Country Hotels and Inns
Pride of Britain Hotels welcomes new member, Hambleton Hall
Pride of Britain Hotels, the consortium of 47 privately-owned independent British hotels and spas, is delighted to announce a new member: Hambleton Hall, a smart country house hotel in Rutland.
Bespoke Hotels on the green
Whether you’re a sprightly young twenty-something surrounded by friends on a chaps’ weekend, or a more measured quinquagenarian enjoying a corporate day out, pristine greens and well-tended fairways are a must for a successful day’s golf.
Christmas hotel breaks in three of the most beautiful corners of Britain
There are still plenty of “rooms at the inn” for a hotel break over Christmas for couples or families in three of the finest quality independently-owned hotels in England.
Cottage Lodge: ‘Designer Chic’ in the New Forest this Autumn
Cottage Lodge, a five-star rated ‘designer’ B&B in Brockenhurst, New Forest, is fast gaining a strong reputation for its beautiful, modern, hand-made furniture – much of it carved from ‘fallen’ New Forest trees, one of which is over 200 years old.
Hogmanay and haggis hunting at Stonefield Castle
Overlooking the picturesque waters of Loch Fyne, Stonefield Castle is the epitome of Scottish elegance.
AA Rosette Chef keeps it in the family at Maitlandfield House Hotel
With two AA Rosettes under his belt, Mark de Freitas is keeping it in the family after moving to the Maitlandfield House Hotel in Haddington to take up the role of Head Chef.
Ballycastle’s Marine Hotel reborn after three year closure
The Marine Hotel in the pretty seaside resort of Ballycastle - perched on the north-eastern most point of Co. Antrim in Northern Ireland - opened its door for business again on 14 June having stood empty for three years.
Cool off in some of the UK's finest outdoor pools
With the heat wave looking set to continue, why not take a dip in one of these stylish Pride of Britain Hotels outdoor pools at various locations dotted around the country.
Visit the Bury St. Edmunds Food and Drink Festival
Bury St. Edmunds will host a Food and Drink Festival this August Bank Holiday, and the Angel Hotel is offering visitors a holiday package which includes accommodation on a B&B basis and a three-course dinner from £159per room, per night – saving 30%.
Cut price summer activity break to the French Pyrenees
L’Ancienne Poste, a luxury mountain lodge in the village of Avajan in the French Pyrenees, has cut €200 per person off the price of its activity week holidays for the months of June, July and August – including the dates that stage 9 of the Tour De France practically passes the front door on Sunday 7 July.
Nordic walking breaks at the charming Quinta das Barradas
The charming Quinta das Barrades plays host to a unique series of weekend breaks catering to the popular health and fitness activity of Nordic Walking.
Even more ‘Great Little Places’ in Wales
The new Great Little Places brochure reveals the addition of 11 new member properties taking the total to 51, plus three new restaurants in the Food Glorious Food Section and a page dedicated to Wales’s famous woollen mills.
Sleep in a 200 year old tree in the New Forest
Christina Simons, the owner of eco boutique B&B Cottage Lodge in Brockenhurst, is gradually bringing the New Forest inside her 5-star 16-room property with the creation of exquisite, hand-made beds and other furniture made from rescued trees; the latest addition is a beautiful bed made from a fallen 200-year- old oak tree recovered from a farm within the forest boundaries.
Enjoy The Open in style at The Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course
Luxury venue, Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course in Kelso, is offering high end packages for this year’s Open Championship.
The Manor House is upgraded to AA five black star quality rating
The Manor House Hotel and Golf Club near Bath has been upgraded from a four red-star hotel to a five black star property by the official AA Hotel Services rating.