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Duncan Cox Wedding Photography at Hand Picked Hotels
Duncan is a wedding photographer based in Worcestershire. His passion for capturing all of the emotion and special moments during a wedding day is palpable, both from the way in which he speaks about his work and in his beautiful photographs.
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Stanbrook Abbey, a firm family favourite
For a family staycation with fun and relaxation aplenty, Stanbrook Abbey is the place to go. Bursting with character and joyful experiences, your family weekend getaway will be one to remember for years to come.
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Mocktails to inspire your 'Dry Jan'
Take up the Dry January challenge with a little inspiration from our delicious mocktails!
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JUMPING IN PUDDLES SET TO MAKE A BIG SPLASH WITH MAJOR NATIONAL SPONSOR
Charitable fundraising campaign, ‘Jumping in Puddles for Cancer’ is urging more people to make a splash as the winter ...
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Grill the Head Chef: Leon Sharp
We get to know Leon Sharp, new Head Chef at Audleys Wood Hotel in Basingstoke.
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Jumping in Puddles for Cancer Research
Hand Picked Hotels champions ‘Jumping in a Puddles’ in the fight against cancer.
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Joules at Hand Picked Hotels – the perfect partnership
Hand Picked Hotels partner with iconic lifestyle brand Joules!
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BRITISH BRANDS HAND PICKED HOTELS AND JOULES PARTNER TO BRING STYLE TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Autumn means long countryside walks, crunching through leaves, changing colours and cosy evenings by an open fire. Ensuring their ...
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MOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL BRAND - VENUE VERDICT AWARDS 2021
Hand Picked Hotels named Most Recommended Hotel Brand - Venue Verdict Awards 2021
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Hand Picked Hotels Expand Portfolio in the Channel Islands
Hand Picked Hotels, a family-owned group of luxury country house hotels and spa resorts, has completed its acquisition of three hotels in the Channel Islands.
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