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Coburg Bar at The Connaught Hotel

The Connaught Hotel has been a renowned London hotel for over a hundred years, but it recently underwent a $140 million dollar restoration to renew its charming and luxurious Old World elegance including burnished mahogany paneling and gilded scrollwork.   In May 2008, the trendy Coburg Bar at the Connaught was named the best place to drink in London by Time Out!  Read the Story here at the Morning Advertiser.  Its superb Mayfair Village location makes the Connaught Hotel a great choice.

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Great room deals and fantastic grub at Le Meridien Piccadilly in London!

Well, when you book four nights at chic, elegant, Le Meridien Piccadilly, you’ll save 40%, or save 30% for 3 nights!  For more info on specials at Le Meridien go to their web site.

Le Meridien Piccadilly

Not only will you score a major bargain, but you’ll be in the heart of it all the whole time.  You’ll love your stay in fashionable, sophisticated and convenient Piccadilly.  You won’t want to miss the stylish and spacious Terrace Restaurant where you’ll look out on the West End below, or even dine Al fresco! Check out the video on the restaurant below!

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Hot toddies, anyone?

Well if you stay at Kinnaird House and Estate in Perthshire, Scotland the outdoor butler will be more than

Kinnaird Hotel

happy to keep ’em coming! What better way to relax during your sporting day? I’m not much of a fisher/hunter, but Kinnaird House makes me want to try it on for size.

According to their site…..This Relais and Châteaux hotel is set within a private 7,000 acre sporting estate with 5 miles of private beat in the beautiful landscape of Perthshire, Scotland. The River Tay is famous for salmon & sea trout fishing, and our romantic Millpond at the top of Creag Martach is ideal for brown trout.

They offer the outdoors for all ages from scenic walking trails to clay pigeon shooting. Not only is the setting breath taking the accommodations are impressive as well. You can stay in either the main house, an 18th century mansion or in one of their four self catering cottages ranging from two to four bedrooms.

Clearly I’m not the only one who is impressed with their accomodations….check out these reviews of Kinnaird House on TripAdvisior.

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DJ at St. James’s

What are you doing after work this Thursday?

Cheers to Thursdays!

Well if you work in London, or plan to be passing through, every Thursday from 6pm to 11.00pm, in the stylish St. James’ Bar, enjoy live music and cool cocktails.

For reservations please call: +44 (0) 207 316 1614 or check out their web site for more hotel info!

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Afternoon tea at Covent Garden Hotel, London

Afternoon Tea

What better way to take in London’s culture than having Afternoon Tea at The Covent Garden Hotel located in the heart of London’s theater district. Afternoon tea is served daily in the hotel’s restaurant and bar, Brasserie Max, between 3pm and 5:30pm in the drawing room or library. The menu hosts a variety of tasty options including:

PINK CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA
£32.50
A selection of finger sandwiches;
Selection of scones with clotted cream and homemade preserves, cinnamon butter;
Fruitcake, champagne rhubarb tartlets, pannetone;
Chocolate dipped strawberries, chocolate brownie;
Tea or coffee;
Glass of rose Champagne.

To view the complete Afternoon Tea menu go to The Covent Hotel website.

For reservations and further information call 020 7806 1000 or email max@firmdale.com

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Sharrow Bay Pudding

Source: Sharrow Bay

Sharrow Bay is known for several things including it’s “sticky toffee pudding.” I also bet you didn’t know the hotel was where the term “country house hotel” was first coined!

But, back to the pudding… Here’s what their website says:

Sharrow Bay has always been famed for its desserts; originally known as ‘icky sticky toffee sponge’ the hotel invented sticky toffee pudding in the 1970’s. If there is a pudding to die for this is it.

One of history’s best kept secrets, Sharrow Bay’s ‘Sticky Toffee Pudding’ was auctioned for Children in Need in 2007 raising a fantastic £32,000. Sharrow’s Michelin star chefs have made the sticky toffee available to enjoy in you own home through the online shop or via national retail outlets such as Harvey Nichols and Lakeland.

To mark the hotel’s 60th anniversary, Sharrow Bay has also launched their new ‘Chocolate & Ginger Pudding’ to celebrate the hotels diamond anniversary. This deliciously decadent pudding is a favourite on the Sharrow menu and like the sticky toffee has been made available to enjoy in your own home through the online shop or via national retail outlets such as Harvey Nichols and Lakeland.

Click here to order your pudding and stay at the First Country House Hotel!

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Pancake Day at Royal Crescent

Source: The Royal Crescent

Pancake Day at The Royal Crescent

Who doesn’t love some pancakes every now and then?

The Royal Crescent will be serving them up on Tuesday, February 24th…yum!

Pop in and enjoy the best pancakes in Bath here at the The Royal Crescent Hotel! Served between 11am and 5pm on 24th February. £7 for pancakes and coffee and £10 for pancakes and a glass of sparkling wine (per person)

Click her for more events at The Royal Crescent

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Fashion & Fizz

Source: Seaham Hall

The hottest Spring fashion trends right at your fingertips- check out this event!

Wednesday, February 25th

Ladies are invited to enjoy an afternoon of high fashion and fizz at Seaham Hall. You will be welcomed with a glass of chilled bubbly on arrival, followed by a wonderful catwalk fashion show which will showcase the key trends of Spring 2009. Guests are then treated to a delicious lunch.

Arrival Time: 12.00pm.

Dress: Smart Casual
£25 per person

For further information or to book, please contact reservations on 0191 5161400.

Click here for additional information

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Dungeons and Dragons!

Source: Dalhousie Castle

Visitors to Dalhousie Castle might not get to cross the original drawbridge over a deep dry moat- but they definitely won’t be lacking on the castle experience.  King Edward I stayed at the castle right before defeating Sir William Wallace at the Battle of Falkirk and thus, visitors can stay in one of the themed rooms such as the “William Wallace.” Also, guests can dine in the ancient barrel-vaulted dungeons. You might even find yourself staring at a suit of armour as you eat the traditional Scottish and Classical French cuisine. A prisoner you won’t be, but get out fast after you eat!

Click here for more castle adventures at Dalhousie

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Summer Lodge Honeymoon Package

Source: Summer Lodge Hotel

HONEYMOON PACKAGE

Check out the intimate Honeymoon offer at Summer Lodge

Package is valid until 31st of December 2009

Is that special day coming up? Book a suite with a range of romantic extras and their special day won’t just be special, it’ll be unforgettable. Our Honeymoon package is ideal for the newlywed couples, anniversaries or as a romantic surprise getaway.

Sometimes you can go that one step further to remind the ones you love that they really do mean the world to you.

The uniquely and idyllic located Summer Lodge Hotel is situated in the Dorset tranquillity, away from City centre and stress. Romantically nestled in and surrounded by our beautiful floral garden and peace, this is the perfect venue for the perfect honeymoon. A place to make memories that last lifetime.

Our two night Honeymoon package includes:

• Accommodation in a beautifully appointed suite
• Cream tea on one day
• One Full body massage each once during stay
• 3 course dinner on one day
• Truffles and a red rose at turndown
• Champagne Breakfast on one day
• Full English breakfast on one day
• Picnic basket for two people on one day
• Entrance tickets to the Tropical Gardens on one day
• Menu Tasting with corresponding wines on one day
• Half a bottle of Champagne on departure
• Voucher on departure for 15% discount on your next stay

Click here for this special offer

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