Europe and Middle East

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Europe and Middle East. independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

The Petwood Hotel

01/03/2017 by .
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Arrival at The Petwood Hotel was greeted by disconcerting ambiguity. A surfeit of RAF personnel and people dressed in outmoded fashions had me wondering if I had passed through a time warp back to a parallel universe set in 1940s.

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Washingborough Hall Hotel. Discover a Lincolnshire Georgian beauty.

28/02/2017 by .
Terry Marsh reviews Washingborough Hall Hotel, one of Lincolnshire's stately Georgian manors.

Terry Marsh reviews Washingborough Hall Hotel, one of Lincolnshire’s stately Georgian manors.

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The Athenaeum Hotel

28/02/2017 by .

Le Château de Candie

28/01/2017 by .
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Chambéry has the distinction of once being the home town of the House of Savoy and the Savoyard capital for over 250 years. Unfortunately, like all good things it all came to end when the Savoys moved out and set up camp in Turin.

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Florence Gardens Hotel. Experience Stylish boutique luxury in Portsmouth.

25/01/2017 by .

The Angel Hotel Abergavenny

13/12/2016 by .
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The Angel Hotel Abergavenny has come a long way since its early days as part of the old THF portfolio. Its family ownership over the last fourteen years has lovingly transformed the hotel into one of Monmouth’s destination properties. Particularly relevant considering Abergavenny is the gateway to the Brecon Beacons and a prominent foodie town since the conception of its twice yearly food festival.

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Mews Suites at Sopwell House Review

10/11/2016 by .
Mews Suites At Sopwell House

With the recent refurb of its Mews Suites at Sopwell House, Andy Mossack discovers what is going on behind the gates.

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Black Swan Hotel. Boutique luxury and excellent dining.

04/11/2016 by .
You have only to look at the exterior of the Black Swan Hotel to realise that it’s certain to have quite a life-story to tell.

You have only to look at the exterior of the Black Swan Hotel to realise that it’s certain to have quite a life-story to tell.

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Devonshire Arms Hotel

20/10/2016 by .
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Settled peaceably near the intersection between the A59 and the river Wharfe, the Devonshire Arms Hotel has an air of lordly splendour, a commanding presence with a pedigree that is getting on for 300 years old, and possibly more.

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New Residences at The Langham London. Experience Private luxury living.

14/10/2016 by .
There is something quite special about bypassing the ground floor check in and heading straight for the 3rd floor Langham Club private reception. Such is the benefit of getting Club access for the new Residences at The Langham London.

There is something quite special about bypassing the ground floor check in and heading straight for the 3rd floor Langham Club private reception. Such is the benefit of getting Club access for the new Residences at The Langham London.

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