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March 20, 2025

Explore one of the Finest Arts and Crafts Gardens in Wales and Visit National Trust Gardens in North Wales

The National Trust cares for an amazing collection of gardens and parks which encompass more than 500 years of Welsh history. From the terraces of Bodnant Garden to the magnificent…
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March 17, 2025

Fast Forward to Spring and Summer at Middlethorpe Hall in York

A historic 300-year old red brick and limestone house, influenced by Sir Christopher Wren, set in 20 acres of gardens and parkland, Middlethorpe Hall is an award-winning country house hotel.…
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March 10, 2025

175 Years Since the Founding of The Royal Meteorological Society at Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire

It was in the library at Hartwell House on 3 April 1850 that the British Meteorological Society was founded, later renamed 'Royal Meteorological Society' in 1883, incorporated by royal charter…
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March 7, 2025

Lisbon’s New Permanent Immersive Exhibition Celebrates the Queen of Fado – Amália Rodrigues

It's often hard to define the music best associated to a country but Portugal’s sound is Fado. Amália Rodrigues is the Queen of Fado. Since 2011, Fado has been classified…
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January 13, 2025

Tarabel Lisbon Opens in Lapa – Like walking into a painting

• Rose Fournier launches her Lisbon hotel - Tarabel Lisbon following the success of her Marrakech luxury hotel  • A secluded jewel in the heart of Europe’s sunniest capital city…
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December 19, 2024

Travel PR and Communication Trends 2025

Travel PR and Communication Trends 2025: The Cornerstone of British Hospitality - The Country House Hotel British Pubs with Rooms - Tradition and Cosiness Deeper Morocco - Medinas and Masterclasses…
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December 19, 2024

The Cornerstone of British Hospitality – 
The Country House Hotel is an Enduring Classic

• Owned by the National Trust and filled with antique treasures, Historic House Hotels are no ordinary hotels • Sleep, dine, explore and relax in magnificent surroundings • A unique…
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October 24, 2024

Inside Fez with Palais Amani – Cook and dine in a local’s home and discover 
Moroccan Cuisine in the souks with a chef

Make 2025 the year of a cultural foodie break exploring Morocco’s second largest city. Stay in an Art Deco palace located in the heart of Fez’s UNESCO medina. Immersive travel…
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October 20, 2024

25 Essaouira Escapes in 2025 at Le Jardin des Douars

- Tropical botanical garden setting in the Essaouira hills - Luxury villas, heated pools, alfresco dining and hammam treatments - NEW Club des Douars with new Padel courts and new…
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Tarabel Lisbonpscomms
October 10, 2024

This winter, independent boutique hotel Tarabel Lisbon launches in Lapa, Lisbon’s most elegant neighbourhood

• A secluded jewel in the heart of Europe’s sunniest capital city opens December 2024 • Located in a 19th century mansion, with nine individually designed suites by renowned interior decorator…
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October 9, 2024

Three Cosy Country House Hotels for Winter

Three Cosy Country House Hotels for Winter. Fireplaces, Garden Walks, Comfortable Bedrooms, Winter Warming Cuisine and History Winter breaks in Buckinghamshire at Hartwell House, in York at Middlethorpe Hall and…
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August 28, 2024

Cosy Fireplaces at Middlethorpe Hall this Winter – Is this York’s cosiest hotel?

Spend time exploring this historic house, walking in over 20 acres of gardens and return to cosy fireplaces in several public rooms and bedrooms A historic 300-year old red brick…
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August 16, 2024

Portugal’s Queen of Fado lives on today with a new permanent immersive experience in Lisbon

It's often hard to define the music best associated to a country but Portugal’s sound is Fado. Amália Rodrigues is the Queen of Fado. Since 2011, Fado has been classified…
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August 2, 2024

National Trust hotel, Middlethorpe Hall, celebrates a new book about its most famous resident – the 18th-century writer and feminist, Lady Mary Wortley-Montagu

Lady Mary Wortley-Montagu occupies a very special place in the hearts of everyone at Middlethorpe Hall. A historic 300-year old red brick and limestone house, influenced by Sir Christopher Wren,…
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April 8, 2024

72 Hours at Palais Amani in Fez, Morocco

Palais Amani is located in the heart of Fez’s UNESCO medina. The art deco riad was partly rebuilt in the 1930s and is home to a restaurant, hammam and the…
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Bodysgallen Hallpscomms
March 15, 2024

Spring at the Finest Hotel Gardens in Wales – Stay at historic Bodysgallen Hall and explore the exquisite gardens of North Wales

North Wales is home to beautifully landscaped estates open to the public. This magical corner of Wales is where the unique Llandudno Pier sits. Just 10 minutes from Bodysgallen Hall,…
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March 4, 2024

The chance to sleep with history on a grand scale at Hartwell House

Now owned by the National Trust and filled with antique treasures, Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire is no ordinary hotel. It’s part of living history. Once the ancestral seat of some of…
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February 7, 2024

Discover Morocco’s Cultural and Foodie Capital – Fez. Stay at an Art Deco Riad in the UNESCO medina

Independent Palais Amani is located in the heart of Fez’s UNESCO Medina. The art deco riad was partly rebuilt in the 1930s and totally refurbished and is home to a…
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February 1, 2024

Laid-back, soulful, totally authentic, Essaouira is like nowhere else in Morocco – and Le Jardin des Douars, is a secluded garden gem

Imagine waking in a botanical garden to the heady scent of thyme, Moroccan roses and lantana. Then after a dip in the jade outdoor, heated swimming pool, it’s time for…
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January 29, 2024

Discover the Finest Hotel Gardens in Wales at Bodysgallen Hall – 2024 Garden Tours

Bodysgallen Hall is located within 220 acres of gardens and parkland. The gardens are often referred to as the finest of any hotel in Wales. The hotel offers a front…
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Middlethorpe Hallpscomms
December 1, 2023

Middlethorpe Hall in York Celebrates 40 Years as a Historic House Hotel

Built in 1699, Middlethorpe Hall boasts a rich history The hotel is home to an award-winning restaurant and Spa In 2024 Middlethorpe Hall celebrates its 40th Anniversary as a hotel…
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November 3, 2023

Three British Hotels with Exceptional Gardens

The three Historic House Hotels now part of the National Trust offer guests exceptional gardens with many seasonal highlights. All three properties are accessible to the public as hotels and…
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October 10, 2023

Introducing Le Jardin des Douars’s Six Luxury Villas with Outdoor Heated Swimming Pools

- Enjoy full privacy with your own pool, garden and personal housekeeper service - Three to Five bedroom villas sleep up to 14 guests - Use hotel facilities - Restaurant,…
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Bodysgallen Hallpscomms
September 25, 2023

Discover the Epic Landscapes of North Wales staying at Grade I listed Bodysgallen Hall

Wales remains relatively undiscovered even though it is easier to reach than many think. North Wales is connected to London by train in just three hours. The epic landscapes of…
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September 7, 2023

Feast in Fez in 2024 staying at Palais Amani

Independent Palais Amani is located in the heart of Fez’s UNESCO Medina. The art deco riad was partly rebuilt in the 1930s and totally refurbished and is home to the…
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Middlethorpe Hallpscomms
August 22, 2023

Escape to Middlethorpe Hall in York this Winter for a Romantic Break

Middlethorpe Hall is set in over 20 acres of parkland with an intriguing series of interconnecting walled gardens including a kitchen garden. Not only do guests feel the benefits of…
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Jardin des Douarspscomms
August 22, 2023

Essaouira’s Best Kept Secret – Le Jardin des Douars – Winter Sun and more

- Fully refurbished with new outdoor bar for sunset celebrations - Sandrine and Rudy van Dongen manage this unique property - 2024 Essaouira dining tips including activities around this coastal…
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Hartwell Housepscomms
June 25, 2023

Go Beyond the Velvet Rope and Experience a Remarkable 
Historic Building close-up

Celebrating 15 years since three splendid houses owned by Historic House Hotels were donated to the National Trust  Have you ever wandered round a National Trust country house and wished…
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Hartwell Housepscomms
June 7, 2023

Timeless Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire – One of England’s Finest Stately Homes

If Hartwell House is remarkable for its history, it is also remarkable for its architecture. True to the English tradition it has evolved in sympathy with changing tastes. The impressive…
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June 2, 2023

10 Copenhagen Moments Staying in Vesterbro at the Andersen Hotel

Sustainability, architecture, design, food and cycling make Copenhagen a unique city break Copenhagen is Denmark’s buzzing capital city famous for its happy people (Danes rank among the world’s happiest). This…
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MOuCo Music Librarypscomms
May 29, 2023

Porto’s Unique Music Venue and Hotel Celebrates Global Music

Recently celebrating its one year anniversary, M.Ou.Co. has hosted musicians from around the world for memorable concerts  Music is at the heart of everything at M.Ou.Co. This unique destination in…
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Middlethorpe Hallpscomms
April 19, 2023

Middlethorpe Hall and Sir Christopher Wren 

2023 marks the tercentenary of Sir Christopher Wren’s death Middlethorpe Hall in York is influenced by the architecture of Sir Christopher Wren Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723) is Britain’s greatest architect.…
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April 17, 2023

Le Jardin des Douars – An independent hotel in Essaouira with soul

- Refurbished with Moroccan and African furniture and art - New outdoor bar for all day drinks and sunset celebrations - Sandrine and Rudy van Dongen manage this unique property…
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April 12, 2023

Spring and Summer in Porto Staying at M.Ou.Co.

Stay at Porto’s first music hotel featuring a restaurant, bar, garden with swimming pool, music library and concert hall. Porto now has more flights than ever from across the UK:…
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Palais Amanipscomms
February 22, 2023

Palais Amani Unveil New Stargazing Bedrooms and New Fez Tasting Tour celebrating Moroccan Cuisine

Independent Palais Amani is located in the heart of Fez’s UNESCO medina The art deco riad was partly rebuilt in the 1930s and totally refurbished  New Fez Tasting Tour For…
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M.Ou.Co. Portopscomms
February 14, 2023

Launching a new Hotel and Cultural Space in Porto to the UK Media

In 2021 Porto welcomed a new hotel and cultural space where music is the headliner. This all happened via an entire regeneration of an area of 5,000 square metres. M.Ou.Co.…
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January 4, 2023

Discover Historic Hartwell House Hotel in Buckinghamshire in 2023

In 1809, Hartwell House was leased to the exiled King Louis XVIII of France and his court. King Louis remained at Hartwell until 1814 when the constitutional document, confirming his…
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Bodysgallen Hallpscomms
January 3, 2023

23 Staycation Experiences in North Wales at 
Bodysgallen Hall, Llandudno

Set within 220 acres of its own parkland to the south of Llandudno, Bodysgallen Hall is a unique property to escape to in 2023. Bodysgallen Hall offers spectacular views of…
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January 3, 2023

23 Experiences in 2023 in Porto Staying at M.Ou.Co Hotel

Stay at Porto’s first music hotel features a restaurant, bar, garden, music library and concert hall.  Portugal’s second largest city Porto has continued to innovate in 2022. Two major historic…
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December 29, 2022

Recharge with a spa break in 2023 at all three Historic House Hotels

The three Historic House Hotels, part of the National Trust are all home to Spas housed in adapted and modified original parts of each property. Each Spa offers a tranquil…
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December 13, 2022

Fewer flights, travelling better and staying longer in 2023

The environmental reasons for less air travel are strong enough alone. But there are also additional factors that should influence our travel planning for 2023 involving fewer flights, travelling better and…
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November 21, 2022

Walk York, one of England’s most beautiful historic cities and stay at Middlethorpe Hall

Award-winning Historic House Hotel Middlethorpe Hall, part of the National Trust, is the ideal hotel to stay at to combine a York city and countryside experience. Compact and beautiful, York…
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October 17, 2022

‘Why wouldst thou leave calm Hartwell’s green abode?’ Byron 1822

Hartwell House remains to this day the calm green abode celebrated by Byron back in 1822 in The Age of Bronze. In its varied history, Hartwell House has had many…
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September 14, 2022

Explore Porto this Autumn and Winter with New Hotel and Cultural Space M.Ou.Co.

Porto’s first music hotel features a restaurant, bar, garden, music library and concert hall. M.Ou.Co. is now open in the city’s Bonfim neighbourhood and is centrally located You know it…
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August 2, 2022

23 Fez Experiences. Make 2023 the Culture Holiday Year with Palais Amani

Independent Palais Amani is located in the heart of Fez’s UNESCO medina and home to an award-winning restaurant, cookery school and hammam  The art deco riad was partly rebuilt in…
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Andersen Hotel CPHpscomms
June 20, 2022

Danish Design Break in Copenhagen with the Andersen Hotel in Vesterbro

Designmuseum Danmark reopens after a two-year total renovation. Guests can now experience eight new exhibitions. Stay in Vesterbro at leading independent boutique hotel - Andersen Hotel.  The Refurbished Hotel The…
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Jardin des Douarspscomms
June 2, 2022

Essaouira Flights Return This Autumn – Explore Morocco’s Atlantic Coast with Le Jardin des Douars

Refurbished Bedrooms and New Villas  Ryanair will once again connect London and the coastal town of Essaouira on Morocco’s Atlantic Coast on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1st November 2022. The…
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Bodysgallen Hall Gardenspscomms
May 7, 2022

The Hotel Garden Experience at Historic House Hotels

Spending time in a hotel garden can be a rewarding experience. The gardens at the three Historic House Hotels, as the other National Trust parks and gardens, are managed according…
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May 7, 2022

Summer in the City with Lisbon Heritage Hotels

Combine time in Portugal’s historic capital city and also on the beaches nearby Lisbon Heritage Hotels propose 10 experiences this summer for their guests  Lisbon is famously one of Europe’s…
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April 20, 2022

10 Moments at Hartwell House this Spring and Summer

A Historic House Hotel Set in 94 Acres of Gardens and Parkland  Hartwell House is one of England’s stately homes, set in 94 acres of gardens and parkland and home…
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April 14, 2022

tia tia is Porto’s latest independent Restaurant

tia tia opened late 2021 in the heart of Portugal’s second city. New restaurant with natural wines, vinyl music and art  A new restaurant has launched in the heart of…
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April 11, 2022

March 2022 – Media Coverage In Focus

YOU Magazine featured Lisbon as a short break must visit destination staying at Lisbon Heritage Hotel, As Janelas Verdes. The feature across a whole page online showcased the city and…
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April 11, 2022

Porto’s New Sound – M.Ou.Co. is the city’s hottest new venue (and hotel)

Kae Tempest and Nadia Rose performing this spring with many other musicians confirmed and tickets are on sale now  M.Ou.Co.’s director of culture and founding member Sofia Miró has unveiled…
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April 11, 2022

6 Moments in Lisbon staying at As Janelas Verdes Hotel

A stay in an 18th century palace in the heart of Portugal’s capital offers a truly unique insight into the historic capital city Lisbon. The boutique As Janelas Verdes Hotel…
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April 4, 2022

Middlethorpe Hall Celebrates the Life and Work of Fanny Wilkinson with the Unveiling of a Blue Plaque

Fanny was the first female landscape gardener and lived at Middlethorpe Hall Middlethorpe Hall is an award-winning hotel with 20 acres of gardens Special event on 9th June 2022 includes…
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April 4, 2022

Discover Fez, Morocco’s Fascinating Second City with Palais Amani Hotel, Hammam and Cookery School

Avoid the obvious travel choice and explore magical Fez, Morocco’s second largest city which now has direct UK flights. Morocco has finally reopened to tourists and what better way to…
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February 9, 2022

New Hotel and Cultural Space Opens in Porto – M.Ou.Co. now open in Bonfim

Porto’s first music hotel features a restaurant, bar, garden, music library and concert hall. M.Ou.Co. is now open in the city’s Bonfim neighbourhood  Portugal’s second largest city Porto is now…
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February 7, 2022

Bodysgallen Hall – 40 Years at the heart of Welsh Hospitality

Stay at this Grade 1 17th century house that has been skilfully and sympathetically restored  Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Conwy Castle close to Bodysgallen Hall  Spend time…
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December 20, 2021

2022 – The year of the independent hotel experience

Spending time at an independent hotel is rewarding for many reasons. Across an industry that has suffered throughout covid related lockdowns, 2022 should be the year to enjoy a long…
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October 28, 2021

Explore Grade I Listed Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire

In 1809, Hartwell House became the home in exile of King Louis XVIII of France and his court. The King remained at Hartwell until 1814 when the constitutional document, confirming…
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October 28, 2021

October 2021 – Media Coverage In Focus

Channel 5 launched the new season of ‘The Yorkshire Vet’ with almost 1.4 million viewers and all episodes this month and next feature video footage of Middlethorpe Hall in York.…
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September 20, 2021

A rewarding city break in Copenhagen staying at the Andersen Hotel

After a difficult year, Copenhagen offers the perfect city break backdrop that pleases many travellers including design-fanatics, foodies and culture fans  As tourists emerge from global lockdowns, many are keen…
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August 3, 2021

Explore Lisbon’s Historic Neighbourhoods Staying at Lisbon Heritage Hotels

Five boutique award-winning hotels located in historic and central locations  Properties include an 18th century palace, an Art Deco hotel dating back to the 1940s and an 18th century townhouse …
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July 13, 2021

Jardin des Douars in Essaouira on Morocco’s Coast Reopens

- Jardin des Douars is set within a Botanical Garden - The hotel features outdoor heated pools, a restaurant with alfresco dining and a hammam - Six luxury villas include…
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June 28, 2021

June 2021 – Media Coverage In Focus

The Sunday Telegraph Newspaper celebrated the future of the boutique hotel and profiled James and Fjona Hill, owners of Hampton Manor as a "determined young couple running a foodie hub…
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May 26, 2021

Restorative Breaks at Palais Amani in Fez

Independent Palais Amani is located in the heart of Fez’s UNESCO medina and home to an award-winning restaurant, cookery school and hammam  The art deco riad was partly rebuilt in…
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April 8, 2021

The Foodie Staycation in the heart of England

Hampton Manor has established itself as an estate for food lovers combining relaxed Michelin dining, innovative wines and modernity across its 45 acres, in the heart of England. There are…
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January 15, 2021

Why Wine Tourism is the Future of Travel (even if you do not drink)

Travel has always been about escapism, escaping a routine in search of total relaxation. Living through a global pandemic has made us crave even more physical space, with ‘social distancing’…
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January 4, 2021

December 2020 – Media Coverage In Focus

Middlethorpe Hall in the city of York had a busy month of media coverage. The hotel appeared in the Mail on Sunday Newspaper and online at the Daily Mail’s website…
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November 26, 2020

Winter at a Historic House Hotel – Relax and Explore Outside

Throughout the autumn and winter, Historic House Hotels offer a warm welcome at each hotel, ideal for guests also eager to explore outside the country estates with large open-air spaces…
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October 20, 2020

October 2020 – Media Coverage In Focus

Hampton Manor appeared in The Sunday Times Newspaper and online at thetimes.co.uk featured  as one of the 'Best Places to Stay in the UK 2020' in the annual celebration of…
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October 10, 2020

Autumn Staycations in England and Moroccan Home Cooking

The Foodie Staycation in the heart of England Hampton Manor combines history and modernity in its 45 acres, in the heart of England. There are 19 individually designed bedrooms with…
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October 1, 2020

New Website – Celebrating 10 Years

Our new website is now live. After 10 successful years in business, since we launched, we have a fresh new look. The new website is easy to navigate with client…
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