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New to Infotel Gilwell Park

Chingford, London E4 7QW It is sometimes said that Gilwell Park is four venues in one. After all, where else can you scale a 22 metre climbing tower, jump in a canoe, hold a meeting in a purpose built conference suite and enjoy overnight accommodation in a fully restored Grade II listed building. Set in 108 acres of mature parkland, the White House at Gilwell Park combines 17th Century charm with 21st century facilities.

Corus Hotel Hyde Park Paddington, London W2 3LG

Our 4-Star central London hotel, the Corus Hotel Hyde Park, is a 200 year old listed Georgian building which stands proud at No.1 Lancaster Gate. It is one of the ďŹ nest hotels near Hyde Park, boasting 389 rooms, two restaurants and several meeting rooms. Corus Hotel Hyde Park is the hotel to stay at when visiting central London, it really is an ideal location for your London weekend breaks, for your business meetings and events or as a Central London wedding venue.

Laura Ashley - The Manor Hotel Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3RE

Full of character with its charming Tudor style exterior and traditional interior decor, The Hotel stands within landscaped gardens, surrounded by 10 acres of natural woodland.

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New to Infotel Angel Inn

Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3 6DJ A wonderful old Georgian Coaching Inn situated in a quintessential English village in the heart of rural Wiltshire and serving some of the best food in the West Country. Local historians tell us that there's been an Angel Inn on this site since medieval times.

Stair Arms Hotel

Stallingborough Grange Hotel

Pathhead, Midlothian EH37 5TX At the Stair Arms you can be assured of a warm welcome, a relaxed atmosphere and good food, with a Scottish "avour.

Set in the open countryside in the midst of rich Lothian farmland, between Edinburgh and the Borders, it is a natural stopping o# point.

Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN41 8BU Originally built in the 18th century this thatched country house was renovated and opened as a family run hotel in 1989.

Although extensively modernized it still retains its old world charm and original features.

Burnham Beeches Hotel Slough, Berkshire SL1 8DP

Nestled in the border of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire is Burnham Beeches Hotel, originally built in 1727 as a hunting lodge, what was then part of Windsor Park, the house a#orded rest to the Royal hunting parties before resuming the chase. In 1737 the English Poet, Thomas Gray, visited his uncle who owned the house and was inspired to write his “Elegy in a Country Churchyard�.

Ferry House Inn

Chace Hotel

Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 1EG

Coventry, Warwickshire CV3 4EQ Full of character with its charming Tudor style exterior and traditional interior decor, the hotel stands within landscaped gardens, surrounded by 10 acres of natural woodland.

Borrodale Hotel

The Ferry House Inn is located in the heart of beautiful Pembrokeshire on the north shore of the Cleddau Estuary, owned and run by our family for 45 years.

South Uist, Outer Hebrides HS8 5SS The Borrodale Hotel o#ers an extensive menu which includes !sh and shell!sh sourced locally, you can enjoy a great meal, choose a !ne wine and watch the sun set gently over the machair lands and Askernish Golf Course.

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Clients Scores out of 10

Sta picks Charingworth Manor Hotel

8.7

Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6NS

The perfect Cotswold manor house hotel in warm Cotswold stone, Charingworth has commanded views over idyllic rural Gloucestershire countryside for 700 years.

Every one of the 26 bedrooms has recently been carefully refurbished to the highest standard o#ering contemporary style, all-new beds and duvets, plasma TVs, tea and co#ee facilities and most importantly, fabulous bathrooms. read more

Shire Lodge

9.0

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE26 2NU

Peaceful and quiet location. Good base for Cambridge, Peterborough, Ely, Huntingdon, St Ives etc... Within walking distance of house is a local pub serving good quality and good value English food. Within a mile of house is the town of Ramsey which has several di#erent bars and restaurants from a la carte to good quality English food.

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The Award Winning Farmers Boy Inn Longhope, Gloucestershire GL17 0LP

8.9

As seen on C4 Four in a Bed TV Series and surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, The Award winning Farmers Boy is a 17th century country inn. Family owned, this award-winning inn o#ers a host of facilities and charming accommodation.

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Old Downton Lodge

9.4

Ludlow, Herefordshire SY8 2HU

Old Downton Lodge is not a hotel, nor is it really a bed and breakfast or a restaurant with rooms. The bedrooms are unforgettable: Quirky, luxurious, packed with history and designed to make you smile. The hospitality is relaxed and genuine.

The food is exceptional and the wine list inspired.

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Greswolde Arms Hotel

8.0

Solihull, West Midlands B93 0LL

This recently refurbished hotel is stylish yet traditional by design and very much prides itself on high standards. The Greswolde Arms Hotel, takes its name from Henry Greswolde Lewis, once joint Lord of The Manor of Knowle. The hotel was enlarged during the Georgian times and was once a coaching inn and haunt of local hunting men.

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Staff picks

@infotelo!ers It's not too early to be thinking about a Christmas getaway! Book it through www.infotel.co.uk#to get a great deal!

Netherstowe House Hotel and Apartments 8.8 Lich!eld, Sta"ordshire WS13 6AY

Netherstowe House Hotel and Apartments are a small, family owned and run hotel that strives to be the best, with a friendly, personal touch. The family and team are very proud to have been voted 'Restaurant of the Year' at this years Taste of Sta#ordshire Good Food Awards and being the only establishment in Sta#ordshire to be recommended by The Good Hotel Guide.

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Pride of Lincoln Hotel

7.8

Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN6 3QZ

The Pride of Lincoln is a contemporary, yet modern, hotel situated in the heart of the Lincoln Fields business district, on the outskirts of Lincoln City Centre. The hotel provides the ideal base for both business guests visiting the district, and leisure guests attending events at Lincolnshire show ground, or for those just wishing to explore the beautiful historical city of Lincoln.

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Ravensworth Arms Hotel

8.5

Gateshead, Tyne And Wear NE11 0ER

This historical building stands on the site of Clubdon Hall and takes it’s name from the nearby Ravensworth Castle. It is said that part of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ was written here and that the mother of famous writer Catherine Cookson worked here. It is even believed Catherine herself was conceived here!

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Kimberley Hotel Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 5JY Kimberley Dinner Special: Executive Double Room £99 With this 2 night o#er you will be accommodated in an executive double room with wine and tru$es on arrival, this o#er includes breakfast both mornings and dinner on the !rst night only.

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Paragon Hotel Birmingham, West Midlands B12 0PJ Discounted rooms from only £33.33 normal price £100 The Paragon Hotel Birmingham is a striking city centre hotel perfect for guests wanting Victorian architectural charm, history, style and value for money.

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Park Hotel Liverpool, Merseyside L30 6YN 10% O! a 2 night stay and 15% O! a 3 night stay

The Park Hotel is less than a mile from world famous Aintree Grand National Racecourse, close to Liverpool’s town centre, Park Hotel is situated perfectly for the business traveller or that well deserved leisure break.

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Special Offers Free Dinner

@infotelo!ers Get up to 84% o" your next hotel stay!

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Netherstowe House Hotel and Apartments Lich!eld, Sta"ordshire WS13 6AY

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Only £170 per room per night.

This Special O#er includes a sumptuous 3 course dinner in our award winning Fine Dining Restaurant, fresh and !lling English breakfast and charming double accommodation in one of Netherstowe House's individually designed bedrooms.

This deal is valid from 12 March 2013 to 31 October 2013.

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Hotel Ibis Birmingham, Warwickshire B30 1JE Rooms from only £49 per night normal price from £145 per night.

Set on a quiet side road, the hotel is a short walk from Broad Street, home to the International Convention Centre as well as popular bars and restaurants, Broad Street’s entertainment hub, the NIA and the Jewellery Quarter.

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Erskine Birdge Hotel & Spa Glasgow, Renfrewshire PA8 6AN Rooms from only £61 per night normal price from £139 per night.

The Erskine Bridge Hotel & Spa o#ers both stunning scenery and glorious views set in 18 acres of parkland. The hotel o#ers convenient proximity to Glasgow Airport and city centre, and with just a short drive from Loch Lomond.

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Dovecliff Hall Hotel

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE13 0DJ

From only £54 per night normal price from £120 per night.

Set within seven acres of beautiful gardens and adjacent to the River Dove, Dovecli# Hall Hotel is the perfect retreat if you are looking to experience peace and tranquillity.

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Halloween Offers

Redworth Hall Hotel

Bell Hotel

Dering Arms

Darlington, Co Durham DL5 6NL

Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2AZ

Ashford, Kent TN27 0RR

The Bell Hotel was built back in the 15th Century, it was !rst established as an Inn way back then and has seen many owners and guests pass through there in its time. Over the centuries two ghosts, an exlandlady,% a hooded monk have been regularly sighted at the Bell Hotel.

Nestling in the sleepy village of Pluckley, incidentally the most haunted village in England, Dering Arms is said to be home to a phantom woman in Victorian clothing who lurks by the bar.

Rooms from £45.00 per night

Rooms from £60.00 per night

Redworth Hall is truly a haunted hotel there has been sightings of a jilted lovers ghost who's terrible death in the hall is now said to stalk the bedrooms and there's rumours of childrens' laughter and crying being heard throughout the building.

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Lark"eld Priory Hotel Aylesford, Kent ME20 6HJ

Madeley Court plays host to more than just the average guests, with Victorian maids, monks, and mysterious dark entities spotted regularly within its walls.

The original Lark!eld House was totally destroyed by !re in 1890 but rebuilt to what it is today. It is believed that there is a ghost in the hotel, identi!ed as Charlotte, a servant girl, and this has created much interest in the history of the locality!

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Innkeepers Lodge Castleton She$eld, Derbyshire S33 8WG A coaching inn since the 1800s, it is tucked underneath haunted Peveril Castle, from which it takes its name.

Country pubs don't come much cosier. With heart warming pub food, well kept cask ales and well chosen wines and comfy, characterful rooms.

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@infotelo!ers Let's talk fancy dress - what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

Halloween Offers

This Halloween at The Wookey Hole Hotel Family rooms starting from £129 for 2 adults and 2 children, breakfast included.

What’s included: One round of crazy golf, pennies for the arcade, Tickets to The Wookey Hole, Free Entry to the Mill and children’s play areas in the evening. Save over £100 on a great day out.

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Discounted Rooms at Greyhound Hotel Carshalton, Surrey SM5 3PE

From only £85 per night The Greyhound dates from at least 1700, and is a listed building. The Swan Bar is part of the original 18th Century coaching house, and has its own resident ghost of a traveler who, local legend has it, froze to death on the doorstep in the 1800’s. !"#$%&'#$&(&!)**+,

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October Break at Glen Wynne £70.00 per night for a rear double en-suite room for two adults sharing, breakfast included. read more

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@infotelo!ers Why not take #TheFamily away this weekend?

We've got plenty of cheap accommodation!

Featured Accommodation

Haveli Hotel Coed Cae Lane, Pontyclun, Mid Glamorgan CF72 9HJ

Starting from £30

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Haveli Hotel is situated in the heart of the business parks of Pontyclun, 10 minutes from Cardi# and 15 minutes from Swansea, this hotel is perfect if you are working in the area. Local to the M4, and close to Cardi# and Swansea people often !nd themselves stopping at Haveli Hotel for the night. With enough space to accommodate up to 110 people once you visited Haveli Hotel you will see that you have the perfect venue.

Now is a great time to visit Haveli Hotel, following their recent refurbishment, see the hotel’s new sleek, modern but traditional style, try out the food in the new Indian restaurant, and enjoy the free wi!, large TV screens and lounge bars that the hotel has to o#er.

“Just undergone a Refurbishment” 7.0

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Featured Accommodation

9.1

Clean, comfy beds, slept well and woke refreshed, extras with the fridge, microwave, kitchen sink and equipment.

Well designed and nice furniture and !ttings.

Number Four 4 Churchgate, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 6PQ

Starting from ÂŁ50

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Welcome to No. 4, an elegantly styled collection of modern en-suite accommodation situated in the historic town centre of Retford, in North Nottinghamshire.

No. 4 is positioned next to St. Swithun’s Church, above an American Smokehouse themed diner. This now enables us to o#er bed and breakfast in a relaxed environment of The Filling Station Smokehouse. All sympathetically renovated to retain the atmosphere and charm of a grade 2 listed property, with a long history dating back to the 17th Century.

Midweek Special

Stay 2 nights and receive a 50% discount on your second night.

This deal is valid from 25th September 2013 to 19th December 2013.

This does not include Friday and Saturday nights.

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Featured Accommodation

Hartland Quay Hotel Stoke Hartland, Bideford, Devon EX39 6DU

Starting from ÂŁ50

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Coming down the hill on your approach to Hartland Quay Hotel you may well be in awe of quite what you have come across, but we are certain that when you have to go home again, you will be looking forward to the next time that you will see that sight. Situated at the bottom of a steep hill, this fantastic place is steeped in history.

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This is a must-stay-at sort of place. It is all by itself down at the cli cli#'s edge, absolutely stunning location. o# to Stay in a room overlooking the launching ramp o the side. The waves crashing on the rocks are wonderful. Superb tables to have a drink at, and wonderful evening strolling/sitting opportunities.

Stay 4 nights for the price of 3

From as little as ÂŁ150 per person for a 4 night break away at this fantastic location with breakfast included.

This deal is valid from 1st November 2013 to 31st March 2014.

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Featured Accommodation

Glen Wynne Broad Street, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2AB

Starting from ÂŁ38

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Glen Wynne guest house has a 3-Star Silver Award Visit England rating which o#ers the cosy and comfortable surroundings that forms the character of this traditional Victorian Lakeland guest house. You will receive a warm and friendly welcome from your hosts David & Simon, ensuring that you'll feel right at home from the moment you step inside.

October Break ÂŁ70.00 per night for a Rear double en-suite room for Two adults sharing, breakfast included.

This deal is valid from 1st October 2013 to 31st October 2013, (We will include this o#er for a two nights minimum stay on a Friday & Saturday weekend stay).

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Featured Accommodation

Park House & Restaurant Park Broom Crosby on Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4QH

Starting from £45

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Park House & Restaurant is now under new ownership, after being a family run business for many years. The hotel is set in beautiful gardens and surrounded by open countryside. The hotel and restaurant has just undergone a refurbishment and will provide you with stylish accommodation and great food just three miles East of Carlisle and !ve minutes drive from junction 44 on the M6, and are eager to impress in its early months of its new management, so make sure you’re booked in for your nights stay when you’re in the city.

Park House and Restaurant is on the Hadrian's Wall cycle path and 4 minutes' walk from the National Trail. We have a cycle shed and drying facilities.

The owner and head chef Marc, has created a traditional bar menu and exciting new dishes for the restaurant. All food is handmade from fresh, high quality ingredients.

“New Ownership, New Low Rates”

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Featured Accommodation

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The food & service were excellent. Rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious. Any problems were dealt sta" are willing to go that extra with quickly and the sta mile to make your stay even more enjoyable.

Wookey Hole Hotel Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset BA5 1BB

Starting from £39.99

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Ideally placed in the heart of Somerset, Wookey Hole Hotel can boast luxury accommodation in picturesque surroundings.

Wookey Hole is 2 miles from the medieval city of Wells and 20 miles from Bath and Bristol. Whether you’re thinking of a family break, a romantic night away, a group stay or looking for a unique wedding venue, look no further..!

Start as you mean to go on, at breakfast with the Wookey Hole Witch! She will be meeting, greeting and !nally, performing in our Halloween Circus Show.

Evening dinner is served in the circus-themed Big Top Restaurant, while the Monster Mill will be open with access to the Wizard’s Play Castle and Vintage Penny Arcade.

Optional evening fun is in the form of our Spooky Ghost Tours!

The Witch and Monk will stalk the Caves whilst telling a story sure to give you goose-bumps!

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This Halloween at Wookey Hole

Family rooms starting from £129 for 2 adults and 2 children, breakfast included.

What’s included: One round of crazy golf, pennies for the arcade, Tickets to the Wookey Hole, free entry to the Mill and children’s play areas in the evening, Save over £100 on a great day out.

Available from 26th October 2013 to 3rd November 2013.

Wookie Hole Witch Audition £50K position Wookey Hole Caves Theatre 22nd October 2013

Please note the following: Please arrive at Wookey Hole Caves for 10am, ready to commence auditions at 10.30am. This will be done on a !rst come !rst audition basis.

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Featured Accommodation

7.8

The sta sta" were very welcoming and friendly.

Convenient for the city centre. Easy to !nd, quiet location even though we could hear the motorway in the distance. Very comfortable room.

Gipsy Hill Hotel Gipsy Hill Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, Devon EX1 3RN

Starting from £69

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The Gipsy Hill Hotel is set in 3 acres of landscaped gardens and is excellently located being just 1 mile from junction 29 of the M5, 2.9 miles from Exeter Airport, 3 miles from Exeter City Centre, 4 miles from St David's Train Station, 500 metres from Pinhoe Train Station and 500 metres from the A30.

The hotel provides a secluded retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city centre with panoramic views across Devon and the coast.

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@infotelo!ers Why not take #TheFamily away this weekend?

We've got plenty of cheap accommodation!

Featured Accommodation

Bank Villa Guest House The Avenue Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 4DB

Starting from £69

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Bank Villa o#ers comfort with style and award winning food in a perfect location for exploring Masham and Yorkshire's Dales and Moors. This beautiful Georgian house is a short stroll to the heart of the small historic market town of Masham: the land that time forgot.

Rural England at it's best, tranquil and relaxed yet bustling with activity. There is a thriving Arts culture in Masham and two micro breweries: Black Sheep and Theakstons who both have tours and much more! Throughout the year there is a wealth of events from Beer or Arts Festivals, Music events there is even a Steam Rally in July and a Sheep Fair in September! % If that was not enough we are in easy travelling distance to Ripon, Thirsk, Wetherby race courses, Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Wensleydale Railway, Harrogate, Knaresborough and Richmond to name but a few delights! After all that activity you will need food and drink. Masham has traditional pubs up to Michelin style restaurants, all in staggering distance of Bank Villa. Alarmingly the Black Sheep Brewery is at the top of the garden!!

So if you have only a night or two or a week or two to spare there is lots on o#er from Bank Villa.

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Interview Paul Heath CJ Services How long have you worked at CJ Services?

Just over 4 years

What is the best piece of career advice you have been given?

What does your job entail?

I’ve done a dozen di"erent things, I was on the road merchandising for 2 years but lately I’ve been doing various jobs in the o$ce, most recently booking accommodation, ferries and %ights. I have a lot of experience and if someone throws something at me, I’ll do it.

“Trust yourself, don’t rely on anyone else”

What’s the most bizarre experience that you’ve had at work?

I met Geo"rey when I was about 18 and he was chairman of Jaguar Cars, when he gave me this advice.

Working in an o$ce with a boss being an alcoholic, I had to deal with the issues and challenges which arose with this.

-Geo"rey Robinson, MP.

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Interview

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?

London, I have lived there before and I believe it is the heart of the music industry.

Name 1 thing not many people know about you When I was 11 I played the recorder in Coventry music festival with my mate Lee – Lee went on to become a professional recorder player and the only person to play the recorder on TV – which was for the talent show New Faces.

What did you want to be when you were a child?

What is your favourite holiday destination and why?

Sydney, Australia I’ve been once but there are so many reasons why I love it, it’s vibrant and a growing city and the climate – it rains at night and sunny in the day.

If you could invite any 3 people to a dinner party, who would it be?

If you could be any character in a movie who would you be?

1. Macca – Paul McCartney, he would have a lot to say and so many stories to tell.

2. Tom Hanks – for the acting side of things.

3. Nelson Mandela, he’s someone who has done something for world.

Henry Fonda in 12 Angry Men

I think that’s a good variety.

A singer.

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