Hand Picked Blog

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Unique team building venues

Motivate and inspire your employees with a unique team building event at one of Hand Picked Hotels’ venues.

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Hypnos Beds

Exquisitely handmade by Hypnos’ master craftsman, our beds offer a beautifully restful night’s sleep.

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Talking food and drink with Graeme Nesbitt

We are very happy to welcome our new Food and Beverage Director, who reveals a bit about himself and what we can eat and drink to help us sleep… we are in the month of Sleeptember after all.

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How to Plan an Outdoor Wedding

For some people there is something indescribable about an outdoor wedding, but there are a few things you need to think about in order to pull off a successful alfresco celebration.

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A good night's sleep

Inspired by the Sleep Council’s Sleeptember, we are dedicating 30 days to improving and prioritising great sleep with a series of tempting offers, events and even a competition.

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Exclusive use for conferences and teambuilding events

Enjoy exclusive use of our traditional country house hotels for a truly unique and memorable corporate event.

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History of Wood Hall Hotel & Spa

Wood Hall’s first Norman possessor was Malgar Le Vavasour, and for several hundred years it was the home of the Vavasour family and their descendants.

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10 Unique Wedding Ideas

How do you make sure that your wedding stands out from countless others? Here is a helpful list of unique wedding and reception ideas to try.

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Recipe of the Month: Crab Linguine

With the help of our Executive Head Chef Andrew Soddy, learn how to create Chancre Crab Linguine which is served on the Terrace at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa.

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An intimate and elegant wedding venue close to home

Having decided on a more intimate wedding, Jo and Steve also wanted something that was sophisticated and local for them and their guests: Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa in Fawkham, Kent, ticked all the boxes.

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