Hand Picked Blog

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Winter Spa Days

With the dark nights closing in and the temperatures dropping what better time to unwind and relax than with a winter spa day at a Hand Picked Hotel venue.

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Year of the English Garden

Hand Picked Hotels reside in some of Britain’s finest parkland, so why not join us for what has been a very special year for England’s gardens.

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How to make 'Roasted venison loin, truffle mash, sprout leaves and butternut squash'

By Andrew Soddy, Executive Head Chef at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa

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How to Cut a Wedding Cake

This month we learn how to cut your wedding cake with Hand Picked Hotel’s own wedding expert.

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How to create a Corpse Reviver No. 2

by Jessie Livingstone, Bar Team Member at Rookery Hall Hotel

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How to make a delicious Pumpkin Souffle

By Andrew Soddy, Executive Head Chef at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa

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Halloween Themed Ice Cubes

By Miguel de Sousa, Bar Manager at St Pierre Park Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

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Business Event Facilities

With a wide choice of flexible spaces all boasting the latest equipment Hand Picked Hotels can ensure your business event runs smoothly from start to finish.

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Wedding blog awards 2016

If you are looking for beautiful, insightful and up-to-date wedding blogs, you have come to the right place. Here are Hand Picked Hotels' top 25 wedding blogs online.

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Capability Brown

Take a well-deserved country house break and explore the spectacular colours of Capability Brown’s landscaped gardens.

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