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History of New Hall Hotel & Spa

New Hall is reputed to be the oldest listed inhabited moated house in England. Before the Norman Conquest the land was owned by Ed...

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The Idyllic Venue

Nestled within beautifully landscaped gardens, Fawsley Hall’s award-winning Knightley Court is an entirely exclusive venue perfect for a wedding, breakfast and evening reception

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Discover Hampshire

If you are visiting Hampshire for a short break, Rhinefield House Hotel is perfectly located to sample the county’s perfect blend of coast and countryside.

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A magnificent setting

We meet Jamie and Nick who's civil marriage was held at the beautiful Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, a wedding venue in Worcestershire.

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The Elephant Man

Steeped in tradition and history, Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa has attracted some of Britain's most legendary figures over the years.

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A traditional formal wedding at Buxted Park Hotel

We meet Sarah and Chris who fell in love with the grounds at Buxted Park Hotel so what better place to get married.

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New year health club offers

Get your new year off to a healthier start and take advantage of our special offers available at our Hand Picked Hotels’ health clubs.*

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A Novel Experience

Sit back, relax and celebrate a great British classic, with our limited winter offer.

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Wedding Trends 2017-2018

After a busy year of hosting weddings, Hand Picked Hotels have compiled some of the key wedding trends for 2017 and what they predict will be hot as it looks forward to the New Year.

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History of L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa

Now a beautiful four star hotel of international standing, L’Horizon was originally built as a private seaside villa in 1850 whe...

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