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Infotel Magazine | Edition 27 | April 2018

It's easy for all the family to get away and enjoy a pedigree stay in hotels welcoming dogs; our Canine Club Collection leads the way with the best stays. We have five tiers of delicious delights to tempt in our Tea Break feature and we discover what to do and where to stay in Derby, plus the latest UK hotels joining Infotel. READ NOW >> http://www.infotel.co.uk/magazine/

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<strong>2018</strong> <strong>Edition</strong> <strong>27</strong><br />

The Tea Break<br />

Tiers of tasty temptation!<br />

Discover Derby<br />

What to do & where to stay<br />

Pack the pedigree PJs<br />

for a dog-friendly getaway!


Thursday 29 March: 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

Friday 30 March: Easter Break<br />

Monday 2 <strong>April</strong>: Easter Break<br />

Tuesday 3 <strong>April</strong>: 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

Need to make a reservation?<br />

Contact the team<br />

01775 843413<br />

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm


Contents<br />

A Postcard<br />

from Derby<br />

4<br />

The Guest Book<br />

10 20<br />

10 29<br />

The Canine Club<br />

Collection<br />

32<br />

Five Bells Inn<br />

6<br />

Dates for the Diary<br />

18<br />

Dunraven Hotel<br />

30<br />

<strong>Infotel</strong> Business<br />

7 19<br />

Hawthorn Farm B&B<br />

Lincoln Self<br />

Catering<br />

32<br />

The Tea Break<br />

8 20 36<br />

Wiltshire Hotel Golf &<br />

Leisure Resort<br />

A Postcard<br />

from Derby<br />

<strong>Infotel</strong> Offers<br />

9 28<br />

The Poplars<br />

Derby Collection<br />

38<br />

Featured Group<br />

Suite Hospitality<br />

<strong>Infotel</strong> is a division of <strong>Infotel</strong> Solutions Ltd. Copyright © <strong>2018</strong>. All rights reserved.<br />

All rates contained in this magazine are correct at the time of sending.<br />

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THE INFOTEL GUEST BOOK<br />

T H I S M O N T H ' S T R E N D I N G H O T E L S<br />

The Shoe Inn<br />

1<br />

Ramada Encore<br />

Leicester City Centre<br />

2<br />

Brook House Inn<br />

3<br />

Lion at Settle Mawney Hotel Caledonian Hotel<br />

4 5 6<br />

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MAKE A RESERVATION<br />

01775 843413<br />

Hythe Imperial Hotel<br />

7<br />

Barns Country<br />

Guest House<br />

8<br />

Gate Hotel<br />

9<br />

Riverside Apartments<br />

10<br />

Best Western Passage<br />

House Hotel<br />

11<br />

Bank Guest House<br />

12<br />

5


What’s On?<br />

Dates for the Diary<br />

APRIL <strong>2018</strong><br />

Bath Comedy Festival<br />

Until 15 <strong>April</strong><br />

Bath >><br />

Edinburgh International<br />

Science Festival<br />

Until 15 <strong>April</strong><br />

Edinburgh >><br />

Where?<br />

Hertford Arts Festival<br />

6 <strong>April</strong><br />

Hertford >><br />

The Grand National<br />

12 - 14 <strong>April</strong><br />

Aintree, Liverpool >><br />

Who?<br />

Belfast Film Festival <strong>2018</strong><br />

12 - 21 <strong>April</strong><br />

Belfast >><br />

Virgin Money<br />

London Marathon<br />

22 <strong>April</strong><br />

London >><br />

The Stratford-upon-Avon<br />

Literary Festival<br />

22 - 29 <strong>April</strong><br />

Stratford-upon-Avon >><br />

When?<br />

The Spring Flower<br />

Show 26 - 29 <strong>April</strong><br />

Harrogate >><br />

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Hawthorn Farm B&B<br />

Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 7ED<br />

From<br />

£80<br />

01775 843413<br />

Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

Hawthorn Farm is a 16th Century<br />

Grade II listed farmhouse and is one<br />

of the oldest buildings in Buxton.<br />

There are six guest rooms, two in<br />

the main house and four in the barn<br />

conversion. All offer tea and coffee<br />

making facilities, a TV and WiFi.<br />

A cooked breakfast and cereals are<br />

served in the main house between<br />

7.30am - 9.30am and Buxton, which<br />

is just a short walk away, has a choice<br />

of restaurants for evening dining.<br />

“This is a great B&B!<br />

Welcoming hosts,<br />

comfortable clean rooms<br />

and a delicious breakfast<br />

to top it off!”<br />

Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.<br />

16 Spaces<br />

On-Site<br />

WiFi Breakfast Luggage<br />

Storage<br />

Tea & Coffee<br />

in Room<br />

16th<br />

Century<br />

Pets<br />

Welcome<br />

Check In<br />

3.00pm<br />

Check Out<br />

10.00am<br />

01775 843413 Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

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Wiltshire Hotel Golf & Leisure Resort<br />

Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 7PB<br />

From<br />

£60<br />

01775 843413<br />

Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

Perfectly placed for business and<br />

pleasure in the Cotswolds, Bath,<br />

Malmesbury and visiting Stonehenge,<br />

the Wiltshire Hotel boasts 58 en-suite<br />

guest rooms, a fully equipped gym,<br />

indoor swimming pool, spa facilities<br />

and a golf course.<br />

Originally designed by Peter Alliss,<br />

the 18-hole lakes course is challenging<br />

and enjoyable. For the keen golfer,<br />

packages can be included with a stay.<br />

Dining is available in the Pavillion<br />

Restaurant, which serves breakfast,<br />

lunch and evening meals or enjoy a<br />

lighter menu in the Clubhouse Bar<br />

and Lounge during the day.<br />

“Hotel was great,<br />

staff friendly and<br />

welcoming, room clean<br />

and comfortable.”<br />

Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.<br />

200 Spaces<br />

On-Site<br />

FREE<br />

WiFi<br />

Restaurant Bar Weddings Golf Gym & Spa Indoor Check In<br />

Pool 2.00pm<br />

Check Out<br />

11.00am<br />

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The Poplars<br />

Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 1EZ<br />

From<br />

£45<br />

01775 843413<br />

Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

This private, period property<br />

is located on the Roman Trail<br />

near to Lincoln cathedral,<br />

castle and the old town area<br />

of Bailgate.<br />

Guest rooms are individually<br />

decorated with modern décor,<br />

some have en-suite facilities,<br />

all include hospitality trays.<br />

Free WiFi and free parking<br />

are available and for evening<br />

dining, there is a choice of<br />

good restaurants within<br />

walking distance.<br />

“Excellent service. Beautiful room with a<br />

fantastic view. Very friendly but still felt private<br />

and comfortable.”<br />

Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.<br />

3 Spaces<br />

On-Site<br />

FREE<br />

WiFi<br />

Tea & Coffee<br />

in Room<br />

Luggage<br />

Storage<br />

Check In<br />

11.30am<br />

Check Out<br />

12.00pm<br />

01775 843413 Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

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If getting away for a few<br />

days starts the separation<br />

anxiety alarm bells ringing,<br />

there's a simple answer.<br />

Pooch power rules ok,<br />

so pack some pedigree<br />

pyjamas and take your four<br />

legged friend with you!<br />

Dog-friendly accommodation<br />

is on the rise and man's best<br />

friend is being welcomed<br />

into independent boutique<br />

hotels, guest houses and<br />

well-known hotel groups,<br />

all happy to provide pooch<br />

with a bed, bowl and<br />

blanket!


Hallmark Hotels<br />

From Aberdeen in Scotland to Bournemouth on the South Coast, there's a Hallmark Hotel<br />

in 28 UK locations, all welcoming dogs with their Pawfect Package. At £15 per night, the hotel<br />

group promise you and your dog a unique experience from reservation, arrival and in your<br />

room. They don't wish to spoil the surprise but the group promise both you and your furry<br />

friend will not be disappointed!<br />

Mercure Hotels<br />

Happy tails are guaranteed with Mercure Hotels who offer a speciality menu for dog dining<br />

and dog popcorn treats. The group's hotels in Altrincham near Manchester, Shrewsbury<br />

and Hatfield charge £15 per night, per dog, with a maximum of two dogs per room.<br />

01775 843413 Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

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Toft Country House<br />

Hotel & Golf Club<br />

Woolpack Inn,<br />

Somerset<br />

Is a dog-friendly stay and 18 holes of<br />

golf possible? It is at Toft Country House<br />

Hotel near Stamford in Lincolnshire.<br />

For a small charge, dogs can enjoy<br />

ground floor accommodation around<br />

the courtyard at this former farmhouse<br />

which retains many charming original<br />

features.<br />

The Woolpack Inn near Bath welcomes<br />

dogs throughout the pub and in guest<br />

rooms, some of which open onto the<br />

garden for easy dog access. The former<br />

coaching inn is ideally located for long<br />

walks in the Somerset countryside.<br />

For winter stays, the open roaring<br />

fireplace in the stone flagged bar area<br />

is the perfect setting to enjoy cask ales<br />

and a tasty bar menu.<br />

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Aubrey Park Hotel,<br />

Hertfordshire<br />

The Winning Post,<br />

Berkshire<br />

Aubrey Park Hotel, between Hemel<br />

Hempstead and St Albans, is set in nine<br />

acres of rolling countryside with many<br />

historical walks within the grounds.<br />

Dog-friendly guest rooms include bowls,<br />

a bed and treats and for your own two<br />

legged treat enjoy afternoon tea in<br />

the garden.<br />

Treats at the bar and wonderful Windsor<br />

walks welcome you and your dog to<br />

The Winning Post. Nicely located for<br />

Ascot, Henley and Windsor, this 18th<br />

century building is full of character, with<br />

nooks and crannies, original old stone<br />

floors and a roaring open fire. The dog<br />

is welcome to dine with you in the bar<br />

and with a choice of exciting menus<br />

using local and seasonal produce,<br />

neither of you will be disappointed.<br />

01775 843413 23 13<br />

Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm


Bear Hotel,<br />

Hampshire<br />

Bell at Boxford,<br />

Berkshire<br />

A traditional coaching inn which has<br />

welcomed Queen Victoria, Winston<br />

Churchill and Eisenhower now offers<br />

a very warm welcome to dogs visiting<br />

Hampshire. Good food, great wine and<br />

a lovely atmosphere add to the appeal<br />

of this old building bursting with<br />

modern-day comforts.<br />

Don't miss out on the award-winning<br />

food, real ales and fine wines available at<br />

the Bell at Boxford, in Berkshire. Ground<br />

floor en-suite accommodation makes it<br />

easy for dogs to feel perfectly at home<br />

and there's a good mix of local walks<br />

to be discovered.<br />

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Bermondsey Square<br />

Hotel, London<br />

Black Horse Inn,<br />

Kent<br />

If your dog prefers the bright city lights<br />

over country retreats, Bermondsey<br />

Square Hotel ticks the boxes with its<br />

designer bedrooms and beautifully<br />

appointed loft rooms. The area is thriving<br />

with a vibrant restaurant, bar and club<br />

scene and the hotel is convenient for<br />

The City, Borough Market, Tate Modern<br />

and Tower Bridge.<br />

The Black Horse Inn in Maidstone<br />

offers stunning B&B accommodation<br />

with a fantastic menu available in the<br />

pub or restaurant for evening dining.<br />

Dogs get a truly friendly welcome with<br />

their own basket, sheets and towels<br />

in the guest rooms with just the main<br />

restaurant off limits. There's also a good<br />

choice of local walks for early morning/<br />

evening exercise.<br />

01775 843413 Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

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Angus Hotel<br />

Best Western<br />

Ipswich Hotel<br />

Brook Kingston<br />

Lodge Hotel<br />

Buckatree Hall Hotel<br />

Castlewood Lodges<br />

Cobden Hotel<br />

Birmingham<br />

Coul House Hotel<br />

Cross Hands Hotel<br />

Days Inn Durham<br />

Days Inn Magor<br />

Dog House Hotel<br />

Eynsham Hall<br />

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Discover more paw-fect stays<br />

in our Canine Collection >><br />

Foxfields Country<br />

Hotel<br />

George Inn<br />

Godalming Hotel<br />

Griffin Hotel<br />

Hartwell House Hotel,<br />

Restaurant & Spa<br />

Haycock Hotel<br />

Hilton Bracknell<br />

Inglenook Hotel &<br />

Restaurant<br />

Ibis Budget Derby<br />

Legacy Hotel Victoria<br />

Moxy London Excel<br />

Ommaroo Hotel<br />

01775 843413 Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

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Dunraven Hotel<br />

Treherbert, Rhondda CF42 5BG<br />

From<br />

£60<br />

01775 843413<br />

Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

Located in the world-famous<br />

Rhondda Valley and sat at the<br />

foot of Penpych Mountain,<br />

this family run pub offers<br />

pet friendly accommodation.<br />

Guest rooms have private<br />

bathrooms, a flat screen<br />

TV and a hospitality tray.<br />

Cardiff is 20 miles away and<br />

the area is popular with<br />

walkers and mountain<br />

bike enthusiasts.<br />

WiFi is available in public areas<br />

and there is on-site parking<br />

for up to six vehicles.<br />

“Very good, quality service, very good<br />

room, extremely friendly staff and<br />

locals. Food here is delicious.”<br />

Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.<br />

6 Spaces<br />

On-Site<br />

WiFi<br />

Tea & Coffee<br />

in Room<br />

Pool<br />

Tables<br />

Pet<br />

Friendly<br />

Check In<br />

2.00pm<br />

Check Out<br />

11.00am<br />

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Lincoln Self Catering<br />

Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 1QF<br />

From<br />

£60<br />

01775 843413<br />

Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

These self-catering apartments<br />

have modern, well equipped<br />

kitchenettes, a flat screen TV<br />

with Sky movies and sports,<br />

complimentary toiletries, towels,<br />

bed linen and free WiFi. Private<br />

parking is available at no charge<br />

and additional street parking<br />

can be arranged.<br />

The Marina waterfront is a four<br />

minute walk and has a wide<br />

choice of restaurants.<br />

Located close to Lincoln<br />

University, just a short walk from<br />

the castle and also convenient for<br />

Humberside Airport which is 25<br />

miles away.<br />

“Great place to stay. Huge, comfy<br />

bed. Very clean.”<br />

Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.<br />

3 Spaces<br />

On-Site<br />

WiFi in<br />

Rooms<br />

Kitchen<br />

Luggage<br />

Storage<br />

Garden<br />

Check In<br />

11.30am<br />

Check Out<br />

12.00pm<br />

01775 843413 Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

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Derby<br />

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Home to the first water powered silk mill and at the centre<br />

of the Industrial Revolution, Derby combines history and<br />

heritage with arts and culture and creates a vibrant, exciting<br />

destination for both business and leisure stays.<br />

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One of the city's longest established businesses<br />

is Royal Crown Derby, which is quite possibly<br />

the country's oldest porcelain manufacturer<br />

too. Dating back to the 1700s, Crown Derby<br />

porcelain was hugely popular with Victorians<br />

and gained its royal warrant when Queen<br />

Victoria appointed the company to be<br />

manufacturers of porcelain for Her Majesty.<br />

The visitor centre is located right in the heart<br />

of Derby and provides a real insight into the<br />

traditions, history and skills used in creating<br />

fine bone china. As well as having a retail shop<br />

and a museum showcasing the china creations,<br />

the 1750 Tea Room is perfect for afternoon tea<br />

and completes a guided tour of the centre in<br />

true style and sophistication!<br />

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If in Derby do Denby!<br />

The household name known<br />

for its tableware, cookware and<br />

serveware has a pottery village<br />

where you can visit the museum,<br />

take in a tour and paint your own<br />

pot before enjoying a light lunch<br />

served on Denby tableware.<br />

Photo © Copyright Bill Nicholls / CC BY-SA 2.0<br />

Away from clay and onto lead mining!<br />

The Heights of Abraham is a unique hilltop<br />

park reached by a spectacular cable car journey<br />

over the Derwent Valley. Originally opening to<br />

visitors back in 1780, it's the Peak District's<br />

oldest and most appealing destination.<br />

At the summit, visitors can explore the<br />

spectacular underground caverns, visit an<br />

exhibition, shop and either picnic or enjoy the<br />

fantastic views from the Vista Restaurant.<br />

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Fossil Factory<br />

The Long View Exhibition<br />

State-of-the-art lighting really shines the<br />

spotlight on the two show caverns.<br />

Inside the Great Rutland Cavern, visitors<br />

can see a day in the life of a 17th Century lead<br />

mining family while The Great Masson Cavern<br />

reveals the magnitude of size and atmosphere.<br />

Above ground, additional attractions include<br />

The Long View Exhibition, Fossil Factory<br />

and Tinker's Shaft.<br />

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Breakfast at Betty's Farm is a must on so many<br />

levels! With over 24,000 free range laying hens and<br />

the fantastic on-site butchery, farm shop and café,<br />

you will definitely dine like a king!<br />

The farm is run with high animal welfare as the focus;<br />

the happy hens are laying about 22,000 eggs per day!<br />

A flock of 20 pure breed Jacob ewes and a larger flock<br />

of texel Suffolk crosses spend time at Betty's as well<br />

as the sister farm in Buxton, and a visit at this time of<br />

the year means lambs in the fields!<br />

Visitors can get up close with the only cockerel<br />

on-site and some of the chickens for hand feeding.<br />

There are also goats and horses who will wander<br />

over for a stroke!<br />

The Great Masson Cavern<br />

Betty's sausages, bacon, free range meat and eggs<br />

form the basis of the café menu with all dishes freshly<br />

cooked to order. And once you've enjoyed breakfast<br />

or a light lunch, head to the farm shop to stock up<br />

on free range produce for your own kitchen.<br />

01775 843413<br />

Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

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Photo by Arran Bee / CC BY 2.0<br />

Derby Arena is the newest entertainment<br />

venue for the region pulling in big name comics,<br />

rock, pop and pantomime. It's also building a<br />

reputation as the Midlands hub for track cycling<br />

attracting elite cyclists and competition along<br />

with specialist sessions for novices, youngsters,<br />

juniors, women-only, seniors and veterans.<br />

Located on Pride Park next to the IPro Stadium,<br />

the £<strong>27</strong>.5million arena includes a state-of-the-art<br />

gym and badminton courts too.<br />

Photo by Brian Townsley / CC BY 2.0<br />

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If your idea of being on track calls for less<br />

energy and you prefer to look back in time,<br />

put Pickford's House on your agenda.<br />

This hidden gem was the family home of<br />

Georgian architect Joseph Pickford and<br />

illustrates aspects of life from the 18th to the<br />

20th centuries. Partly built and designed as a<br />

family home, partly business showroom, the<br />

house opens the door on a life between master<br />

and servant with knowledgeable, costumed<br />

guides and different collections to explore.<br />

Photo by J147 / CC BY-SA 2.0<br />

Shopping in Derby is a contrast with the<br />

bright lights of the Intu shopping centre<br />

and the historical streets of boutique shops,<br />

arcades, restaurants and bars in the<br />

Cathedral Quarter, where you'll also find<br />

art galleries and museums.<br />

There is a diverse selection of real ales<br />

available in a wide range of pubs in Derby.<br />

Ye Olde Dolphin is the city's oldest, with<br />

stories dating back to the 1500s including<br />

Dick Turpin's romance with a women living in<br />

the pub. Micro-pubs feature at Little Chester<br />

Ale House and the Last Post with The Brunswick<br />

Tavern, Falstaff and Mr Grundy's worthy of a<br />

visit for their own brew!<br />

Photo by VisitEngland / Diana Jarvis<br />

/ CC BY-SA 2.0<br />

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Derby Collection<br />

There's plenty of choice for staying overnight with a good range of hotels in the City centre<br />

for different budgets and you can also travel a little further out to the scenic Derbyshire<br />

Dales and the Peak District for a country break.<br />

Risley Hall Hotel, Sure Hotel<br />

Collection by Best Western<br />

Ibis Budget Derby<br />

Hallmark Hotel Derby<br />

Midland<br />

Hallmark Inn Derby<br />

Hallmark Hotel Derby<br />

Mickleover Court<br />

Makeney Hall Hotel<br />

Ringwood Hall Hotel<br />

Hilton House Hotel<br />

Castle Inn<br />

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Five Bells Inn<br />

Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 2QX<br />

From<br />

£80<br />

01775 843413<br />

Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

Situated in the Arun Valley<br />

between Pullborough and<br />

Storrington, close to the South<br />

Downs and convenient for<br />

Worthing and Brighton, the<br />

Five Bells Inn offers en-suite<br />

guest rooms with views over the<br />

countryside.<br />

The five individually decorated<br />

rooms have hospitality trays and<br />

widescreen TVs. Home cooking<br />

using locally sourced ingredients<br />

forms the basis of a menu of fish,<br />

meat and vegetarian options.<br />

An open fire and real ales can<br />

be enjoyed in the pub which is<br />

popular with locals, ramblers and<br />

race goers.<br />

“We enjoyed a lovely stay. The food was very<br />

tasty and the rooms were cosy and clean.”<br />

Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.<br />

24 Spaces<br />

On-Site<br />

WiFi in<br />

Rooms<br />

Restaurant Bar Pets Check In<br />

Allowed 12.00pm<br />

Check Out<br />

10.00am<br />

01775 843413 Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

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Get the best china out for Saturday 21 <strong>April</strong> is<br />

National Tea Day and if ever tea needed to be poured<br />

from the pot as opposed to a bag in a mug,<br />

it's this day!<br />

After water, tea is the most widely consumed drink<br />

on the planet. At 5,000 years old, it's a natural source<br />

of fluoride so it's good for gums and teeth, it has half<br />

the amount of caffeine than coffee does and it’s the<br />

only drink capable of causing a power surge on the<br />

national grid at key moments in time!<br />

The 1990 World Cup semi-final between England and<br />

West Germany and the penalty shootout saw the<br />

England team pack their bags as the nation headed<br />

off to the kitchen to reach for the tea bags and switch<br />

over 1 million kettles on!<br />

Who shot EastEnders Phil Mitchell, the Rugby World<br />

Cup final between England and Australia in 2003,<br />

and TV programmes The Darling Buds of May<br />

and The Thornbirds have all raised the nation into<br />

reaching for the kettle at the same time!<br />

Tea has never been more on-trend than now.<br />

Whether the leaf is green or black, a speciality fruity<br />

fusion, a zesty, zingy brew for a mid-afternoon boost<br />

or a calming potion promising sleep, there's a huge<br />

tea chest of choice and the long standing argument<br />

on how to make the best cuppa will probably go<br />

on for the next 5,000 years! We do know 98% of tea<br />

drinkers add milk, although we don't know if that's<br />

pre or post pour/tea bag, and 30% of drinkers add<br />

sugar. Whether with a biscuit or breakfast, a lavish<br />

afternoon tea with all the trimmings or as a TV stress<br />

buster, over 165 million cups of tea will be drunk in<br />

the UK today!<br />

Now, sit back with a cuppa and pour(!) over our<br />

favourite five hotels brewing the perfect afternoon tea!<br />

TAPLOW HOUSE<br />

HOTEL AND<br />

RESTAURANT<br />

Delicious all year round, the team<br />

at Taplow House Hotel have<br />

created an extra special Royal<br />

Afternoon Tea to be enjoyed on<br />

Friday 18 and Saturday 20 May.<br />

Finger sandwiches, freshly baked<br />

scones and a delicious selection of<br />

cakes and sweets can be enjoyed<br />

with bubbles to toast the royal<br />

couple. There's a fine choice of teas<br />

and coffees and a premium gin<br />

menu, just in case you did want<br />

to steer away from the spout!<br />

01775 843413 Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

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DONNINGTON<br />

GROVE AND<br />

COUNTRY CLUB<br />

Situated in the heart of Berkshire<br />

and famed for its golfing events,<br />

Donnington Grove Hotel offers three<br />

tea packages; cream tea, traditional<br />

full afternoon tea and celebration<br />

tea. Enjoy a pot or two of fair trade<br />

tea with a selection of sandwiches<br />

made with farmhouse bread, scones<br />

with strawberry jam and clotted<br />

cream, afternoon pastries and fruit<br />

cake. With hand-painted wallpapers,<br />

decadent furniture, old tapestries<br />

and paintings creating an elegant<br />

backdrop, the setting is perfect for<br />

afternoon tea.<br />

REMBRANDT<br />

HOTEL<br />

The ornate architecture of this<br />

Edwardian building sets a scene<br />

reminiscent of a bygone elegant era<br />

where tea was definitely loose leaf<br />

and poured from bone china tea<br />

pots. The Rembrandt in London's<br />

Knightsbridge serves afternoon<br />

tea from midday to 6.30pm in the<br />

1606 Lounge Bar and Conservatory.<br />

Smoked salmon, cream cheese,<br />

egg and cress and ham and<br />

mustard finger sandwiches, freshly<br />

baked scones with Devonshire<br />

clotted cream and strawberry jam,<br />

mini cakes, a glass of champagne<br />

and a choice of teas or a cafetière of<br />

coffee make for a truly memorable<br />

experience.<br />

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ABBEY HOTEL<br />

WORCESTERSHIRE<br />

Enjoy a pot of Abbey afternoon<br />

tea with finger sandwiches, raisin<br />

scones and clotted Cornish cream<br />

while savouring the views over<br />

the Vale of Evesham at the Abbey<br />

Hotel in Great Malvern. Built on the<br />

site of a Benedictine monastery at<br />

the foot of the Malvern Hills, it's an<br />

impressive setting, guaranteed<br />

to charm.<br />

FRANCIS HOTEL<br />

BATH MGALLERY<br />

BY SOFITEL<br />

Combine stunning views over<br />

Queen's Square with three tiers of<br />

heavenly afternoon tea, impeccably<br />

served in the delightful Tea Room<br />

of the Francis Hotel Bath Mgallery<br />

by Sofitel. Pick the high tea menu<br />

for additional patés and pots,<br />

including pork rillettes, soused<br />

vegetables and potted shrimp. It's<br />

a food paradise with lemon drizzle<br />

cake, vanilla Madeleines and of<br />

cause, scones, jam, fresh berries<br />

and clotted cream.<br />

01775 843413 Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

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Taplow House Hotel<br />

& Restaurant<br />

Berkshire<br />

Tasty Sunday Package >><br />

The Block Liverpool<br />

Merseyside<br />

Late Booking Discount >><br />

Gate Hotel<br />

Stevenage<br />

Special Single Room Offer >><br />

Damon's Hotel<br />

& Restaurant<br />

Lincolnshire<br />

Monday - Thursday<br />

£50 per night >><br />

Bell at Boxford<br />

Berkshire<br />

Sunday Special: Money Off >><br />

Redesdale Arms Hotel<br />

Gloucestershire<br />

Enjoy money off stay &<br />

complimentary fizz<br />

from £89 >><br />

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Skelwith Bridge Hotel<br />

Cumbria<br />

New Year Gala Stay <strong>2018</strong>/19 >><br />

Crowtree Wigwams<br />

Lincolnshire<br />

Book 1 week & get a FREE<br />

7th night >><br />

Docklands Lodge London<br />

Stevenage<br />

10% Discount before end<br />

of June >><br />

Royal Hotel Hull<br />

Hull<br />

Save up to £20 per night >><br />

The Waun Wyllt<br />

Carmarthenshire<br />

Mini Break Offer >><br />

Easton Guest House<br />

Norwich<br />

15% off <strong>Infotel</strong> bookings >><br />

01775 843413 Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

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Featured Group<br />

Suite Hospitality<br />

Makeney Hall Hotel<br />

Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0RS<br />

This magnificent Victorian country mansion<br />

is set in six acres of beautifully landscaped<br />

gardens with breathtaking views across the<br />

Amber Valley.<br />

Offering a high standard of en-suite<br />

accommodation in a choice of executive<br />

rooms and suites, guests can enjoy comfort<br />

and relaxation. Choose between formal dining<br />

in the restaurant with a predominantly modern<br />

English menu or opt for the lounge menu<br />

from the bar.<br />

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Buckerell Lodge Hotel<br />

Exeter, Devon EX2 4SQ<br />

Each one of the 54 en-suite bedrooms<br />

at Buckerell Lodge is designed to provide<br />

comfort and relaxation. Many bedrooms<br />

offer charming views of the gardens<br />

and grounds and a choice of standard,<br />

superior executive rooms and special<br />

feature bedrooms are on offer. A variety<br />

of hot and cold dishes are served in the<br />

bar with a menu of light meals and<br />

main courses.<br />

Harte & Garter<br />

Hotel & Spa<br />

Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1PQ<br />

High ceilings, beautiful cornices, marble<br />

fireplaces and solid dark wood furnishings<br />

blend seamlessly with all of the modern<br />

essentials. Some rooms boast fine<br />

Victorian features complemented with<br />

elegant bathrooms and role top baths,<br />

others offer breathtaking views of Windsor<br />

Castle. The Tower Brasserie serves a menu<br />

of British classics.<br />

01775 843413 Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />

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