Country Hotels and Inns
Celebrate spring and summer with Pride of Britain Hotels
Whatever the time of year, Britain enjoys an overflowing calendar of events; it’s particularly jam-packed in the run-up to summer. From flower-arranging and cricket to rowing and worm charming, here is a selection of quintessentially British (and quirky) goings-on up and down the country – all of which can be combined with a stay at a Pride of Britain hotel.
A taste of France in the New Forest
Cottage Lodge, the multi-award-winning five star eco B&B in Brockenhurst in the heart of the New Forest, has teamed up with local French restaurant Le Blaireau to offer guests the opportunity to enjoy lunch or dinner with a 10% discount.
Potter to The Lakes for great half term offer from Bowness Hotel
The four-star Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere has a fantastic deal available for stays over the February half term holidays.
Welsh Rarebits welcomes five new members for 2014
Welsh Rarebits – widely recognised as the finest collection of country house hotels, traditional inns, elegant townhouses, gourmet bolt holes and funky boutique hotels across Wales – has added five new gems to the portfolio for 2014, taking the total membership (which is by invitation only) to 46
The Airds Hotel and Gilpin Hotel & Lake House join Pride of Britain Hotels
Latest members, The Airds Hotel and Gilpin Hotel & Lake House increase Pride of Britain Hotels’ northern presence.
Pigs and ponies in the New Forest
New Hampshire in New England in the north-east of the USA is renowned for its autumn colours but there is somewhere much closer to home and which is equally spectacular at this time of year; the New Forest in Hampshire. It’s Old Hampshire in Old England.
Have a pint on us! Enjoy a Wharfedale Wander at The Devonshire Fell
The Devonshire Fell in North Yorkshire is inviting guests to 'have a pint on them' with their 'Wharfedale Wander' break this winter from just £60 per person.
Beware the Ghost Dog of Ross-on Wye this Halloween
The Pilgrim Country House hotel in the Wye valley in Herefordshire – which commands uninterrupted views over the Wales border towards the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains – is home to a very unusual ghost – that of a dog which can sometimes be heard scampering around the hotel and whimpering softly in the middle of the night.
Pride of Britain Hotels welcomes Gravetye Manor plus other news
Edging ever closer to its limit of 50 hotels, Pride of Britain Hotels, the consortium of (currently) 48 privately-owned independent British hotels and spas, is delighted to announce the election to its membership of Gravetye Manor, recently named AA Hotel of the Year (England).
Stirring up a treat for Christmas at Lakeside Hotel & Spa
The Lakeside Hotel & Spa, located on the shores of Lake Windermere, is stirring up a fantastic weekend break for visitors to take part in a one off cookery class and learn how to make a traditional Christmas Pudding.
Sopwell House gets a makeover and is looking good
Sopwell House, the enchanting, St Albans, country retreat has been given a slick facelift, taking it from understated chic to the next level of contemporary, country house glamour. To date an investment in excess of £2.5 million has been made, with a further £1.5 million planned for 2014.
Explore the great outdoors in the heart of Cheshire
Explore the Great British Countryside at its best this autumn with a trip to The Lymm Hotel, part of Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, and get a taste of true village life.
Play host and be Lord & Lady Crawley at Cannizaro House
The upcoming series of Downton Abbey promises to be rather an exciting one.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas at Gleneagles
This Christmas, treat yourself to a magical break at The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland.From 24 – 26 December, book a special three night break, and receive a complimentary night on a bed and breakfast basis (23 or 27 December) to extend your stay.
Lake District Hotel to gift kids signed 'Befana Drama' book this half-term
Children staying at the four star Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel over the October half-term holidays (October 25 to November 3) will receive a very special treat exclusive to this Bowness-based hotel in the Lake District.