Hand Picked Blog

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Why indulgent bathrooms are Hand Picked Hotels’ best-kept secret

From decadent roll top baths that hark back to a bygone era, to the modern extravagance of rain showers, bathrooms are never boring at Hand Picked Hotels.

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Five Minutes with Carla Inglis

We visit Hand Picked’s Scottish country house hotel and meet the woman behind its stunning spa and health club facilities to find out how it can help guests to relax and unwind.

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Gilchrist & Soames

With an exclusive range of toiletries from Gilchrist & Soames, Hand Picked Hotels provides a bespoke pampering experience for guests

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The Art of Creating the Perfect Wedding

As a self-confessed perfectionist Clara Pirie-Wood wanted to plan and execute the best wedding ever, here is how she made her big day at Buxted Park Hotel stand out.

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Hanbury Hall

Spend the day in the beautiful gardens of Hanbury Hall and discover the history within its walls.

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Droitwich Spa Lido

One of the UK's last remaining inland, outdoor, saltwater swimming pools located in Worcestershire.

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Green Frog Pottery

For an afternoon of creativity and fun visit Green Frog Pottery. You can paint pottery, try your hand on the pottery wheel and even create personalised keepsakes.

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Severn Valley Steam Train

Embark on a full day out, featuring beautiful scenery alongside charming towns and villages, when you ride the steam-hauled passenger train through the Severn Valley.

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Ice Quest

Ice skating, laser quest and four exciting escape rooms all under one roof.

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Spotlight on Matthew Ashton

Hand Picked Hotels is fanatical about locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, which is why we recruited a Group Executive Head Chef. We talk to Matthew Ashton to find out more about his role.

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