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Budget weddings

This month we look at how to plan a wedding on a budget

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History of Bailbrook House Hotel

Building work was started on Bailbrook House in 1790 by John Eveleigh for wealthy lawyer Dr Denham Skeet. However, due to the impact of the intervening wars, building was not completed until the early part of the 19th century.

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Ultimate Winter Wedding

There is something really quite magical about a winter wedding – we meet newlyweds Cameron Cranwell and Anne-Sophie Tyson who made the most of this great season for their special day at Chilston Park Hotel.

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New to spas?

Meet the Spa Manager of Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa Rachel Tuffin

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Minimoons

With Hand Picked Hotels a minimoon can be every bit as glamorous and indulgent as a honeymoon.

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The Bath Festival 2019

The Bath Festival launches its 2019 celebration of music and literature with a diverse programme of more than 120 events over ten days from Friday 17th - Sunday 26th May.

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Create Apple and Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns

by Gordon Neale, Chef at Audleys Wood Hotel

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Must have spring spa treatment

by Carla Inglis, Spa Manager at Norton House Hotel

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New Year's Eve weddings

This month we look at how to throw a New Year’s Eve Wedding

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