The Leisure Magazine October 2011

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Magazine October 2011

Stunning featured hotels, featured hotel group: Menzies Hotels, the latest hotel discounts & offers, new hotels to Infotel, this month’s featured apartments and much more.

October 2011

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With summer nearly over our attention turns to autumn, with Halloween coming up in October and Bonfire night happening next month we take a look at all things spectacular in the world of fireworks displays in the UK, with our Bonfire Night Extravaganza issue.

The magazine gives a suggestion for the top 10 fireworks displays in the UK plus a few more great places to visit this Bonfire Night.

We feature the Menzies Hotel Group, which offers a choice of hotels located throughout the UK that offer the perfect location to unwind, whether visiting for business or leisure.

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The hotels are spread from Aberdeen in Scotland down to Bournemouth on the South Coast and are distinctively individual, each strives to deliver a level of comfort and hospitality that will meet all your needs.

This month we also feature the stunning City Warehouse Apartments. Located on the doorstep to the heart of Manchester City Centre, The City Warehouse Apartment Hotel offers one of the city’s best and most highly regarded alternatives to traditional hotels in Manchester.

But first another seasonal joke: ‘Police arrested two kids yesterday, one was drinking battery acid, the other was eating fireworks. They charged one - and let the other one off’.

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Bonfire Night It will soon be that time of year when everyone will be digging out their winter hat and gloves as autumn starts to turn and the nights get colder, but it’s never stopped a celebratory tradition that has been going for the past 300 years. Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night is a great night out for all the family, with a giant bonfire to keep you warm, great hot food and a spectacular firework display to watch. Wherever you are in the UK on Bonfire Night there is always a great show nearby. Infotel have found a list of the top 10 firework displays around the UK: Battle, East Sussex Sheffield, Yorkshire Ottery St Mary, Devon Blackheath, London Tutbury Castle, Staffordshire Penrhos Beach, Holyhead, Anglesey Cardiff, Glamorgan Inverness, Highlands Glasgow, Lanarkshire Derry City, Co Derry Read on to see a great selection of hotels that Infotel recommend to stay at for these top firework displays...

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Bonfire Night Hotel

1 Battle, East Sussex Chatsworth Hotel Battle, East Sussex

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The largest gathering for Guy Fawkes’ bonfire night which has been held there for over 300 years. Battle plays host to more than 30 bonfire societies all in their various traditional costumes. A torch lit procession through the town includes Saxons, matadors, clowns, ancient Egyptians, pirates, Aztecs, several Genghis Khans and a myriad of other characters seldom seen in rural Sussex. Grab your fancy dress and join the procession.

2 Sheffield, Yorkshire Psalter Hotel Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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The biggest firework and bonfire display in Yorkshire held at the Don Valley Grass Bowl, every year attracting more than 18,000 spectators. The fireworks are set to music and accompanied by a bonfire, fun fair and food stalls. There's a live stage provided by Yorkshire's own Real Radio and a band; past acts have included Girls Aloud and many others.

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3 Ottery St Mary, Devon

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Blackheath, London

Coach House

Clarendon Hotel

Ottery St Mary, Devon

Blackheath, London

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5 Tutbury Castle, Staffordshire

Menzies Mickleover Court Derby

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6 Penrhos Beach,

Holyhead, Anglesey

Liverpool Arms Beaumaris, Isle Of Anglesey Rooms from

Derby, Derbyshire

£60

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7 Cardiff,

8 Inverness,

Park Inn Cardiff North

Royal Highland Hotel

Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Inverness, Inverness-Shire

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Highlands

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£60

£50 9 Glasgow Hotel Indigo Glasgow Glasgow, Lanarkshire

10 Derry City, Co Derry City Hotel Derry Londonderry Rooms from

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Bonfire Night Hotel

Firework displays around London Barking Park, Battersea Park, Blackheath, Crystal Palace Park Fireworks, Fulham, Hammersmith, Kingston, Legoland Windsor, Morden Park, Roundwood Park, Totteridge, Streatham Common, Victoria Park, Walthamstow, Wanstead, Westway, Wimbledon Park

Novotel London Waterloo Waterloo, London

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Bonfire Night Hotel

Celtic Manor Resort Newport, Gwent

Kettering,

Firework Spectacular - Accommodation Packages Saturday 5th November Remember, remember this date for November and see in the bonfire celebrations with a bang! Join them for a magnificent festival of fireworks as they light up the sky above Celtic Manor to mark this occasion in spectacular style.

Bonfire Night Package Enjoy all of the fun and excitement of their dazzling Firework Spectacular combined with a luxury overnight stay at the five star Resort Hotel on Saturday 5th November.

ÂŁ141

per room, based on two adults sharing.

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"I recently stayed with a friend for a stay and play offer which I must say was absolute fantastic value for money. The hotel is stunning wherever you go. The lobby is breathtaking. As for the pool and spa area it is total luxury. The room was very spacious and really homely."

Hotel Details Family Bonfire Night Package Enjoy a fabulous fun night out at their magnificent Firework Spectacular, then treat the whole family to a luxurious overnight stay at the five star Resort Hotel on Saturday 5th November.

£196

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Two tickets to the Firework Spectacular One night’s accommodation in a double/twin room at the Resort Hotel Full Welsh buffet breakfast in The Olive Tree restaurant Use of The Forum Health Club’s luxurious facilities throughout your stay

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Belmont Hotel Leicester, Leicestershire

The Belmont is an independent hotel of great character and history, offering a unique city centre position beside leafy New Walk, a graceful and elegant Victorian conservation area in the heart of Leicester. It is just a few minutes walk from the City centre and within walking distance of both Universities, Leicester and De Montfort.

Cherry's Restaurant with its elegant ambience, delicious food and fragrant wines make it an ideal place to celebrate or entertain. The Belmont also boasts a bar serving food and drinks.

We pride ourselves on friendly service and a warm welcome at one of Leicester's most established Hotels.

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Woodside Bed & Breakfast Robertsbridge Rooms from

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Hambleton Hall Hotel Oakham Rooms from

£195

Old Trafford Lodge Manchester Rooms from

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The Lion

Leintwardine Rooms from

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Fox & Hounds Oakham

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Thanington Hotel Canterbury

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Braeholm

Helensburgh Rooms from

£37.50 Gwesty'r Emlyn Arms Hotel

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Caravelli With Rooms

Woodbury Park Hotel

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Garvock House Hotel

Crown Lodge Guest House

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Loughborough

£70

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Exeter

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Hackness Grange Country Hotel Scarborough, North Yorkshire

This grand Georgian Country House Hotel in Scarborough is set in acres of private grounds on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.

Surrounded by woodland and overlooking its own tranquil lake, Hackness Grange Country House Hotel is a haven of peace and quiet.

Built in the 18th century, this classic English Manor House provides the perfect retreat from the trials of everyday life. Surrounded by the endless scenery of England’s most

beautiful county – from the heather filled Moors and scenic Dales to the spectacular Yorkshire heritage coastline – you can choose to make your break as active or relaxing as you like.

Just minutes away from the hotel you can explore the unique Yorkshire countryside with probably the best walks in Yorkshire, made famous by the stories of James Herriot, and the Yorkshire television series ‘Heartbeat’, or take a trip into the iconic seaside town of Scarborough, the home of ITV’s ‘The Royal’ and hit film ‘Little Voice’ starring Michael Caine.

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As well as the 33 individually styled, comfortable bedrooms guests will also enjoy the fantastic Derwent Restaurant, The Cocktail Bar, a large indoor heated swimming pool, all weather outdoor tennis court and 9 hole pitch and putt. In the warmer months the hotel’s sun terrace offers the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outstanding views.

An Excellent Hotel “Myself & a friend booked 4 nights bed, breakfast & evening meal at this hotel to enjoy some walking in the area. It was £210 each for the 4 nights. What excellent value for money. A fantastic location, very comfortable rooms, the staff were very friendly & food excellent. I cannot fault any part of the breakfast or 3 course meal each evening. Possibly the best hotel I have ever stopped in to date.

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Victoria Hotel

Canterbury, Kent Rooms from

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Just ten minutes' walk from the city, the hotel is away from the hustle and bustle of the centre, yet within sight of the cathedral.

Bedrooms vary in size and shape, and all are attractively decorated with an excellent range of facilities. Public areas include a busy bar, carvery restaurant, business and

private functions section and car parking. All rooms are en-suite and there is also a function room available for hire. The 34 ensuite bedrooms are fitted and furnished to ensure your relaxation and comfort. There's a choice of single, twin, double or family rooms, non-smoking rooms or an Executive Room with a jacuzzi and a four-poster bed.

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"My stay at the Victoria Hotel was very good. I have stayed here before a few times. The bedrooms are very comfortable and clean and tidy. The breakfast was very nice. The staff were very friendly and hospitable. I would definitely stay at the Victoria Hotel again."

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Royal Hotel Bath, Somerset

A 3 star hotel designed by the famous architect Brunel and situated in the centre of beautiful Bath close to the railway station and all of the major attractions.

The hotel is privately owned and is maintained to a very high standard with all the bedrooms, bathrooms and public areas being totally refurbished during 2008.

Additionally a new stylish lounge bar has

been created on the ground floor - The '1846' - and the Brunels restaurant has been further enhanced with new lighting. It has a well-earned reputation for excellent food, good hospitality and value for money.

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Greenbanks Country Hotel Dereham, Norfolk

Situated in the heart of the Norfolk countryside equidistant from East Dereham and Swaffham, Greenbanks offers spacious, comfortable, well equipped en-suite accommodation.

The contemporary restaurant serves delicious traditional and continental dishes using local produce and specialises in coeliac, diabetic, lactose intolerant, vegetarian, vegan and all other dietary requirements. They only use fresh ingredients so dishes can be adapted to suit your needs.

Private fishing lakes with 9 acres of wild flower meadows for you to explore the wildlife and their habitat. The indoor heated swimming pool is for all guests’ use with a sauna and jacuzzi to relax in, late evening or early morning.

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Edinburgh, Midlothian Built pre 1850 the traditional exterior complements the bright, clean modern interior. Relax and enjoy a meal /drink by the River Forth taking in the spectacular views of the Forth Rail & Road Bridges with an excellent choice of restaurants and bars all within 5 /10 minutes walk from Hawthorne House. You will soon forget the city centre which is only 20 minutes away.

Wonderful Experience!

“Truly magnificent! Excellent Staff, accommodation, food and location. Easy transport links, and excellent local shops in the area, with wonderful views of the Forth Bridges and boat trip to Incholm Island.”

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Forest Lodge Hotel Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Situated in the heart of Sherwood Forest, home of the legendary Robin Hood, The Forest Lodge is an 18th century coaching inn owned and run by the Thompson family. Before acquiring the Forest Lodge some six and a half years ago, the family owned The Old Ship Inn in Lowdham which enjoyed a fantastic reputation under their guidance.Over the last few years, the Forest Lodge has been lovingly restored and refurbished to provide the visitor with a warm and homely base from which to explore the unique attractions of this fascinating and historic area.

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Fines Bayliwick Hotel Bracknell, Berkshire

This charming country house hotel offers the discerning visitor an exceptional standard of accommodation and service in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. The hotel is only 2 miles from junction 10 M4 which provides easy access to Heathrow Airport (20 mins).

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Hotel Croydon Park Hotel Croydon, Surrey

A really good value break!

“We booked this hotel at 3pm the day we went via Infotel’s last minute booking website and got an executive room very cheaply. We absolutely loved it! The staff were very polite and helpful - for example, my partner ordered a starter in the restaurant that evening but I chose not to have one but they brought me a plate of complimentary crudities and dips! We were only there one night but left feeling very refreshed!”

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The Croydon Park Hotel (4*) is renowned for its warm welcome and high standards.

Situated in the heart of Croydon town centre, but only 15 minutes by fast train to Central London, 20 minutes to Gatwick Airport and with parking on site, the hotel is a good base for the business and leisure traveller. East Croydon Station is a 3 minute walk from the hotel.

The hotel has a choice of contemporary and comfortable ensuite, airconditioned bedrooms, including the Deluxe and Executive Rooms and Suites. Guests have the use of the excellent Leisure and Health Club with indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi and gym.

Fully air-conditioned meeting rooms and dining facilities are available for conferences and meetings, from rooms suitable for interviews and smaller meetings, to the main conference room which can accommodate up to 260 delegates theatre style.

The hotel is an ideal venue for weddings and parties and has a full programme of events and parties over the Christmas season.

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Ruthin Castle Ruthin, Denbighshire

“A fantastic castle - turned hotel, with gourmet cuisine and fabulous staff!”

“We stayed at Ruthin Castle because my aunt recommended it, my husband and I had a beautiful room, overlooking the side courtyard. The food was amazing, we ate dinner at the castle and enjoyed a full Welsh breakfast each morning. Service was wonderful, all staff friendly and eager to make sure your stay was a good one. Loved the immaculately manicured grounds and, the peacocks roaming around were fun to watch as we sat outside to relax.”

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Ruthin Castle provides hotel accommodation, a restaurant and bar, medieval banquets, and the ideal location for your business conference or wedding and reception.

Ruthin Castle is the ideal place to stay when you want to tour North Wales, Mid Wales, and the North West of England.

Ruthin Castle was the very first in Britain to host themed medieval banquets. An exciting evening of music, singing and comedy with a four course meal served by Ladies of the Court.

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Pulford Hotel Chester, Cheshire

The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa is a beautiful 19th century building, which has been tastefully and expertly extended to incorporate a vast range of facilities and accommodation.

Although situated in its own grounds in the quaint, peaceful village of Pulford surrounded by beautiful Cheshire countryside, this four star hotel is just a 5 minute drive from Chester city centre and yet a stone’s throw from the border of Wales.

This idyllic location makes the perfect base from which to explore the many exciting attractions and great days out that Chester, Cheshire, North Wales and the Wirral have to offer.

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Privately owned and run, this four star hotel offers 73 bedrooms all with en-suite facilities, while two restaurants provide guests with a choice of dining.

Ciro’s Brasserie is a magnificent Mediterranean themed restaurant specialising in modern European cuisine cooked using fresh, seasonal, local produce; whilst Nelson's Bar, the hotel's gastro-pub, offers traditional ales and a wide selection of bar meals.

Within the hotel is also Spa by Kasia, the North West’s most exclusive and opulent award winning spa. This luxury retreat offers 6 indulgent treatment suites, 3 relaxation rooms, a couples VIP suite, Hamman, Arabian Rasul, Roman style swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, gymnasium, outdoor tennis court, Spa Boutique, Spa Eatery and the unique and stunning Asian Sensory Garden.

There is also a golf course adjacent to the hotel.

Good value short breaks are available at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa throughout the year, making it an excellent base for a relaxing break in this rewarding area. The festive season is nearly upon us and the Grosvenor Pulford are offering great value Christmas and New Year packages for those looking to get away and enjoy a relaxing and entertaining break. If the spa isn't for you, why not practice your swing on the nine-hole golf course adjacent to the hotel. The hotel offers ample free parking and complimentary internet access throughout.

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Christmas 3 Day Package Christmas Eve Christmas Day Boxing Day Double Room B&B at: £260 Single Room B&B at: £153

“ Oh wow!

“I took my girlfriend here for a spa day with overnight stay at the hotel and it was truly amazing. The hotel is super grand and the room was decorated like I would love to decorate a room if I had a lottery win.”

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Cosmopolitan Hotel Leeds, West Yorkshire

“Very good hotel, well priced with great location!”

“The hotel is in a great location in the City Centre, convenient for all the clubs and bars. Check in was speedy and it was a lovely touch to receive a choice of complimentary red or white wine. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, and first impressions were very good indeed.”

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The Cosmopolitan is one of the oldest hotels in Leeds. The hotel has been constantly upgraded and refurbished with modern decor and facilities to keep pace with the modern traveller.

They completed a ÂŁ1.5 million refurbishment of all public areas and bedrooms in 2009. The Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Bar is now the place to be seen in Leeds. The hotel is located in the heart of the Leeds business and shopping area. The hotel is ideally suited to both business and leisure travellers.

All bedrooms are en-suite with satellite television, tea and coffee making facilities, free wireless broadband connection, dvd/cd player, dressing gown, duvets and 24 hour room service. All public areas have free broadband wireless connection, as do of the guest bedrooms.

The Cosmopolitan Restaurant seats over 120 guests and the menu has dishes to suit all tastes and budgets, alongside an excellent range of beverages including a 49 bin wine list and cocktails. With free wi-fi in all public areas.

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Menzies Hotels

A guide to our brand

All of the hotels are distinctively individual and each strives to deliver a level of comfort and hospitality that will meet all your needs.

With stylishly furnished bedrooms and lounges, excellent meeting and function suites, free Wi-Fi, superb cuisine plus extensive leisure facilities including indoor swimming pools at some hotels, our hotels are renowned for the comfort and excellent facilities they provide.

Committed to investment and development Menzies Hotels are committed to development and investment and a number of our hotels are currently undergoing multi-million pound refurbishments to ensure our facilities are first class including:The Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club has completed the first phase of the hotel’s major refurbishment programme. All bedrooms in the Garden Wing have already been redecorated in a bright contemporary style. Each room features a stylish new Apple Mac – incorporating a flat screen TV with Sky Channels, internet connection and Skype.

An extensive refurbishment costing over £1 million pounds of all the bedrooms at the Menzies Carlton and Menzies East Cliff Court hotels is about to be embarked on to reposition both hotels as he leading four-star hotels in Bournemouth.

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Menzies Dyce Aberdeen Airport Hotel Menzies Irvine Hotel Menzies Strathallan Hotel Menzies Carlton Hotel Menzies East Cliff Court Hotel Menzies Cambridge Hotel & Golf Club Hotel Menzies Prince Regent Hotel Menzies Mickleover Court Hotel Menzies Chequers Hotel London Gatwick Menzies Glasgow Hotel Menzies Strathmore A Best Western Hotel Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club Menzies Stourport Manor Hotel Menzies Swindon Hotel Menzies Barons Court Hotel Menzies Flitwick Manor Hotel

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Bournemouth

Menzies Hotels offer some great leisure destinations and with half term approaching why not enjoy a break at one of the following hotels. kids can stay for free and all the featured hotels offer complimentary car parking, free Wi-Fi for all guests, onsite leisure facilities along with family rooms available.

Menzies Carlton Hotel

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Bournemouth

Menzies Hotels offers two fantastic hotels in Bournemouth, both located on the famous East Cliff with breathtaking views over the sea. The Carlton is a grand, traditional hotel widely acknowledged as one of the best hotels in Bournemouth and offers 76 bedrooms including suites, sea view and balcony views, a la carte restaurant, extensive gardens overlooking the sea and a superb Waves Health & Leisure Club including both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool.

Menzies East Cliff Court Hotel

From ÂŁ55 B&B per person

Bournemouth

The East Cliff Hotel is immediately adjacent to the Menzies Carlton Hotel and offers a more contemporary style of dĂŠcor with 67 bedrooms including suites and sea views rooms, excellent Brasserie restaurant, lounge bar and terrace area overlooking the sea. In addition to the outdoor swimming pool, guests have full use of the Waves Health & Leisure Club at the adjacent Menzies Carlton Hotel.

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Menzies Stourport Manor Hotel

From £35 B&B per person

Kidderminster

Conveniently located near Kidderminster the Menzies Stourport Manor is a four-star contemporary country house hotel, set in 23 acres, offering four-star standards of facilities and service. The hotel offers 68 ensuite bedrooms including suites, a spacious lounge, stylish Brasserie restaurant and Waves Health & Leisure Club including indoor swimming pool.

Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club

From £55 B&B per person

Stratford-upon-Avon

Set within an estate of 157 acres the Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa and Golf Club is acknowledged as one of the leading country house hotels in the heart of England.

The hotel offers 78 bedrooms including suites, superior and four poster rooms, a magnificent oakpanelled lounge which leads into the hotel’s award winning a la carte restaurant with its breathtaking views over the landscaped gardens and rolling countryside beyond.

Complementing the hotel are the superb leisure facilities, which include an 18 hole championship golf course and a luxury Spa which boasts an impressive indoor swimming pool, external vitality pool, a selection of treatment rooms, four thermal experience rooms and a gymnasium.

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Apartment The City Warehouse

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Manchester, Greater Manchester Currently rated No. 1 Serviced Apartments in Manchester on Trip Advisor.

Located just a few minutes’ walk from Piccadilly Gardens, in the heart of Manchester City Centre, The City Warehouse Apartment Hotel is a brand new selfcontained building with 28 spacious and stylishly decorated apartments. Designed with comfort, privacy and subtle elegance in mind, they offer you a stunning choice of 15 one bedroom, 10 two bedroom and 3 two bedroom penthouse apartments sleeping up to 8.

All apartments are fitted with modern kitchens and bathrooms, and come equipped with 32 inch plasma TV’s. CD and DVD players are available on request, and WIFI is free as standard throughout the building.

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“Very friendly welcome by reception staff.

Excellent apartment, quality furnishings and facilities. Overall excellent stay.”

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Birkenhead, Merseyside The hotel is situated in its own beautiful grounds in a quiet residential location in Oxton.

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“Great hotel, close to the centre of Liverpool (about 10mins taxi ride) great value hotel with a good standard of rooms.”

Rebecca Kennelly

Bailbrook Lodge

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Bath, Somerset

A delightful 4 star Georgian Country House only 5 minutes from the centre of Bath and 7 minutes from the M4.

Swan Inn

Isleworth, Greater London

The Swan is an imposing pub, decorated in a modern style and offering excellent food and and a wide selection of wines.

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“My stay at the Bailbrook Lodge was fantastic. The rooms were very clean, tidy and a good size. The breakfast we had was excellent and had a good selection. I would stay again if in the Bath area."

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"Hotel and staff very good - beer excellent. Would recommend."

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Roses Guesthouse

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Reading, Berkshire

£35

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Roses is is aa warm warm and and welcoming welcoming guesthouse guesthouse situated situated in in peaceful peaceful Roses surroundings within within the the area area of of Reading.

Reading. The bedrooms are designed to surroundings provide the comfort you require for undisturbed sleep by night, as well as the facilities and entertainment that you demand by day.

Invicta Hotel

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Plymouth, Devon

£62

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A 3 Star family owned and run hotel where comfort and quality is assured and a warm welcome waits. Centrally located on the famous Plymouth Hoe opposite Sir Francis Drake’s Bowling Green; Historic Barbican and City Centre are a few minutes walk away.

The Club Hotel & Spa Rooms from St Helier, Jersey

£99

Hotel Details

The Club Hotel & Spa is Jersey's most exciting luxury boutique property. This stunning boutique hotel offers exclusive accommodation, a sublime spa with indoor and outdoor pools, and a Michelin-starred bar and restaurant, Bohemia.

Since their opening they are delighted to hold a "Top 200 Hotel" award from the AA as a Red Star Property.

Adamo Bridge Of Allan

Rooms from

£80

Hotel Details

Stirling, Stirlingshire

Adamo is located in the heart of central Scotland, within 30-40 minutes drive of both Glasgow and Edinburgh. The perfect choice for both corporate and leisure guests looking for accommodation in the Stirling area.

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