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Set your garden up for a spectacular summer
Caroline Scaramanga, our Head of Garden Design gives her advice on what to plant this Spring.
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In conversation with Katy Simpson, Founder of Noble Isle
To mark our new partnership with Noble Isle, a British-based fragrance, bath and body brand with sustainability as its heart, we’re delighted to speak with brand’s founder, Katy Simpson, to find out more about what inspires her.
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Hand Picked Hotels Appoints Its First Head Of Wine
Expert Sommelier, Louise Gordon, joins the Hand Picked Hotels team to continue to strengthen its food and drink credentials.
Read Article![SAVOUR SUMPTUOUS GREAT BRITISH FLAVOURS THIS SUMMER WITH HAND PICKED HOTELS BRAND NEW CULINARY EXPERIENCES](/images/hotels/stanbrook-abbey/medium/Sim Canetty-Clarke June 2021/HPHStanbrookManor202114.jpg)
SAVOUR SUMPTUOUS GREAT BRITISH FLAVOURS THIS SUMMER WITH HAND PICKED HOTELS BRAND NEW CULINARY EXPERIENCES
From Solent sailing dining experiences to gourmet getaways, Hand Picked Hotels has a range of new magic experiences to offer at its luxury hotels.
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DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF GREAT BRITAIN WITH HAND PICKED HOTELS CURATED EXPERIENCES THIS SUMMER
Explore the beauty of the Malvern Hills, experience royal Bath and make the most of Great British hospitality before jetting abroad with specially crafted experiences.
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HAND PICKED HOTELS SENDS HOUSEWARMING WISHES TO PPBF
Hand Picked Hotels, the current sponsor of the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation (PPBF)’s Buy-A-Night campaign, has congratulated the charity on its third addition to their compassionate housing in Southampton.
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WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BRIDGERTON ROYALTY AT HAND PICKED HOTELS
The break-out star from Netflix’s critically-acclaimed iconic Bridgerton returns on May 4 for her own spin-off series ‘Queen Charlotte’ – A Bridgerton Story, recreating her origin story and marriage to King George III.
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A Royal Retreat
The upcoming coronation of King Charles III is a milestone event for the nation, and to mark the occasion some of our selected hotels will be hosting special events.
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Grill the Head Chef: Shane (Weike) Zhao
We caught up with Wood Hall’s busy Head Chef, Shane Zhao, discussing what inspires her unique dishes, encouraging future talent, and advice for young Chefs hungry to break into the industry.
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HAND PICKED HOTELS BUILDS FUTURE TALENT WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS SPA THERAPIST APPRENTICESHIP ACADEMY
Hand Picked Hotels has launched its new Spa Therapist apprenticeship programme across the group, working alongside esteemed national provider Armonia Training Academy.
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