Hand Picked Blog
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Our nod to London
We meet Katie and Luke who decided to host their wedding at Wood Hall Hotel & Spa in Yorkshire because from the moment they arrived they all had 'that feeling'.
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History of St Pierre Park
Built at the beginning of the 19th century, the original St Pierre Park was one of the island’s great historic buildings. ...
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Lords of the Manor
Living in the next village, it seemed like fate that Chilston Park Hotel was so close and had everything that Ian and James wanted for their Kent wedding, including the option for exclusive use, and a choice menu.
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Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) and Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Located five minutes from Edinburgh Airport and 20 minutes from the city centre, Norton House Hotel & Spa is the perfect getaway after spending the day exploring the biggest arts festival on the planet.
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Little love birds
We meet Lisa and Darryl who's wedding in Yorkshire at Crathorne Hall Hotel was themed around little love birds.
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Tips on how to exercise smarter not harder
We are all living increasingly busy and hectic lifestyles, and for many of us there simply are not enough hours in the day. Here are some tips on how you too can enjoy a fitness routine when time is precious.
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Productive events that make the most of summer-time!
Our group head of sales, Martin Terry, tells us why this season is the perfect time to take your pick of our flexible event spaces – either inside or out.
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A Christmas wedding in the New Forest
We meet Bex and Tom who had a romantic Christmas wedding at Rhinefield House Hotel deep in the New Forest national park.
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Planning the perfect mini-moon
The mini-moon - a few days of post-nuptial rest – is becoming ever more popular and with Hand Picked Hotels, there is a wealth of options to suit every couple.
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A Weekend in West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire is quite the picture postcard with its wild sweeping moorland, deep valleys, pretty Pennine villages and grand old towns.
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