Hand Picked Blog
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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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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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Explore the Malvern Hills
While you visit Stanbrook Abbey, be sure to discover the enviable countryside that surrounds you and drink in the clean, fresh air. Stanbrook Abbey is perfectly positioned to explore the beauty of The Malvern Hills, where you can walk, run or cycle to your heart’s content.
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Picnics To Be Proud Of
In celebration of our hotels welcoming guests once again, and of National Picnic Month this July, we are shining a spotlight on the Great British picnic, the bedrock of summer frivolity.
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Discover The West Country
When you stay at Bailbrook House, located just a few minutes from the city of Bath, you can enjoy a trip which offers so much more than the city attractions. Get away for the day and explore Cheddar Gorge or embark on Safari at Longleat....
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Anxiety
As we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times of uncertainty, we may experience thoughts and feelings of anxiety.
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