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Contents
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Piersland House Hotel
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Dates for the Diary
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Legacy Hotel Victoria
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King Charles Hotel
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Afternoon Delights!
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Featured Group
Upham Group
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Using our Services
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Into the Woods!
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Inn on the Lake
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The Infotel Guestbook
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Gwesty’r Marine Hotel & Spa
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Infotel Deals
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Yorkshire Day
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Piersland House Hotel
Troon, Ayrshire KA10 6HD
Luxury, style and authentic comfort combine in the former home
of the famous Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky family! A superb
choice of guest rooms in hotel, lodge and mews styles, showcase
individual design and elegance that is certain to charm. With
hospitality trays, WiFi and a flatscreen TV in rooms, guests can
enjoy a 4-star country house hotel where excellence is delivered
at all times.
Check-In 2.00pm
Check-Out 11:00pm
10 Spaces On-Site
FREE WiFi
From
£97.75
There is a choice of dining options; from a warm and welcoming
fireside meal to a fine dining restaurant experience. Open from
Friday to Sunday, the Red Bowl Restaurant is locally renowned
for the home cooked dishes created by John Rae and his talented
team, and The Walker Bar and Restaurant is the perfect place for
a post dinner malt!
Restaurant & Bar
“The rooms are beautifully presented with
excellent decor. The restaurant is first class
serving high quality cuisine. The hotel
grounds are lovely and it’s just over the
road from Royal Troon Golf Club.
Highly recommended.”
Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.
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Legacy Hotel Victoria
Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1DB
The Legacy Hotel Victoria is in one of the best locations in
Newquay; sitting on the cliffs overlooking the Great Western
Beach and with town centre attractions all within a short stroll.
Many of the en-suite guestrooms have sea views and some
have a balcony. Situated over four floors, there’s a choice of
single, double, family rooms and suites. Dining is in either The
View or the hotel’s Mexican restaurant Senor Dicks plus Bertie
O’Flannigans’ Irish inspired pub is another option for a
pre-dinner drink. Free WiFi is available in all public areas and
leisure facilities include an indoor pool, mini gym, spa and
table tennis.
The hotel has convenient, limited parking available on-site at
a small extra charge and is a good base for discovering more of
Cornwall’s attractions.
Check-In 3.00pm
Check-Out 11:00pm
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FREE WiFi
Restaurant & Bar
From
£99
“Super friendly and helpful reception staff.
Very tidy and clean hotel in a cracking spot
in Newquay. Rooms were impeccably clean,
great views.”
Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.
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Some rituals and traditions are worth holding
onto and afternoon tea is definitely one. Originally
used to quell the hunger pangs between lunch
and dinner, this elegant and refined ceremony
of carefully crafted cakes, China tea pots and a
collection of delicate sandwiches has been making
people happy for centuries. Quite simply, a tier of
tasty treats enjoyed in a special setting with good
company will never go out of fashion.
In the words of Henry James:
There are few hours in life more agreeable than
the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as
afternoon tea.
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The outstanding Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel
and Spa in Sheffield is serving afternoon tea in a
quintessential style befitting the elegant ritual, in
their recently launched Laura Ashley Tea Room.
Open from 10am to 6pm and with its distinctive
signature Laura Ashley décor and fine china, guests
are certainly in for an hour or two of sophistication
in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
The Tea Room has a choice of menus, starting at
£20 for traditional afternoon tea up to £30 for the
champagne tea. There’s also a savoury option for
those who don’t have a sweet tooth and proving
you’re never too young to experience this great
British tradition, a children’s afternoon tea is also
available for just £10.
The tiers of temptation include tantalizing
sandwiches of goats’ cheese and beetroot, honey
roast ham and piccalilli, Scottish smoked salmon
and cream cheese plus tasty Henderson’s rarebit.
For fans of savoury treats, and if it’s not too much
of a sacrifice, hold back on these tasty sandwiches
and enjoy the most deliciously soft boiled Scotch
egg imaginable, flaky pastry pork pie and a piece
of moist fruit cake with Wensleydale cheese before
savouring light and fluffy buttermilk scones, jam
and clotted cream.
Then pause. And linger over the Laura Ashley loose
leaf tea and a Prosecco refill!
The top tier of the Laura Ashley cake stand is a
beauty! Macaroons, mousses and mouth-wateringly
scrumptious cakes and pastries provide the final
sugar rush on what is a lovely experience delivered
with thoughtful service. Gluten and vegan options
are available along with morning brunch so
whether you’re staying at the hotel or visiting
Sheffield for the day, do make time for tea here.
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Afternoon Delights!
One of the beauties of Kenwood Hall Hotel is the
stunning grounds and on a summer day guests
can enjoy the Laura Ashley Tea Room experience
on a sunny terrace overlooking the landscaped
gardens. Mature trees and manicured lawns lead
down to a lovely lake with coots gently drifting
between the lilies and squirrels darting out
from behind trees. The trail that runs around the
back of the hotel is a charming walk and as
Kenwood Hall Hotel is dog friendly, the shaded
woods are perfect for dogs on a hot day.
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Nested in a lovely countryside location on
the borders of Essex and Hertfordshire, Great
Hallingbury Manor Hotel combines traditional
Tudor design with a contemporary boutique style
interior. Afternoon tea guests can make the most of
the beautiful grounds and enjoy views of the well
kept gardens and lake which combine to create
a stunning setting for the ritual of afternoon tea. A
popular hotel for business travellers and with brides
and grooms wanting an enviable backdrop to their
big day, Great Hallingbury is a sparkling gem that
doesn’t disappoint.
Afternoon tea is an indulgent affair with classic
finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, exquisite
sweets and home-cooked cakes. Whether relaxing
in the restaurant or the hotel grounds, afternoon
tea at Great Hallingbury can be upgraded to an
afternoon of G&Tea. Choose from over ten gins on
the premium gin club menu to add a refreshing
twist to the tradition!
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Afternoon Delights!
Bordering Cambridgeshire and the historic town
of Wisbech, the Crown Lodge Hotel in Outwell
serves a stunning afternoon tea from 3pm-5pm,
Monday to Saturday in the award-winning Moorings
Restaurant. The beautiful slate and chrome tiers of
tastiness include everything you would anticipate;
freshly prepared sandwiches, freshly baked scones,
delicate pastries, traditional fruit cake and luxurious
tea cakes.
With a pot of Darjeeling, Earl Grey, Assam or English
breakfast tea or a cafetiere of coffee on the side,
afternoon tea at Crown Lodge Hotel is £19 or £26
if you decide to start the occasion with a glass of
champagne on arrival.
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Inn on the Lake
From
£69.50
Gravesend, Kent DA12 3HB
An excellent location and superb transport links, a peaceful and
scenic setting, welcoming guest rooms and first rate hospitality
all combine to make a relaxing stay at the Inn on the Lake in
Gravesend. The well appointed guest rooms include lakeside
rooms which feature their own patio with direct access to the lake.
Dining is in the Willow Restaurant where an a la carte menu is
served Monday to Saturday. The team of experienced chefs use
local produce and suppliers where possible and create dishes
to suite all tastes. An all day bar menu is also available.
The hotel provides free WiFi in all public areas and has ample
on-site parking.
Check-In 2.00pm
Check-Out 11:00pm
100 Spaces On-Site
FREE WiFi
Restaurant & Bar
£59.50
“We’ve stayed at this hotel many times over
many years. The staff are always friendly,
polite and helpful. The rooms are spacious
and clean. The breakfast is very good, as
are the restaurant and bar menus. The
value for money is amazing.”
Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.
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Gwesty’r Marine Hotel & Spa
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 2DA
Located on the promenade in Aberystwyth, this large family-run
hotel offers a warm welcome and a choice of accommodation
which includes self-catering apartments in addition to 60
beautifully designed en-suite guestrooms. Available as single,
double, twin and family rooms or deluxe which feature four
poster beds and Jacuzzi baths, all the individually decorated
rooms have Freeview TV and hospitality trays.
A spa, fitness centre and pool room plus dining in a choice of
on-site restaurants make this Cardigan Bay hotel a popular
choice with new and returning guests.
Check-In 2.00pm
Check-Out 10:30pm
40 Spaces On-Site
FREE WiFi
Restaurant & Bar
From
£50
“If you are looking for somewhere where
you get character, charm, friendly and
helpful staff, individual, quirky rooms,
home cooked food, then choose this hotel.
A lovely stay with lots of places to visit in
and around Aberystwyth”
Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.
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yorkshire day
Yorkshire Day is celebrated at the beginning of August but with so much to see and do in the
UK's largest county, from arts and crafts, history and heritage through to the dramatic coastal
and countryside landscapes, Yorkshire is an excellent all-year round destination.
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Maypole Inn
Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4PH
A 16th century coaching inn with an excellent reputation for superb food.
Wrangham House Hotel
Filey, North Yorkshire YO14 0NS
Individually styled guest rooms in a 17th century Georgian country house.
Downe Arms Inn
Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 2EE
Quality food, drinks and accommodation that are excellent value for money.
Midgley Lodge Motel & Golf Course
Spacious guest rooms with views across the local countryside and golf course.
Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 4JJ
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Mercure York
Fairfield Manor Hotel
York, North Yorkshire YO30 1XW
Best Western York Pavilion
York, North Yorkshire YO10 4PJ
A 4-star 18th century Georgian hotel in six acres
of gardens.
Individually designed guest rooms and a park and ride
service to the centre of York.
Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough
by Compass Hospitality
Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 2AG
Beverley Arms Hotel
Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire HU17 8DD
South Bay views and a two minute walk from
the beach.
An 18th century coaching inn close to the medieval
town centre of Beverley.
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Getaway to the great British countryside
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BBC Countryfile Live
1 - 4 August
OXFORD
Shrewsbury Flower Show
9 - 10 August
SHREWSBURY
Leeds Festival
23 -25 August
LEEDS
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Dates for the Diary
Brighton & Hove Pride
2 - 4 August
BRIGHTON
FA Community Shield
4 August
WEMBLEY
British Firework Championships
14 - 15 August
PLYMOUTH
Garlic Festival
17 - 18 August
ISLE OF WIGHT
Reading Festival
23 -25 August
READING
Asylum Steampunk Festival
23 - 26 August
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King Charles Hotel
Gillingham, Kent ME7 5QT
Nestled in between the Medway towns of Chatham and
Gillingham, The King Charles Hotel has excellent transport links
to London and the Channel Ports via the M2, M20 and M25.
The family run hotel offers 97 en-suite rooms which feature
walk-in showers, flat-screen TVs, WiFi and hospitality trays.
In addition to single, double and twin rooms, the hotel offers
family rooms and bridal suites too.
Dining can be enjoyed in either the Aurora Restaurant or the
Lounge Bar which serves freshly cooked meals and bar snacks
as well as an excellent range of beers, wines and spirits. Using
local produce and suppliers, the Aurora Restaurant menu
includes dishes from the land, the sea and the grill!
Check-In 3.00pm
Check-Out 12:00pm
250 Spaces On-Site
FREE WiFi
Restaurant & Bar
“My room was lovely and clean and
very spacious. Bed was really comfy
and I slept well. The staff very good;
friendly and helpful.”
Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.
From
£52
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Featured Group
A collection of charming pubs and inns in wonderful locations. Bursting with personality,
atmosphere, great staff and superb food, this is where people love to meet, eat, drink
and sleep.
George Inn
Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA12 7DG
A traditional coaching inn set within an acre of
grassland on the banks of the River Wylye in the
lovely village of Longbridge Deverill.
The Mill at Gordleton
Lymington, Hampshire SO41 6DJ
Located in the hamlet of Gordleton, just minutes
from the New Forest and the South Coast.
The Navigator
Southampton, Hampshire SO31 7EB
A prime location, minutes from the magnificent
marina at Lower Swanwick, Hampshire.
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The Thomas Lord
Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 1LN
Set in West Meon, Hampshire and featuring a
restaurant, bar and garden views.
The White Hart
Petersfield, West Sussex GU31 5QB
A fine old village pub with superb guest rooms,
character, charm and home cooked meals.
The Winning Post
Windsor, Berkshire SL4 4SW
A newly refurbished pub, restaurant and inn, set
in quiet countryside, close to both Ascot
and Windsor.
White Hart Hotel
Basingstoke, Hampshire RG25 3NW
A careful and considered refurbishment has
revitalised the unique character and charm of
this historic pub.
Bunk Inn
Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9DS
A peaceful stay in glorious surroundings in the
small village of Curridge, just four miles from
Newbury and two miles from the M4 and A34.
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Peat Spade Inn
Featured Group
Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 6DR
The Peat Spade Inn sits in a picture postcard
setting in the beautiful village of Longstock in the
heart of Hampshire.
Running Horse Inn
Winchester, Hampshire SO22 6QS
On the outskirts of Winchester and the New Forest
National Park, this restored village pub is an ideal
choice for business and leisure guests.
Station House
Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2PD
This impressive Victorian building and former
railway pub in Haslemere has been renovated and
refurbished for the 21st century.
Swan Inn
Godalming, Surrey GU8 4TY
Set on the edge of the stunning Surrey countryside,
within easy reach of London, The Swan Inn at
Chiddingfold offers a quality home-from-home
stay with award-winning dining.
The Hawk Inn
Andover, Hampshire SP11 8AE
The beautiful country inn is home to a modern
British menu complemented by fabulous ale and
fine wines, nine contemporary guest rooms and a
sandstone terrace with stunning views.
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There have been plenty of golf success stories
over the years; Rory Mcllroy, a four-time major
champion was world number one in the Official
World Golf Ranking for a total of 95 weeks and
Lee Westwood OBE was one of only a few golfers
who won tournaments on five different continents
(Europe, Asia, North America, Africa and Oceania)
and had victories on the European and PGA tours.
Today, over 700,000 golfers hold memberships in
some of the 1,900 clubs in the UK. This summer
you might be planning a few days away to perfect
your swing, enjoy some friendly competition or
just experience play on courses a little further away
from home. Whatever the reasoning, we’ve selected
a few of the UK’s hotels that also benefit from
fantastic golf facilities. They make a stay and play
weekend away even more enticing!
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Into the Woods!
First tee off is from Somerfield Lodge in Wales where
newly renovated lodges welcome guests and golfers
for overnight stays.
On the gateway to Gower Peninsula, Clyne Golf
Course overlooks Swansea to the east, the Bristol
Channel and Mumbles to the south and the dramatic
Brecon Beacons to the north.
Listed in the 200 Best Golf Courses in the British Isles
by legendary golfer Peter Allis, Clyne is also ranked
in the Top 30 Courses in Wales by Golf World and
the website Top 100 Golf Courses. The par 72 course
was designed by Harry Colt in the 1920s and is
suitable for all handicaps. Guest golfers can
take advantage of all year round grass tees and
championship quality greens.
Offering a great stay and play package, guests can
enjoy a delicious breakfast, two rounds of golf and
an evening meal, as well as en-suite accommodation
in Somerfield Lodge @ Clyne Golf Club.
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From Wales to the West Midlands; the Best Western
Windmill Village Hotel is a great option for golfers
looking to catch up with fellow fanatics in a
central UK location. Positioned on the outskirts of
Coventry, the 4-star hotel enjoys a secluded setting
and offers comfortable refurbished rooms for a
great night’s sleep.
The main attraction for golf lovers is the fantastic
18-hole, par 70 parkland golf course, which makes
for a challenging game. At 5,184 yards, there’s
plenty of greenery and the surrounding countryside
gives golfers great views to enjoy between shots!
A practice golf area, putting green and a pro golf
shop are available and the Fairways Restaurant and
Cellar is perfect for the all important post match
pint and light bites!
Being in such a central location, Best Western
Windmill Village Hotel Golf and Leisure
is convenient for discovering more of the
Midlands’ attractions. Why not combine a
golf stay with a rugby match at the nearby
Ricoh Arena? Get your timing right and you
could find Birmingham NEC has a golf expo
on too!
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Into the Woods!
Less than thirty minutes from Coventry is the
Hallmark Hotel The Welcombe Stratford-upon-Avon.
Surrounded by 157 acres of landscaped gardens
and close to Shakespeare’s birthplace, this hotel
boasts 78 guest rooms which blend modern day
comfort with historic charm. A delicious cooked
or continental breakfast will kick-start the day and
hungry golfers can look forward to evening dining
with modern British and European cuisine at the
award-winning Trevelyan Restaurant.
The European Seniors Tour Ryder Cup has been
hosted here and golfers of all handicaps will enjoy
the 6,288 yards of greens and fairways where a
game of 18, 36 or 54-holes is available.
A one, two or three night golf package that includes
bed, breakfast and dinner is available at the
Hallmark Hotel The Welcome Startford-upon-Avon.
For golfers who love history, culture and the arts, a
stay here is a match on a par with Romeo and Juliet
without any of the drama!
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Head south of Stratford-upon-Avon towards
Swindon and Chippenham and you’ll find the
Wiltshire Hotel in Royal Wootton Bassett. The
golf course here was designed by Peter Allis in 1991
and has been strategically constructed to take
advantage of the many natural lakes. At 6,628
yards, the par 72 course has water hazards on 13
holes and with large greens, golfers rarely ever
have a straight forward putt!
The hotel is home to 50 en-suite guest rooms and
excellent leisure facilities which include a 20 yard
indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room
and a fully equipped fitness centre.
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Into the Woods!
Offering first-class accommodation in 90 en-suite
guest rooms, Wensum Valley Hotel Golf and
Country Club is just a short distance from the
historic city of Norwich and offers golfers a choice of
two courses. Ideal for both novices and experienced
players, there is also a 12-bay floodlit driving range,
putting practice area and a well-stocked golf shop
on-site.
At 6,900 yards, the championship par 72 Wensum
course hosted the 2013 Motocaddy Masters season
opener of the PGA EuroPro Tour. The shorter Valley
Course features tree-lined fairways, well placed
bunkers and challenging greens on the gentle
slopes of Wensum Valley.
This hotel is another great all-rounder where
excellent leisure facilities add to the appeal. A
sports bar to keep up to date with the latest
scores, pool tables and snooker are available while
outdoor pursuits include giant chess, croquet and
clay pigeon shooting. And after a day of action any
aches and pains can be eased away in the Jacuzzi
and steam room!
Whether it’s a four ball mid-week break or
a weekend away to experience play on a
new-to-you course, we have an exciting
collection of UK hotels with superb courses.
Take a look via the link and find your perfect
golf escape!
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Quire Court Apartment
Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 2BE
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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1NW
The Royal Oak
Woodford, Essex IG8 9LN
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre
George Square
Glasgow, Lanarkshire G1 1DT
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