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An autumnal magical day
We meet Amy and Paul who were married at Wood Hall Hotel & Spa on a gorgeous November day.
Read ArticleMothering Sunday
This year Mothering Sunday falls on March 11, and at Hand Picked Hotels we have got plenty of treats that say ‘I Love You’ better than words ever could.
Read ArticleWedding invitations
Wedding invitations are our focus this month, so take a look at our brilliant ideas and practical tips to get your big day off to a flying start.
Read ArticleTwo Weddings, One Couple
Being from two different cultural backgrounds Lee and Alex decided to exchange their vows twice. Here is how they did it.
Read ArticleHistory of Norton House Hotel & Spa
Although built in 1840, the first 43 years of Norton House’s existence remain a bit of a mystery. But its history becomes cl...
Read ArticleA Weekend in Yorkshire
What better way to recharge the batteries than a short break at Crathorne Hall Hotel, which is perfectly located to explore the stunning Yorkshire countryside.
Read ArticleWhy treadmills offer many fitness benefits during the colder months
Enjoying regular exercise is without doubt one of the most important changes you could make to your lifestyle.
Read ArticleSurrey Food Festival
This year’s Surrey Food Festival promises to be a culinary celebration of local food and drink so why not make a weekend of it and stay at the nearby Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa and Woodlands Park Hotel.
Read ArticleFive Minutes with Kelly Burgess
It is not just the girls that can benefit from a session at the spa, boys too can reap the rewards of being able to completely relax and unwind.
Read ArticlePancake Day
This year Pancake Day falls on the 13th February and at Hand Picked Hotels, our frying pans are at the ready to celebrate.
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