Reviews Archive: Culture

Queens Hotel Cheltenham

Our rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

High ceilings, stylish, calming decor and friendly staff. First impressions are good… and then there’s the room – there’s a Hollywood clackerboard with my name on it!

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South Place Hotel ~ London

Our rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

South Place has got it going on. It’s possibly one of the most thoughtful hotels we’ve stayed in…

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Castell Deudraeth ~ Wales

Our rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ 

A playground of pastel turrets and quaint cottages gently interrupted by the most bizarre pagan imagery. Everywhere. It’s all so deliciously unexpected.

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Hannah’s B&B | Winchester, Hampshire

Our rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

Probably the most beautiful B&B we’ve ever stayed in – stunning interiors (with the sort of sofas you put a star next to in magazines) huge beds, which are bouncy and fun, fun, fun; and plenty of cosy touches we love.

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Hazlitt’s ~ Soho, London

Our rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

Oh Hazlitt’s, this really is the life. Where else could you say you ate breakfast on a roof terrace, in morning sunshine, watched over by a full-size marble stag?!

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The Hoxton ~ London

Our rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

More like a cool club than a hotel – it’s sexy, dark, a little louche.

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Cowley Manor ~ Gloucestershire

Our rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

Cool and romantic, Cowley Manor is all about life’s indulgences. Sip Taittinger on the terrace, cosy up on the love-seat, and relax…

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Witchery by the Castle ~ Scotland

Our rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

The levels of luxury and service, the fabulous food, the decadence of the décor and its fascinating history make this a very special place. We hate to leave, but one thing’s for sure – we can’t wait to come back.

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Le Saint James ~ Bordeaux, France

Our rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

It’s safe to say that even on our extensive travels, we’ve never slept in the same room as a Harley-Davidson. But that was before spending two blissful nights in the Harley-Davidson Suite at the sensational Le Saint James in Bouliac, a tiny, peaceful village near Bordeaux,

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