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Hygge
Experience a moment of hygge – the wellbeing trend of 2016 but a way of life for the Danes for the past three centuries.
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Prepare your house for Christmas
by James Hare, Head Housekeeper at Wood Hall Hotel & Spa
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Create your own festive drinks
I am Jose Sanchez, Bar Supervisor at Buxted Park Hotel I have been having fun making cocktails for about 10 years now and I s...
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Create your own festive treats
by Raechel Harris, Head Pastry Chef at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa
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January Sales
If you want to take advantage of the January sales, then why not base yourself at one of Hand Picked Hotels’ venues to ensure you get the best bargains.
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Christmas Traditions
Ever wondered about the reasons behind some of our favourite Christmas traditions, we unpick the real explanations
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How to choose a wedding venue
This month we look at how to choose the perfect wedding venue.
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Gingerbread House Recipe
By Andrew Soddy, Executive Head Chef at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa
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Winter Spa Days
With the dark nights closing in and the temperatures dropping what better time to unwind and relax than with a winter spa day at a Hand Picked Hotel venue.
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Year of the English Garden
Hand Picked Hotels reside in some of Britain’s finest parkland, so why not join us for what has been a very special year for England’s gardens.
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