.

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Hand Picked Hotels Welcome Paws through the Doors

Hand Picked Hotels has announced they are welcoming dogs to their hotels from August 2020.

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Suite Summer Staycations

Leave lockdown behind and embark on a decadent break at one of our country house hotels or spa resorts this summer. With a Hand Picked staycation, you will be surrounded by the characterful architecture, vast grounds and warm welcome that distinguish our collection.

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It Feels Good to be Back

It has been almost a month since we re-opened our doors, and in that time we have welcomed many of our regular and new guests. Here is just a snapshot of the amazing feedback we have been receiving

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A Guide to Staying in Bath

Introducing The Hand Picked Hotels Guide to staying in Bath.

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Luxury Boat Charter

For a special and most unforgettable day out hire a skippered boat around Southampton and the Solent

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Hand Picked People: Marc Desseaux

F&B Manager at Buxted Park Hotel, Marc Desseaux is a Hand Picked veteran. Here we find out more about the man behind the smile, and what makes his job so extraordinary.

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