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![5 minutes with Health and Beauty Manager Katharine Sibley](/images/hotels/rhinefield-house/small/exterior/Rhinefield 2.jpg)
5 minutes with Health and Beauty Manager Katharine Sibley
We chat to Katharine Sibley about what it’s like to work at Rhinefield House Hotel’s health suite and how you can achieve better sleep as Hand Picked celebrate the annual awareness campaign, Sleeptember.
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Unique team building venues
Motivate and inspire your employees with a unique team building event at one of Hand Picked Hotels’ venues.
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Hypnos Beds
Exquisitely handmade by Hypnos’ master craftsman, our beds offer a beautifully restful night’s sleep.
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Talking food and drink with Graeme Nesbitt
We are very happy to welcome our new Food and Beverage Director, who reveals a bit about himself and what we can eat and drink to help us sleep… we are in the month of Sleeptember after all.
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How to Plan an Outdoor Wedding
For some people there is something indescribable about an outdoor wedding, but there are a few things you need to think about in order to pull off a successful alfresco celebration.
Read Article![A good night's sleep](/images/hotels/rhinefield-house/small/bedrooms/RHI-Classic_Bedroom-2.jpg)
A good night's sleep
Inspired by the Sleep Council’s Sleeptember, we are dedicating 30 days to improving and prioritising great sleep with a series of tempting offers, events and even a competition.
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Exclusive use for conferences and teambuilding events
Enjoy exclusive use of our traditional country house hotels for a truly unique and memorable corporate event.
Read Article![History of Wood Hall Hotel & Spa](/images/hotels/wood-hall/medium/exterior/JT7ZWP3n.jpeg)
History of Wood Hall Hotel & Spa
Wood Hall’s first Norman possessor was Malgar Le Vavasour, and for several hundred years it was the home of the Vavasour family and their descendants.
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10 Unique Wedding Ideas
How do you make sure that your wedding stands out from countless others? Here is a helpful list of unique wedding and reception ideas to try.
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Recipe of the Month: Crab Linguine
With the help of our Executive Head Chef Andrew Soddy, learn how to create Chancre Crab Linguine which is served on the Terrace at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa.
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