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A rustic autumn wedding
We meet Clare and Steffan who were married at New Hall in Birmingham on an autumnal day surrounded by their friends and family
Read ArticleHow to decorate your ceremony room and reception
There are many stylish ways to decorate a wedding ceremony and breakfast room – here are just a few of our favourite ideas to help bring your venue alive and make your special day unique.
Read ArticleBombay Sapphire Gin Distillery
Bombay Sapphire Distillery opened its doors at Laverstoke Mill in 2014 and offers a Discovery Experience.
Read ArticleHistory of Stanbrook Abbey Hotel
Stanbrook Abbey has a long and significant history, having been home to an order of Benedictine nuns for over 150 years prior to becoming the country house hotel it is today.
Read ArticleHow to throw a British and Chinese wedding
We meet Richard and Anna who wanted to throw both a traditional British garden party theme and Chinese wedding in Yorkshire
Read ArticleReasons why your mind and body will benefit from a game of tennis
With Summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to start thinking about incorporating some exciting and exhilarating outdoor activities into your fitness routine.
Read ArticleDiscover Edinburgh
Located just five minutes from Edinburgh Airport and twenty minutes from the city centre, Norton House is perfectly located to explore Scotland’s capital.
Read ArticlePlanting the Future
Many of our hotels are located in a forest or have woodland of significance, and just as Commonwealth citizens are leading the world in efforts to protect the forest, so too is Hand Picked Hotels as we endeavour to raise awareness and save them for future generations.
Read ArticleHistory of Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa
‘The Grand Hotel’ was opened on 13 June 1891, nine months after the foundation stone had been laid. It b...
Read ArticleThe Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
Visit The Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre from 29th November – 2nd December and stay at nearby Stanbrook Abbey Hotel.
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