Infotel Magazine | Edition 31 | August 2018
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 />
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Contents<br />
The <strong>Infotel</strong> Guide to<br />
The Great Britsh<br />
Seaside<br />
A Postcard from<br />
Canterbury<br />
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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 />
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25<br />
26<br />
29<br />
30<br />
32<br />
35<br />
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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 />
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Front cover image of Eastbourne beach (VisitEngland/Visit Eastbourne)<br />
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Gleddoch House Hotel Golf & Spa<br />
Glasgow, Renfrewshire PA14 6YE<br />
From<br />
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Gleddoch House Hotel Golf & Spa is just 20<br />
minutes from Glasgow city centre and 15<br />
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 />
“Excellent hotel with great pool,<br />
good restaurant choices and<br />
helpful staff.”<br />
Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.<br />
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Homewood Park Hotel & Spa<br />
Bath, Somerset BA2 7TB<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 />
where antique paintings, exposed wood<br />
floors and log fires blend with modern<br />
fabrics and chic designs. Each of the 21<br />
guest rooms is unique in character and<br />
some have views over the stunning gardens.<br />
Homewood Park’s restaurant is famed for<br />
its award-winning food and attentive<br />
service. Enjoy seasonal, local produce in<br />
a relaxing and intimate atmosphere.<br />
“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 />
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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 />
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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 />
teas, flat screen TV, complimentary WiFi and<br />
temperature controlled air-conditioning in a<br />
choice of either a Courtyard or Armoury room.<br />
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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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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Featured Group<br />
Privately owned by Paul and Adam Buzasi, The Antoinette Group take a dynamic and<br />
forward thinking approach focusing on continuing to provide excellent experiences.<br />
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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