Short Breaks Archive
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Christmas Markets in the North of France
Posted on December 11, 2018 | No CommentsRupert Parker gets into the festive spirit just a short hop away over the Channel If you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas, and fancy a break before the mad rush... -
Borthwick Castle launch Exclusive Event Gift Vouchers
Posted on December 9, 2018 | No CommentsGift culinary and wellness indulgence this Christmas Borthwick Castle, Scotland’s most magnificent fifteenth-century keep has launched a range of Christmas gift vouchers redeemable against the exclusive programme of luxury experiences... -
Hotel 100 Torri, Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche, Italy
Posted on December 7, 2018 | No CommentsPatricia Cleveland-Peck finds very comfortable accommodation on this historic town Ascoli Piceno is an ideal city from which to explore the southern part of Le Marche, a wonderful area which... -
The Abbey Hotel and Koffman and Mr White’s Restaurant in Bath
Posted on November 23, 2018 | No CommentsPeter Morrell and his wife stay at a boutique hotel which boasts a restaurant recently opened by two of the world’s most famous chefs After a busy autumn my wife... -
Gainsborough’s Family Album
Posted on November 23, 2018 | No CommentsIntimate family portraits by a “likeness man” impress John Westbrooke Thomas Gainsborough was one of the foremost portrait painters in 18th-century England, though he didn’t really want to be. He... -
Brudenell Hotel, Aldeburgh
Posted on November 18, 2018 | No CommentsA two AA rosette restaurant with rooms by the sea. Review by Leah Larwood – www.rootsandtoots.com Recently, myself and my partner had a room and dinner reservation at The Brudenell... -
I am Ashurbanipal
Posted on November 18, 2018 | No CommentsAn ancient king who ruled with an iron fist, but could do his sums, fascinates John Westbrooke Ashurbanipal was not a modest man, and didn’t need to be. “I am... -
Looking for Leonardo
Posted on November 18, 2018 | No CommentsIn Florence Patricia Cleveland-Peck seeks traces of Leonardo da Vinci, the 500th anniversary of whose death occurs in May 2019 I was fortunate enough to be in Florence shortly... -
Festive Getaway at Ye Olde Bell
Posted on November 15, 2018 | No CommentsBeautiful country hotel and Spa, Ye Olde Bell, is offering the perfect festive getaway this winter with relaxing stays, delicious Christmas luncheon and full pampering spa breaks Dating back to... -
News from Flanders
Posted on November 8, 2018 | No CommentsGreen and leafy Flanders is beginning to turn distinctly Autumnal, as the cooler weather brings a vibrant red and orange flush to foliage in the region With the festive season...