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Kingsland Locke, Dalston

February 26, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

Aparthotel brand Locke has just launched its fourth London property, Kingsland Locke, in the heart of Dalston in East London. It joins Leman Locke in Aldgate, Locke at Broken Wharf by the Millennium Bridge right […]

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Seeking Solace In The Lake District

September 8, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

“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, […]

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L’oscar London

April 25, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]

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Brocket Hall

February 14, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]

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Historic Arundel – A Very British Affair

December 28, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

“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 […]

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The Gunton Arms

November 22, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

“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 […]

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Cranmer’s Garden House

November 15, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

“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 […]

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Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

November 11, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

Constable and Gainsborough loved to whip out their oils to commit the gentle beauty of the Dedham Vale to canvas, and Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa sits right at its heart, straddling the […]

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Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club

March 30, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

Located in Chittlehamholt village, a tongue twister of a name designed to confuse (or delight) American visitors Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club is quite a place, really quiet. From its clubby cellar bar with […]

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The Cookie Jar, Alnwick

January 7, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 1

The Cookie Jar is a classy 11-room boutique hotel less than a minute’s walk from the main entrance to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. Each of the bedrooms has a name that relates to the heritage […]