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Heritance Tea Factory

January 8, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Heritance Tea Factory is a fabulous example of transforming an unused historical building into modern and slick accommodation. The hotel has been adapted to sustain the environment with green energy used and the local community taken under the wing to provide work and organic vegetables to feed the guests.

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The Rainforest Ecolodge

January 1, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Torch lights lead the way into the depths of the Sri Lankan rainforest as the noisy inhabitants finish off their chatter before settling down for the night. The UNESCO world heritage site biosphere reserve is […]

Capri by Fraser Frankfurt

December 17, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Going green is the ethos of the fascinating German city of Frankfurt. Best known as the most important financial hub in continental Europe, it’s surprisingly compact and green, with a third of the city’s urban […]

Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club

November 10, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

The approach to Ashdown Park Hotel is via a sharp turn off Wykehurst Lane, tucked deep into the Sussex countryside. Autumn leaves scatter across the winding forest road, bordered by russet fern and silver birch, […]

Hotel Astoria Vienna

October 26, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Walking through the doors of the newly opened Hotel Astoria Vienna is like taking a step back in time to the good old days. The art deco elegance is simply stunning in the hotel’s lobby, […]

Milsoms

October 16, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Roll up the drive to the ivy-swaddled manor that is Milsoms and prepare to be surprised. While all the hallmarks of this Victorian country house have been lovingly revived – from ornate floor tiles to […]

Staybridge Suites Newcastle by IHG

October 10, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Going away for a weekend break and being short on time is a big reason why picking the right accommodation is a must. It’s always a bit of a minefield trying to work out if […]

Nordic Light Hotel

September 21, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Visiting Sweden is always guaranteed to raise a big grin with the country’s happy-go-lucky outlook on life. The Scandinavian stunner always punches above its weight when it comes to having so many positives and so […]

Château Les Carrasses

July 7, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 64

Full disclosure. Once you experience any triad of the Domaine & Demeure collective, you are a bit of a changed traveler. Three separate sleeping giants, reawakened. Each a private wine estate, restored and regaled in […]

TRIBE Manchester Airport

June 8, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

People make places and that is the motto adopted by the staff at the newly opened TRIBE Manchester Airport hotel. Like a breath of fresh air, the young team from reception to food and drink […]