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Treat yourself to these tipples!
Our mixologist at Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa shares his recipes for the perfect summer cocktail.
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A return to their roots
With so many happy memories formed over the years at Buxted Park for both this local bride and groom, it was almost inevitable that it would play host to their special day.
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Alfresco Dining
The British Summertime bring many joyous things: longer days, warmer temperatures, sunshine, Wimbledon… the list is plentiful, but one of the best things (in our opinion) about Summer is eating Alfresco.
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Recipe of the Month: Crème Brûlée
by Andrew Soddy, Executive Head Chef at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa
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The Pinnacle Climbing Centre
The Pinnacle Climbing Centre is Northamptonshire’s Premier Indoor Climbing and Caving Facility.
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Cheers to World Cocktail Day
Celebrate World Cocktail Day on 13th May 2019 with some inspiration from our bar team at Hand Picked Hotels across the UK and Channel Islands.
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Recipe of the month: Sea Bass
With the help of our Executive Head Chef Andrew Soddy, learn how to best cook Sea Bass at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa.
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Finding the Perfect Wedding Venue
When it comes to choosing a venue, Laura and Dan advise to go with gut instinct. They fell head over heels in love within minutes of seeing Stanbrook Abbey and sure enough couldn’t have imagined spending their day anywhere else.
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The Wedding Bear
We love being a part of our wedding couples' special days so much so that we give all our newlyweds our exclusive keepsake to be cherished forever along with the memories.
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Make Your Own Easter Egg
With the help of our Executive Head Chef Andrew Soddy, learn how to make an Easter Egg at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa.
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