Infotel Magazine | Edition 46 | November 2019
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<strong>2019</strong> <strong>Edition</strong> <strong>46</strong>
01775 843413<br />
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Contents<br />
4<br />
Sudbury House Hotel<br />
26<br />
Picture This<br />
6<br />
Reigate Manor Hotel<br />
28<br />
Crown Manor House Hotel<br />
8<br />
Escape for Christmas<br />
30<br />
Canal Court Hotel<br />
12<br />
Using our Services<br />
32<br />
Hogmanay Hideaways<br />
14<br />
Royal Maritime Club<br />
42<br />
Dates for the Diary<br />
16<br />
In the City: Leeds<br />
44<br />
Featured Group Hy Hotels<br />
22<br />
Tee Time<br />
<strong>46</strong><br />
The <strong>Infotel</strong> Guestbook<br />
24<br />
Therapy Time<br />
48<br />
<strong>Infotel</strong> Deals<br />
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All rights reserved. All rates contained in this magazine are correct at the time of publication.
Sudbury House Hotel<br />
Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7AA<br />
Located on the edge of the Cotswolds, between Oxford and<br />
Swindon, stylish 4-star accommodation and award-winning<br />
dining make Sudbury House Hotel a popular choice with<br />
business and leisure guests.<br />
In peaceful surroundings, the hotel is a haven of comfort, with a<br />
choice of 50 en-suite guest rooms and two stunning suites with<br />
additional living space and views over the secluded gardens.<br />
There are two restaurants with the Magnolia Restaurant<br />
providing a relaxed and informal setting. The open kitchen is an<br />
exciting feature and the wood burning pizza oven adds to the<br />
delicious menu options. Alternatively, Restaurant 56 serves an<br />
elegant afternoon tea and is also available for private occasions.<br />
Check-In 2.00pm<br />
Check-Out 11.00am<br />
100 Spaces On-Site<br />
FREE WiFi<br />
Restaurant & Bar<br />
From<br />
£85<br />
“We had two nights in this lovely hotel.<br />
The rooms were clean and spacious,<br />
we ate in the restaurant for both nights;<br />
the food and service was excellent. Staff<br />
was really friendly and made us feel<br />
very welcome.”<br />
Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.<br />
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Featured Hotel<br />
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Reigate Manor Hotel<br />
Reigate, Surrey RH2 9PF<br />
Quality, comfort and location rule at Reigate Manor Hotel. The<br />
substantial Georgian manor house is just a few minutes from<br />
junction 8 of the M25 and an approximate 15 minute downhill<br />
walk to the shops, bars and restaurants of Reigate.<br />
The 50 en-suite guest rooms are situated over four floors and<br />
include Freeview TV, luxurious Hypnos beds, tea and coffee<br />
making facilities and free WiFi.<br />
Dining is in the hotel’s Garden Room restaurant which serves a<br />
seasonal menu using local produce or guests can pick from the<br />
Lounge menu which has classic fish and chips and curries as<br />
well as meat dishes from the grill. The hotel’s Sunday carvery has<br />
built up a reputation with non-residents as well as guests and is<br />
served in the hotel’s ballroom seating up to 100 guests.<br />
Check-In 2.00pm<br />
Check-Out 10.00am<br />
130 Spaces On-Site<br />
FREE WiFi<br />
Restaurant & Bar<br />
“I often stay here when I’m in Reigate<br />
for business and every time it’s easy and<br />
convenient. The staff are wonderful.<br />
The food (both evening and breakfast) is<br />
lovely and very reasonable. Rooms are<br />
super clean and comfortable.”<br />
Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.<br />
From<br />
£62<br />
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Escape for Christmas<br />
Let someone else do the catering this Christmas, New Year<br />
or even that bit in between! Combine Christmas with a<br />
hotel stay and you’ll feel the festive stresses vanish as the<br />
warm welcome and superb hospitality envelop you in<br />
comfort and cheer!<br />
Alternatively, the ultimate line-up of Christmas party nights<br />
will get you ready to rock your inner elf!<br />
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Queens Hotel<br />
Paignton, Devon TQ4 6AT<br />
Twinkling Twixmas Break<br />
Arrival tea, coffee & mince pies<br />
Sparkling cocktail reception<br />
B&B + 5-course evening meal<br />
Evening entertainment<br />
Best Western Plus Mosborough Hall Hotel<br />
Sheffield, South Yorkshire S20 5EA<br />
Christmas Party Nights<br />
3-course meal<br />
Magic show<br />
Disco & resident DJ<br />
Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa<br />
Sheffield, South Yorkshire S7 1NQ<br />
All-inclusive party packages<br />
Themed parties<br />
Parties in January<br />
Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel<br />
Southampton, Hampshire SO14 2HN<br />
Festive Party Nights<br />
Santa shots<br />
3-course meal<br />
Disco & DJ<br />
Private parties on request<br />
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Escape for Christmas<br />
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Sheffield Park<br />
Sheffield, South Yorkshire S8 8BW<br />
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Party Nights!<br />
2 & 3-course dinner menus<br />
Disco & DJ<br />
Best Western Cresta Court Hotel<br />
Manchester, Gtr Manchester WA14 4DP<br />
Cresta Christmas Parties<br />
Winter wonderland casino nights<br />
3-course meal<br />
Disco & DJ till 1.00am<br />
Hillscourt<br />
Birmingham, West Midlands B45 8RS<br />
December Party Nights<br />
Festive 3-course meal<br />
Disco & DJ<br />
Combine with festive B&B offer<br />
Skelwith Bridge Hotel<br />
Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9NJ<br />
Tinsel & Turkey Packages<br />
Christmas House Party<br />
New Years Eve Party<br />
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Royal Maritime Club<br />
Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3HS<br />
Ideally situated just a few minutes from Portsmouth Historic<br />
Dockyard and the designer shops, bars and restaurants of<br />
Gunwharf Quays, the Royal Maritime Club offers comfortable<br />
3-star accommodation with a choice of dining options and a<br />
friendly bar.<br />
Many of the en-suite guest rooms have recently undergone<br />
a refurbishment programme and guests can relax in a high<br />
standard of room, with comfortable and attractive furnishings, a<br />
hospitality tray, toiletries, Freeview TV and WiFi.<br />
Horatio’s Restaurant serves a buffet style full English breakfast to<br />
start the day and is a good choice for evening dining too, while<br />
the hotel’s Compass Café is a relaxing place for day time snacks<br />
and lunch.<br />
Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and<br />
steam room, a two lane skittle alley, snooker and darts.<br />
Check-In 2.00pm<br />
Check-Out 11.00am<br />
20 Spaces On-Site<br />
FREE WiFi<br />
Restaurant & Bar<br />
From<br />
£60<br />
“We had one night here and could have<br />
stayed longer and wouldn’t hesitate to<br />
book and stay here again. Our room was<br />
quite small but very clean and had a<br />
large bathroom. The location is brilliant.<br />
Staff friendly and helpful.”<br />
Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.<br />
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IN THE CITY:<br />
LEEDS<br />
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Michael D Beckwith [CC BY-SA 4.0]
Leeds is the largest city in Yorkshire and a must-visit<br />
destination with its vibrant atmosphere and cool<br />
city vibe that seamlessly blends with landmark<br />
architecture, museums and monuments. Add in<br />
the warmest of welcomes and saying goodbye to<br />
Leeds is never easy!<br />
©VisitBritain / Lee Beel<br />
In the City: Leeds<br />
Nestled in the heart of Yorkshire and located on<br />
the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales, Leeds city<br />
centre is also a shopper’s paradise! From high<br />
street to high end design, from big brand shops<br />
in stunning Victorian arcades to numerous<br />
modern purpose-built shopping centres with big<br />
name department stores, shopping doesn’t get<br />
much better!<br />
Leeds is famous for its exciting festival scene too.<br />
The Leeds Festival is one of the UK’s most popular<br />
rock festivals and brings together thousands of<br />
visitors from around the world. The month of June<br />
heralds the annual Leeds Food and Drink Festival;<br />
certain to satisfy food lovers with its three-day<br />
round-up of the very best local street food.<br />
If you’re visiting Leeds, consider starting your<br />
city exploration at the Millennium Square. The<br />
Town Hall, Leeds City Museum and Leeds Civic<br />
Hall surround the square, which has a reputation<br />
as the social and cultural heart of Leeds. During<br />
the winter months, this hotspot is home to the<br />
annual Christmas market and an outdoor ice<br />
rink - definitely worth experiencing if you love the<br />
festive season! Major international and national<br />
sporting events are broadcast on big screens here<br />
too, seeing people from the city and further afield<br />
come together to support and cheer on their<br />
favourite teams.<br />
Mtaylor848 [CC BY-SA 4.0]<br />
Continue your discovery of Leeds with a pit-stop<br />
at Kirkgate Market. Guaranteed to get taste-buds<br />
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Photo © Mark Stevenson (cc-by-sa/2.0)<br />
tingling, it’s a popular spot for lunch. The market<br />
is housed in a charming Edwardian building<br />
that dates back to 1857 and now plays host to<br />
approximately 200 food and fashion stalls.<br />
Roundhall Park is one of the largest city parks in<br />
Europe with more than 700 acres of parkland,<br />
historic architecture, lakes and woodland. A short<br />
distance outside of the city centre is Kirkstall<br />
Abbey which was founded over 800 years ago.<br />
Set on the banks of the River Aire, the dramatic<br />
remains of the Cistercian abbey are a haven to<br />
wildlife and greenery. Alternatively, RHS Garden<br />
Harlow Carr is another fantastic attraction for<br />
nature enthusiasts and Meanwood Valley Urban<br />
Farm is great for all the family.<br />
After a full day of discovery, Call Lane has<br />
everything to keep party people entertained,<br />
from cocktail bars to the coolest rock and roll<br />
nightspots.<br />
So, if leisure or a business trip calls you to<br />
Leeds, you’re going to need a hotel that adds<br />
to an already exciting few days away. We’ve<br />
rounded-up a collection in and around Leeds<br />
city centre that are suitable for a range of budgets<br />
and requirements.<br />
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In prime position for visiting the famous Armouries<br />
Museum is the Holiday Inn Express Leeds<br />
Armouries. Located at Clarence Dock, which is<br />
adjacent to the museum, the hotel boasts comfort<br />
and great value accommodation and is just fifteen<br />
minutes from the city centre.<br />
In the City: Leeds<br />
There are 130 modern air-conditioned guest rooms<br />
featuring well-lit desks which are great for the<br />
business traveller, as well as free WiFi and wide<br />
screen TVs. Complimentary newspapers are also<br />
available for guests during their stay.<br />
The Great Room is a contemporary designed bar<br />
and lounge. Socialise with colleagues, friends and<br />
family, grab a bite to eat or enjoy a drink or two.<br />
Location and excellent transports links are key<br />
at Clayton Hotel Leeds. Easily accessible from<br />
the motorway, Leeds Bradford Airport and Leeds<br />
Railway, plus the hotel has secure underground<br />
parking for guests too. Popular tourist attractions,<br />
shopping and the exciting nightlife of Leeds are all<br />
within easy reach.<br />
Guest rooms are bright, stylish and include<br />
modern furnishings, plus there is a TV, hairdryer<br />
and tea and coffee making facilities. When it<br />
comes to food, there’s plenty of choice! The<br />
on-site Inkwell Bar boasts a variety of classic dishes<br />
such as giant Yorkshire Puddings or beer battered<br />
fish and chips, and the Vitality style breakfast will<br />
nicely kick-start the day.<br />
Cricket lovers may want to consider stepping<br />
outside of the city centre to enjoy a stay at<br />
Headingley Lodge. Situated inside the Emerald<br />
Headingley Stadium, guests can enjoy views over<br />
the world-famous Yorkshire cricket pitch which has<br />
been home to many historic and dramatic games.<br />
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The four-star hotel is handy for the city centre and<br />
university areas, as well as visitors hoping to tour<br />
Yorkshire and the Dales. There are 36 guest rooms<br />
varying from twin, double, family and family<br />
accessible. Free WiFi, a small fridge, a TV, as well<br />
as free car parking are all available.<br />
In the City: Leeds<br />
Situated in the suburb of Morley, the Village<br />
Hotel Leeds South is just a few miles from the<br />
city centre and offers a stylish and contemporary<br />
backdrop for a couple of nights away. Guests<br />
also have access to an ultra modern gym, a<br />
bustling pub and restaurant, as well as an on-site<br />
Starbucks.<br />
If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle<br />
of the city, this hotel provides a great base for<br />
exploring the Yorkshire Dales and Peak District<br />
where guests can enjoy the very best of nature,<br />
as well as staying active with cycling, trekking and<br />
wildlife-watching.<br />
Combining history with modern day facilities is<br />
the Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel. Known as<br />
one of the most desirable wedding venues in<br />
Leeds, this hotel features contemporary decor<br />
combined with 1930s glamour. A great fit<br />
for countryside lovers, guests can enjoy the<br />
picturesque views of Yorkshire, while also being<br />
on the doorstep of the Golden Acre Park which<br />
is known for its beautiful parkland and formal<br />
gardens. In addition, guests can rest and relax at<br />
the Feel Good Health Club where there’s a pool,<br />
sauna and steam room facilities.<br />
A visit to Leeds always delivers a good time! Whether you’re there for business or want to plan a leisure<br />
break, you can discover more hotels in and around Leeds here, or alternatively, contact the <strong>Infotel</strong> team<br />
on 01775 843413, Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.<br />
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Getaway to the great British countryside<br />
01775 843413<br />
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />
reservations@infotel.co.uk
MAGNOLIA PARK & GOLF<br />
& COUNTRY CLUB<br />
BICEST ER, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HP18 9XX<br />
Risk and reward rule at this spectacular<br />
championship golf course that weaves its way<br />
through hundreds of acres of country parkland in<br />
Buckinghamshire.<br />
Meandering through natural valleys, lakes and<br />
streams, the par 73 Magnolia Park is a superb<br />
test for golfers of all abilities, with the back<br />
nine providing an exacting challenge for more<br />
experienced players. A particular highlight is the<br />
par 4 15th hole where a gentle dogleg, and water<br />
protecting the green, could make a difference to<br />
the scorecard.<br />
Magnolia Park has several signature holes. Look<br />
out for the 2nd; this par 3 is surrounded by<br />
stunning woodland and the green sits tightly<br />
behind one of the natural lakes.<br />
If you’re playing as a 4-ball, you should anticipate<br />
completing the course in four and half hours,<br />
which is ideal for the hotel’s play and stay<br />
packages. Starting from £99, this is a great value<br />
for money escape to the greens with a comfortable<br />
and enjoyable stay in the hotel.<br />
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Tee Time!<br />
In addition to the championship course, there is<br />
a 9-hole par 3 footgolf course, driving range and<br />
putting green plus a nicely stocked pro-shop with<br />
major brands. For hungry golfers and guests,<br />
the Members Spike Bar is the place to be. The<br />
18-hole fill-me-up breakfast is an obviously<br />
popular choice and the bar menu has a good<br />
selection of culinary classics as well as Asian<br />
fusion dishes. Chef’s speciality dish is a delicious<br />
West Indies curry and with a carefully curated<br />
wine list, it’s easy to while away an hour or two on<br />
the sunny terrace overlooking the golf course.<br />
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BEST WESTERN<br />
DIPLOMAT HOTEL & SPA<br />
LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE SA15 3PJ<br />
The historic Welsh county of Carmarthenshire is<br />
bursting with beauty. From breathtaking beaches<br />
to majestic mountains via ancient castles and<br />
historic towns, there is much to admire and plenty<br />
to do. Horse riding, hiking, white water rafting,<br />
surfing and kayaking will give adrenaline junkies<br />
their fix. Green fingered fans will love being in<br />
‘The Garden of Wales’ and discovering the many<br />
picturesque gardens the county is renowned for.<br />
Twitchers will be quietly content with the wetlands<br />
and wildlife opportunities and foodie fans will find<br />
Carmarthenshire a picnic with farmers markets,<br />
gourmet restaurants and gastro pubs serving local<br />
produce.<br />
Llanelli is one of the county’s largest towns and<br />
makes an ideal base for enjoying Carmarthenshire.<br />
Providing a bolthole from busy days and an ideal<br />
base for discovery is the Best Western Diplomat<br />
Hotel and Spa in Llanelli.<br />
Privately owned and operated, the hotel features<br />
stylish guest rooms and modern features. Named<br />
after the chief test pilot of Concorde and a former<br />
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Therapy Time!<br />
guest, Trubshaws Restaurant welcomes diners with<br />
a menu of modern dishes and traditional Welsh<br />
favourites. For guests wanting to recharge their<br />
batteries, therapeutic temptation can be found in<br />
the hotel’s Eden Spa where a range of treatments<br />
and facilities will awaken the senses and ease away<br />
aches and pains.<br />
Special spa day packages are available including<br />
a Just for Him day. A heated swimming pool,<br />
Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room plus a hot tub and<br />
a fully equipped gym can be used throughout the<br />
day and guests can either enjoy the afternoon tea<br />
package with Prosecco or a two-course lunch while<br />
cocooned in a fluffy robe, relaxing into an inviting<br />
sofa in the spa’s luxurious lounge.<br />
Alternatively, if taking a day out of your time in<br />
Llanelli is tricky, book in for an individual treatment<br />
such as the 50 minute full body massage, a full or<br />
half body scrub or an Eden Experience facial. Or tick<br />
two boxes and combine a mini facial with a mini<br />
massage; there are plenty of treatments to choose<br />
from at the Best Western Diplomat and Spa.<br />
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COLUMBA HOTEL<br />
INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE IV3 5NE
PICTURE STAYING HERE<br />
01775 843413<br />
MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9.00AM - 5.30PM
Crown Manor House Hotel<br />
Southampton, Hampshire SO43 7NF<br />
Located in the heart of the picturesque Lyndhurst village and<br />
close to the New Forest National Park, this beautiful 15th century<br />
listed building has been transformed over the years from its<br />
modest beginnings to its current impressive standing as an<br />
independent 4-star boutique hotel.<br />
The hotel has a relaxing and inviting atmosphere with real log<br />
fires and pretty gardens, excellent service and tempting dining.<br />
The award-wining Bar & Grill serves a modern British menu<br />
with lots of fantastic produce sourced from the New Forest and<br />
surrounding areas. This is where guests can enjoy the great<br />
tradition of a cooked breakfast to start the day too!<br />
Guest rooms are sized snug, classic and superior en-suite<br />
rooms, all of which have a hospitality tray, digital TV, desk and<br />
workspace, plus complimentary toiletries and WiFi.<br />
Check-In 3.00pm<br />
Check-Out 11.00am<br />
55 Spaces On-Site<br />
FREE WiFi<br />
Restaurant & Bar<br />
From<br />
£79<br />
“Returned from a three night stay that was<br />
like staying in a very cosy country house. All<br />
the staff, from reception, the bar and waiting<br />
staff, were warm, friendly and attentive.<br />
The bedrooms were well equipped and<br />
comfortable with brilliant showers. Breakfast<br />
was amazing with locally sourced produce.”<br />
Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.<br />
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Featured Hotel<br />
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Canal Court Hotel<br />
Newry, Co. Down BT35 8HF<br />
Canal side views paint the backdrop for a 4-star stay in Newry,<br />
County Down, where the Canal Court Hotel invites guests to<br />
retreat from every day stresses and unwind in luxurious 4-star<br />
accommodation.<br />
Recently renovated, the 110 en-suite guest rooms include a number<br />
of suites, family rooms and a stunning penthouse. All rooms include<br />
a flat screen TV with Freeview, hospitality tray, safe and a desk. Some<br />
of the deluxe rooms and luxury suites have fantastic views over<br />
Newry Cathedral and Ireland’s oldest manmade waterway.<br />
The hotel offers a couple of options for dining. Situated on the first<br />
floor, the Old Mill Restaurant serves some of Northern Ireland’s finest<br />
cuisine including fresh fish from the ports of County Down, and a<br />
vast wine list of Old and New World wines. The Granary Bar is a more<br />
informal setting and serves a simple, value for money menu and for<br />
pre or post dinner drinks, the Merchants Bar and Conservatory are<br />
perfect.<br />
Check-In 3.00pm<br />
Check-Out 11.00am<br />
120 Spaces On-Site<br />
FREE WiFi<br />
Restaurant & Bar<br />
“A stunning hotel with lovely helpful<br />
staff where nothing is too much<br />
trouble. Large spacious rooms and<br />
extremely central location”<br />
Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.<br />
From<br />
£75<br />
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Hogmanay<br />
HIDEAWAYS<br />
We’ve made hunting for a holiday or Hogmanay hideaway easy with our<br />
collection of Scottish apartments and lodges that will encourage you to<br />
bunker down in total comfort as you tuck into superb food and raise a glass<br />
to toast in the New Year.<br />
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Hogmanay Hideaways<br />
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Clovenstone Lodges<br />
For soaking up the serenity of the beautiful rolling<br />
countryside from the comfort of your own hot tub,<br />
the secluded luxury lodges at Clovenstone are an<br />
excellent choice. Sleeping up to eight adults and<br />
two children, and pet-friendly too, the lodges are<br />
equipped with everything needed for a relaxing<br />
self-catering break. And located just six miles from<br />
Aberdeen Airport and three miles from Inverurie<br />
train station, getting here is not difficult.<br />
Situated in eight acres of land and with a doggie<br />
field for four-legged guests, the two lodges are<br />
tastefully decorated, comfortably furnished and<br />
showcase the artwork of Scottish artists Helen<br />
Clark and Steven Brown, with exciting and colourful<br />
creations inspired by Scotland.<br />
Open plan living spaces encourage guests to linger<br />
over the stunning views or to relax around the<br />
dining table with good food and good company<br />
as the blue tooth sound system provides the<br />
soundtrack to the day.<br />
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Hogmanay Hideaways<br />
A stay at Clovenstone Lodges can also include your<br />
own private chef, or generous oven-ready country<br />
fayre and luxury hamper breakfasts for those days<br />
when you don’t want to take control in the open<br />
plan kitchen. Steve @ Black Sheep Chefology will<br />
share his addiction and passion for food in creating<br />
your own private dining experience in the comfort<br />
of your lodge. Using seasonal, local produce, a<br />
five-course meal is £45 per person and is a divine,<br />
delicious occasion to slowly savour.<br />
Quality resonates throughout these lodges, which<br />
have been architecturally designed to be kind to<br />
the environment with thermal and solar energy<br />
and fresh spring water. A peaceful veranda and a<br />
hot tub set under the woodland canopy tops off<br />
a luxury break at Clovenstone Lodges. However,<br />
should you tire of relaxation and need to be more<br />
active, the team will tailor a package packed with<br />
adventure. Gin and Whisky tastings, golf, tours and<br />
spa experiences can be organised too.<br />
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Inn at Aird A Bhasair<br />
The Inn at Aird A Bhasair is one of the oldest inns<br />
on Skye and is in an ideal location for visitors<br />
using the ferry to Mallaig. It’s also perfectly placed<br />
for exploring the island, including Skye’s newest<br />
distillery at Torabhaig.<br />
All of the rooms at the Inn are en-suite and<br />
available as singles, doubles and twins and either<br />
have views over the waters of the Sound of Sleat<br />
towards the hills of Knoydart or enjoy garden and<br />
woodland views.<br />
The cuisine here is delicious; locally caught seafood<br />
and local venison and game create a seasonal<br />
menu to enjoy in the Linne Restaurant, or al fresco<br />
during the summer months. The MacNamara Bar<br />
and Bothan Bar, which is dog friendly, make a<br />
great setting for enjoying some of the local<br />
specialities, such as PráBan Gaelic Whiskies, and<br />
Uisge Lusach Gaelic Gin.<br />
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Riverside Apartments<br />
Back on the mainland and be prepared to be<br />
seduced by the wildness and beauty of the<br />
county of Caithness. It’s here where fertile crofts<br />
and moorlands merge with low-lying grasslands<br />
leading to lochs and rivers. Where Atlantic waves<br />
crash into rugged coast lines and sandy beaches,<br />
and where whales, dolphins, puffins and seals<br />
beguile wildlife lovers.<br />
Sitting astride the River Wick, the former Viking<br />
settlement of Wick is the main town. A must-stay<br />
Hogmanay Hideaways<br />
location for history buffs, the town’s heritage<br />
centre reflects on the local fishing industry that was<br />
thriving in the mid 19th century. The ruins of two<br />
12th century castles and Noss Head Lighthouse are<br />
magnets for visitors too.<br />
Located in the town centre the fully serviced<br />
Riverside Apartments make a good base for<br />
discovery and delicious duvet days! With a location<br />
that works equally well for exploration or escapism,<br />
these two luxury apartments offer style, space and<br />
value for money with the convenience of local<br />
restaurants, cafés and bars all within a short stroll.<br />
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Kilmarnock Arms Hotel<br />
For lovers of links golf, sandy beaches, sea fishing<br />
and water sports, Cruden Bay is a charming<br />
location. Sweeping sands and dunes are perfect for<br />
windswept walks with the imposing ruins of Slains<br />
Castle, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s novel<br />
Dracula, in the background.<br />
At just a 30 minute drive north of Aberdeen and<br />
ten minutes from Peterhead and Ellon, Cruden Bay<br />
is a popular place for day trippers. For those lucky<br />
to escape here for a longer stay, the Kilmarnock<br />
Arms Hotel is a superb choice. Location wise, the<br />
expansive sandy bay, harbour, famous links golf<br />
course and the castle ruins are all just a short walk<br />
from the hotel.<br />
And if your dream of a Scottish break includes<br />
log fires, folk music and fine food, you are in the<br />
right place! Independently owned and managed,<br />
the team at Kilmarnock Arms Hotel offer a warm<br />
welcome to the historic building that has been<br />
welcoming guests since the 1800s.<br />
Recently refurbished en-suite guest rooms are<br />
sympathetically styled in keeping with the history<br />
and age of the property and have everything<br />
today’s guests need for a comfortable and relaxing<br />
stay, including flat screen TVs with Freeview and<br />
WiFi in all rooms.<br />
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Hogmanay Hideaways<br />
Matthew Lobban is the head chef with all the<br />
delights of Aberdeenshire’s natural larder<br />
influencing his seasonal menu. With a passion<br />
for fish, and the convenience of Europe’s largest<br />
fish and shellfish port almost on his doorstep,<br />
Matthew’s menu will have guests hooked! From<br />
May to September, and weather permitting, dine<br />
on locally caught lobster. Alternatively try the local<br />
mussels steamed in a Thai broth and coconut milk<br />
or the monkfish tail, crispy cheek, butternut squash<br />
puree, chorizo and orange dressing if they’re on the<br />
menu; satisfaction is guaranteed!<br />
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Best Western Gleddoch<br />
House Hotel Golf & Spa<br />
If one of the ingredients for a perfect Scottish<br />
hideaway includes time for spa treatments,<br />
Gleddoch House Hotel Golf and Spa near Glasgow<br />
is your green light for a great getaway. Situated in<br />
360 acres of picturesque countryside, and with<br />
stunning views over the River Clyde and Ben<br />
Lommond, Gleddoch is a sanctuary of serenity that<br />
sooths and surrounds guests into a relaxing stay.<br />
Along with a beautiful standard of contemporary<br />
classic en-suite guest rooms, for that added touch<br />
of wow factor, The Residence at Gleddoch is home<br />
to ten individually designed rooms that feature<br />
either four-poster beds or spacious showpiece<br />
suites, with interior design by Lesley Wallace.<br />
Suitable for families as well as couples, the rooms<br />
and suites tick that box for added luxury with walk<br />
in rain showers or roll top baths, emperor beds and<br />
even a fully equipped kitchenette.<br />
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Hogmanay Hideaways<br />
The award-winning Imperia Spa is recognised as<br />
one of west Scotland’s premier spas. The same<br />
outstanding views that envelop guests in the hotel<br />
extend to the spa where a relaxing and rejuvenating<br />
experience awaits. Guests can recline on heated<br />
loungers before enjoying a range of treatments,<br />
take a light lunch in the conservatory and make<br />
full use of the 17 metre pool, sauna and steam<br />
room or plunge into the outdoor hot tub and soak<br />
up the views.<br />
Located just 20 minutes from Glasgow and under<br />
15 minutes from Glasgow International Airport,<br />
Gleddoch makes a superb stay that blends city<br />
convenience with countryside charm and where<br />
relaxation fuses with rejuvenation to make a<br />
luscious hogmanay hideaway!<br />
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NOVEMBER <strong>2019</strong><br />
WHERE?<br />
WHO? WHEN?<br />
Guy Fawkes Carnival<br />
Bridgewater<br />
2 Nov<br />
Oktoberfest Cambridge<br />
7 Nov<br />
BRIDGEWATER<br />
CAMBRIDGE<br />
Liverpool Whisky Festival<br />
16 Nov<br />
LIVERPOOL<br />
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Dates for the Diary<br />
Battersea Park Fireworks<br />
2 Nov<br />
Manchester Vegan Festival<br />
2 Nov<br />
LONDON<br />
MANCHESTER<br />
Cornwall Film Festival<br />
15 - 17 Nov<br />
CORNWALL<br />
Huddersfield Contemporary<br />
Music Festival<br />
15 - 24 Nov<br />
HUDDERSFIELD<br />
Exeter Christmas Market<br />
16 - 19 Nov<br />
Hertford Christmas Gala<br />
24 - 24 Nov<br />
EXETER<br />
HERTFORD<br />
01775 843413 Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm<br />
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Hy Aparthotel<br />
Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Lancashire FY8 2PB<br />
Guests can enjoy their own fully-equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, a comfortable seating area with a flat screen<br />
TV, and a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. A cooked or continental breakfast is available and there<br />
is also a range of wellness facilities, including an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Hy Aparthotel benefits from a<br />
24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and business centre too.<br />
The Ainscow Hotel, BW Premier Collection<br />
Salford, Manchester, Gtr Manchester M3 5EN<br />
This contemporary property features a restaurant and bar in addition to the stylish designed guest rooms which<br />
include wooden furnishings and slate-tiled bathrooms. A flat screen TV, toiletries, a hospitality tray and free WiFi<br />
are also available and some of the guest rooms include a small kitchenette area.<br />
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Howarth House Aparthotel<br />
Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Lancashire FY8 2PB<br />
Self-catering is made easy with a fully-equipped kitchen and a free welcome breakfast basket in these boutique<br />
serviced apartments which have up to two bedrooms. Weekly housekeeping and linen changes are included<br />
and with competitive pricing, Howarth House Aparthotel is a wise choice with business and leisure guests.<br />
Lindum Hotel<br />
Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Lancashire FY8 1LZ<br />
With an enviable seafront position just opposite the promenade, Lindum Hotel offers en-suite accommodation<br />
which includes a TV and hospitality tray. Guests can enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast to start the day and a<br />
daily changing menu of home cooked meals for evening dining.<br />
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