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History of Audleys Wood Hotel
Described as a Neo Gothic Renaissance mansion, the building is known to have existed since February 5 1880, when the first occupiers were Thomas and Rachel Pain, the former being a director of the bloodstock auctioneers Messrs Tattersalls.
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Benefits of exfoliating
Turn your complexion from dull and dry to bright, vibrant, and smooth
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Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa feature rooms
If you are passionate about literature then Nutfield Priory in Surrey is the perfect retreat.
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TRX training
Tired of circulating a dozen different machines to get a total body workout, try TRX suspension training with Hand Picked Hotels
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Meet our talented chefs
Over the coming months we will be talking to the chefs at our restaurants to find out more about them and the inspiration behind the dishes they create. First up, we talk to Nicolas Valmagna, Head Chef at the Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa’s Tassili restaurant.
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Wedding venues outside London
This month we look at the best Hand Picked Hotel wedding venues under two hours from the UK’s capital
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Benefits of Massage
Whether it is a luxurious treat, stress relief or pain management, massage therapy is a necessary part of your health and well being
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How to prepare your garden for spring
by Rob Batchelor, Property Manager at Buxted Park Hotel
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Create a gin cocktail
by Paul Pierce, Food and Beverage Manager at Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa
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