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Planning the perfect mini-moon
The mini-moon - a few days of post-nuptial rest – is becoming ever more popular and with Hand Picked Hotels, there is a wealth of options to suit every couple.
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A Weekend in West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire is quite the picture postcard with its wild sweeping moorland, deep valleys, pretty Pennine villages and grand old towns.
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Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery
Bombay Sapphire Distillery opened its doors at Laverstoke Mill in 2014 and offers a Discovery Experience.
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History of Stanbrook Abbey Hotel
Stanbrook Abbey has a long and significant history, having been home to an order of Benedictine nuns for over 150 years prior to becoming the country house hotel it is today.
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Discover Edinburgh
Located just five minutes from Edinburgh Airport and twenty minutes from the city centre, Norton House is perfectly located to explore Scotland’s capital.
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History of Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa
‘The Grand Hotel’ was opened on 13 June 1891, nine months after the foundation stone had been laid. It b...
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A Weekend in Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire is a beautiful county, steeped in history and full of unusual and surprising things to do. The team at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa recommends the best way to spend a weekend in this part of the East Midlands.
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Wedding Guest Etiquette
This month we look at the dos and don’ts of being a wedding guest from the invitation until after the happy event has occurred
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Weybrook Park Golf Club
Weybrook Park boasts having had two US Open Golf Champions and one winning Ryder Cup Captain play there since its opening in 1997.
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National Walking Month
Lace up your trainers and get on board with National Walking Month
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