Infotel Magazine | Edition 8 | 2016

Dates for the Diary
What to do, where to stay
The Guest Book
This month’s top picks
Europe’s first Mondrian
Hotel, designed by
Tom Dixon >>
Infotel Specials
The latest discounts
National Read a Book Day
The Infotel Page Turner Collection >>
Let the food do the talking:
Head Chef Simon Hardman-Taylor talks tactics!
Infotel Business:
The Case Study >> The City Collection >>

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CONTENTS
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8 18 27
9 19 28
The Guest Book
Dates for the Diary
Duchally
Country Estate
Titanic Hotel
Liverpool
Best Western Cresta
Court Hotel
Infotel Business
Cities trending
this month
Infotel Case
Study
Cities trending
this month
Let the food do
the talking...
Padbrook Park Hotel
Golf & Country Club
Mondrian London
at Sea Containers
Infotel Page
Turner
Infotel Specials
A postard from
Blackpool
Castlewood
Lodges
Annabel Church
Lettings Group
Chef’s Corner:
Free Recipe
Front Cover: Mondrian London at Sea Containers Inside Cover: One Sandy Lane
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This month’s collection of Infotel properties to tempt you away
Mumbles Carlton Hotel
West Glamorgan
Greenbank Hotel,
Restaurant & Bar Cornwall
Tudor Lodge Hotel
Middlesex
Willow Court Lodge
Hotel Gloucestershire
Manor House Inn
Northumberland
Clarendon Royal Hotel
Kent
Falcon Hotel
Hampshire
Foxfields Country Hotel
Lancashire
The Glenlyn
London
Bentley Hotel
Lanarkshire
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DATES FOR THE DIARY
What’s On?
SEPT 2016
Astronomy
Festival 2016
2 - 4 Sept
East Sussex
Ludlow Food Festival
9 - 11 Sept
Ludlow
The Jane Austen
Festival
9 - 18 Sept
Bath
Where?
Great North Run
11 Sept
Newcastle
When?
Southampton Boat Show
16 - 25 Sept
Southampton
Newquay
Fish Festival
16 - 18 Sept
Newquay
Invercharron
Highland Games
17 Sept
Bonar Bridge
London
Fashion Week
17 - 25 Sept
London
Who?
Elvis Festival
23 - 25 Sept
Porthcawl
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FEATURE
Duchally Country Estate
Auchterarder, Perthshire PH3 1PN
“The lodges are perfect, it was just like
home from home. They are kept in pristine
condition and the hotel is lovely too.”
Trip Advisor Reviewer
From
£119
01775 843413
Lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
CLC Duchally Country Estate is set in prime
Perthshire parkland close to the famous
Gleneagles Championship Golf Course and
with easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow
and the Highlands.
With a combination of superb hotel rooms
and fully equipped luxury lodges with two
and three bedrooms, it’s perfectly placed
for an overnight stop, short break and
longer stays.
The facilities available include a Whisky Bar,
which is stocked with 39 different varieties
of Scotch Whisky and serves light snacks,
an award-winning restaurant, spa and
massage facilities and a games room
for younger guests.
The hotel also has a leisure centre
with indoor heated swimming pool and
gymnasium, a whirlpool hot tub, sauna and
steam room for guest’s fitness and relaxtion.
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60 On-site Free WiFi Restaurant Bar Weddings CCTV 24hr
Reception
Fishing
Nearby
Golf
Nearby
Indoor
Pool/Spa
Gym
Check In
4.00pm
Check Out
10.00am

FEATURE
Titanic Hotel Liverpool
Liverpool, Merseyside L3 0AN
From
£89.25
01775 843413
Lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
At Liverpool’s Stanley Dock, the Titanic Hotel
Liverpool is found in the site’s former North
Warehouse, and offers stylish accommodation,
a restaurant, bar plus a Fitness Suite and Spa.
Retaining many original features, including
exposed brickwork and vaulted ceilings, the
spacious ensuite rooms are air conditioned
and have a flat screen TV with Sky Sports,
Nespresso machines, Egyptian cotton
bedding and complimentary toiletries.
“The hotel, staff, service and
food are excellent. The location
is great too!”
Trip Advisor Reviewer
Treat the taste buds to a theatre of food at the
award-winning Stanley’s Bar and Grill or relax
in the Rum Bar after discovering some of
Liverpool’s major attractions, located just a
five minute drive away.
130 On-site
Free WiFi
Restaurant/
Catering
Bar
24hr CCTV/
Reception
Private
Parties
Gym
Spa
Air Check In
Conditioning 2.00pm
Check Out
11.00am
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FEATURE
Best Western Cresta Court Hotel
Manchester, Greater Manchester WA14 4DP
From
£60
01775 843413
Lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
Perfectly located near Manchester’s theatres,
shops and sporting venues as well as being
convenient for the airport, with easy links to the
M6, M56 and M60, Best Western Cresta Court
Hotel makes a great base for both business
and leisure stays.
All 140 ensuite rooms include free WiFi, Freeview
TV and tea and coffee making facilities. There’s
an on-site bar and the new restaurant, which is
now located at the front of the hotel and has a
contemporary style, has recently welcomed
Head Chef Simon Hardman-Taylor to the kitchen.
“Stayed for five nights while on
business in the area. This was my
third consecutive year staying
here so that speaks volumes!”
Trip Advisor Reviewer
Head Chef Simon Hardman-Taylor
lets his food do the talking >>
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200 On-site Free WiFi Restaurant/
Catering
Bar
24hr CCTV/
Reception
Weddings/
Civil
Spa
Air Check In
Conditioning 2.00pm
Check Out
11.00am

BUSINESS
The
City
Collection:
trending this month >>
The
Case
Study:
DCM Surfaces >>

BUSINESS
Trending this month...
Bristol
Pick from over 500 hotels >>
A 3 star suggestion:
Hampton by Hilton
Bristol City Centre >>
A 4 star stay:
Holiday Inn Bristol
City Centre >>
For a Serviced Apartment:
Cleyro Serviced
Apartments >>
Birmingham
Choose from over 340 hotels >>
A 3 star stay:
Cobden Hotel
Birmingham >>
A 4 star suggestion:
Hotel La Tour >>
For an apartment:
Staying Cool
Apartments >>

Cardiff
Choose from 370 hotels >>
A 3 star suggestion:
Village The Hotel
Club Cardiff >>
A 4 star stay:
Holiday Inn
Cardiff City >>
For added gym time:
Cardiff Marriott
Hotel >>
Coventry
Pick from 270 hotels >>
A 3 star stay:
The Chace Hotel
A 4 star suggestion:
Ramada Hotel &
Suites Coventry
To make a splash:
Best Western Plus Windmill
Village Hotel Golf & Leisure

CASE STUDY
How we helped
DCM Surfaces
We have been working
with well-known large
corporations to smaller
companies, organisations
and individuals all over
the UK for the last 26
years. This month, we
caught up with DCM
Surfaces to see how they
benefit from using our
free booking service.
Established in 1995,
DCM Surfaces provide
innovative products and
designs for various surfaces;
play including wet pour,
sport, decorative gravel and
structural surfacing. This
keeps their installers busy
all over the UK, and is where
our team of accommodation
specialists step in.
DCM Surfaces: Show home pathways
The case background:
We have been working with
DCM Surfaces since 2009 to
help bring their accommodation
bookings in on budget without
compromising the welfare of
their employees, working directly
with DCM’s Operations team;
Mariusz Kusmierek and
Matthew Bowry.
The case aims:
• We would find suitable accommodation for installers working
on projects in locations too far to travel home to on the same
day, and projects needing extended periods of time away
from home.
• We would work to the agreed project budget for accommodation
as well as ensuring all other special requirements are met,
including onsite parking for a company van with no height
restrictions and a bar/restaurant is on site or close by to allow
employees to get dinner.
• The welfare of installers would be paramount in providing a
good standard of accommodation.
The case study:
DCM Surfaces: Residential driveway
DCM Surfaces: Recent project
We are in the unique position of working with over 800,000 hotels
across the UK, Europe and further afield. Through our long
established relationships with hotel groups and independent
accommodation providers we’re able to negotiate very competitive
room rates for DCM Surfaces.
With our highly advanced internal booking systems, our
accommodation specialists can quickly see whether a hotel is
in the allowed travel distance of ten miles and see the facilities
available, allowing them to check reviews and standards and as
a result, book the perfect hotel option.
We also provide an online booking portal for DCM Surfaces so their
head office employees booking for those out on the road, have their
own safe and secure method of inputting accommodation requests,
straight into our live system without having to pick up the phone.
This summer, DCM Surfaces have completed numerous playground
installations in the central London area, requiring teams to be on
site for a number of days. We were able to source accommodation
for staff within a short distance and within the set budget.

CASE STUDY
The case review:
Infotel’s ability to search for, find
and book accommodation saves
us a great deal of time.
We are confident we can call on
Infotel, sometimes at short notice,
to find us suitable accommodation
within budget in both city centre
and rural locations. Infotel are also
aware of extra requirements such
as large vehicle parking, late
check-in options and reduced
distance to site.
A further added benefit for us is
Infotel communicating directly
with our on-site installation teams
providing the relevant information
for their stay.
DCM Surfaces.
DCM Surfaces: Hospital play area
Infotel and DCM Surfaces
going forward:
DCM Surfaces have one of our dedicated
Account Managers liaising with them
on a regular basis through either
face-to-face meetings or on conference
calls, ensuring they are happy with our
services, and monitoring the company
accommodation spends.
For clients with a large annual spend,
we provide a free consolidated billing
facility and bespoke management
information, making accommodation
and accounting even easier.
To find out more on how we can help
save you and your company time and
money on your accommodation
bookings please contact our team.
01775 843418
Email Infotel
Sports surfaces include polymeric rubber surfaces and
artificial grass for sports; ideal installations for schools,
community centres and sports clubs looking for multi-use
games areas which can be used all year round with
minimal maintenance required.
Working with main contractors,
local authorities and directly with
schools and nurseries DCM Surfaces
routinely install play surfaces such as
wet pour, rubber mulch and artificial
grass on playgrounds and public
play areas throughout the UK.
DCM Surfaces’ artificial grass and resin bound gravel is
widely used by architects and private developers for
landscaping schemes, courtyards, paths and driveways.
To arrange a site visit or for more information please
contact DCM Surfaces on 0845 650 0066 or visit their
website www.dcmsurfaces.com where you can find
examples of recent installations and inspiration on
surfacing projects and designs.

BUSINESS
Glasgow
Choose from over 300 hotels >>
A 3 star suggestion:
Brunswick Hotel
A 4 star stay:
Hallmark Hotel Glasgow
For an apartment:
The White House Apartments
Leeds
Selection of over 250 hotels >>
A 3 star suggestion:
Village The Hotel
Club Leeds North
A 4 star stay:
Radisson Blu
Hotel Leeds
For a serviced stay:
Gateway
Apartments

Manchester
Pick from 300 hotels >>
A 3 star stay:
Castlefield Hotel
A 4 star suggestion:
Ainscow Hotel & Spa
For a quick getaway:
Hallmark Hotel
Manchester Airport
Newcastle
Choose from 300 hotels >>
A 3 star suggestion:
Hampton by Hilton
Newcastle
A 4 star stay:
Hotel Indigo
Newcastle & Marco
Pierre Steakhouse
For tee time:
Best Western
Beamish Hall Hotel

INTERVIEW
Let the food do
the talking...
Simon Hardman-Taylor has been
in the kitchen for more than 26
years, five of them working with
Gary Rhodes.
He’s currently putting his whites
on for Best Western Cresta Court
Hotel, sharing his signature dish
and talking kitchen territory
and tactics with us!
What made you want to be a chef?
My inspiration came from watching my
Nan cook and helping her in the kitchen
– she was amazing. Home cooking is at
the heart of many great chef’s cuisine.
It’s basically focused around using fresh,
simple, seasonal ingredients and what
can be better than that?!
What do you look for when you create a
new dish or menu? What’s your main
considerations?
Using local and seasonal ingredients is a key
aspect of my cooking. We have a wealth of
amazing producers and suppliers in the north
west who provide the freshest produce. I like
to use this as much as possible in my food.
My culinary ‘style’ leans towards more
classical and traditional dishes, but with a
more contemporary interpretation and
presentation style.
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INTERVIEW
What’s proving to be the most popular
dish on your menu this month and why
do you think that is?
My signature dish of Braised Lamb Shoulder
is an extremely popular choice. It’s a great
looking dish, packed with flavour and cooked
until the meat is rich and tender.
It makes me hungry to just talk about it!
I think guests initially choose it because it’s
a hearty, traditional dish and has a broad
culinary appeal. They choose it a second time
because they fall in love with the flavour!
When you go home, who does the cooking?
Are you territorial in the kitchen!?
When I’m home I do the cooking. I love to cook
for my wife because she will give me feedback,
good or bad. I also get to try out new ideas and
development dishes at home before I decide if
they will appear on my menus. My wife is my
worst critic and my biggest fan, and that’s
good for me! I know when I am on to a winning
dish if she gives it her ‘royal’ seal of approval!
I am very territorial with my kitchen at home
and cannot stand when people put things
where they should not be! My family have
learned to stand well clear!
Which famous person,
dead or alive, would you love
to cook for and what would you
serve them?
Billy Connelly (above, left). I would love to cook
him my Nan’s traditional Meat and Potato Pie
as that’s the dish that first made me want to
become a chef. To this day I still love that dish
more than anything else, and I think Billy
would appreciate its simple honesty.
If you were stranded on a desert island
and allowed one item or ingredient from
your kitchen, what would it be and why?
Chorizo - it goes with so many things and can
be dried or fresh. It’s good with fish, shellfish
and vegetables (desert island cuisine!), or just
lovely on its own.
The #shelfie - a chef’s five must have herbs
and spices always available on the shelf!
What are yours and why?
Smoked Paprika - it’s so versatile and adds
flavour and enhances any dish. Pepper - it’s a
basic, but can be overlooked too often. Harissa -
to give a punch of flavour. Peashoot - because
it makes every dish stand out. And finally!
Coriander - in all forms from fresh seeds to
ground. It’s an essential in my kitchen.
What’s your
favourite cuisine
and why?
French/British cuisine.
I love the flavours and
simplicity, although
I’m starting to add
more Spanish and
Mexican flavours into
my cooking - it is that
warmth and aroma
from using different
spices that appeals.
Do any celebrity
chefs inspire you?
And if you had to
compare yourself to one,
who would you say you most
resemble in terms of cooking style
and/or temperament?
Simon Rogan (above) is my favourite ‘celebrity
chef’ at the moment. I love the fact that he grows
his own produce to ensure it’s the very best, and
his creative style of cooking. In terms of myself,
I suppose from working with Gary Rhodes (left)
for five years I probably most resemble him in
terms of cooking style. Simple dishes done
with the best ingredients and with great
attention to detail.
You’re sharing a recipe with our readers
today, why did you choose this one?
I chose the Braised Lamb Shoulder with
Dauphinoise potato and glazed baby
vegetables as it’s the most popular dish
on my menu at the moment. As one of my
signature dishes it epitomizes my style of
cooking perfectly. Enjoy!
Go to page 28 for
Simon’s free recipe >>
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FEATURE
Padbrook Park Hotel
Golf & Country Club
Cullompton, Devon EX15 1RU
From
£75
£110
01775 843413
Lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
Situated in the beautiful Culm Valley,
with Exeter and Tiverton just 15 minutes
away and both Exmoor and Dartmoor
National Parks 30 minutes by car,
Padbrook Park offers fabulous sporting
and leisure facilities in an informal,
friendly atmosphere.
The 40 ensuite bedrooms boast either
king, double or twin beds, family rooms
and interconnecting rooms, plus deluxe
rooms are available with canopied beds
and two person Jacuzzis. Some rooms
have views over the scenic 18 hole
Championship Golf Course, and there
is also a driving range, fishing lake and
a fitness centre on-site.
“Nice rooms, larger than
expected, with all the usual
facilities. Comfortable beds
and good black-out curtains!”
Trip Advisor Reviewer
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250 On-site Free WiFi Restaurant Bar Weddings Pet Friendly Golf Fishing
Leisure
Facilities
Check In
2.00pm
Check Out
11.00am

FEATURE
Mondrian London
at Sea Containers
Southwark, London SE1 9PD
From
£150
01775 843413
Lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
Envisioned by renowned designer, Tom Dixon, Mondrian
London brings the intensity, energy and pulse of the original
Hollywood Mondrian to the iconic and impressive Sea
Containers building on the South Bank of the River Thames.
The first Mondrian hotel in Europe, Mondrian London buzzes
with excitement and confident cool, creating an urban and
dynamic vibe.
A range of rooms and suites are available, many with
outdoor space and river views, and combine the elegance
of a transatlantic 1920’s liner with a healthy dose of 1980’s
post-modernism. Along with bespoke furniture, including
Tom Dixon’s signature wingback chair, marble bathrooms
and custom designed dimmable lighting, guests are provided
with a smart phone with free data for their convenience.
“Excellent, modern
fashionable hotel.
The quality of the bed
is very high, rooms are
large and comfortable”
Trip Advisor Reviewer
WiFi Restaurant Bar CCTV Air
Conditioning
Great
Views
The Sea Containers Restaurant, with outside seating, The
Dandelyan Cocktail Bar and The Den, as well as a rooftop
lounge and terrace provide the prefect end to the day.
Gym
Spa
Check In
3.00pm
Check Out
12.00pm
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PAGE TURNER
To celebrate
National Read
a Book Day on
6 September
we’re settling into the first
edition of the Infotel Page
Turner Collection!
Our accommodation
with literary connections
delivers a chapter which
takes readers from Alice’s
Wonderland to Out of Africa
via the wildness of
Bodmin Moor!
Oozing
rural charm
and rustic
character,
The Cheshire Cat
makes it into our
collection simply
because of its name
and it being 151 years
since Alice first met
The Cheshire Cat!
Built in Christleton, on a key civil war site
and also playing a crucial role in World
War II, The Cheshire Cat has plenty of its
own tales to tell! The historic lodge offers 14
comfortable en-suite rooms, complemented
by a cosy pub serving seasonally inspired
country dining and a range of cask ales and
carefully chosen wines.
Spend a few
days as a
castaway at
the Haycock
Hotel, where
Robinson Crusoe
creator Daniel
Defoe stayed.
Set in the idyllic
surroundings of
Wansford on the
River Nene, with
stunning scenery
and fabulous facilities, this 16th Century
coaching inn has 48 luxurious bedrooms
and an AA award-winning restaurant.
The Finch
Hatton
Arms is
a quiet
country retreat
steeped in history
and full of character,
located in the heart
of Lincolnshire.
The property was
used as a hunting
lodge by Denys
Finch Hatton, whose
love affair with
Baroness Karen Blixen was documented
in her memoirs, published in 1937, and
then brought to life in the 1985 Oscar
winning film Out of Africa. A total of 11
guest rooms and two restaurants make
for a comfortable stay in this friendly and
welcoming hotel, popular with walkers,
cyclists, visitors and local villagers.

The popular
tourist
destination
of Thirsk
is close to the
Yorkshire Dales,
North York Moors
and was home to
the author James
Herriot, of All
Creatures Great
and Small fame.
The White Horse Lodge Hotel has
14 recently refurbished guest rooms,
including a pet-friendly room, and
creates an ideal base for sight-seeing
and discovering this beautiful
countryside.
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F
ew hotels
in and
around
Edinburgh
can match this
lodge for its
views or its place
in literary history.
Many of its 14
cosy rooms look
out over the
iconic Forth
Road Bridge and the Firth of the
Forth estuary, and it`s said that
legendary author Robert Louis
Stevenson wrote part of his famous
novel Kidnapped here - there`s
even a mention of The Hawes Inn
in the book!
Immortalised
in Daphne
du Maurier’s
eponymous
tale of
smugglers,
rogues and
pirates, the historic
coaching house has
welcomed travellers
crossing Bodmin
Moor for nearly
300 years.
Full of legend, mystery, romance and
according to folklore, the odd friendly
spirit, Jamaica Inn is set in one of the
most evocative moorland locations
in Britain.
The
Derbyshire
Dales has a
long standing
connection
with literature; Roald
Dahl went to school in
Repton; George Elliot
stayed in Wirksworth,
considered to be the
village backdrop for
one of her novels;
Agatha Christie and
George Bernard Shaw were also regular
visitors.
William Wordsworth, H.G Wells
and E.M Forster experienced
the beauty of the dales and its
meandering river valleys, and the area
has set the scene in many feature films
including the much loved children’s
classic, The Chronicles of Narnia.
For a best-selling stay in the Dales >>

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London
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food & drink orders
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Berkshire
Up to £55 off: spend the night
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Kent
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stay two nights & save 20%
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Lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

West Country Inn
Devon
Savings of 25%
Milsoms
Essex
Dinner, bed and breakfast savings
£85 £135
From £110 From
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North Wales
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Merseyside
55% off rooms
Up to 64%off
£49 £65 From £110 From £175
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Lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
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A POSTCARD FROM...
Blackpool
Synonymous with seaside sunshine, entertainment and adventure!
Blackpool mixes 19th Century heritage with 21st Century thrills.
Combining the best of both worlds, England’s answer to Vegas is
as rich in culture as it is in casinos, making it an ideal getaway
for all ages and tastes.
The biggest date in the resort’s diary is
the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On
Weekend which takes place over the 2 - 4
September and sees six miles of promenade
dazzlingly sparkle and shine for the following
66 nights. Using every kind of light display
available, including lasers, neon, fibre optic,
searchlights and floodlighting, over 500 features
and scenic designs will attract an anticipated
3.5 million visitors to this spectacular
experience dating back to 1879.
For a Strictly taste of tango, the world famous
Tower Ballroom paints a backdrop of stunning
architecture, and with its famous sprung floor
and Wurlitzer organ, it remains a destination
for dance fans from across the globe.
If you can’t see yourself on the dance floor,
enjoy afternoon tea from the side lines or from
the balcony before you head to the top of the
tower to experience the iconic viewing platform.
At 500 feet, on a clear day, you can see for up to
33 miles.
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A POSTCARD FROM...
For a magical blend of architecture,
horticulture and recreation head to Stanley
Park. Boasting one of England’s finest
examples of Art Deco design, the Art Deco
Cafe offers striking interior and exterior views
of the park. Italian gardens, water fountains,
rose gardens and a Remembrance Garden
plus a model village, children’s shuttle train,
extensive boating lakes and ornamental
bridges, a bandstand and sporting facilities
fill this 390 acre park.
Step back in time with a stroll along the
North Pier, Blackpool’s oldest and the most
beautiful of its three piers, having retained much
of the original Victorian architecture. A wide
deck welcomes walkers to the pier end, where
an enchanting carousel, sun lounge and tea
room provide more than a touch of nostalgia.
For family fun the Central Pier ticks all the
boxes with funfair rides, stalls, an arcade and
food outlets or head to the South Pier for an
adrenaline fix aboard the Skycoaster!
For an art attack discover
the ambitious and varied
year round programme at
The Grundy Art Gallery,
drawing on the unique
context and heritage of
Blackpool.
Exploring contemporary art,
entertainment and popular
culture, as well as exhibiting
celebrated artists such as
David Hockney, The Grundy
has a growing reputation
both nationally and
internationally.
Get in step with nature at Marton Mere Local Nature
Reserve, nationally recognised as a Site of Special Scientific
Interest for its bird population, dragonflies, butterflies, bats
and orchids.This bio diverse hot spot is a tranquil refuge for
quiet recreation and environmental education - the perfect
contrast to the Pleasure Beach, the UK’s most ride intensive,
scream inducing theme park!
Stay >>
Blackpool
& Lancashire
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FEATURE
Castlewood Lodges
Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 6NQ
From
£133
01775 843413
Lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
“Immaculate, roomy and
comfortable...couldn’t fault
a thing”
Trip Advisor Reviewer
Castlewood Lodge is in the heart of Royal
Deeside, in a tranquil setting with mountain
views and only 30 minutes from the exciting
city of Aberdeen in one direction and the
stunning and contrasting Cairngorms
National Park in the opposite. Whisky trails,
golf courses, scenic walks, castles and
activity centres are ready to capture the
attention of guests looking for a Scottish
destination.
The modern lodges range in size, from
two bedrooms up to four, and have fully
equipped kitchens, central heating,
free WiFi, bed linen and towels, outdoor
hot tubs, a veranda or patio area, and
garden furniture, including a BBQ stand.
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50 On-site Free WiFi Self
Catering
2, 3 & 4
Bedrooms
Walking
Trails
Hot Tub
Laundry
Check In
2.00pm
Check Out
11.00am

GROUP
A specialised property lettings and management
organisation, Annabel Church Lettings is one of
the leading innovators amongst Shropshire property
agents, working with a variety of owners, from
individuals to landlords with more than 100
properties in their portfolio.
From
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CHEF’S CORNER
BRAISED
LAMB
SHOULDER
WITH DAUPHINOISE
& GLAZED
VEGETABLES
by Simon Hardman-Taylor
(SERVES SIX)
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Method
Lamb
Switch the oven on to 180°C.
Ingredients
Lamb
6 x 8oz Lamb Noisette
1 pint beef stock
Rough cut vegetables
(onion, garlic, celery,
carrot and leek)
½ pint red wine
Redcurrant jelly
Dauphinoise
8 sliced potatoes
500ml double cream
500ml milk
50g block of butter
100g grated Gruyere
Glazed vegetables
6 mini turnips
6 mini carrots
6 baby sweet corn
200g spinach
Heat a little oil in a pan, then add the lamb and
cook until it is dark brown on the outside.
Transfer to a deep roasting tray with
the mire poix (the rough cut vegetables) and cover
with the red wine and stock. Braise in the oven for
up to three hours or until the lamb is tender.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Strain the stock to use for the Jus.
Jus
Add the strained stock into a heavy
bottomed pan.
Place on a high heat and add a little redcurrant
jelly, and reduce until it coats the back of a spoon.
Then pass through a fine sieve and set aside
Dauphinoise
Boil the cream, milk and butter in a pan until
the liquid is reduced by about a quarter.
Thinly slice the potatoes.
Once the liquid is cooled, add the potatoes and
give them a good coating before layering them
in an oven proof dish.
Cover with tin foil and cook in the oven
on 180°C degrees until tender.
For the last 10 minutes of cooking time, remove
the foil and add the grated Gruyere. Return to the
oven until golden.
Cover with foil and place a heavy object on the
top to press the potato dish down, then cut into
small squares.
Blanch the vegetables and refresh.
Plate up, serve and savour!
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