Hand Picked Blog
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A is for Arrival
This month we look at the wedding processional order for the traditional and the modern bride.
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History of Crathorne Hall Hotel
James Lionel Dugdale (1862-1941) laid the foundation stone of Crathorne Hall in December 1903 and the house was completed in June 1906, becoming the largest country house built during the reign of Edward VII.
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Five Minutes with Julia Butt
Fawsley Hall Hotel has been providing their guests with a sanctuary for many years – we grab some time with Spa Manager, Julia Butt.
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Visiting Kent
There are so many things to see and do in the beautiful Weald of Kent, and either of our two Hand Picked Hotels makes a great base for a long weekend.
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Detox and body scrubs for summer
Enjoy the benefits of our spa treatments to help detoxify the body
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Weekend & Short Breaks in Stratford-Upon-Avon
Located just six miles from the town centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, Ettington Park Hotel is perfectly located for sightseers, shoppers and theatre-goers.
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Wedding Traditions from Around the World
This month we take a look how different countries each have their own unique wedding customs
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Sunday roast
The Sunday roast is a time-honoured tradition and at Hand Picked Hotels we love nothing more than a roast with all the trimmings
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