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Investment at Fawsley Hall with New Spa & Health Club

Hand Picked Hotels has unveiled plans for a significant refurbishment of their spa and health club at Fawsley Hall Hotel in Northamptonshire.

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Exciting Renovations - the Silver Lining for Venues in Lockdown

During the national lockdowns, whilst our venues have mostly been closed to guests and delegates, our asset team has been busy with plenty of renovation projects.

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Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Make the most of the season's produce with a big bowl of this winter squash soup. Serve with freshly baked pumpkin seed bread.

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Cauliflower and Black Bomber Cheese Soup Recipe

This soup will go nicely with freshly baked bread or cheese straws or mini cheese on toast. Perfect for a wintery day!

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Escape this winter with a Hand Picked staycation

If sun, sea and sand isn’t your cup of tea, or you’ve missed out on this year’s summer getaway, a luxury short winter hotel break might be just what you need.

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5 Tips for Practicing Gratitude

Practicing gratitude is the act of acknowledging the things that are good in our lives and being thankful for them.

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The Recipe for Healthy Skin

The ELEMIS Superfood skincare range is our favourite feel good fix. Read some of our top tips for feeding your skin and nourishing from the outside-in.

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Plant Based Madras and Pilau Rice

Make a delicious plant based version of a classic dish with our easy step by step guide.

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The Meetings Show - The Virtues of Virtual

The team at Hand Picked Hotels were delighted to exhibit at The Meetings Show on the 19th – 21st October, it was our very first virtual event!

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A Dog-friendly Getaway with Plenty To Do

At Hand Picked Hotels, we’ve made it easy to enjoy a getaway with your dog in tow.

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