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Smart Ways to Plan Your Wedding Budget
No one expects weddings to be budget-friendly, but the latest research has shown that the cost of an average wedding in the UK now stands at a staggering £30,355. If the thought of spending that much money on a wedding sends shivers down your spine, then let Hand Picked Hotels help.
Read ArticleRomantic Surrey Wedding
Providing a romantic and secluded setting in Surrey, yet easily accessible from London, Nutfield Priory Hotel is one of the county’s most beautiful places to tie the knot, as Philippa and Gavin can testify.
Read ArticleA wedding venue fit for royalty
You don't have to become the Duchess of Cambridge to feel like a Royal Highness on your wedding day. Having once played host to Henry VIII – New Hall Hotel & Spa, is as majestic as it is magical.
Read ArticleSpa Weekends Away
Treat yourself and someone you love to a relaxing spa weekend with Hand Picked Hotels and indulge in exquisite pampering and fine treatments.
Read ArticleDiscover West Yorkshire
Each year millions of visitors flock to West Yorkshire for its stunning countryside, historic cities and industrial heritage, and Wood Hall Hotel & Spa is perfectly placed to take it all in.
Read ArticleOne chance for the perfect wedding
Helped by their wedding planner, Philip and Anna make the most of the classic elegance of the beautiful Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa for what turned out to be the perfect day surrounded by the people they love most.
Read ArticleHealthy and sustainable ways to lose weight
When it comes to losing weight, the internet is awash with advice, tips, articles and opinions on what works and what does not work, as well as myths, facts and quick fixes to shed pounds. Read our hints and tips on healthy and sustainable ways to lose weight.
Read ArticleWedding Planning
This month we look at how Hand Picked Hotels’ dedicated wedding coordinators can help to make your big day extra special
Read ArticleA Weekend in East Sussex
With a great mix of rolling countryside, miles of stunning coastline and plenty of things to see and do there really is something for everyone in East Sussex. Here we recommend how to best plan a weekend break.
Read ArticleChildhood sweethearts have their fairy tale wedding
Some people are just meant to be together forever – childhood sweethearts, Becca and Alex certainly were. This is their story…
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