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![A magnificent setting](/images/hotels/stanbrook-abbey/small/weddings/real-life/Jamie-Nick-BLOG-USE-ONLY/Jamie-Nick11.jpg)
A magnificent setting
We meet Jamie and Nick who's civil marriage was held at the beautiful Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, a wedding venue in Worcestershire.
Read Article![The Elephant Man](/images/hotels/fawsley-hall/small/exterior/FHH-exterior.jpg)
The Elephant Man
Steeped in tradition and history, Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa has attracted some of Britain's most legendary figures over the years.
Read Article![A traditional formal wedding at Buxted Park Hotel](/images/hotels/buxted-park/medium/wedding/weddings-real life/sarah-chris-/Sarah-Chris4.jpg)
A traditional formal wedding at Buxted Park Hotel
We meet Sarah and Chris who fell in love with the grounds at Buxted Park Hotel so what better place to get married.
Read Article![New year health club offers](/images/hotels/generic-images/health-club/large/iStock-670724076_preview-image.jpg)
New year health club offers
Get your new year off to a healthier start and take advantage of our special offers available at our Hand Picked Hotels’ health clubs.*
Read Article![A Novel Experience](/images/hotels/generic-images/offers/small/novel-escape-small.jpg)
A Novel Experience
Sit back, relax and celebrate a great British classic, with our limited winter offer.
Read Article![Wedding Trends 2017-2018](/images/hotels/chilston-park/small/weddings/Chilston-Park-Wedding-Blackmore321.jpg)
Wedding Trends 2017-2018
After a busy year of hosting weddings, Hand Picked Hotels have compiled some of the key wedding trends for 2017 and what they predict will be hot as it looks forward to the New Year.
Read Article![History of L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa](/images/hotels/lhorizon/history/31653 Jersey, St Brelades Bay 1893.jpg)
History of L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa
Now a beautiful four star hotel of international standing, L’Horizon was originally built as a private seaside villa in 1850 whe...
Read Article![Silent Pool Distillers](/images/hotels/woodlands-park/things-to-do/Silent Pool/DSC_0140.jpg)
Silent Pool Distillers
Gin lovers - join a tour, plan a visit to an event or even participate in a class or workshop.
Read Article![Explore Hampshire](/images/hotels/audleys-wood/things-to-do/portsmouth/spinnaker-tower-717434_1920.jpg)
Explore Hampshire
Whether you are a nature lover or city goer, Hampshire offers the best of both worlds, with tons of things to do – and Audley’s Wood Hotel can help you plan your perfect getaway.
Read Article![It all started in Rome....](/images/hotels/crathorne-hall/medium/weddings/wedding-real-life/amy-ross/Amy-Ross-Urmston10.jpg)
It all started in Rome....
We meet Amy and Ross who's engagement in Rome inspired little special touches for their Summer wedding day at Crathorne Hall Hotel.
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