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![An intimate and elegant wedding venue close to home](/images/hotels/brandshatch-place/medium/weddings/real-life/Joanne Heller/Joanne-1.jpg)
An intimate and elegant wedding venue close to home
Having decided on a more intimate wedding, Jo and Steve also wanted something that was sophisticated and local for them and their guests: Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa in Fawkham, Kent, ticked all the boxes.
Read Article![The Scotch Whisky Experience](/images/hotels/norton-house/things-to-do/Scotch whisky experience/Whisky Pouring.jpg)
The Scotch Whisky Experience
The Scotch Whisky Experience was founded in 1988 when 19 individual Scotch whisky companies jointly invested in showcasing their industry to international visitors.
Read Article![Five-minute interview with Ross Pilcher](/images/hotels/chilston-park/team/medium/Ross-Pilcher-cropped.jpg)
Five-minute interview with Ross Pilcher
After working in top London hotels and running the AELTC, Ross Pilcher now delivers the ultimate fine dining experience in Kent for Chilston Park Hotel.
Read Article![A winter wedding with a touch of vintage glamour](/images/hotels/crathorne-hall/small/weddings/wedding-real-life/Andy-Claire/more images/Andy-Claire7.jpg)
A winter wedding with a touch of vintage glamour
We meet Andy and Claire who had a glamourous winter wedding at Crathorne Hall Hotel, North Yorkshire. This country house hotel offers the perfect intimacy for your wedding, being set in 15 acres of private grounds and with captivating views of the Leven Valley.
Read Article![Wedding open days and evenings, fayres and appointments](/images/hotels/buxted-park/team/medium/Holly cropped.jpg)
Wedding open days and evenings, fayres and appointments
If you are thinking of holding your special day at one of our venues, then our range of wedding events will allow us to show you how we can help bring your ideas to life.
Read Article![A traditional Scottish wedding](/images/hotels/norton-house/small/weddings/Andrew-James/andrew-james-26.jpg)
A traditional Scottish wedding
We meet Andrew and James who had a traditional Scottish wedding at Norton House Hotel, Edinburgh. Discover why this beautiful country house hotel was the perfect wedding venue for them.
Read Article![When Super Mario makes an appearance at your wedding!](/images/hotels/wood-hall/medium/weddings/real-life-weddings-for-blogs-only/Heather-Jacob/Heather-Jacob-1.jpg)
When Super Mario makes an appearance at your wedding!
We meet Heather and Jacob who had a winter wedding at Wood Hall Hotel & Spa in Yorkshire, with lots of little 'mini character' touches.
Read Article![A Weekend in Edinburgh](/images/hotels/norton-house/things-to-do/edinburgh-castle/edinburgh-castle-close.jpg)
A Weekend in Edinburgh
There are so many things to do on a short break in Edinburgh – and this itinerary with just a few of our top tips should help you have a memorable getaway.
Read Article![The wedding planner's wedding](/images/hotels/brandshatch-place/medium/weddings/real-life/Martyn-GWD/Martyn-Brands.jpg)
The wedding planner's wedding
We meet Martyn and Damian who were married at Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa in February 2017.
Read Article![Discover Northamptonshire](/images/hotels/fawsley-hall/things-to-do/shakespeare-country/Shakespeare Country - Birthplace and gardens JPG.jpg)
Discover Northamptonshire
Often described as the Rose of the Shires, Northamptonshire offers something for everyone who visits.
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