“We haven’t had this much fun in months’’ shrieked Ruaridh and Flossie as they enjoyed a summer’s day munching gingerbread and quoting Wordsworth. The old adage that the simpler things in life are the best, […]
Creating a hotel out of an old church was never going to be an easy task but to create something extra special and unique takes time, patience and the determination to succeed. And so, a […]
Brocket Hall Estate, in Hertfordshire, lies 22 miles north of London and can claim the distinction of having been the country home of two of Britain’s prime ministers. It offers accommodation in its former coach […]
When one thinks of The Savoy, images of splendour and grandness come to mind and its prime location on the Strand only reinforces this conception. One of three bars in the hotel, The Beaufort is […]
“Yes it could be, but you will have to wait for the answers” stated the HF Holidays guide as patrons of Abingworth Hall sat clustered in groups in the main lounge and conservatory. The guide […]
The weather may be rather frightful outside here in London at the moment and not all of us can jet away to sunnier climbs or a ski resort in the Alps over Christmas, so the […]
Christmas is traditionally a time that families get together and enjoy a Christmas meal. In many cases members of the family who are playing host often have to cater for a lot of people, which […]
“It will do you good to get back to the people” grumbled the old newspaperman known to all in the office as The Editor. “You spend too much time in the air or with your […]
“I promise I won’t use my passport for the next piece Ed” I said as I quietly checked out the superb restaurants in North Norfolk online. “Back in a few days” I shouted as I […]
Were Constable alive today, he might well gather up his brushes and oils and head up to Maison Talbooth to capture the view on canvas. From this handsome Victorian country manor, you can take in […]
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