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Inside this month's edition we guide you around the British coastline with our A to almost Z of hot spots to stay and we go inn-land to discover charming countryside inns offering fantastic food and service. Read Now >> http://www.infotel.co.uk/magazine

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<strong>2018</strong> edition <strong>31</strong><br />

The Great British Seaside<br />

Our A to Z guide of<br />

British Beaches<br />

Discover the rich history of<br />

Canterbury<br />

Stay inn this summer!<br />

Find your country escape


Catch some surf with the <strong>Infotel</strong> Coastal Collection. Whether your idea of seaside fun is a traditional bucket<br />

and spade holiday with all the fun of the fair or an adrenaline fix of big wave adventure and beach time BBQs,<br />

we’ll help you find the perfect place to stay.<br />

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Photo Credit: © VisitBritain/ Rod Edwards


Contents<br />

The <strong>Infotel</strong> Guide to<br />

The Great Britsh<br />

Seaside<br />

A Postcard from<br />

Canterbury<br />

4<br />

5<br />

6<br />

8<br />

16<br />

23<br />

8<br />

Gleddoch House<br />

Hotel & Spa<br />

Homewood Park<br />

Hotel & Spa<br />

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

The <strong>Infotel</strong> Guide to The<br />

Great British Seaside<br />

A Postcard from<br />

Canterbury<br />

Crown Hotel<br />

24<br />

25<br />

26<br />

29<br />

30<br />

32<br />

35<br />

16<br />

Swan Inn & Motel<br />

Dates for the Diary<br />

Stay Inn this Summer!<br />

Best Western Plus<br />

Stoke-on-Trent Moat House<br />

Antoinette Hotels<br />

The <strong>Infotel</strong> Guest Book<br />

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Front cover image of Eastbourne beach (VisitEngland/Visit Eastbourne)<br />

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minutes from Glasgow International Airport.<br />

Guests have a choice of room types, ranging<br />

from contemporary classic rooms to the<br />

individually designed Clyde and Royal Suites.<br />

All guest rooms have complimentary WiFi,<br />

USB charging points and either a 40” or 48”<br />

LED TV. Elemis bathroom products, robes<br />

and slippers are also included.<br />

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Vista<br />

restaurant offers carefully crafted menus<br />

using the finest, locally sourced ingredients<br />

and offers superb panoramic views over the<br />

golf course’s 18th hole and the surrounding<br />

Renfrewshire countryside.<br />

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Homewood Park Hotel & Spa<br />

Bath, Somerset BA2 7TB<br />

From<br />

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

This Georgian country retreat offers<br />

peaceful seclusion, award-winning cuisine<br />

and luxurious relaxation set amid parkland<br />

and gorgeous gardens close to Bath.<br />

The house has a wonderful atmosphere<br />

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Homewood Park’s restaurant is famed for<br />

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service. Enjoy seasonal, local produce in<br />

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“The room we stayed in was<br />

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were friendly and helpful too.”<br />

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

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T H E I N F O T E L G U I D E T O<br />

THE GREAT BRITISH<br />

A<br />

is for Aberystwyth<br />

This principal holiday resort on the<br />

west coast of Wales is surrounded by<br />

hills and two beaches, castle ruins, a<br />

pier and a harbour.<br />

Must do<br />

Climb the hills for stunning views of<br />

Cardigan Bay.<br />

Stay here >><br />

Photo © Dave Croker (cc-by-sa/2.0)<br />

B<br />

is for Bournemouth<br />

Seven miles of beaches, a buzzing nightlife<br />

in the Triangle, Victorian architecture, a<br />

pier, an aviary and over two miles of rock<br />

gardens with plants from three continents.<br />

Must do<br />

Visit the New Forest National Park and see<br />

the famous New Forest ponies.<br />

Stay here >><br />

VisitBritain<br />

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The <strong>Infotel</strong> Guide to The Great British Seaside<br />

C<br />

is for Caister-on-sea<br />

Wide, sandy, unspoilt beaches with grassy<br />

dunes, a selection of supermarkets, cafes,<br />

restaurants, shops and pubs.<br />

Must do<br />

The village is home to the Caister Lifeboat, a<br />

proudly independent coastal rescue crew with<br />

a visitor centre. Discover its heroic history.<br />

Stay here >><br />

Photo © Richard Croft (cc-by-sa/2.0)<br />

D<br />

is for Dawlish<br />

Wide, sandy, unspoilt beaches with grassy<br />

dunes, a selection of supermarkets, cafes,<br />

restaurants, shops and pubs.<br />

Must do<br />

The village is home to the Caister Lifeboat, a<br />

proudly independent coastal rescue crew with<br />

a visitor centre. Discover its heroic history.<br />

Stay here >><br />

VisitEngland/Heart of Devon<br />

E<br />

is for Eastbourne<br />

VisitEngland/Visit Eastbourne<br />

A seafront of large Victorian hotels, a<br />

pier and Napoleonic era fort and military<br />

museum, situated to the east of Beachy<br />

Head, the highest chalk sea cliff in the UK.<br />

Must do<br />

Visit the Sovereign Harbour Marina for a<br />

relaxing flavour of the Mediterranean.<br />

Stay here >><br />

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F<br />

is for Folkestone<br />

With towering white cliffs to the east, the historic Cinque Port<br />

town of Hythe, broad sandy beaches and Romney Marsh to the<br />

West and backed by areas of unspoilt countryside, Folkestone is<br />

aptly described as the Garden Coast.<br />

Must do<br />

Meander through the cobbled streets of the Creative Quarter for local<br />

arts and crafts, galleries, independent shops, cafes and restaurants<br />

Stay here >><br />

VisitEngland/Alex Hare<br />

G<br />

is for Goring-by-Sea<br />

Green open countryside meets the sea front<br />

beach huts, yacht club and cafes in this small<br />

place which has resisted the arrival of candy<br />

floss stalls and amusement arcades.<br />

Must do<br />

Hire the quintessential British beach hut<br />

for a day at the seaside.<br />

Stay here >><br />

Photo © Steve Daniels (cc-by-sa/2.0)<br />

H<br />

is for Hastings<br />

With artisan shops, gourmet food and modern<br />

art, the Sussex seaside town has gone cool!<br />

The £14million renovated pier has regular film<br />

festivals and farmers’ markets.<br />

Must do<br />

Visit the nearby town of Battle and see the site of the<br />

famous 1066 Battle of Hastings at Battle Abbey.<br />

Stay here >><br />

VisitBritain<br />

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The <strong>Infotel</strong> Guide to The Great British Seaside<br />

I<br />

is for Ilfracombe<br />

Award-winning beaches, from secluded coves to wide stretches of golden<br />

sand with crashing surf, Victorian architecture, hills and a harbour create a<br />

Devonshire destination for all the family.<br />

Must do<br />

Afternoon tea at the award-winning Miller’s Wife Tea Room at Hele Corn Mill,<br />

which dates back to 1525 and where the flour for the freshly baked scones will<br />

have been ground! Long forgotten traditional teas, such as Devonshire Splits and<br />

Thunder and Lightning make mouth watering alternatives to tuck into!<br />

Stay here >><br />

Photo © Lewis Clarke (cc-by-sa/2.0)<br />

J<br />

is for John O’Groats<br />

From the amazing wildlife to the stunning scenery, John O’Groats and the<br />

amazing coast around it will take your breath away at every turn. Explore<br />

the village, walk the coast, discover the bays and beaches, or use it as a<br />

starting point for further adventures!<br />

Must do<br />

Stand back and see the specialised coastal mix of grass and wild flowers at the<br />

Inn, designed to encourage the rare Great Yellow bumblebee to flourish again.<br />

Stay here >><br />

K<br />

is for Kessingland<br />

A popular family holiday destination and an area of<br />

historical importance and interest to archaeologists with<br />

Palaeolithic and Neolithic tools and implements discovered<br />

here.<br />

Must do<br />

The beach runs into Benacre Nature Reserve, famous for bird<br />

sightings every spring as migrating birds hit British land fall.<br />

Stay here >><br />

Photo © roger geach (cc-by-sa/2.0)<br />

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L<br />

is for Lytham St Annes<br />

With an expansive sandy beach, Victorian pier, historic windmill, a<br />

royal golf course and stylish independent shops, the dual seaside<br />

towns of Lytham and St Annes continue to remind us why we all love<br />

the British seaside so much.<br />

Must do<br />

With links to the now notorious witch trials of 1612, Pendle Hill and its<br />

surrounding towns and villages are a truly bewitching area of Lancashire<br />

worth visiting.<br />

Stay here >><br />

Photo © Steve Daniels (cc-by-sa/2.0)<br />

M<br />

is for Milford Haven<br />

Sitting on the shores of the largest estuary in Wales and one of<br />

the deepest harbours in the world, with a rich history of naval<br />

dockyards, passenger liners and a fishing fleet.<br />

Must do<br />

Visit the Heritage and Maritime Museum housed in the Old Custom<br />

House, one of the oldest buildings in the town. The museum<br />

illustrates the history of the major industries which the town has<br />

been home to - whaling, fishing and petroleum.<br />

Stay here >><br />

Photo © Jeff Gogarty (cc-by-sa/2.0)<br />

N<br />

is for Newquay<br />

Surf capital of the UK and the perfect place to get<br />

into the waves. From beginners to pros and veterans,<br />

there’s a wave waiting to be ridden in Newquay.<br />

Must do<br />

Visit the harbour for fishing trips and excursions, spot<br />

seals and see the catch of the day landed, including fresh<br />

crab and lobster.<br />

Stay here >><br />

©VisitBritain/ Adam Burton<br />

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The <strong>Infotel</strong> Guide to The Great British Seaside<br />

O<br />

is for Overstrand<br />

Photo © Chris Downer (cc-by-sa/2.0)<br />

This Norfolk coastal village grew from a fishing industry<br />

and a few boats still remain. Situated on a cliff top<br />

overlooking fine sandy beaches, the beauty of the village<br />

didn’t go unnoticed and many rich and famous people<br />

have built holiday homes here, leading to its nickname as<br />

‘the village of millionaires.’<br />

Must do<br />

The cliff top walk to Cromer, just under two miles away.<br />

Stay here >><br />

P<br />

is for Poole<br />

A bustling tourist resort with the second largest<br />

natural harbour in the world, being topped by Sydney!<br />

Blue flag beaches, cafes, restaurants and bars make it<br />

a great place to relax with friends.<br />

Must do<br />

The Lighthouse Theatre always has a great line up of live<br />

shows, events and exhibitions for culture lovers.<br />

Stay here >><br />

Photo © Chris Wood (cc-by-sa/2.0)<br />

R<br />

is for Ramsgate<br />

Awash with history and heritage and overflowing with<br />

charm, the busy harbour, which borders a yacht-packed<br />

marina, is England’s only Royal Harbour.<br />

Must do<br />

Head to the Micro Museum to see the history and ideas which<br />

lead to the invention of the home computer.<br />

Stay here >><br />

VisitEngland/VisitKent<br />

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S<br />

is for St.Ives<br />

For decades, the town has been attracting artists who<br />

come to capture the area’s undeniable natural beauty<br />

and has now become a magnet for some of the world’s<br />

greatest painters, sculptors and ceramists.<br />

Must do<br />

There are only four Tate galleries in the world and one of<br />

them is Tate St Ives.<br />

Stay here >><br />

©VisitBritain/Tomo Brejc<br />

T<br />

is for Tynemouth<br />

This conservation area consists of 18th and 19th century buildings<br />

with Tynemouth Priory and Castle prominently positioned on<br />

the headland, overlooking the river and out to the North Sea.<br />

Stunning beaches with plenty of activities, including jet skis,<br />

canoeing, surfing and wind surfing will keep visitors active.<br />

Must do<br />

Visit the moated Tynemouth Castle and Priory and discover<br />

2000 years of history.<br />

Stay here >><br />

VisitEngland/Louise Best<br />

U<br />

is for Ullapool<br />

Nestled on the shores of Loch Broom, about one hour from Loch<br />

Ness, this picturesque fishing village has restaurants, shops,<br />

cafes, bars, a museum, sea fishing, loch fishing and deer stalking,<br />

making it the perfect base to discover Ross-shire.<br />

Must do<br />

A stunning sunset cruise from Ullapool Pier taking in the beauty of<br />

Loch Broom and the Western Isles and if you’re really lucky see<br />

dolphins swim.<br />

Stay here >><br />

©VisitBritain/VisitScotland<br />

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The <strong>Infotel</strong> Guide to The Great British Seaside<br />

V<br />

is for Ventnor<br />

On the south coast of the Isle of Wight, Ventnor became an established<br />

seaside destination during the Victorian era, recommended for its healing<br />

climate and waters it became a fashionable destination health resort.<br />

Must do<br />

The sheltered location of Ventnor provides a microclimate with more sunny days<br />

than the rest of the UK and fewer frosts. Visit the Botanic Garden to see exotic<br />

plants from around the world, showcased in themed gardens in a beautifully<br />

landscaped setting.<br />

Stay here >><br />

VisitEngland/Jeremy Cangialosi<br />

W<br />

is for Whitley Bay<br />

Fine beaches and safe bathing as well as plenty of traditional seaside<br />

amusements, local amenities include a skate park, a children’s<br />

playground, a new swimming pool and the refurbished Whitley Bay<br />

Playhouse, making it a good all-round family destination.<br />

Must do<br />

One of the local landmarks is the white lighthouse which stands on the tiny<br />

island of St Mary’s. At low tide the causeway can be walked across to reach<br />

the visitor’s centre, museum and cafe.<br />

Stay here >><br />

VisitEngland/Louise Best<br />

Y<br />

is for Yarmouth<br />

VisitEngland/Jeremy Cangialosi<br />

A popular family holiday this historic port town sits at<br />

the mouth of the River Yar and contains some of the<br />

oldest architecture on the Isle of Wight, including a<br />

16th Century castle.<br />

Must do<br />

Take a gentle stroll along the Grade II listed pier to<br />

enjoy the stunning views across The Solent.<br />

Stay here >><br />

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A Postcard from...<br />

CANTERBURY<br />

Less than an hour from London, Canterbury is a<br />

world-famous cathedral city and was one of medieval<br />

Europe’s great places of pilgrimage and knowledge.<br />

With a vault of history and heritage, a treasure chest<br />

of arts and culture and an abundance of outdoor<br />

adventures, visitors are assured a memorable stay<br />

in the city which was the backdrop to Chaucer’s<br />

famous Tales.<br />

Welcoming over one million visitors a year, Canterbury<br />

Cathedral was the scene of the murder of Thomas Becket,<br />

the Archbishop of Canterbury who was in conflict with<br />

the King of England, Henry II, over the church’s rights and<br />

privileges. Murdered by the king’s supporters, Becket was<br />

canonised soon after his death and venerated as a saint<br />

and a martyr by both the Catholic Church and Anglican<br />

Communion with his shrine becoming a focal point<br />

of pilgrimage.<br />

The Cathedral houses many collections and archives and<br />

with a team of volunteers guiding visitors through the<br />

magnificent building and extensive grounds, it’s no surprise<br />

Canterbury Cathedral is a number one visitor attraction as<br />

well as being a place of worship and music.<br />

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A Postcard from Canterbury<br />

Canterbury Cathedral<br />

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An ideal place for visitors to continue their<br />

Canterbury experience is at The Canterbury<br />

Tales Visitor Attraction.<br />

With a combination of live costumed<br />

characters and entertaining audio guides,<br />

it gives visitors a great introduction to the<br />

city and its famous literary connection.<br />

Once a roman cemetery and turned into a civic<br />

park at the end of the 18th Century, Dane John<br />

Gardens is well worth a wander. The city walls<br />

border one side of the gardens and a gentle<br />

walk to the top of the roman mound provides<br />

excellent views over the city. Despite its city<br />

centre location, the historic park creates a<br />

sense of escape and on a summer day, the lime<br />

tree lined avenue is a welcome shaded walk<br />

leading to the park’s fountain. A bandstand hosts<br />

traditional concerts and there’s a safe play place,<br />

picnic area and a refreshments kiosk.<br />

For the ultimate farmers’ market experience,<br />

The Goods Shed is not to be missed. With<br />

glowing reviews, it’s a sensory treasure chest of<br />

successful British cottage industries showcasing<br />

local produce; from the butchery and fish stall<br />

to the veg stall via the bakery, the cheese maker<br />

and the bottle shop.<br />

The Telegraph described the restaurant as ‘a<br />

scene that makes you wonder if you’ve died and<br />

been whisked off to gastronomic heaven!’<br />

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Images Courtesy of<br />

Canterbury Tales Visitor Attraction


A Postcard from Canterbury<br />

The rustic beamed roof and beautiful Victorian<br />

windows only add to the appeal of this foodie<br />

Mecca. Make sure you leave with a bespoke<br />

Goods Shed in a Box to help with<br />

withdrawal symptoms!<br />

For art lovers, Canterbury offers a range of<br />

galleries and museums with the centrally located<br />

Beaney House of Art and Knowledge offering a<br />

varied programme, including interactive events<br />

for all ages. The Marlowe Theatre welcomes all<br />

the major tours, including hit West End musicals<br />

while the Spitfire Ground hosts pop and<br />

rock concerts.<br />

By Zeisterre [CC BY-SA 3.0] from Wikimedia Commons<br />

VisitEngland/VisitKent<br />

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

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For lovers of green spaces, the city’s Westgate<br />

Gardens is a showpiece not to be missed. Dating<br />

back to the Middle Ages, the gardens cover the<br />

remains of the old Roman wall and London road<br />

gate. There’s a Norman archway and a 200 year<br />

old Oriental plane tree which is believed to be<br />

the oldest specimen in the country. The Great<br />

Stour runs through the park and as well as being<br />

home to water vole, brown trout, kingfisher,<br />

moorhen and heron, visitors can enjoy relaxed<br />

chauffeured punts which can either focus on the<br />

history or wildlife of the area.<br />

VisitEngland/VisitKent<br />

The Crab and Winkle Way is a must for cyclists.<br />

There are plenty of cycle hire shops so the<br />

seven mile ride from Canterbury to Whitstable<br />

is a route visitors to the area can really enjoy.<br />

Passing through the Kent countryside, the<br />

journey is almost totally traffic-free and follows<br />

the old railway line to the outskirts of Whitstable.<br />

Highlights along the path include the 13th<br />

Century Church of St. Cosmus and St.Damine<br />

and the beautiful Blean Woods and Clowes Wood.<br />

On arriving in Whitstable, enjoy a harbour<br />

side view and the catch of the day at a local<br />

restaurant or purchase your own from Whitstable<br />

Fish Market, a dream visit for fish and<br />

seafood lovers.<br />

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VisitEngland/Diana Jarvis


A Postcard from Canterbury<br />

The Foundry Brew Pub in White Horse<br />

Lane is a unique craft brewery based<br />

in what was a Victorian Foundry which<br />

produced cast metal items that were<br />

shipped over the empire. Today, visitors<br />

can enjoy supping a pint and tucking into<br />

good pub food while watching production<br />

in the display microbrewery.<br />

As well as local beers, ciders, lagers and<br />

world bottled beers, the team at the<br />

Foundry Brew Pub love Gin so much<br />

they make their own from scratch! Full of<br />

Kentish flavours and brewed with the finest<br />

English barley, the handcrafted and<br />

un-filtered Gin includes eight tasty<br />

botanicals, including hops and<br />

apples from local farms.<br />

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A Postcard from Canterbury<br />

For an extended stay in Canterbury and the surrounding Kent coast and<br />

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Stade Court Hotel<br />

Tonge Barn Hotel<br />

Innkeepers Lodge Canterbury -<br />

The Old Gate<br />

Bijou Abode -<br />

Chaucer House<br />

Judd’s Folly Hotel<br />

Hythe Imperial Hotel<br />

01775 843413 Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm


Crown Hotel<br />

Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8AP<br />

From<br />

£72<br />

01775 843413<br />

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

Guest rooms include Nespresso coffee<br />

making machines and a good selection of<br />

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The wooden floors, open fires and original<br />

brickwork of the Crown Hotel creates a<br />

charming place to unwind. The pub serves<br />

real ales, craft beers and fresh bar snacks<br />

along with a fabulous seasonal menu which<br />

is available from breakfast through to dinner<br />

and the Sunday roasts are a popular choice<br />

with both residents and guests.<br />

“This hotel was so wonderful!<br />

From the well appointed<br />

rooms, comfortable beds, great<br />

atmosphere and excellent food.<br />

Would definitely recommend<br />

and would definitely return.”<br />

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

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On-Site<br />

FREE<br />

WiFi<br />

Restaurant Bar Air Con Laundry<br />

Service<br />

Luggage<br />

Storage<br />

Check In<br />

2.00pm<br />

Check Out<br />

11.00am<br />

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

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Swan Inn & Motel<br />

Beccles, Norfolk NR34 0LD<br />

From<br />

£75<br />

01775 843413<br />

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

Close to the Norfolk and Suffolk border<br />

and just outside the market town of<br />

Beccles, The Swan Inn & Motel offers 14<br />

fabulous refurbished guest rooms, all<br />

individually designed and with en-suite<br />

facilities, a hospitality tray, TV and WiFi.<br />

Guests can start the day with a cooked<br />

breakfast and they have the choice of two<br />

restaurants for lunchtime and evening<br />

dining, where a daily specials board as well<br />

as the main menu are served. There is a<br />

comfortable bar and a covered patio area<br />

with garden seating.<br />

“This motel is very welcoming<br />

and friendly. Rooms are clean,<br />

modern and very pleasant.<br />

Exceptional value.<br />

Breakfast excellent.”<br />

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

60 Spaces<br />

On-Site<br />

FREE<br />

WiFi<br />

Restaurant Bar Air Con<br />

(Building)<br />

Tea & Coffee<br />

in Room<br />

Check In<br />

12.00pm<br />

Check Out<br />

10.30am<br />

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What’s On?<br />

Dates for the Diary<br />

<strong>August</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

WHO?<br />

Wilderness Festival<br />

WHEN?<br />

Caribbean Carnival<br />

WHERE?<br />

Portsmouth International<br />

Kite Festival<br />

2-5 <strong>August</strong> 4 <strong>August</strong><br />

11-12 <strong>August</strong><br />

Oxfordshire >> Leicester >><br />

Portsmouth >><br />

1940s Wartime Weekend<br />

Isle of Wight Garlic Festival<br />

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

Lost Village Festival<br />

18-19 <strong>August</strong> 18-19 <strong>August</strong><br />

23-26 <strong>August</strong><br />

Lancashire >> Isle of Wight >><br />

Lincolnshire >><br />

Creamfields Notting Hill Carnival Audio Farm Festival<br />

24-27 <strong>August</strong> 25-27 <strong>August</strong><br />

30 <strong>August</strong> -<br />

2 September<br />

Cheshire >> London >> Shropshire >><br />

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

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STAY INN THIS SUMMER!<br />

Get out to an inn this summer time where you can enjoy rustic charm and character combined with fantastic<br />

food and superb service. Often located in the beautiful countryside and offering peace and tranquillity,<br />

there’s lots of history and heritage to be discovered with many inns dating back hundreds of years.<br />

Lion Hotel<br />

Shrewsbury<br />

For Grade I listed charm, the Lion Hotel in<br />

Shrewsbury began life as a coaching inn in the 16th<br />

Century and is famous for being the place where<br />

Charles Darwin caught the coach south to board<br />

HMS Beagle.<br />

Guest rooms have their own unique architectural<br />

character dating back to the Elizabethan period,<br />

which is combined with the modern, classical<br />

comforts today’s guests expect; Freeview TV, a work<br />

desk and toiletries along with tea and coffee<br />

making facilities.<br />

Enjoy excellent hospitality and a choice of dining in<br />

either the Hayward Restaurant or The Oak Bar for less<br />

formal dining and a range of healthy light bites.<br />

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Stay inn!<br />

Crown Inn<br />

Swindon<br />

The Crown Inn sits in the heart of the picture postcard<br />

village of Broad Hinton in Wiltshire, in between two of<br />

the country’s historic white chalk horses at Hackpen<br />

and Broad Town.<br />

Pretty on the outside and equally pleasing internally,<br />

the Crown Inn has a traditionally styled bar with a<br />

beamed ceiling. Guests can enjoy local fine ales and a<br />

range of single malt whiskeys. The tasty menu offers<br />

a choice of local, seasonal produce as well as gluten<br />

free and vegetarian options. On a sunny day, the Inn’s<br />

garden is the ideal place to finish a ramble along one<br />

of the national walkways or bridle paths.<br />

The Belfry at Yarcombe<br />

Boutique Rooms, Honiton<br />

If homemade bread, seafood risotto or slow cooked<br />

local fillet steak sounds good, then head to Honiton<br />

in Devon for a stay at The Belfry at Yarcombe<br />

Boutique Rooms. Offering six en-suite guest rooms<br />

named after some of the great poets of the 19th<br />

Century, rooms have excellent hospitality trays with<br />

fresh milk and can include home-made flapjacks<br />

or biscuits!<br />

The inn was originally the village school and is mainly<br />

built with flint cob and features stone mullioned<br />

windows set with leaded, stained glass.<br />

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The Hawk Inn<br />

Andover<br />

Stay inn!<br />

The historic Hawk Inn in Hampshire is home to a<br />

modern British menu, fabulous ales and an excellent<br />

wine list. There are a total of nine en-suite guest<br />

rooms including two spacious family rooms. Free<br />

WiFi, hospitality trays and a flat screen TV with<br />

DVD are offered in each room and either a cooked<br />

breakfast or continental is included in the rates.<br />

Nearby, guests can visit the Hawk Conservancy which<br />

showcases experienced falconers flying hawks, owls<br />

and eagles, including two American Bald Eagles. The<br />

Hawk Inn is also ideally located for Stonehenge.<br />

The Dabbling Duck<br />

Kings Lynn<br />

Rescued from redevelopment in 2006, The<br />

Dabbling Duck offers an unforgettable stay in one<br />

of the prettiest and unspoilt areas of Norfolk. Nine<br />

individually designed guest rooms include a bath and<br />

power shower and have a flat screen TV, hospitality<br />

tray and homemade biscuits.<br />

Where ever possible, ingredients are sourced locally<br />

from the land and The Dabbling Duck is particularly<br />

proud of its seasonal game dishes. Listed in The Good<br />

Food Guide, as well as farm to fork dishes, guests<br />

can enjoy wood fired pizzas in the garden or as a<br />

take-away. A cocktail menu, 13 different gins, a variety<br />

of real ales and a carefully selected wine list make<br />

The Dabbling Duck a popular choice with visitors<br />

and locals.<br />

For more inspiring country inns to suit a range of budgets and locations follow the link >><br />

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Best Western Plus Stoke-on-Trent Moat House<br />

Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire ST1 5BQ<br />

From<br />

£54<br />

01775 843413<br />

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

The Best Western Stoke-on-Trent Moat<br />

House is ideally based for the city centre<br />

and offers modern accommodation with<br />

free WiFi, coffee and tea making facilities<br />

plus a flat screen TV with Freeview. The<br />

hotel also has excellent leisure facilities<br />

with an indoor pool, air-conditioned gym,<br />

sauna and spa pool.<br />

Dining is available in the Viva Restaurant<br />

which serves an a la carte menu or Two<br />

Dine offer and additional snacks and bar<br />

food can be enjoyed in the Viva Bar<br />

and Lounge.<br />

“Our room was very<br />

clean, a good size and<br />

very comfortable bed.<br />

Breakfast both mornings<br />

was good.”<br />

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

350 Spaces<br />

On-Site<br />

FREE<br />

WiFi<br />

Restaurant Bar Gym &<br />

Spa<br />

Laundry<br />

Service<br />

Air Con<br />

Check In<br />

3.00pm<br />

Check Out<br />

11.00am<br />

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

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Crown Manor House Hotel<br />

Lyndhurst, Southampton, Hampshire SO43 7NF<br />

Hotel Bosco<br />

Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT6 4LQ<br />

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With over 300 team members, the principal activity of the group is owning and operating<br />

three and four star hotels with events and banqueting facilities. The group operate and own<br />

separately branded restaurant outlets and late night cocktail bars.<br />

Antoinette Hotel Kingston<br />

Beaufort Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2TQ<br />

Antoinette Hotel Wimbledon<br />

The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SD<br />

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

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